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KING DIAMOND: 'We're Not Going To Play Without The Full Production, Pure And Simple'

Danish heavy metal singer King Diamond (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE) (real name: Kim Bendix Petersen),was interviewed on a recent edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. To see a full list of stations carrying the...

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New QUEENSRŸCHE Singer TODD LA TORRE: 35-Minute Audio Interview Posted Online

On August 17, The German Empire conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE/CRIMSON GLORY singer Todd La Torre during CRIMSON GLORY's European tour. La Torre spoke about how he met QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton and how they started collaborating, first as part of the RISING WEST side project and...

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LAMB OF GOD Announces Fall U.S. Tour With IN FLAMES

After a successful reunion with singer Randy Blythe at the two Knotfest shows in mid-August, Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD have announced a 38-date fall U.S tour starting October 30 in Phoenix, Arizona. Joining LAMB OF GOD as direct support for the entire tour is IN FLAMES. HATEBREED will...

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DEFTONES Had 'Tons Of Ideas' For New Album, Says Singer

Sacramento, California-based alternative rock band DEFTONES has set a November 13 release date for its seventh studio album, entitled "Koi No Yokan". The group worked again with producer Nick Raskulinecz, who helmed 2010's "Diamond Eyes" and has also worked on albums by RUSH and FOO FIGHTERS. Speaki...

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RATT Drummer 'Exhausted' With 'Unreasonable' Bandmates, Excited About Touring With QUEENSRŸCHE

Drummer Bobby Blotzer (pictured below) says that he is "exhausted" dealing with his RATT bandmates and insists that he is "very excited" about his new gig as a member of the singer Geoff Tate's version of QUEENSRŸCHE. Tate, who was fired from QUEENSRŸCHE in June after fronting the group for three de...

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GEOFF TATE Unveils His Version Of QUEENSRŸCHE

Singer Geoff Tate (QUEENSRŸCHE) revealed last month that he will support ALICE COOPER on a Canadian tour in November, and will embark on a QUEENSRŸCHE "anniversary tour" in 2013 backed by an "all-star lineup" of musicians. Tate's personal web site, GeoffTate.com, was upgraded with a new banner that...

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KING DIAMOND, DARKANE, Ex-TESTAMENT Members To Guest On ENRAGED Album

Holland-based death metallers ENRAGED are mixing their new album, "It's Your Fear That Feeds Their Power", with producer Jochem Jacobs (TEXTURES guitarist and owner of Split Second Sound studio). The CD will feature guest guitar solos by James Murphy (TESTAMENT, DEATH, OBITUARY),Andy La Rocque (KIN...

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DEFTONES: New Album Title Revealed

Sacramento, California-based alternative rock band DEFTONES has set a November 13 release date for its seventh studio album, entitled "Koi No Yokan". The group worked again with producer Nick Raskulinecz, who helmed 2010's "Diamond Eyes" and has also worked on albums by RUSH and FOO FIGHTERS. "Koi n...

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JIMMY BAIN: More Details Revealed In DUI Arrest; 'Victims' Video Released

Burbank Leader has revealed more information about the arrest of former RAINBOW and DIO bassist Jimmy Bain on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs. According to Sgt. Darin Ryburn of the Burbank, California police department, Bain, 64, was making a left out of the Fry's Home Electronics...

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KILL RITUAL Signs With SCARLET RECORDS

San Francisco Bay Area thrashers KILL RITUAL have inked a worldwide deal with Scarlet Records. The band's debut album, "The Serpentine Ritual", will be released on October 30. The CD was recorded and engineered by KILL RITUAL lead guitarist Steve Rice at Fang Studios in San Mateo, California and Fos...

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DEFTONES Frontman Joins SYSTEM OF A DOWN On Stage In Michigan (Video)

DEFTONES frontman Chino Moreno joined SYSTEM OF A DOWN on stage this past Tuesday (August 14) at DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan to perform the SOAD song "Suite-Pee". Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can be seen below. SYSTEM OF A DOWN last released new music in 2005 on the...

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SNOWY SHAW Reveals Backing Band For His 'Halloween Live Show'

Swedish multi-instrumentalist Snowy Shaw has assembled the following lineup of musicians for his November 3 concert at Sparbankshallen in Varberg, Sweden: * Mark U Black (M.A.N., ex-DREAM EVIL, KUNG DIAMANT) - Lead Guitar * Petter Karlsson (ex-THERION, DIABLO SWING ORCHESTRA) - Drums * Vikki Valkyri...

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DROWNING POOL: First Studio Recording With New Singer Available For Streaming

A new DROWNING POOL song called "In Memory Of…" can be streamed below. The track was released yesterday to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the passing of the band's original singer, Dave Williams. Said DROWNING POOL: "This song is dedicated to anyone and everyone who has lost a friend or fami...

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DEFTONES Frontman Talks Upcoming Album In New Interview

DEFTONES debuted two new songs — "Roller Derby" and "Rosemary" — during a July 28 concert West Hollywood, California. Both tracks are slated to appear on DEFTONES's seventh album, which is tentatively scheduled for release on October 9. The CD will follow up 2010's "Diamond Eyes", which was the grou...

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RUSH's 'Clockwork Angels: The Novel': Canadian, U.S. Book-Launch Events Announced

"Clockwork Angels: The Novel" (ECW Press, September 2012),the landmark literary collaboration between RUSH drummer and lyricist Neil Peart and bestselling sci-fi author Kevin J. Anderson, will be officially launched on Thursday, August 23 at the Richmond and John Chapters (142 John Street) in Toron...