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DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL: 'My Work Keeps Me Alive'

DEF LEPPARD and LAST IN LINE guitarist Vivian Campbell says that his work keeps him alive as he continues his battle with Hodgkin's lymphoma, with which he was diagnosed in 2013. For the past three and a half years, Vivian has been part of a medical trial in Los Angeles, at City of Hope — one of the...

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VENOM's 'In Nomine Satanas' 40th-Anniversary Deluxe Vinyl Box Set: Unboxing Video

An unboxing video for the "In Nomine Satanas" deluxe vinyl box set from VENOM can be seen below. VENOM formed in 1979 in Newcastle upon Tyne. Coming to prominence towards the end of the new wave of British heavy metal, the band's first two albums — "Welcome To Hell" (1981) and "Black Metal" (1982) —...

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Fifth Annual 'Ride For Ronnie' Motorcycle Ride And Concert Brings In $46,000 For Cancer Fund

Just enough cloud cover on Sunday, May 5 made for a gorgeous Southern California day for the fifth annual "Ride For Ronnie" motorcycle ride and concert, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund. Some 300 motorcycle riders joined the Ride at Harley-Davidson of Glendale, culminat...

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NITA STRAUSS Releases Music Video For 'Mariana Trench'

Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, has released a music video for her single "Mariana Trench", featuring footage from her recent headline tour, including her packed hometown show at the legendary Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, Calfornia. Check it out be...

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Unbreakable

It would be easy to be cynical about NEW YEARS DAY. From a metalhead's perspective, music this overtly commercial and expensive sounding can often seem soulless and contrived, like some ageing label executive's idea of what metal fans want to hear. "Unbreakable" certainly fits that template to a gre...

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JOE SATRIANI, DWEEZIL ZAPPA, TAJ MAHAL, BUDDY GUY, Others Set For Fall 2019 'Experience Hendrix Tour'

The Experience Hendrix Tour, the acclaimed multi-artist celebration of Jimi Hendrix's musical genius is returning in October with a trek down the West Coast, and into Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma and Texas. What began as a single show tribute at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2000 has blossomed in...

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STEVEN TYLER, MARILYN MANSON Join HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES On Stage In Los Angeles (Video)

AEROSMITH's Steven Tyler and Marilyn Manson joined HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES on stage last night (Saturday, May 11) at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. The show marked the second concert of a short spring West Coast tour by the HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES, which features Alice Cooper, AEROSMITH's Joe Perry and act...

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HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES Kick Off Spring 2019 Tour In Las Vegas (Video)

HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES — featuring Alice Cooper, AEROSMITH's Joe Perry and actor Johnny Depp — kicked off a West Coast tour Friday night (May 10) at the Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The band's 17-song set included five original tracks and three covers from HOLLYWOOD VAMPI...

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SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE Play Intimate Show At The Troubadour For SiriusXM Listeners (Video)

THE CIRCLE, Sammy Hagar's critically acclaimed supergroup also featuring Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham and Vic Johnson, played a special intimate show last night (Tuesday, May 7) at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, California. The concert was recorded for broadcast on SiriusXM's Channel 101. The br...

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OVERKILL Frontman Isn't Surprised By Thrash Metal's Continued Relevance

In a brand new interview with The Offering webzine, OVERKILL frontman Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth was asked if he is surprised by thrash metal's continued popularity and relevance. He responded (see video below): "It [doesn't] surprise me, because I always thought it had value. I always thought that the...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD Looks Back At 50 Years Of 'Great Memories'

Rob Halford spoke to "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, about JUDAS PRIEST's 50th anniversary, which the band is expected to commemorate next year with a special tour. Asked what feelings of nostalgia come with that sort of celebration, Rob said (hear audio below): "It's ju...

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ROBERT PLANT & THE SENSATIONAL SPACE SHIFTERS Announce Fall 2019 North American Tour Dates

ROBERT PLANT & THE SENSATIONAL SPACE SHIFTERS will embark on a short North American tour this fall. The 10-date trek will kick off on September 13 at the Harvest Jazz And Blues Festival in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada and will wrap on October 3 at the Les Schwab Amphitheater in Bend, Oregon. T...

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INCUBUS Announces 20th-Anniversary Tour For Acclaimed 'Make Yourself' Album

Having sold more than 23 million albums to date, award-winning band INCUBUS has announced today it will be hitting the road to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its platinum-selling album "Make Yourself". The Grammy-nominated act will take the "20 Years Of Make Yourself & Beyond" tour to 39 cities a...

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BLAZE BAYLEY Joined By Ex-ANTHRAX Singer NEIL TURBIN For 'Man On The Edge' Performance (Video)

Former ANTHRAX singer Neil Turbin joined ex-IRON MAIDEN vocalist Blaze Bayley on stage last night (Thursday, May 2) at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California to perform the MAIDEN song "Man On The Edge". Check out video footage below (courtesy of The Metal Voice). Since leaving IRON MAIDEN...

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POWERMAN 5000 To Celebrate 20th Anniversary Of 'Tonight The Stars Revolt!' On U.S. Tour

POWERMAN 5000 will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its most successful album, "Tonight The Stars Revolt!", by embarking on a three-week U.S. tour in June. The trek will kick off on June 12 in Colorado Springs and will end on July 5 in Lubbock. "Tonight The Stars Revolt!", POWERMAN 5000's second al...