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IAN ANDERSON Says METALLICA Was 'Very Gentlemanly' About GRAMMY Loss To JETHRO TULL

METALLICA was nominated for the very first "Hard Rock/Metal Performance" Grammy in 1989, but famously lost to JETHRO TULL, a band distinguished mainly by its heavy use of flute. Fans — and even some audience members — were rightly outraged, though TULL's record label tried to make light of the faux...

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Ex-TROUBLE Singer ERIC WAGNER: Lyric Video For Title Track Of Posthumous Solo Album Now Available

The official lyric video for "In The Lonely Light Of Mourning", the title track from former TROUBLE singer Eric Wagner's posthumous solo album, can be seen below. The song features a guest solo from PLACE OF SKULLS/ex-PENTAGRAM guitarist Victor Griffin. "The title track is lyrically foreboding music...

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ALL THAT REMAINS Frontman Calls SPOTIFY CEO 'A D**k', Says Streaming Giant Doesn't Pay Artists Well

ALL THAT REMAINS frontman Phil Labonte is the latest musician to take issue with Spotify CEO Daniel Ek's suggestion that artists need to be more prolific in the streaming age. For years, Spotify has been criticized for offering paltry payouts to musicians and songwriters, with some claiming that the...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD On His Cancer Battle: 'I'm Still In Remission'

JUDAS PRIEST's Rob Halford says that his cancer is still in remission, two years after he was first diagnosed with the disease. On World Cancer Day, which is observed every year across the globe on February 4 to raise awareness about the deadly disease and its symptoms, the 70-year-old singer took t...

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Former W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Diagnosed With Throat And Neck Cancer

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes has been diagnosed with a cancer in throat and neck. As a result, he has canceled his appearance aboard this year's Monsters Of Rock cruise. However, Holmes still expects to be able to complete his previously announced Canadian tour, which is scheduled to launc...

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Late METALLICA Bassist CLIFF BURTON: ReAction Figure From Super7 Coming Next Week

Super7 will release a ReAction figure of late METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton on Thursday, February 10. Cliff was asked to join METALLICA in 1982 after the band saw him perform with his group at the time, TRAUMA. The bassist was not willing to move to Los Angeles, where METALLICA was based, so they d...

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New EDDIE VAN HALEN Book 'Tonechaser - Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey With Edward Van Halen' Due In The Spring

Longtime and esteemed rock journalist Steve Rosen has finally completed writing the long-anticipated book about his unique friendship with Edward Van Halen. The book is titled "Tonechaser - Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey With Edward Van Halen" and chronicles the writer's relationship with...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Shares Another Snippet Of New Music: 'The Monster Is Waking Up'

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH has shared another snippet of music from the band's upcoming ninth studio album. Earlier today, the Las Vegas-based metallers posted the 12-second clip on social media and captioned it: "The monster is waking up – 2022". FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH previously shared snippets of m...

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KREATOR To Release New Single, 'Hate Über Alles', Tomorrow

German thrash metal veterans KREATOR will release a new single, "Hate Über Alles", tomorrow (Friday, February 4) at 10:00 CET / 1:00 a.m. PST / 4:00 a.m. EST. A short teaser for the song's official music video is available below, along with the single cover artwork, which was created by Eliran Kanto...

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LIFE OF AGONY Cancels U.S. Shows After Two Members Test Positive For COVID-19

LIFE OF AGONY has canceled the remaining shows on its tour of the U.S. Northeast tour after singer Mina Caputo and drummer Veronica Bellino tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. The concerts in Poughkeepsie, New York (February 2); Brooklyn, New York (Februar...

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CHRIS JERICHO Calls SEBASTIAN BACH 'The Perfect Rock Star': 'He Checks Every Box In Everything'

On the 27th episode of "The Album Review Crew" of the "Shout It Out Loudcast", FOZZY frontman and wrestling superstar Chris Jericho joined hosts Tom, Zeus and Sonny to review the second album from SKID ROW, 1991's "Slave To The Grind". You can now listen to the discussion below. Speaking about SKID...

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TESLA's FRANK HANNON Pulls Out Of 'Monsters Of Rock' Cruise Due To 'Ongoing And Changing COVID Issues'

TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon has canceled his previously announced solo shows in February, including his appearance on the Monsters Of Rock cruise, due to "the ongoing and changing COVID issues." The 55-year-old musician, who battled the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus last year, shared...

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CANNIBAL CORPSE And CANDLEMASS To Headline 'Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly' In June

Unleash the beer-thirsty! On June 10-11, 2022, Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly — the world's loudest, two-day craft beer event — comes back to the Fillmore Philly for its latest and greatest sud-soaked execution! Death metal kings CANNIBAL CORPSE triumphantly return to Philadelphia, l...

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KING DIAMOND Is Working On Lyrics For Long-Awaited 'The Institute' Album

King Diamond has revealed that he is working on lyrics for the long-awaited new album from his namesake band. Titled "The Institute", the group's first studio LP in 15 years is tentatively before the end of the year via Metal Blade Records. On Tuesday (February 1),King took to his Instagram to shar...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH And JAMES HETFIELD Thank JONNY Z For 'Taking A Chance' On Their Band

METALLICA has paid tribute to Megaforce Records founder Jon "Jonny Z" Zazula who died earlier today (Tuesday, February 1). The 69-year-old passed away in Florida surrounded by his family. Jonny died of complications of the rare neuropathic disorder chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (...