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Battle Cry

If JUDAS PRIEST weren't worthy of it, they could easily be accused of arena vanity with all the live documents they've released. As it is, any PRIEST fan is duty bound to purchase every single concert video or live album, and, well, here's another fantastic addition to the J section on the media rac...

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SCOTT IAN: Terrorists Won't Dictate ANTHRAX's Schedule

In a brand new interview with The Irish Sun, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian spoke about how his band was affected by the terrosit attacks of last November when an EAGLES OF DEATH METAL concert in Paris was targeted, killing 89 people. "Anytime a terrorist action happens like that, in any context, becau...

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DAVID COVERDALE, GLENN HUGHES Talk DEEP PURPLE's ROCK HALL Induction (Video)

Former DEEP PURPLE members David Coverdale and Glenn Hughes took questions backstage in the press room after DEEP PURPLE was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame last Friday, April 8 during a ceremony at Brooklyn, New York's Barclays Center. You can now watch video footage of the question-an...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Is 'Probably' The Godfather Of Thrash Metal

In his 2014 book "I'm The Man: The Story Of That Guy From Anthrax", ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian wrote this about former METALLICA guitarist and current MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine: "The guy is arguably the godfather of thrash metal. He wrote a lot of the riffs on [METALLICA's] 'Kill 'Em All' [albu...

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JOE LYNN TURNER Is 'Humbled And Touched' By RITCHIE BLACKMORE's DEEP PURPLE Comments

Joe Lynn Turner has said that he was "humbled and touched" by Ritchie Blackmore's recent comments about the singer's work with DEEP PURPLE and has called the guitarist "a true original" who "follows no one." On Friday night, April 8, Brooklyn, New York's Barclays Center hosted the 2016 Rock And Roll...

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JOEY BELLADONNA Has 'Always Questioned' His Dismissal From ANTHRAX In 1992

ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna was interviewed by rock journalist Mitch Lafon for a recent edition of the "One On One With Mitch Lafon" podcast (Facebook page). You can now listen to the chat using the Spreaker widget below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how the p...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Says JOE LYNN TURNER Should Have Been Honored By ROCK HALL For His Work With DEEP PURPLE

On Friday night, April 8, Brooklyn, New York's Barclays Center hosted the 2016 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony, welcoming a star-studded class that included DEEP PURPLE, which had been eligible for induction for two decades. METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich inducted DEEP PURPLE into the i...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Inducts DEEP PURPLE Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME; Photos, Video Footage

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich finally got a chance earlier tonight (Friday, April 8) to induct classic heavy rockers DEEP PURPLE into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. PURPLE has been on the ballot three times and Ulrich has been championing their inclusion for years, Ulrich gave a passionate speech i...

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ABORTED Releases 'Divine Impediment' Video

Belgium's gore-mongers ABORTED will release their ninth full-length album, "Retrogore", on April 22 via Century Media. The CD's highly detailed artwork was masterfully crafted by Christopher Lovell. The official video for the "Retrogore" song "Divine Impediment" can be seen below. After delivering t...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH 'Psyched' To Induct DEEP PURPLE Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Tonight

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich will finally get a chance on Friday night (April 8) to induct classic heavy rockers DEEP PURPLE into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. PURPLE has been on the ballot three times and Ulrich has been championing their inclusion for years, and he told The Pulse Of Radio he's...

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Video Premiere: THE CULT's 'G O A T'

The official video for the song "G O A T" from THE CULT can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's tenth studio album, "Hidden City", which was released on February 5 via Cooking Vinyl. The follow-up to 2012's "Choice Of Weapon" was written by singer Ian Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy...

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ROB HALFORD: New JUDAS PRIEST Album To Arrive In Early 2017

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford was interviewed on the March 25-27 edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the Podbean widget below. A few excerpts follow. Full Metal Jackie: We are here to celebrate the release of the "Battle Cry" CD, DV...

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Says AC/DC 'Should Just Stop' If BRIAN JOHNSON Is Unable To Continue Fronting Band

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian says that AC/DC "should just stop" if Brian Johnson is unable to continue singing for the band. Photos of GUNS N' ROSES singer Axl Rose and members of AC/DC leaving the same rehearsal studio in Atlanta last month were posted online by TMZ, bringing speculation to a boil t...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Says DEEP PURPLE Was 'An Incredible Live Force'

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke to Radio.com about his love for DEEP PURPLE, the band that he will induct on April 8 during the 2016 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame ceremony at Brooklyn, New York's Barclays Center. Ulrich said: "When I grew up in Copenhagen, Denmark in the '70s, DEEP PURPLE was ...

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FOREIGNER Is In Talks With LOU GRAMM About 40th-Anniversary Celebration, Says MICK JONES

FOREIGNER guitarist Mick Jones was interviewed by rock journalist Mitch Lafon for a recent edition of the "One On One With Mitch Lafon" podcast (Facebook page). You can now listen to the chat using the Spreaker widget below. Speaking about his relationship with former FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm, Jon...