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EXODUS Drummer On Writing Process For Next Album: 'There's The Makings Of Four Great Songs' So Far

In a brand new interview with Metal Underground, EXODUS drummer Tom Hunting offered an update on the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2014's "Blood In Blood Out" album. "Me and Gary [Holt, guitar] have jammed, and there's the makings of four great songs," he said (see...

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Former Members Of WHITESNAKE, BLACK SABBATH And MSG To Perform At COZY POWELL Tribute Concert

A special concert celebrating the life and music of legendary rock drummer Cozy Powell will be held on December 29 at Robin 2 in Bilston, West Midlands, England. All profits from the event — which took place on what would have been Powell's 71st birthday — will be donated to Cozy's favorite charity,...

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Watch SLAYER Perform With Ex-MACHINE HEAD Guitarist PHIL DEMMEL In Oslo

Former MACHINE HEAD and VIO-LENCE guitarist Phil Demmel played his third show with SLAYER Thursday night (December 6) at Spektrum in Oslo, Norway. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below. Demmel is filling in for SLAYER's guitarist of the past eight years, Gary Holt, who announced...

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CARMINE APPICE Says ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Should Change Its Name

Legendary drummer Carmine Appice (BLUE MURDER, VANILLA FUDGE, KING KOBRA) has slammed the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, saying that the name of the institution should be changed to reflect the musicians that have been inducted. "It shouldn't be called [Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame] — it should be called...

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ALTITUDES & ATTITUDE Feat. MEGADETH's ELLEFSON, ANTHRAX's BELLO: Listen To New Song 'Late'

"Late", a new song from ALTITUDES & ATTITUDE, the project featuring ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello and MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, can be streamed below. The track is taken from ALTITUDES & ATTITUDE's debut album, "Get It Out", which will be released on January 18, 2019 via Megaforce. The follow-u...

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BOB DAISLEY, LEE KERSLAKE, LITA FORD, DAVID ELLEFSON To Be Inducted Into 'Hall Of Heavy Metal History'

The annual Hall Of Heavy Metal History's Metal Hall Of Fame gala will take place on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Marriott Delta Garden Grove in Anaheim, California. The event will be hosted by iconic television, radio personality and heavy metal champion Eddie Trunk, and will feature appearances b...

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Ex-MACHINE HEAD Guitarist PHIL DEMMEL: Playing With SLAYER Is 'Beyond My Wildest Dreams'

Former MACHINE HEAD and VIO-LENCE guitarist Phil Demmel says that playing with SLAYER as the temporary replacement for Gary Holt is beyond his wildest dreams. Holt, who also plays with EXODUS, announced on Sunday that he would miss the rest of the current SLAYER European trek in order to return home...

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Watch SLAYER Perform With Ex-MACHINE HEAD Guitarist PHIL DEMMEL In Stockholm

Former MACHINE HEAD and VIO-LENCE guitarist Phil Demmel played his second show with SLAYER Wednesday night (December 5) at Hovet in Stockholm, Sweden. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below. Demmel is filling in for SLAYER's guitarist of the past eight years, Gary Holt, who announ...

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RUSH Frontman Announces 'Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book Of Bass' Signing Events

RUSH frontman Geddy Lee has announced two book-signing events for "Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book Of Bass". Due on December 18 via Harper Design, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, "Geddy Lee's Big Book Of Beautiful Bass" showcases the RUSH frontman's collection of bass guitars and the stories...

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MY DYING BRIDE Parts Ways With Drummer SHAUN STEELS, Announces Replacement

U.K. doom metal veterans MY DYING BRIDE have parted ways with drummer Shaun Steels "due to unresolvable drumming issues." He has been replaced by Jeff Singer (pictured; KILL2THIS, PARADISE LOST),who has already laid down his drum tracks for MY DYING BRIDE's upcoming studio album. Says the band: "Je...

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THE SMASHING PUMPKINS To Perform On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS will be the musical guests on the December 11 episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" The band will perform several songs on the show's outdoor stage in front of a standing-room-only crowd. "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. and features a diverse lineup of guests...

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SLAYER Performs With Ex-MACHINE HEAD Guitarist PHIL DEMMEL For First Time (Video)

Former MACHINE HEAD and VIO-LENCE guitarist Phil Demmel made his live debut with SLAYER earlier tonight (Monday, December 3) at the Royal Arena in Copenhagen, Denmark. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below. After the show, Demmel took to his social media sites to write: "Never ha...

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Watch VINCE NEIL Perform MÖTLEY CRÜE Classics In Biloxi

MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil performed with his solo band on November 23 at IP Casino Resort & Spa in Biloxi, Mississippi. Video footage of the concert can be seen below (courtesy of YouTube user "James Front and Center Rocking Roll the night away"). Neil is continuing to tour the world with his so...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Honors Fallen Army Specialist In Little Rock (Video)

William James Plasencia, who tragically lost his life in June while home on leave from serving his country as an active duty member of the United States Army, was honored by FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Saturday night (December 1) at Verizon Arena in Little Rock, Arkansas. Singer Ivan Moody introduced Th...

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Ex-MACHINE HEAD Guitarist PHIL DEMMEL: 'It's Beyond My Utmost Honor' To Fill In For GARY HOLT On SLAYER Tour

Former MACHINE HEAD and VIO-LENCE guitarist Phil Demmel says that he is "beyond honored" to fill in for Gary Holt on a SLAYER tour. Holt, who also plays with EXODUS, announced on Sunday that he would miss the rest of the current SLAYER European trek in order to return home and be with his dying fat...