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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Singer Says 'Carry On' Song Was Inspired By 'Classic Metal' Bands

ARTISTdirect.com editor-in-chief Rick Florino recently conducted an interview with AVENGED SEVENFOLD singer M. Shadows. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ARTISTdirect.com: "Carry On" has this intense thrash energy, but it's definitely an evolution for AVENGED SEVENFOLD. What's the sto...

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MASSACRE: Colombian TV Report On 'Rock Al Rio' Performance

A two-minute Colombian TV report on MASSACRE's November 10 appearance at the Rock Al Rio festival in Rionegro, Colombia can be seen below. MASSACRE wasa forced to cancel the Brazilian leg of its South American tour, which kicked off on November 9 in Bogota, Colombia. An official statement regarding...

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METAL CHURCH Singer RONNY MUNROE Cancels New York Dates

METAL CHURCH vocalist Ronny Munroe has been forced to cancel his previously announced three solo shows in the New York area. He says in a statement, "I have a severe case of strep throat and the doctor's have told me they don't want me to sing, let alone fly. I'm doing everything I can to ...

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DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED: Fourth 'The Taking' Episode Posted Online

The fourth episode of "The Taking", the series starring DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED — the band led by VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan — can be seen below. A total of 10 vignettes will tell a tale of totally bizarre adventures, imprisoned band members, and kids-size ice cream cones. H...

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MASTERPLAN Leader: 'It's Time To Return With Full Force'

Multinational melodic metallers MASTERPLAN have revealed their new band lineup. Joining recently announced new drummer Martin "Marthus" Skaroupka (CRADLE OF FILTH) are vocalist Rick Altzi (AT VANCE, SANDALINAS, THUNDERSTONE),who replaces Jorn Lande, and bassist Jari Kainulainen (STRATOVARIUS, SYMFO...

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ZAKK WYLDE: 'Without RANDY RHOADS, There Never Would Have Been A ZAKK WYLDE'

Rock Cellar Magazine recently conducted an interview with Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Rock Cellar Magazine: Did you feel welcomed into the heavy metal family when you first joined Ozzy's band in 1987? Zakk: Oh, totally, and still...

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RATT Members On Their Musical Memories (Video)

The official YouTube channel of "Sound City", the new feature-length documentary directed and produced by FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl, has been updated with a short clip of RATT members Stephen Pearcy (vocals) and Warren DeMartini (guitar) talking about their musical memories. Check it out belo...

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GEOFF TATE Talks New Solo Album, 25th Anniversary Of QUEENSRŸCHE's 'Operation: Mindcrime'

ARTISTdirect.com editor-in-chief Rick Florino recently conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE vocalist Geoff Tate. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ARTISTdirect.com: Did you approach [your new solo album] "Kings & Thieves" with one vision or vibe in mind? Tate: Typically, when I...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Reflects On 'Countdown To Extinction'

ARTISTdirect.com editor-in-chief Rick Florino recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ARTISTdirect.com: What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of "Countdown To Extinction" now? Mustaine: It was very fun....

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MASSACRE: Brazilian Dates Canceled

Resurrected 1990s Florida-based death metallers MASSACRE have canceled the Brazilian leg of their South American tour, which is scheduled to kick off this Friday, November 9 in Bogota, Colombia. Affected dates: Nov. 15 - Jaraguá do Sul, SC, Brazil @ Espaço do Oca Nov. 16 – Gravataí, RS, Brazil @ Sít...

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MASTERPLAN: New Lineup Revealed

Multinational melodic metallers MASTERPLAN have revealed their new band lineup. Joining recently announced new drummer Martin "Marthus" Skaroupka (CRADLE OF FILTH) are vocalist Rick Altzi (AT VANCE, SANDALINAS, THUNDERSTONE),who replaces Jorn Lande, and bassist Jari Kainulainen (STRATOVARIUS, SYMFO...

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Original STATUS QUO Lineup To Reunite For U.K. Tour

The original STATUS QUO lineup — Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster and John Coghlan — will reunite for a one-off, never-to-be-repeated series of U.K. dates in March 2013. Tickets will be on sale from StatusQuo.co.uk only at 9:00 a.m. GMT on Tuesday, November 13 and will go on general sale...

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DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED: Third 'The Taking' Episode Posted Online

The third episode of "The Taking", the series starring DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED — the band led by VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan — can be seen below. A total of 10 vignettes will tell a tale of totally bizarre adventures, imprisoned band members, and kids-size ice cream cones. He...

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Former JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Explains His Involvement With 'Who Are You' Tribute

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K. Downing is among the musicians who appear on "Who Are You: An All Star Tribute To The Who", which was released on October 2 via Cleopatra Records. As THE WHO approaches a nearly 50-year career, artists in genres from classic to progressive rock, and from p...

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WOLFSBANE: New Video Interview Posted Online

On October 25, reunited U.K. rockers WOLFSBANE were interviewed by Planet Mosh TV prior to their concert at the Relentless Garage in London, England. You can now watch the chat below. WOLFSBANE's new album, "Wolfsbane Save The World", was released earlier this year. The band — which features former...