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GRIP INC. Guitarist WALDEMAR SORYCHTA Says Playing With OVERKILL Was An 'Amazing' And 'Great' Experience

Waldemar Sorychta — former GRIP INC. guitarist who has produced a number of acclaimed albums from SODOM, MOONSPELL and TIAMAT, among others — played guitar for New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL for three shows on the latter band's current European headlining tour after regular OVERKILL guitarist Dave Li...

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PRONG: Lyric Video For 'In Spite Of Hindrances' Song

The official lyric video for the song "In Spite Of Hindrances" from PRONG can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's latest album, "X - No Absolutes", which was released on February 5 through SPV/Steamhammer as a digipak (including bonus track+poster),2LP gatefold version (colored vinyl,...

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RUSH: Unboxing Super Deluxe Version Of '2112' 40th-Anniversary Edition (Video)

After celebrating over 40 years together with the same trio line-up, UMe continues the celebration of the RUSH catalog with the release of three 40th-anniversary expanded editions of the band's classic 1976 album "2112". On December 16, 2016, "2112 - 40th" will be released in three distinct variatio...

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AEROSMITH's JOE PERRY Travels To Japan For CLASSIC ROCK AWARDS

AEROSMITH co-founding member and rock icon Joe Perry took time off from his work with AEROSMITH and the HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES to be on hand last week (November 11) as the Classic Rock Awards 2016 made their debut in Tokyo, Japan. "I've been a fan of Classic Rock magazine for many years and appreciate w...

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SOUNDGARDEN Is 'Shooting For Late 2017' Release Date For Next Studio Album, Says KIM THAYIL

SOUNDGARDEN guitarist Kim Thayil says that the band is hoping to release the long-awaited follow-up to 2012's comeback album, "King Animal", at the end of next year. The group started work on a new record in 2015, but took a break while frontman Chris Cornell toured last fall and earlier this year i...

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STONE TEMPLE PILOTS 'Haven't Made A Decision' About A New Singer Yet

Despite a report from Entertainment Tonight on Wednesday that claimed STONE TEMPLE PILOTS have selected one-time "The X Factor" contestant Jeff Gutt as their new vocalist, a band representative says no final decision has been made. "The band has been rehearsing with several singers over the past few...

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Report: STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Pick One-Time 'The X Factor' Singer JEFF GUTT As New Frontman

A report from Entertainment Tonight claims that STONE TEMPLE PILOTS have selected one-time "The X Factor" contestant Jeff Gutt as their new vocalist. Gutt, who was a runner-up in season three and now goes by his full name of Jeffrey Adam Gutt, has been writing and recording new material in Redondo B...

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KISS's 'Kruise VI' Brings Unforgettable Rock 'N' Roll Experience: Photos, Video

Legendary rockers KISS and Sixthman, the industry leader in music festivals at sea, join fans in celebrating the success of The KISS Kruise VI! The sailing was jam-packed with five days of up-close-and-intimate deep-cut masked and unmasked concerts, custom-stage setup from the 1982 "Creatures Of The...

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ALTER BRIDGE's MYLES KENNEDY Couldn't Pull Off Acting Like A 'Rock Star' On Stage

ALTER BRIDGE and SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS singer Myles Kennedy was recently interviewed for the "Journey Of A Frontman" podcast (web site). You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Speaking about how he manages to have a strong stage presence without a...

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TESTAMENT Frontman: 'The '90s And The Early 2000s Were Really Tough For Us As A Metal Band'

Rodney Holder of Australia's Music Business Facts recently conducted an interview with TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he has much knowledge of the music business: Chuck: "I...

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Video Premiere: SIRENIA's 'Dim Days Of Dolor'

"Dim Days Of Dolor", the new Owe Lingvall-directed video from Norwegian symphonic metallers SIRENIA, can be seen below. The song is the title track of the band's new album, which is being released today (Friday, November 11) via Napalm Records. The "Dim Days Of Dolor" artwork was once again created...

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OVERKILL Taps Ex-GRIP INC. Guitarist WALDEMAR SORYCHTA For European Tour

New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL have recruited Waldemar Sorychta — former GRIP INC. guitarist who has produced a number of acclaimed albums from SODOM, MOONSPELL and TIAMAT, among others — to play second guitar on the band's current European headlining tour. Waldemar is filling in for regular OVERKILL...

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SLAYER Comic Series Will Stay True To Band's Reputation As Godfathers Of Thrash Metal

PREVIEWSworld.com recently conducted an interview with writer Jon Schnepp ("Metalocalypse"),who penned the three-issue Slayer: Repentless comic series that was inspired by the band's "Repentless" music videos. Asked how he got involved with Slayer: Repentless, Schnepp said: "A few years back, while...

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GEDDY LEE: 'I Think I've Accepted That' RUSH Has Done Its Last Tour

On the latest edition of "The Strombo Show", Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of RUSH spoke to host George Stroumboulopoulos about the fortieth anniversary and the deluxe reissue of their seminal record, "2112", and various other topics. You can now listen to the chat at Strombo.com. A few excerpts follow...

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DISTURBED Frontman Defends Band's Decision To Perform On 'The X Factor'

DISTURBED performed its cover version of SIMON & GARFUNKEL's "The Sound Of Silence" on today's (Monday, November 7) episode of Australia's "The X Factor". You can now watch video footage of the band's appearance below. DISTURBED singer David Draiman has defended the band's decision to perform on...