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RUSH Honored With 2015 'Allan Waters Humanitarian Award' At Canada's JUNO AWARDS
On Saturday, March 14, Canadian rock legends RUSH received the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award at the 44th annual Juno Awards in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The honor is given to "outstanding Canadian artists whose contributions have positively enhanced the social fabric of Canada," according to the...March 15, 2015
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RUSH Manager On Likelihood Of Upcoming Tour Being Band's Last: 'Somewhere Between Possible And Probable'
RUSH's longtime manager Ray Danniels says the likelihood of the band's upcoming U.S. tour being its last is "somewhere between possible and probable" and adds that he is "focused on making [the trek] as good as it can be" in case it turns out to be RUSH's farewell. Celebrating 40 years, RUSH confirm...March 12, 2015
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DEF LEPPARD Has Finished Recording Its New Album
DEF LEPPARD has completed recording its new album for a late 2015 release. The news was revealed by the band's lead singer, Joe Elliott, during the intro to his radio show which is currently being broadcast on Planet Rock in the U.K. Joe said: "Yes, I do sound very jolly, don't I?! I'm jolly because...March 7, 2015
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BLACK STAR RIDERS: 'The Killer Instinct' Video Released; First-Week Chart Positions Revealed
The official video for "The Killer Instinct", the title track of the second album from BLACK STAR RIDERS, can be seen below. Released on February 24 via Nuclear Blast, the follow-up to 2013's "All Hell Breaks Loose" was recorded in October 2014 at a studio in Nashville, Tennessee with producer Nick...March 6, 2015
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RUDY SARZO, MARK TREMONTI, TODD LA TORRE Guest On MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO's 'Shred Force 1' Retrospective
Considered to be a pioneer of the "shred guitar" genre, Michael Angelo Batio is set to release his first-ever career retrospective. Due on April 14 via Rat Pak Records, "Shred Force 1: The Essential Michael Angelo Batio" not only highlights Michael's best work to date, but also brings together many...March 6, 2015
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DIMMU BORGIR In Pre-Production For New Album
Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR are in pre-production for their tenth album, tentatively due before the end of the year. In a 2014 interview with Finland's Radio Rock, DIMMU BORGIR guitarist Sven Atle Kopperud (a.k.a. Silenoz) stated about the progress of the songwriting sessions fo...March 6, 2015
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'Super Duper Alice Cooper' Named 'Best Feature-Length Documentary' At 'Canadian Screen Awards'
The critically acclaimed Banger Films documentary "Super Duper Alice Cooper" was named "Best Feature-Length Documentary", and also took the "Best Editing In A Feature-Length Documentary" prize at Sunday night's Canadian Screen Awards, which honor excellence in the country's film, TV and digital medi...March 3, 2015
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BLACK STAR RIDERS: Video Footage Of PLANET ROCK Q&A Session, Acoustic Performance
BLACK STAR RIDERS members Ricky Warwick, Damon Johnson and Scott Gorham recently took part in a question-and-answer session and acoustic performance at the studios of the U.K. digital radio station Planet Rock. Check out video footage below. BLACK STAR RIDERS' second album, "The Killer Instinct", wa...February 27, 2015
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MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN Says Songwriting Sessions For TOOL's Next Album Are 'Progressing Nicely'
TOOL singer Maynard James Keenan says that songwriting sessions for the band's next album are "progressing nicely" and expects that the material will be ready for him "to begin writing melodies and content 'soon." It's been nine years since TOOL released its last album, 2006's "10,000 Days", althoug...February 26, 2015
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TWISTED SISTER's JAY JAY FRENCH: 'Rock Is Severely In Trouble' Because 'It's An Aging Cultural Phenomenon'
Canada's "The Metal Voice" recently conducted an interview with TWISTED SISTER lead guitarist and founder Jay Jay French. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he foresaw the decline of the "hair metal" gen...February 24, 2015
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GUS G. Begins Recording Second Solo Album, Says He Is 'Close' To Finding New Singer For FIREWIND
Metal Shock Finland recently conducted an interview with Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND. You can now listen to the chat at this location. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by B...February 23, 2015
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GEDDY LEE: 'R40' Will Be RUSH's 'Last Big Tour That We're Going To Do For A While'
RUSH frontman Geddy Lee says that the band's upcoming "R40" trek will be "the last big tour that we're going to do for a while" but has stopped short of calling it "a farewell tour." The Canadian rock legends recently announced a 34-city North American tour to celebrate their 40th anniversary (which...February 23, 2015
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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Undergoes Cancer Treatment
British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have released the following statement: "Just before Christmas, MAIDEN vocalist Bruce Dickinson visited his doctor for a routine check-up. This led to tests and biopsies which revealed a small cancerous tumour at the back of his tongue. A seven-week course of c...February 19, 2015
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SLAYER, ANTHRAX, BLACK VEIL BRIDES, SOULFLY, QUIET RIOT, Ex-KISS Members To Guest On 'That Metal Show'
With the recent announcement of Geddy Lee (RUSH) and John Petrucci (DREAM THEATER) on the season premiere of VH1 Classic's centerpiece in original programming "That Metal Show", more guests have been confirmed for what promises to be the most diverse season in the show's history. Recently confirmed...February 17, 2015
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BLACK STAR RIDERS: 'Finest Hour' Video Released
The official video for "Finest Hour", a brand new song from BLACK STAR RIDERS, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's second album, "The Killer Instinct", which will be released on February 24 via Nuclear Blast. The follow-up to 2013's "All Hell Breaks Loose" was recorded in October a...February 16, 2015
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