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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Drummer STEVEN ADLER Still Loves Playing Music: 'I Practice All Day Every Day'

In a new interview with "It's Showtime With Rikki Lee", former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler was asked if playing music is still fun for him. He responded: "I practice all day every day. If I'm practicing, it's 'cause I enjoy it so much; I get such a high off of it. And playing live, it's even...

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CLEANBREAK Feat. STRYPER, Ex-QUIET RIOT And RIOT Members: 'Cleanbreak' Music Video Available

Former QUIET RIOT singer and "American Idol" finalist James Durbin has joined forces with STRYPER members Robert Sweet and Perry Richardson (bass; also ex-FIREHOUSE) and RIOT guitarist Mike Flyntz in a new project called CLEANBREAK. The band's debut album, "Coming Home", will be released on July 8 v...

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OTTTO Featuring Son Of METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO: 'Skyscraper' Video Out Now

OTTTO, the three-piece group featuring Tye Trujillo (son of METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo),has released a new single called "Skyscraper". OTTTO is fronted by Bryan Noah Ferretti on vocals and guitar, with Tye on bass and Triko Chavez on drums. The trio is currently working on the new album, hav...

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MEGADETH Announces JAMES LOMENZO As 'Permanent' Replacement For DAVID ELLEFSON

MEGADETH has announced bass player James LoMenzo as a permanent member of the band. LoMenzo was MEGADETH's bass player in the mid-2000s and recently stepped back in as a touring member for "The Metal Tour Of The Year". Lomenzo now officially rejoins the MEGADETH family. MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine...

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DECAPITATED's VOGG On New Album 'Cancer Culture': 'It Was Time To Return With The Brutality And Aggression'

By David E. Gehlke DECAPITATED guitarist Wacław "Vogg" Kiełtyka speaks glowingly of his band's latest studio album, "Cancer Culture". And he should — the album marks a return of the brutality that immediately put the Polish quartet on the map for their 2000 "Winds Of Creation" debut, an LP recorded...

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METALLICA Performs At California's BOTTLEROCK Festival (Video)

METALLICA headlined the BottleRock Napa Valley music festival on Friday, May 27 at the Napa Valley Expo in Northern California. Fan-filmed video of the band's performance can be seen below. The setlist was as follows: 01. Hardwired 02. The Memory Remains 03. Wherever I May Roam 04. Seek & Destro...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA Performing 'Cyanide' In Belo Horizonte

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "Cyanide" on May 12 at Mineirão in Belo Horizonte, Brazil can be seen below. Belo Horizonte was the sixth stop on METALLICA's South American tour, which kicked off on April 27 in Santiago, Chile. METALLICA played its first concert of 2022...

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CANNIBAL CORPSE Drummer's UMBILICUS Project Releases First Single

UMBILICUS, the new project featuring drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz (CANNIBAL CORPSE),guitarist Taylor Nordberg (DEICIDE, INHUMAN CONDITION),bassist Vernon Blake (ANARCHUS) and vocalist Brian Stephenson (FORE, OLD JAMES),has released its first single, "Hello Future". The track is taken from UMBILICUS...

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DECAPITATED Taps MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN For 'Iconoclast' Music Video

Polish extreme metallers DECAPITATED have just released their eighth studio album, "Cancer Culture". It's the most versatile album the band has released so far, surprising fans with elements they have never used before, such as guest appearances on vocals. Again, Jarek Szubrycht ("Carnival Is Foreve...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA Performing 'Fight Fire With Fire' In Belo Horizonte

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "Fight Fire With Fire" on May 12 at Mineirão in Belo Horizonte, Brazil can be seen below. Belo Horizonte was the sixth stop on METALLICA's South American tour, which kicked off on April 27 in Santiago, Chile. METALLICA played its first con...

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QUIET RIOT's Ninth Studio Album, 'Alive And Well', To Get Deluxe Reissue Treatment

QUIET RIOT's ninth album, "Alive And Well", will be reissued as a deluxe 2CD set and a 2LP vinyl package on June 17. The 1999 album remains an important cornerstone in the band's history as it reunited the classic lineup of singer Kevin DuBrow, guitarist Carlos Cavazo, bassist Rudy Sarzo and drummer...

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Cancer Culture

A new DECAPITATED album is generally a good reason to get excited. Ever since the Polish crew emerged as wide-eyed teenagers in the (very) late '90s, they have been a solid benchmark for whatever the sound of death metal's cutting edge has been at any given time. They mastered their idiosyncratic ta...

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LAST IN LINE To Release 'Very Special EP' In August; Third Album Due In Early 2023

During an appearance on Wednesday's (May 25) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", LAST IN LINE bassist Phil Soussan spoke about the band's plans for the coming months. He said: "We have an EP coming out in August, which we'll have an announcement about. 'Cause it's a very special E...

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JORDAN RUDESS Says 'It Was Brave' Of MIKE PORTNOY To See Current DREAM THEATER Lineup Perform In Concert

Ex-DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy attended the group's concert on March 4 at Beacon Theatre in New York City. It was the first time Portnoy witnessed his former bandmates perform live since his exit from the iconic progressive metal outfit more than 11 years ago. According to DREAM THEATER fans...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA Performing 'Dirty Window' In São Paulo

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "Dirty Window" on May 10 at Estádio Do Morumbi in São Paulo, Brazil can be seen below. São Paulo was the fifth stop on METALLICA's South American tour, which kicked off on April 27 in Santiago, Chile. METALLICA played its first concert of...