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Ex-KAMELOT Singer ROY KHAN: 'CONCEPTION Is Not A Religious Band In Any Sense Of The Word'

In a new interview with the "ProgRock Digital" podcast, former KAMELOT singer Roy Khan, who is a devout Christian, was asked if his faith influenced the lyrics on the latest album from his reactivated pre-KAMELOT band CONCEPTION, "State Of Deception", which came out in 2020. He responded (as transcr...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM's Surviving Members Open Up About Band's Split, ALEXI LAIHO's Death: 'The Fans Have A Right To Know What Happened'

Former CHILDREN OF BODOM members Jaska Raatikainen (drums),Henri "Henkka T. Blacksmith" Seppälä (bass) and Janne Wirman (keyboards) have opened up about the real reasons behind the band's breakup, explaining that "the fans have a right to know what happened." Raatikainen, Seppälä and Wirman announc...

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DREAM THEATER's JAMES LABRIE: 'If LED ZEPPELIN Came Out Today, They Would Blow The Doors Off Of Everything'

In a new interview with "The Everyman Podcast", DREAM THEATER singer James LaBrie discussed his appreciation for the musical output of LED ZEPPELIN, one of the most influential, innovative and successful groups in modern music, having sold more than 300 million albums worldwide. He said: "I was brou...

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CRADLE OF FILTH Signs Worldwide Deal With NAPALM RECORDS

British extreme metal titans CRADLE OF FILTH have signed a worldwide deal with the Austrian rock and metal label Napalm Records. Positioned firmly at the top of the extreme black metal genre, CRADLE OF FILTH — led and revolutionized by iconic frontman Dani Filth — reigns supreme as one of the most r...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: It Would Be 'Fantastic' If ROCK HALL Induction Led To K.K. DOWNING Rejoining JUDAS PRIEST

Ex-JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens says that it would be "fantastic" if K.K. Downing's reunion with his former bandmates at the upcoming Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction led to the founding PRIEST guitarist's official return to the legendary heavy metal act. PRIEST will be inducted into t...

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BLACK SABBATH's BILL WARD On Turning 74: It Was 'An Overwhelming, Busy, Reflective, And Teary And Uplifting Day'

Original BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward, who celebrated his 74th birthday on Thursday (May 5),has taken to his social media to thank his fans and fellow musicians for their well wishes. He wrote: "Thanks Salutations to the energy, incredibility, insanity, wonderful and creativeness of you all who...

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Former MEGADETH, ANTHRAX And W.A.S.P. Members To Perform At 'Big Four' Tribute Concert At Whisky A Go Go

Ultimate Jam Night, the long-running community-oriented show in residency at the famed Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, will hold a special tribute to the so-called "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal — METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER and ANTHRAX — on Tuesday, May 10. Among the musicians sched...

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Watch ACE FREHLEY Perform In Everett, Washington

Fan-filmed video of Ace Frehley's April 29 performance at The Historic Everett Theatre in Everett, Washington can be seen below. Last November, Ace said that he had collaborated with his longtime friend Peppy Castro on "some heavy songs." Peppy reportedly taught Frehley how to play guitar and previo...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Says DAVID LEE ROTH Once Fired A Video Director 'Because He Wouldn't Film His Feet Well Enough'

In celebration of Mother's Day, former VAN HALEN bassist and current MAMMOTH WVH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen was joined by his mother, Valerie Bertinelli for this week's episode of "Wolfgang's Top of the Pack" on SiriusXM's Classic Rewind. During their heartfelt and candid conversation, Bertinelli d...

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Here Is Your Chance To Own A Slice Of BAD COMPANY's Catalog Via ROYALTY EXCHANGE

Royalty Exchange, an online auction marketplace for music and entertainment royalties, is offering a rare opportunity to earn sound recording royalties paid by the iconic Swan Song record label, now owned by Warner Music Group, for certain albums in the sound recording catalog of the legendary Briti...

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EVERGREY's TOM ENGLUND: 'The World Is Becoming Increasingly Hostile, Vile and Ruthless'

By David E. Gehlke The "progressive metal" tag has never quite done Gothenburg, Sweden's EVERGREY justice. While such elements exist within the band's framework, EVERGREY was never built to run with the DREAM THEATERs and SYMPHONY Xs of the world. Instead, EVERGREY has leaned heavily upon the soulf...

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Former MEGADETH Members DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG To Reunite On Stage At Next Week's 'Ultimate Jam Night'

Ultimate Jam Night, the long-running community-oriented show in residency at the famed Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, will hold a special tribute to the so-called "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal — METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER and ANTHRAX — on Tuesday, May 10. Among the musicians sched...

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SHARON OSBOURNE's 'To Hell & Back' Documentary Series To Air On FOX NATION

FOX Nation will premiere a documentary series about music and television industry star Sharon Osbourne in September, titled "Sharon Osbourne: To Hell & Back", announced the streaming platform's president Jason Klarman. The four-part program will feature a candid and heartfelt look into Osbourne'...

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JOURNEY Releases Official Visualizer For New Single 'You Got The Best Of Me'

Legendary rockers JOURNEY have released the official visualizer for their new single, "You Got The Best Of Me". The song is taken from the band's upcoming album, "Freedom", which will arrive on July 8 via BMG except in Europe and Japan, where it will be issued via Frontiers Music Srl. "I wanted kind...

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CRADLE OF FILTH Parts Ways With Guitarist And Keyboardist

British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH have parted ways with guitarist Richard Shaw and keyboardist Anabelle Iratni. Richard will be replaced for the band's upcoming tour by Donny Burbage, while Zoe Marie Federoff will step in for Anabelle. CRADLE OF FILTH frontman Dani Filth commented: "It is wi...