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Clip From 'Mall' Thriller Directed By LINKIN PARK's JOE HAHN

A newly released clip from the thriller "Mall", directed by LINKIN PARK bandmember Joe Hahn, can be seen below. Earlier this summer, Paragon Pictures, led by Evan Crooke, picked up the North American rights to "Mall". As the theatrical distribution division of Osiris Entertainment, Paragon Pictures...

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DEEP PURPLE: 'Live In Verona' DVD, Blu-Ray Due In October; 'Space Truckin'' Preview Clip

Eagle Rock Entertainment has set an October 20 release date for DEEP PURPLE's "Live In Verona" DVD and Blu-ray. Filmed in the spectacular surroundings of the Arena di Verona, a Roman amphitheatre originally built in 30 AD, this concert from the summer of 2011 sees DEEP PURPLE joined on stage by the...

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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT: 'People Should Be Happy That PINK FLOYD Are Doing A New Record'

Peter Hodgson of iHeartGuitarBlog.com recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. iHeartGuitarBlog.com: "Pale Communion" is such a headphones record! Mikael: That's good, I like to h...

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SANCTUARY/NEVERMORE's WARREL DANE Says His Upcoming Solo Album Will Include DEPECHE MODE, XTC Covers

David Priest of The Metal Priest recently conducted an interview with vocalist Warrel Dane (SANCTUARY, NEVERMORE). Asked if fans can ever expect to hear a follow-up album to his 2008 debut solo effort, "Praises To The War Machine", Dane said: "Yes, yes, yes, there is going to be another solo record....

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Founding ALICE COOPER Band Drummer NEAL SMITH Releases 'KillSmith And The Greenfire Empire' Album

From Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame drummer, songwriter and founding ALICE COOPER band member Neal Smith comes "KillSmith And The Greenfire Empire", the third in his solo KillSmith series. This conceptual metal adventure will undoubtedly be the last rock opera, destined to become a movie! The story of a...

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SCORPIONS Mourn Loss Of Manager And 'Dear Friend' PETER AMEND

German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS have released the following statement: "On September 1st 2014, our dear friend Peter Amend passed away. "Peter Amend was more than just a manager and economic and legal consultant for us. He was an important part of the SCORPIONS and was also a driving force in th...

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SABATON's JOAKIM BRODÉN Talks Most Embarassing Moments, Groupies And Relationships (Video)

Ivana Prica conducted an interview with vocalist Joakim Brodén of Swedish metallers SABATON on July 25 at the MetalDays festival in Slovenia. You can now watch the chat below. SABATON's latest album, "Heroes", was recently certified gold in the group's home country for sales in excess of 20,000 copi...

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ACE FREHLEY: 'There's A Lot Of Things I Haven't Done That I'd Still Like To Achieve In My Lifetime'

May The Rock Be With You recently conducted an interview with original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. May The Rock Be With You: ["Space Invader"] is your first solo album in five years. Why was now the right time to release new music? Ace: I ...

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'Metal Down Under': A History Of Australian Heavy Metal DVD Now Available

One of the most anticipated projects in Australian heavy music history has been released. "Metal Down Under" was an epic undertaking, over two years in the making and chronicles over 40 years of Australian metal heritage. Since the late 1970s, a thriving underground scene of extreme music has contin...

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ACE FREHLEY Says PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Are 'Trying To Use Psychology' On Fans

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley says that KISS leaders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons are "trying to use psychology on the fans" so that the fans will accept the new version of the band, which doesn't include Frehley and drummer Peter Criss. Simmons and Stanley have chosen to have current KISS me...

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FLYING COLORS: 'Mask Machine' Video Released

FLYING COLORS — the band featuring Mike Portnoy (drums, vocals),Dave LaRue (bass),Neal Morse (keyboards, vocals),Casey McPherson (vocals, guitars) and Steve Morse (guitar) — will release its second album, "Second Nature", in Europe on September 29 via Mascot Label Group's Music Theories label. Th...

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ACE FREHLEY: PAUL STANLEY Is 'Almost Becoming A Parody Of Himself'

Earlier today (Monday, August 18),Bo and Jim of the Dallas radio station Lone Star 92.5 conducted an interview with original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. You can now listen to the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On being inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall...

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THE HAUNTED Frontman MARCO ARO: We All Have Jobs So Our Lives Don't Depend On The Band Anymore

Kyle McGinn of DeadRhetoric.com recently conducted an interview with Marco Aro of Swedish metallers THE HAUNTED. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. DeadRhetoric.com: You've been pretty busy since you left THE HAUNTED originally, with FACE DOWN and THE RESISTANCE. How did it feel to get back...

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Space Invader

We've now turned the page to another sad anecdote in the KISS legacy and frankly, it's best we leave the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction drama behind us. Let all parties once more go about their respective business and let the unwanted potshots subside. The damage is done and it's evident the o...

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NIKKI SIXX: I Want To Compliment GENE SIMMONS For Publicly Apologizing

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has posted the following message on his Facebook page: "I wanted to take a moment to address the media that's been picked up by everybody from Rolling Stone, Los Angeles Times, NME, Billboard and many more around Gene Simmons' comments telling depressed people to kill...