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METALLICA To Start Work On New Album 'Soon'

METALLICA is scheduled to enter the studio "soon" to begin work on its next full-length album, tentatively due in 2014. Speaking to RollingStone.com, the band's guitarist, Kirk Hammett, stated about the status of the songwriting process for the next CD, "Right now, we're kind of preoccupied with dea...

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THIS OR THE APOCALYPSE: 'Hell Praiser' Video Released

"Hell Praiser", the new video from the Lancaster, Pennsylvania quintet THIS OR THE APOCALYPSE, can be seen below. The clip was directed by David Brodsky of Brooklyn's MyGoodEye Music Visuals, who has previously worked with PAPA ROACH, HELLYEAH, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, GOATWHORE, MUNICIPAL WASTE and...

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SNAKECHARMER Signs With FRONTIERS RECORDS

Frontiers Records has announced the signing of British hard rock supergroup SNAKECHARMER. Consisting of original WHITESNAKE members Micky Moody and Neil Murray, along with Laurie Wisefield (WISHBONE ASH, TINA TURNER),Harry James (THUNDER, MAGNUM),Adam Wakeman (OZZY OSBOURNE) and Chris Ousey (HEART...

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IRON MAIDEN, MOTÖRHEAD, SLAYER, SLIPKNOT Members Perform At MARSHALL 50th-Anniversary Event

Global rock royalty from such bands as IRON MAIDEN, SLIPKNOT, WHITESNAKE, CHICKENFOOT, THE CULT, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, DEEP PURPLE, JUDAS PRIEST, SLAYER and BLACK SABBATH took part in last night's (Saturday, September 22) Marshall 50th-anniversary event at Wembley Arena in London, England. The lumina...

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SAMMY HAGAR To Guest On 'American Restoration'

Legendary rocker Sammy Hagar (CHICKENFOOT, VAN HALEN, MONTROSE) will guest on the History channel's hit TV show "American Restoration" on September 26 airing at 9:30 p.m. PST and 8:30 p.m. CST. You won't believe what they restore/create for Sammy and the new rum! "American Restoration" features Rick...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Slams Illegal Music Downloaders: 'You Don't Go Around Stealing Cars!'

Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen visited Britain's iconic Houses of Parliament in London on Thursday (September 20) to offer his patronage to "Rock The House", the parliamentary live music competition founded by Mike Weatherley, a British Conservative Party Member of Parliament (MP),whi...

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WOLFSBANE To Release 'The Lost Tapes: A Secret History' CD

Guitarist Jase Edwards of reunited U.K. rockers WOLFSBANE, who feature in their ranks former IRON MAIDEN frontman Blaze Bayley, has issued the following update: "We're excited to announce something extra special for the tour. In 1993, we recorded some extra tracks for the 'Massive Noise' EP. With th...

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TESLA's FRANK HANNON Demos Nineteen80 Jr. 50W Combo (Video)

Video footage of renowned TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon demos a Krank Nineteen80 Jr. 50W combo at a Krank factory visit can be seen below. Frank ran his Gibson SG through his pedal board straight into the front of the combo. Frank will be using the combo live for all of his upcoming FRANK HANNON BAND...

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Members Of JUDAS PRIEST, DEEP PURPLE, DEF LEPPARD, DREAM THEATER Featured On THE WHO Tribute

Cleopatra Records has set an October 2 release date for "Who Are You: An All Star Tribute To The Who". As THE WHO approaches a nearly 50-year career, artists in genres from classic to progressive rock, and from punk to country, collaborate on a stunning celebration of the band’s remarkable catalogue...

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STRIFE: 'Witness A Rebirth' Studio Report - Part 1 (Video)

The first in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Witness A Rebirth", the new album from the Southern California hardcore band STRIFE, can be seen below. The CD will be released in October via 6131 Records. Some bands leave such an impression on fans that, ev...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Lends His Support To U.K. Parliamentary Competition 'Rock The House'

Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen has been asked to be a patron for "Rock The House", a Parliamentary music competition founded by Mike Weatherley, a British Conservative Party Member of Parliament (MP),and backed by the music industry and a huge roster of music legends. It sees MPs nomi...

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HOTEL DIABLO: New Video Interview Posted Online

Argentinean rock journalist Lucas H. Gordon, who currently resides in Hollywood, California, conducted an interview with HOTEL DIABLO during last month's Sunset Strip Music Festival. You can now watch the chat below. HOTEL DIABLO — the new band featuring guitarist Alex Grossi (QUIET RIOT),vocalist...

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VINNY APPICE On His Earliest Musical Memories (Video)

The official YouTube channel of "Sound City", the new feature-length documentary directed and produced by FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl, has been updated with a short clip of legendary drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, KILL DEVIL HILL) talking about his earliest musical...

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THIS OR THE APOCALYPSE: 'In Wolves' Lyric Video Released

"In Wolves", the new lyric video from the Lancaster, Pennsylvania quintet THIS OR THE APOCALYPSE, can be seen below. The song comes off the band's third album, "Dead Years", which will be released in Europe on September 24 via Lifeforce Records. The CD will be made available in North America one day...

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Former SLAYER/TESTAMENT Drummer To Perform With MANMADE GOD In Oakland

Drummer Paul Bostaph (SLAYER, TESTAMENT, EXODUS, FORBIDDEN) will sit behind the kit for MANMADE GOD's September 15 performance at New Parish in Oakland, California as the support act for M.I.R.V. MANMADE GOD features in its ranks Bostaph's former FORBIDDEN bandmate Craig Locicero (guitar). Commented...