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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Is 'Proud' Of 'Lulu' Album

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield has defended "Lulu", the band's controversial collaborative album with former THE VELVET UNDERGROUND frontman Lou Reed, explaining that making the record was a "fun" experience that brought the members of closer METALLICA together. "Lulu" polarized fans around the w...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: 'We're Bigger Rebels Than Most Bands Out There'

In a brand new interview with TheGreat Southern Brainfart, STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet addressed accusations by some fans that the band's "faux Christian schtick" is nothing more than a marketing "gimmick." He said: "The people that do say or have said that it's a gimmick or that we do it for th...

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MAGNUM To Release 'Sacred Blood 'Divine' Lies' Album In February

British melodic rock icons MAGNUM will release their new album, "Sacred Blood 'Divine' Lies", on February 26, 2016 via Steamhammer/SPV as a digipak version (including a DVD),2LP colored version, CD and as a digital download. For a musician like Tony Clarkin who composes constantly, viewing and sele...

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KING DIAMOND: 'No Band Sounds Like Us'

Michael Christopher of Vanyaland recently conducted an interview with legendary Danish heavy metal singer King Diamond (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Vanyaland: Why [perform the entire] "Abigail" [album on the current tour], why now? King Diamond: I d...

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PHILIP ANSELMO Working On New Death Metal Project METRATON NGANGA

According to Jay Gorania of Hellbound.ca, former PANTERA and current DOWN and SUPERJOINT frontman Philip Anselmo is singing and writing material for a new death metal project called METRATON NGANGA. The group, whose lineup also includes drummer José Manuel Gonzalez (SUPERJOINT, WARBEAST, PHILIP H. A...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Praises BLACKIE LAWLESS's Spiritual 'Conversion'

On November 12, Rock 'N' Load conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On a possible conflict between being the bassist for a secular metal band and a Christia...

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MASTODON's BRENT HINDS Featured In Guitar Instructional Documentary Series 'The Sound And The Story'

Fret12 has released the latest in its guitar instructional documentary series "The Sound And The Story", featuring MASTODON guitarist Brent Hinds. Today he's famous as the creator of some of MASTODON's most finger curling riffs, with a legendary mind and personality that leaves heads spinning. His u...

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Video: TWISTED SISTER's DEE SNIDER Performs 'We're Not Gonna Take It' With BARENAKED LADIES

TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider made a surprise appearance at BARENAKED LADIES' November 13 concert at Toronto, Ontario, Canada's Massey Hall to perform the TWISTED SISTER classic "We're Not Gonna Take It". In the fan-filmed video footage below, you can see BARENAKED LADIES playing the first few...

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EVANESCENCE's AMY LEE Releases Cover Version Of U2's 'With Or Without You'

EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee has released her cover version of the U2 classic "With or Without You" via her newly launched YouTube channel. Check it out below. Says Lee about her decision to cover "With Or Without You": "Sometimes I dream in music. This dark version of U2's immortal song was playing i...

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AEROSMITH's STEVEN TYLER Launches Philanthropic Initiative: JANIE'S FUND

AEROSMITH singer Steven Tyler, an iconic rock star forever known for his big voice, is now opening his big heart. Tyler is honored to announce today the launch of his new signature philanthropic initiative: Janie's Fund, in partnership with Youth Villages. The fund will bring hope and healing to gir...

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Video: Former WHITE ZOMBIE Bassist SEAN YSEULT Talks Inspiration For First Solo Exhibition In New York City

Sean Yseult, best known as the bass player from the multi-platinum and twice Grammy-nominated band WHITE ZOMBIE, spoke to Artisan News about her first solo exhibition in New York City. A clip of her talking about her inspiration and expecations for the exhibition can be seen below. "Retrospective" —...

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TONY IOMMI: 'I've Lived And Breathed' BLACK SABBATH

BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi received the Gibson Les Paul Award at the 2015 Q Awards, which took place on October 19 in London, England. Iommi, who has played a Gibson guitar for the duration of his career, was honored for his outstanding contribution to music, pop culture and as part of the 1...

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ANGRA Feat. MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From PROGPOWER USA Festival

A 38-minute documentary on ANGRA's September 12 performance at the ProgPower USA festival in Atlanta, Georgia can be seen below. ANGRA's latest album, "Secret Garden", was released on January 16 via earMUSIC. The CD, which was pre-produced by Roy Z (JUDAS PRIEST, BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD) and record...

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RAMMSTEIN: Trailer For 'XXI' 21st-Anniversary Box Set

A trailer for RAMMSTEIN's 21st-anniversary box set — a numbered, career-wide collection titled "XXI" — is available below. If RAMMSTEIN's music is the perfect soundtrack for building large monuments in the desert, then somewhere in the wilder world stands an imposing edifice some 21 years in the mak...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Says New MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO's Ability Is 'Astronomical'

In a brand new interview with The Irish Sun, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustane was full of praise for the band's latest addition, Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with ANGRA. He said: "A lot of times guitarists won't know how to add to something — they'll put something in there...