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DELAIN To Join Forces With NIGHTWISH's MARCO HIETALA For 'Danse Macabre' Tour
2016 was a triumphant year for DELAIN with the release of their EP "Lunar Prelude", their latest full-length, "Moonbathers", relentless touring and the celebrations of their tenth anniversary in a sold-out Paradiso, which will appear on live DVD/Blu-ray. Celebrating what has been an incredible year...March 1, 2017
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WEIKATH Says There Are Plans For HELLOWEEN To Record At Least One New Song With KISKE, HANSEN
Spain's Metal Journal recently conducted an interview with HELLOWEEN guitarist Michael Weikath about the reunion of the band's classic lineup. Dubbed "Pumpkins United", the group's upcoming tour will feature seven musicians — including former members Michael Kiske (vocals) and Kai Hansen (guitar),a...February 26, 2017
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KXM Featuring KORN, KING'S X, Ex-DOKKEN Members: 'Noises In The Sky' Video Premiere
The Jamie Brown-directed video for "Noises In The Sky", a brand new song from KXM, the project featuring drummer Ray Luzier (KORN),bassist/vocalist Doug Pinnick (KING'S X) and guitarist George Lynch (LYNCH MOB, DOKKEN),can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's sophomore album, "Scatter...February 24, 2017
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Triple Threat
Jeff Waters may be a mega fan of Eddie Van Halen, but his career indicates he is, to certain effects, the Prince of metal. Other than from the bottom of a finished bottle of Buffalo Trace bourbon downed by yours truly in the midst of this review, where does that ridiculous claim come from, you ...February 21, 2017
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DAVID ELLEFSON Says MEGADETH Is 'Over The Moon' About Winning Its First GRAMMY
Maggie Meadows of the Banana 101.5 radio station in Flint, Michigan, conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson about the band's first-ever Grammy Award. On February 12, MEGADETH was honored with a Grammy in the "Best Metal Performance" category for its 2016 album, "Dystopia". You c...February 19, 2017
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Guitarist KASPERI HEIKKINEN Quits U.D.O. And DIRKSCHNEIDER
Finnish guitarist Kasperi Heikkinen has left U.D.O. and DIRKSCHNEIDER — the two bands fronted by former ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider — for personal reasons. Says U.D.O. in a statement: "There is no bad blood or drama in this departure. The band and especially Udo wanna thank Kasperi for his great...February 17, 2017
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ANDI DERIS Says He Is 'Relieved' MICHAEL KISKE Is Back In HELLOWEEN
Tony Webster of "The Metal Command" radio show recently conducted an interview with current HELLOWEEN singer Andi Deris about the reunion of the band's classic lineup. Dubbed "Pumpkins United", the band's upcoming tour will feature seven musicians — including former members Michael Kiske (vocals) an...February 15, 2017
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Watch Official Video For CHICKENFOOT's First New Song In Five Years, 'Divine Termination'
Supergroup CHICKENFOOT will release "Divine Termination", its first new tune in five years on "Best + Live", the band's first-ever best-of collection, on March 10. CHICKENFOOT features legendary guitarist Joe Satriani, former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar, ex-VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony and RED...February 14, 2017
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NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN: Being Able To Take A Year Off Is 'A Luxury'
On January 27, Holland's FaceCulture conducted an interview with NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen. You can watch the chat in three parts below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On NIGHTWISH's previously announced year-long break in 2017: Floor: "Since the moment I joined with NI...February 14, 2017
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DEF LEPPARD Frontman Isn't Ashamed Of Band's Signature Sound
Just released is DEF LEPPARD's new concert film and double CD, titled "And There Will Be A Next Time - Live From Detroit". The DVD/Blu-ray was captured on July 15, 2016 in Clarkston, Michigan's DTE Energy Music Theatre — still lovingly referred to as "Pine Knob" by Detroiters after its longstanding...February 14, 2017
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THE NEAL MORSE BAND To Release 'Morsefest 2015' 2 Blu-Ray, 2 DVD + 4 CD
Hot on the heels of 2016's most acclaimed progressive rock release, "The Similitude Of A Dream", THE NEAL MORSE BAND announces the massive live release of a once-in-a-lifetime concert event: "Morsefest 2015" on March 24 via Radiant Records via Metal Blade Records/Sony. Pre-orders are available on Ra...February 14, 2017
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SLIPKNOT's MICK THOMSON: 'We're Gonna Work On Writing Some S**t'
David "Gus" Griesinger of BackstageAxxess.com conducted an interview with SLIPKNOT guitarist Mick Thomson at last month's NAMM show in Anaheim, California. You can now watch the chat below. Asked about SLIPKNOT's current status, Thomson said: "We just finished… We spent a long time… well, a couple o...February 9, 2017
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'Damn The Machine - The Story Of Noise Records' Book Due In March
Deliberation Press and Iron Pages Books have announced a March 24 English/German language release of "Damn The Machine - The Story Of Noise Records". (German title: "Systemstörung: Die Geschichte Von Noise Records") Authored by American metal journalist David E. Gehlke, the book features cover art b...February 9, 2017
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SLIPKNOT's MICK THOMSON Undergoes Spinal Surgery
SLIPKNOT guitarist Mick Thomson recently underwent spinal surgery at Beverly Hills Spine Surgery in Los Angeles, California. Overseeing the procedure was Brian Perri, DO, an orthopedic spine surgeon who is an attending surgeon Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Thomson revealed the surgery...February 8, 2017
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Listen To CHICKENFOOT's First New Song In Five Years, 'Divine Termination'
Supergroup CHICKENFOOT will release "Divine Termination", its first new tune in five years on "Best + Live", the band's first-ever best-of collection, on March 10. CHICKENFOOT features legendary guitarist Joe Satriani, former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar, ex-VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony and RED...February 7, 2017
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