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FOZZY's CHRIS JERICHO: 'We Really Have It Down As Far As What Our Show Is'

In a recent interview with Dino from 102.1 KFMA, FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho spoke about the band's reputation as a strong live act. "We really have it down as far as what our show is," he said (see video below). "The band is tight. It's a fun show. It's a lot of energy, it's a lot of crowd partici...

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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Apparently Drops SONOR For BRITISH DRUM CO. Endorsement

IRON MAIDEN's Nicko McBrain has apparently parted ways with Sonor and landed at British Drum Co. British Drum Co. has been around since 2015, launched by drum builder Keith Keough four years after he sold his own company, KD Drums, to Premier. Premier is the company McBrain endorsed for much of the...

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STEVE HARRIS On Hypothetical IRON MAIDEN/JUDAS PRIEST Tour: 'Why Not?'

Steve Harris says that he is not opposed to IRON MAIDEN sharing the stage with JUDAS PRIEST. Earlier this month, PRIEST singer Rob Halford said that he would love to see his band join forces with IRON MAIDEN for a tour. "I think both bands would look to do that," he told Consequence Of Sound. "It's...

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Angel Of Light

The obvious exceptions of IRON MAIDEN, SAXON and DEF LEPPARD aside, the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal didn't produce much in the way of enduring heavy hitters. Righteous legends like DIAMOND HEAD and VENOM cashed in deserved credibility chips after the fact, of course, and if you don't listen to t...

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Cruelty And The Beast – Re-Mistressed

It's an album that should really require no introduction, at least for anyone that has paid attention to the world of heavy metal over the last 25 years. "Cruelty and the Beast" was originally released in 1998 and was an obvious landmark in the evolution of a seminal extreme metal band. Whether you'...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Bassist: 'We Like To Show The Audience That Not Every Band Is Going To Sneer At You Or Spit On You'

Rhino Radio conducted an interview with bassist Mike D'Antonio of Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE prior to the band's October 19 show at Academy in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On KILLSWIT...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Calls JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL 'The Most Formidable, Iconic Heavy Metal Bass Player'

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has sung the praises of JUDAS PRIEST four-stringer Ian Hill, calling him the "most formidable, probably iconic heavy metal bass player." Currently the longest-tenured member of PRIEST, Hill has long been overshadowed by frontman Rob Halford and the guitar tandem of Gl...

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K.K. DOWNING Details How Recent Show With DAVID ELLEFSON, 'RIPPER' OWENS And LES BINKS Came Together

Prior to his November 3 performance in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and his former JUDAS PRIEST bandmates Les Binks and Tim "Ripper" Owens, guitarist Ken "K.K." Downing spoke with Metal Talk. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as...

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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Steps Out With Girlfriend In Paris (Photos)

U.K.'s Daily Mail has uploaded several photos of IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson with his new girlfriend. The pictures were taken earlier this week in Paris, France, where the couple share an apartment. According to Daily Mail and The Sun, Dickinson's new girlfriend is "fitness teacher, journalis...

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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Says His 'High Notes' Are 'Back Properly' Now That 'Golf-Ball'-Sized Tumor On His Tongue Is Gone

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson was interviewed by Becko of the Australian radio station Triple M when the band played in Chile on October 15. You can now watch the chat below. Asked how he keeps his voice in shape after all these years, Dickinson said: "Clean living. No. Rubbish. A bit of common...

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IRON MAIDEN Announces Spring/Summer 2020 'Legacy Of The Beast' Tour Dates

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have announced nearly three dozen shows for next spring and summer as part of their acclaimed "Legacy Of The Beast" tour. After a six-date run in Australia and New Zealand in May, they will play in Japan and the Philippines, before traveling to Dubai, United A...

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IRON MAIDEN Announces May 2020 Australian Tour With KILLSWITCH ENGAGE

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN will embark on the Australian leg of the "Legacy Of The Beast" tour in May 2020. Support on the trek will come from KILLSWITCH ENGAGE. MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson commented: "We're immensely proud of this show and we've had great reactions from the many fa...

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IRON MAIDEN And ROBINSONS BREWERY Announce TROOPER Collection In Celebration Of 25 Million Pints

IRON MAIDEN and Robinsons Brewery have announced a special Trooper mixed beer collection box in celebration of selling 25 million pints. Since its launch in 2013, the 4.7% ABV Premium British beer has firmly established itself as a Top 40 U.K. beer brand, whilst becoming a leading player amongst exp...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Looks Back On MEGADETH's 2002 Split: 'It Turned Out To Be, In Hindsight, Probably The Best Thing For All Of Us'

David Ellefson says that MEGADETH's split in 2002 turned out to be "probably the best thing" for everybody involved. Dave Mustaine reformed MEGADETH in 2004 ago after disbanding the group two years earlier. Originally setting out to record a solo album, Mustaine enlisted studio musicians to play on...

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ROB HALFORD Would Love To See JUDAS PRIEST And IRON MAIDEN Touring Together: 'It Would Be A Spectacular Event'

Rob Halford says that he would love to see JUDAS PRIEST join forces with fellow British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN for a tour. "I think both bands would look to do that," he told Consequence Of Sound. "It's all about the timing of doing such a thing. We're good friends." He added: "When we talk...