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JON OLIVA Recovering From Stroke

Jon Oliva, the American composer, multi-instrumentalist and singer who is best known as the founder of and keyboardist and lead vocalist for SAVATAGE, has revealed that he suffered a stroke back in April. He writes on his Facebook page: "It was not as serious as it could have been, but it did leave...

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GIRAFFE TONGUE ORCHESTRA Feat. ALICE IN CHAINS, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Members: Video Of Acoustic Performance

GIRAFFE TONGUE ORCHESTRA members William DuVall (also of ALICE IN CHAINS),Ben Weinman (also of THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN) and Pete Griffin (formerly of DETHKLOK) took part in a question-and-answer session and acoustic performance for Rolling Stone earlier today (Monday, July 25). You can now watch...

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EPICA: Second Part Of Documentary On Making Of 'The Holographic Principle'

Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA will release their seventh studio album, "The Holographic Principle" on September 30 via Nuclear Blast. The CD was produced by Joost van der Broek at Sandlane Recording Facilities and was mixed by Jacob Hansen (VOLBEAT, DESTRUCTION). The cover artwork was created by S...

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GIRAFFE TONGUE ORCHESTRA Feat. ALICE IN CHAINS, MASTODON, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Members: 'Blood Moon' Song

"Blood Moon", a brand new song from GIRAFFE TONGUE ORCHESTRA, the band featuring ALICE IN CHAINS singer William DuVall alongside members of MASTODON and THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, can be streamed below. The track is taken from GIRAFFE TONGUE ORCHESTRA's debut album, "Broken Lines", which will be rel...

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EPICA: First Part Of Documentary On Making Of 'The Holographic Principle'

Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA will release their seventh studio album, "The Holographic Principle" on September 30 via Nuclear Blast. The CD was produced by Joost van der Broek at Sandlane Recording Facilities and was mixed by Jacob Hansen (VOLBEAT, DESTRUCTION). The cover artwork was created by S...

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ALICE IN CHAINS Frontman On GIRAFFE TONGUE ORCHESTRA: 'I Could Not Be More Proud Of This Thing'

ALICE IN CHAINS singer/guitarist William DuVall came by the Rock 98-9 studio to talk about his new side project GIRAFFE TONGUE ORCHESTRA, featuring MASTODON's Brent Hinds, THE MARS VOLTA's Thomas Pridgen, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN's Ben Weinman, and DETHKLOK's Pete Griffin. Speaking about GIRAFFE TO...

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PAIN: First Trailer For 'Coming Home' Album

The first trailer for "Coming Home", the new album from PAIN, the Swedish metal band led by multi-instrumentalist and producer Peter Tägtgren, is available below. The follow-up to 2011's "You Only Live Twice" is due on September 9 through Nuclear Blast and features cover artwork by Stefan Heilemann....

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UGLY KID JOE's WHITFIELD CRANE To Perform BLACK SABBATH, OZZY OSBOURNE Classics With 32-Piece Orchestra

On Friday, July 29, UGLY KID JOE frontman Whitfield Crane will join the 32-piece Machiavelli Orchestra to perform classic songs by BLACK SABBATH and OZZY OSBOURNE, as well as select cuts from UGLY KID JOE and the latest album by RICHARDS/CRANE. The concert will take place at at Teatro Ristori in Ver...

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Power Under Control

One of the most talked-about bands in the alt-punk underground two years ago was Greenville, South Carolina's ISLANDER. This year the band returns, and it's jaw-dropping to see an entirely new crew surrounding Mikey Carvajal for his band's sophomore album, "Power Under Control". Aside from guitarist...

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Heavy Rock Radio

Norwegian dynamo Jorn Lande may not always spring to the fore of metalheads' minds, but he's enjoyed a long and satisfying career doing what he does, which includes a rock opera project with guitarist Trond Holter last year, "Dracula - Swing of Death". Jorn's impeccable chops always demand attention...

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PAIN: Lyric Video For New Song 'Black Knight Satellite'

The official lyric video for the song "Black Knight Satellite" from PAIN, the Swedish metal band led by multi-instrumentalist and producer Peter Tägtgren, can be seen below. The track is taken from the group's new album, "Coming Home", which will be released on September 9 through Nuclear Blast. The...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's SERJ TANKIAN To Perform With CSUN Symphony

On November 10, Serj Tankian will perform a very special concert at his Alma Mater, Cal State Northridge University. The concert will be the first time he will hit the stage to perform his "Elect The Dead" and "Orca" symphonies in North America. He will perform alongside the CSUN Symphony Orchestra,...

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BONFIRE Parts Ways With Singer DAVID REECE; Cites 'Irreconcilable' Differences

After two successful albums — "Glorious" (2015) and "Pearls" (2016) — and over a hundred shows performed, veteran German rockers BONFIRE have parted ways with their American lead singer David Reece (pictured; formerly of ACCEPT) The "personal and professional differences" are irreconcilable, making...

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ACCEPT Guitarist WOLF HOFFMANN: Official Video For 'Night On Bald Mountain' Song

ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann has just released his second solo album, titled "Headbangers Symphony", via Nuclear Blast. The official video for the song "Night On Bald Mountain" can be seen below. Wolf Hoffmann has a passion. His life-long love and dedication to heavy metal music is documented in d...

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WILLIAM DUVALL Discusses ALICE IN CHAINS' Plans For Rest Of 2016

ALICE IN CHAINS singer/guitarist William DuVall was interviewed earlier this week by the Flint, Michigan radio station Banana 101.5. You can now listen to the chat in two parts below. Speaking about ALICE IN CHAINS' current tour, which includes several dates as the support act for GUNS N' ROSES, Wil...