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Ex-SCORPIONS Guitarist ULI JON ROTH To Release 'Tokyo Tapes Revisited'

Former SCORPIONS guitarist Uli Jon Roth is planning to release a new concert DVD titled "Tokyo Tapes Revisited" as a "counterpart" to his 2015 double album "Scorpions Revisited" on which he revisited his personal favorites from the early SCORPIONS period. Uli told Ruben Mosqueda of Sleaze Roxx: "We...

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TOKYO BLADE's Classic 'Night Of The Blade' Lineup To Reunite For European Shows

British classic metal band TOKYO BLADE has announced the return of not one, but two vocalists who have formed part of the group's lineup in previous years. Vick Wright (1984-1985) and Chris Gillen (2008-2010) will rejoin the four original members Andy Boulton, Steve Pierce, John Wiggins and Andy Wri...

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AMON AMARTH's JOHAN HEGG Discusses Search For New Drummer (Audio)

Vocalist Johan Hegg of Swedish death metallers AMON AMARTH was interviewed for the latest episode of "The MetalSucks Podcast". You can now listen to the chat using the widget below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether AMON AMARTH has secured a permanent replacem...

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BOLT THROWER And BENEDICTION Members Join Forces In MEMORIAM

MEMORIAM is the name of a new death/grind metal band from Birmingham, United Kingdom. The group's current lineup is as follows: Karl Willets (BOLT THROWER) - Vocals Frank Healy (BENEDICTION, CEREBRAL FIX) - Bass Scott Fairfax (CEREBRAL FIX) - Guitar Andy Whale (BOLT THROWER) - Drums MEMORIAM is writ...

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SOULFLY To Tour U.S. With SUFFOCATION, BATTLECROSS

SOULFLY will embark on a four-week U.S. headlining tour in April. Joining them on the trek will be brutal death metal legends SUFFOCATION, Metal Blade recording artists BATTLECROSS, as well as ABORMALITY and LODY KONG. Comments SOULFLY mailman Max Cavalera: "We are coming again with another kick-in-...

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MIRROR Releases 'Galleon' Video

"Galleon", the new video from the occult heavy metal outfit MIRROR, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's self-titled debut, which came out last November via Metal Blade. The brainchild of bassist/diehard metal connoisseur and SATAN'S WRATH vocalist Tas Danazoglou, MIRROR was forged i...

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DAVID LEE ROTH Says His New Song 'Ain't No Christmas' Could Be About VAN HALEN

David Lee Roth says that his new song, in which he offers a sad goodbye against a low-key guitar accompaniment, could be about VAN HALEN. Lyrically, "Ain't No Christmas" sounds like Roth is closing the door on the current VAN HALEN reunion, with lines that include: "Sure looked good on paper, once u...

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We Are Twisted F***ing Sister!

For about a year, I was an interviewer for Dee Snider's HouseOfHairOnline.com. It was a dream slot that, for me, opened doors in music journalism, and allowed me to speak with such guests as Ace Frehley, KK Downing, Doro Pesch, Matt Sorum, Bobby Blotzer and late KISS manager, Bill Aucoin, among othe...

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JOHAN HEGG On New AMON AMARTH Album 'Jomsviking': 'I Don't Think Any Fans Are Going To Be Disappointed'

On March 25, Swedish metal kings AMON AMARTH will unleash their tenth studio album, "Jomsviking", via Metal Blade in North America and Sony Music internationally. "Jomsviking" — the first concept record in AMON AMARTH's storied career — tells a tragic tale of love and revenge, backed by the Swedes'...

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REDEMPTION: Entire 'The Art Of Loss' Album Available For Streaming

"The Art Of Loss", the new album from REDEMPTION, the U.S. progressive metal band featuring in its ranks guitarist/songwriter Nick Van Dyk and FATES WARNING vocalist Ray Alder, can be streamed in its entirety using the SoundCloud widget below. The CD will be released on February 26 via Metal Blade R...

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ACT OF DEFIANCE: 'We're Not A Supergroup'

Gear Gods conducted an interview with ACT OF DEFIANCE drummer Shawn Drover and bassist Matt Bachand aboard the Axes & Anchors cruise, which set sail from Miami, Florida on February 20 aboard the Carnival Victory, stopped in Key West, Florida and Nassau, Bahamas, and docked back in Miami on Febru...

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VAN HALEN Singer's New 'The Roth Show' Episode Features Jazz, Big Band And Blues

David Lee Roth has posted a new episode of his online series "The Roth Show". The 23-minute clip, which can be seen below, features the VAN HALEN frontman playing a lot of different styles of music, including jazz with Portuguese lyrics and a mellow blues tune. In a 2013 interview, Roth explained th...

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CATTLE DECAPITATION Re-Signs With METAL BLADE RECORDS

San Diego-based deathgrind masters CATTLE DECAPITATION have announced the extension of their record contract with Metal Blade Records. The band comments: "Very proud to have fulfilled our initial contract with Metal Blade Records and seeing this band rocketing into the future! We're happy to announc...

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METALLICA Bassist's MASS MENTAL Project Announces One-Off London Show

METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo's MASS MENTAL project will play a one-off concert in London, England at The Underworld on March 13. Joining Trujillo in the MASS MENTAL lineup will be Armand Sabal-Lecco (PAUL SIMON) on bass, Benji Webbe (SKINDRED) and Whitfield Crane (UGLY KID JOE) on vocals and Br...

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UNEARTH Frontman Launches LIFEBLOOD INC. Label Imprint

Entertainment One (eOne) has announced a partnership with metal label Lifeblood, Inc. to bring the Lifeblood Inc. imprint under eOne Music's umbrella. As part of this exclusive deal, all releases will be marketed and distributed by eOne Music on a worldwide basis. Lifeblood was formed by three indus...