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GENE SIMMONS Isn't A Fan Of Cellphones: 'If I Had My Druthers, I'd Take Them All Away'

In a new interview with USA Today, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was asked how he feels about looking into a sea of phones during the band's concerts. He responded: "I'm not a fan of cellphones. If I had my druthers, I'd take them all away. "I risk my life every time I get on that stage," he co...

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CHRISTOFER JOHNSSON Talks About THERION 'Giving The Fans What They Wanted' With 'Leviathan' Albums

By David E. Gehlke THERION founder, mastermind, songwriter and guitarist Christofer Johnsson has never been one to skirt philosophical topics when chatting about his band. Johnsson certainly has the perspective, having conceptualized and codified symphonic metal in the mid-1990s, well before it beca...

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STEVEN ADLER: VINCE NEIL's 'Voice Is Rock 'N' Roll Gold'

When Steven Adler and GUNS N' ROSES emerged from the Sunset Strip with "Appetite For Destruction", they soon became known as the World's Most Dangerous Band. Not far behind them in terms of reputation were a riotous group of glam rock ruffians known as MÖTLEY CRÜE — fronted by Vince Neil. Taking a b...

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RUSH's GEDDY LEE: There Was A Period 'We Were Doing A Lot Of Cocaine Just To Keep The Energy Up'

In a new interview with Toronto Life, RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee was asked if he and his bandmates were cleaner than their contemporaries at the height of their commercial success or they were "just better at hiding it". He responded: "You mean, what drugs were we doing? Honestly, it was strang...

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TYPE O NEGATIVE And Z2 Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of 'Bloody Kisses'

30 years ago a dark presence moved into music history when TYPE O NEGATIVE released their third studio album, "Bloody Kisses", bringing a goth metal voice to the masses. Listed at #53 on Rolling Stone's "Top 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Albums of All Time", "Bloody Kisses" was an instant classic paving...

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Watch: MARTY FRIEDMAN Performs MEGADETH's 'Symphony Of Destruction' At 'Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp'

Video of Marty Friedman (MEGADETH) and Johnny Martin (L.A. GUNS) performing the MEGADETH classic "Symphony Of Destruction" with several campers this past Saturday (November 11) at Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp's "Metalmania III" in Los Angeles, California is available below. Now celebrating its 27th an...

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Unreleased OZZFEST Documentary 'We Sold Our Souls For Rock 'N' Roll' To Finally See Light Of Day

Penelope Spheeris has confirmed that her unreleased Ozzfest documentary "We Sold Our Souls For Rock 'N' Roll" will finally see the light of day. The 77-year-old director, whose best-known works include the trilogy titled "The Decline Of Western Civilization", each covering an aspect of Los Angeles u...

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JAY WEINBERG Says He Was 'Heartbroken And Blindsided' By SLIPKNOT's Decision To Fire Him

Jay Weinberg says that he was "heartbroken and blindsided" by SLIPKNOT's decision to fire him after a 10-year run with the band. On November 5, SLIPKNOT released a statement via social media in which it said it had "decided to make a creative decision and to part ways with Jay." The drummer played h...

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See MARTY FRIEDMAN's Guitar Clinic At Musicians Institute in Hollywood

** Please note the video below was recorded and uploaded by a student at Musicians Institute (MI) This past Thursday (November 9),former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman took part in a guitar clinic at Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California. The 60-year-old musician, who has lived in Japan s...

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SLASH Confirms His Relationship With MARSHALL Will Continue Despite His New MAGNATONE Partnership

Earlier this week, it was announced that Slash will be developing a new amplifier with Magnatone. The iconic GUNS N' ROSES guitarist will also continue his successful and decades-long partnership with Marshall Amplification. Slash says: "To clear up any misconceptions that might arise, although Magn...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: Fans Understand That Paid Meet-And-Greets Are 'An Important Part Of The Music Business Nowadays'

During an appearance on a recent episode of the "Life In The Stocks" podcast, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman spoke about the need for musicians can tap into a new market and possibly earn more money than they would through traditional methods such as streaming or physical sales. "Some peop...

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JUDAS PRIEST's 'You've Got Another Thing Comin'' Used In iPhone Commercial From Canada's TELUS

Canadian telecommunications company Telus, in partnership with marketing and communications agency The&Partnership, has used JUDAS PRIEST's classic song "You've Got Another Thing Comin'" in "That's. So. Metal." , a campaign to promote the arrival of Apple's new iPhone 15 Pro, made with titanium...

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IRON MAIDEN Partners With Z2 For 40th-Anniversary Celebration Of 'Piece Of Mind'

40 years have passed since the release of IRON MAIDEN's groundbreaking fourth studio album "Piece Of Mind". Issued in 1983, "Piece Of Mind" was the band's first album to enter the U.S. Billboard Top 20, peaking at No. 14, achieving RIAA platinum certification in the U.S. More than an album, it was a...

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MUNICIPAL WASTE Announces 'Brainsqueeze Tour 2024'

Richmond's hard-charging, metal maniacs MUNICIPAL WASTE are kicking off 2024 with a bang with their "Brainsqueeze Tour" with GHOUL, NECROT and DEAD HEAT. The 24-day trek will celebrate the 21st anniversary of the band's seminal studio album "Waste 'Em All". "Brainsqueeze Tour" will kick off on Febru...

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THE GRATEFUL DEAD Ties Record For Most Top 40 Albums On Billboard 200

THE GRATEFUL DEAD have tied the record for most Billboard Top 40 albums by any act in history. Having previously broken the record as the group with the most Top 40 albums, the band has just earned their 58th album in the Top 40, with the debut of "Dave's Picks Vol. 48" at No. 33 on this week's Bill...