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JERRY ONLY On MISFITS Reunion Shows: 'It's Gonna Be Us At The Top Of Our Game'

Classic MISFITS lineup members Glenn Danzig, Jerry Only and Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein will reunite for first time since 1983 to headline this year's Riot Fest. The reunion, billed as "The Original Misfits," will take place at the Riot Fest in Denver and Chicago. The first show is scheduled for...

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DRAGONFORCE Taps Norwegian Singer PER FREDRIK ÅSLY For European Festival Appearances

Multi-national metallers DRAGONFORCE enlisted the help of Norwegian singer Per Fredrik Åsly, also known as PelleK, to front the band for their appearances this past weekend at the MetalDays (July 29 in Tolmin, Slovenia) and Benátská! (July 30 in Liberec, Czech Republic) festivals. Åsly was filling i...

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RATT Reunites Without BOBBY BLOTZER At Birthday Party

Three members of RATT's classic lineup, singer Stephen Pearcy, bassist Juan Crouceir and guitarist Warren DeMartini, reunited Friday night at the Los Angeles birthday party of former RIP magazine editor Lonn Friend. Also joining them at the event were former QUIET RIOT guitarist Carlos Cavazo, who p...

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Could STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Ever Sing For VAN HALEN? 'It Would Be A Match Made In Heaven,' He Says

STRYPER's Michael Sweet says that he would "absolutely" front VAN HALEN if he was ever asked to step in as a replacement for either David Lee Roth or Sammy Hagar. Sweet, who in 2008 joined the legendary group BOSTON on vocals and guitar for their 54-city summer headlining tour of North America, disc...

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TWISTED SISTER's DEE SNIDER To Release 'We Are The Ones' Solo Album In October

One thing you won't ever catch Dee Snider doing is being complacent. "I've never been about living in the past," Snider says. "The past is wonderful to reflect on and enjoy, but for me, I'd rather show you the latest thing I've been working on. I'm all about looking ahead, and this new record is ...

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Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO Has 'Two Surprises' In Store

Former SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo says that he has two "surprises" planned for his fans, both of which will be revealed before the end of the year. Lombardo, who has been touring with SUICIDAL TENDENCIES for the last few months in addition to playing select shows with his DEAD CROSS project, was a...

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MALEVOLENT CREATION Announces U.S. Tour Celebrating 25th Anniversary Of 'The Ten Commandments'

MALEVOLENT CREATION will return to the road in the U.S. for the first time in five years this October. The veteran Florida death metal outfit is supporting its latest album, "Dead Man's Path", and celebrating the 25th anniversary of its iconic debut record, "The Ten Commandments". MALEVOLENT CREATIO...

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MISFITS Rumored To Have Recruited Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO For Upcoming Shows

The classic-era lineup of the horror punk outfit MISFITS is rumored to have recruited Dave Lombardo (pictured; SLAYER, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES) to play drums for the band for their upcoming shows at the end of the summer. Glenn Danzig, Jerry Only and Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein will reunite for firs...

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'Inside Metal: LA Metal Scene Explodes': Video Recap Of Los Angeles Screenings

A video recap of the Los Angeles screening premiere for the documentary film "Inside Metal: LA Metal Scene Explodes" (MetalRock Films) — which took place June 2 at The Attic in Hollywood, California and June 6 at Regency 6 in North Hollywood, California — can be seen below. The video features severa...

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Deathcore favorites DESPISED ICON may have called it quits in 2010, but there's nothing like watching a scene a band helped forge take off without them to prompt re-emergence four years later. Fans grumbling impatiently for the band's new album can rejoice now that 2016 brings them "Beast", the Mont...

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SLIPKNOT Guitarist MICK THOMSON Joins JACKSON Family

Jackson has announced a forceful new addition to its stellar artist roster in SLIPKNOT lead guitarist Mick Thomson. Thomson's arrival heralds the induction of one of metal's most successful and revered players into the Jackson fold. "Jackson is exceptionally honored to have Mick Thomson joining our...

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ACCEPT Guitarist WOLF HOFFMANN: Official Video For 'Night On Bald Mountain' Song

ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann has just released his second solo album, titled "Headbangers Symphony", via Nuclear Blast. The official video for the song "Night On Bald Mountain" can be seen below. Wolf Hoffmann has a passion. His life-long love and dedication to heavy metal music is documented in d...

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FAITH NO MORE's BILLY GOULD: 'LEMMY Didn't Judge People, And He Wouldn't Let People Judge Him'

FAITH NO MORE bassist Billy Gould was interviewed by Red Carpet News TV at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods, which took place June 13 at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, London, England. You can now watch the chat below. Asked what made late MOTÖRHEAD leader Lemmy such a great man, Billy said: "Lemmy...

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Video: PIERCE THE VEIL Performs 'Circles' On 'Conan'

PIERCE THE VEIL made its late-night television talk show debut last night on "Conan", performing the band's hot new single, "Circles". Video footage of their appearance can be seen below. Inspired by last fall's horrific terriorist attack in Paris, "Circles" tells a hypothetical tale of two friends...

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Video: Late MEGADETH Drummer NICK MENZA Talks About His 'Influx' Art Collection

Just two days before his passing, former MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza and SceneFour announced a new art release which was to be made available on June 16. Understandably, SceneFour and Nick's family postponed the release for a later time. On July 23, which would have been Nick's 52nd birthday, this a...