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QUIET RIOT's FRANKIE BANALI Recounts 'Hysterical' 'Spinal Tap' Moment From Band's Early Days

In a brand new interview with The Washington Times, QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali was asked to recount one of the best "Spinal Tap" moments from the band's early days. He said: "When we were doing our first headlining tour in 1985, we had a gigantic set built. Because now we had to ...

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Video: DEE SNIDER Sings TWISTED SISTER, AC/DC Classics During 'Ultimate Jam Night'

TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider delivered a surprise performance of "We're Not Gonna Take It" (TWISTED SISTER) and "Highway To Hell" (AC/DC) with his son and guest MC Jesse Snider during this past Tuesday's (April 26) "Ultimate Jam Night" at the world-famous Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, Cali...

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The Power And The Passion Of HENRY ROLLINS: Epic 'Whiplash' Interview

Punk rock icon Henry Rollins was interviewed on the April 11 edition of "Whiplash", the new KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie. A transcript of the chat follows below. Full Metal Jackie: I know you're always all over the place and doing a million different things. First, talk about what thi...

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ACCEPT's WOLF HOFFMANN To Release 'Headbangers Symphony' Solo Album In July

ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann will release his second solo album, titled "Headbangers Symphony", on July 1 via Nuclear Blast. Wolf Hoffmann has a passion. His life-long love and dedication to heavy metal music is documented in dozens of albums spanning four decades with his long time heavy metal ba...

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AEROSMITH's TOM HAMILTON, JUDAS PRIEST's SCOTT TRAVIS Join THIN LIZZY's Touring Lineup

AEROSMITH's Tom Hamilton will play bass for THIN LIZZY on the latter band's forthcoming anniversary shows planned for 2016 and 2017. Tom joins THIN LIZZY guitarists Scott Gorham and Damon Johnson, together with lead vocalist Ricky Warwick and keyboard player Darren Wharton, on the following shows: J...

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Metal Resistance

It takes insane wherewithal to pull off what BABYMETAL, originally components of the SAKURA GAKUIN pop troupe, has. They're the equivalent of a charismatic sports team with an in-house screwball or two that attracts a large fandom, inevitably opening the door for haters. People were shocked — some a...

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ACE FREHLEY: KISS Reunion 'Would Be Magical If It Was Handled Right'

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley took part in a live interview event with BackStory on March 23 at AOL studios in New York City. The interview was conducted by Brad Tolinski. Best known as the editor in chief of Guitar World magazine for 25 years, Tolinski is a respected journalist and the author...

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Video: QUIET RIOT, Ex-ANTHRAX Members Perform HUGHES/THRALL's 'Hold Out Your Life' During 'Ultimate Jam Night'

Video footage of Neil Turbin (ANTHRAX),Chuck Wright (QUIET RIOT),Mitch Perry (LITA FORD, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, THE SWEET),Walter Ino (SURVIVOR) and Frankie Banali (QUIET RIOT) performing the HUGHES/THRALL song "Hold Out Your Life" during this past Tuesday's (April 12) "Ultimate Jam Night" at th...

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MASTODON's BRENT HINDS Designs Flying-V Custom Guitar From EPIPHONE

Epiphone, the world leader in affordable, professional instruments, proudly presents the debut of the limited-edition Brent Hinds Flying-V Custom, a new signature model designed by Brent Hinds, lead singer and guitarist of MASTODON. Hinds was recently honored with a Metal Hammer Golden Gods award by...

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Review: GUNS N' ROSES Felt Like GUNS N' ROSES Again At First Official Comeback Concert

By Clay Marshall What a difference a quarter-century makes. After one of the most peculiar launches imaginable — one that, following a press release which raised more questions than answers, saw a high-profile late-night television appearance scrapped at the last minute, a curious concert cancellati...

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VOLBEAT's 'Seal The Deal & Let's Boogie' Album Due In June; Listen To 'The Devil's Bleeding Crown' Single

Danish/American rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT will release their sixth full-length album, "Seal The Deal & Let's Boogie", on June 3 via Republic Records. The CD's first single, "The Devil's Bleeding Crown", has just been made available at radio and can be streamed below in the form of the official ly...

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Video: BUTCHER BABIES, Ex-DIVINE HERESY, HELLYEAH Members Perform PANTERA, METALLICA Covers At 'Ultimate Jam Night'

The "Ultimate Jam Night" debuted its residency at the world-famous Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California on Tuesday, March 29. Among the participating musicians were Tommy Vext (WESTFIELD MASSACRE, DIVINE HERESY),Ira Black (WESTFIELD MASSACRE, LIZZY BORDEN),Monte Pittman (Madonna),Jerry Mo...

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Video: DISTURBED Performs 'The Sound Of Silence' On 'Conan'

DISTURBED performed its cover version of SIMON & GARFUNKEL's "The Sound Of Silence" on last night's (Monday, March 28) episode of Conan O'Brien's nighttime talk show, "Conan". You can now watch the performance below. DISTURBED frontman David Draiman told Philadelphia radio station 93.3 WMMR that...

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Video: TONY IOMMI Plays BLACK SABBATH's 'Into The Void' At Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp

Video footage of legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi performing the band's classic song "Into The Void" with several campers at last month's Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp in Los Angeles can be seen below. Also taking part in this installment of the Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp, which was held Fe...

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DAVE MUSTAINE On Which Member Of METALLICA He Is Closest With: 'None Of Them'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine was interviewed last week on the Fox Business program "Kennedy", hosted by former MTV VJ Kennedy. You can now watch the segment below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On Bernie Sanders's vision of a Nordic-like socialist utopia for America: Mus...