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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...

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HOTEL DIABLO Taps EMMY AWARD-Winning Director For 'Psycho, California' Video

HOTEL DIABLO — the new band featuring guitarist Alex Grossi (QUIET RIOT),vocalist Rick Stitch (LADYJACK, ex-ADLER'S APPETITE),bassist Mike Duda and drummer Mike Dupke (both of W.A.S.P.) — has tapped nine-time Emmy Award-winning and MTV Video Music Award-nominated director Fabio Jafet (PITBULL, ENR...

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HIM Frontman Says Upcoming Album Will Sound 'Like ROY ORBISON Meeting METALLICA'

ARTISTdirect.com editor-in-chief Rick Florino recently conducted an interview with vocalist Ville Valo of Finnish love metallers HIM. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ARTISTdirect.com: With [the new HIM greatest-hits album] "XX - Two Decades of Love Metal" and [upcoming studio CD] "T...

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TONY IOMMI Talks New BLACK SABBATH Album, BILL WARD, RICK RUBIN And RONNIE JAMES DIO (Video)

Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" conducted an interview with legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi at the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund's second awards gala, which was held last night (Wednesday, October 31) at the Avalon nightclub in Hollywood, Californ...

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BLAZE BAYLEY Talks WOLFSBANE On U.K. Radio Station (Video)

On October 20, former IRON MAIDEN and current WOLFSBANE singer Blaze Bayley was interviewed by Andy Coupland of 96.3fm Corby Radio, the U.K. radio station available in Corby, Northants and surrounding area. You can now watch the chat in two parts below. WOLFSBANE's new album, "Wolfsbane Save The Wor...

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BLACK SABBATH: Australian Tour Dates Announced

BLACK SABBATH will embark on an Australian tour next April. Confirmed dates are as follows: Apr. 25 - Entertainment Centre, Brisbane Apr. 27 - Allphones Arena, Sydney May 01 - Rod Laver, Melbourne May 04 - Perth Arena, Perth General public tickets go on sale midday Thursday, November 8 and an exclus...

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BLACK SABBATH: Australian Tour To Be Announced Tomorrow?

According to Faster Louder, a BLACK SABBATH Australian tour announcement on Halloween seems imminent as a mysterious video posted by promoters Live Nation Wednesday morning (Australian time) suggests that the reunited band could be announcing a tour. The seven-second video (which has since been remo...

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VINNY APPICE: New Video Interview Posted Online

SDMetal.com recently conducted an interview with legendary drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, KILL DEVIL HILL). You can now watch the chat below. The self-titled debut album from KILL DEVIL HILL — the band featuring Appice, Rex Brown (PANTERA, DOWN) on bass, Mark Zavon (RAT...

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

The second 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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TROUBLE Taps Producer BILL METOYER For New Album Mix

Veteran producer Bill Metoyer (SLAYER, W.A.S.P., ARMORED SAINT, DARK ANGEL, SACRED REICH, CRYPTIC SLAUGHTER, D.R.I.) has begun mixing the rhythm section for the new album from Chicago doom-metal legends TROUBLE. TROUBLE announced in February that it recruited Kyle Thomas as the band's new singer fol...

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Frontman Talks AXEWOUND In New Interview

ARTISTdirect.com editor-in-chief Rick Florino recently conducted an interview with BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE frontman and AXEWOUND guitarist Matt Tuck. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ARTISTdirect.com: What's your take on [AXEWOUND's debut album] "Vultures" as a whole? Matt: From the...