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SIMON WRIGHT Reflects On Landing AC/DC Gig In 1983: 'My Whole Life Changed After That'

Drummer Simon Wright, currently of DIO DISCIPLES and also known for his work in DIO, RHINO BUCKET and UFO, has reflected upon landing the AC/DC drum spot in 1983 in place of Phil Rudd. Wright, a then-unknown drummer whose first credits included Manchester, England metal outfit A II Z, joined AC/DC i...

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K.K. DOWNING Says DAVE HOLLAND Was 'A Good Guy' And 'An Integral Part' Of JUDAS PRIEST

K.K. Downing says that he will always remember his former JUDAS PRIEST bandmate Dave Holland as "a good guy" and "an integral part" of the group. Holland died in January in Lugo, Spain, where the 69-year-old had reportedly been residing after spending several years in a British jail for attempting t...

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QUEEN's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Could Have Second-Highest Music Biopic Opening Ever

According to Variety, 20th Century Fox's QUEEN biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody" is expected to bring in as much as $30 million in its North American opening weekend on November 2-4, early tracking showed Thursday. An opening of more than $26 million would give it the second-highest music biopic opening ev...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Bassist Says 'It's Hurtful' That Band Hasn't Been Able To Make New Music

SYSTEM OF A DOWN bassist Shavo Odadjian spoke to KROQ's "The Kevin & Bean Show" on Tuesday (October 9) about the fact that the band has been stalled in its attempts to record a follow-up to its "Mezmerize" and "Hypnotize" albums, which came out in 2005. Asked if he feels that there is a possibility...

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WITHERFALL Feat. ICED EARTH, SANCTUARY Members: 'Moment Of Silence' Video

"Moment Of Silence", the new video from WITHERFALL — the U.S. dark melodic metal band featuring Joseph Michael (vocals, SANCTUARY) and Jake Dreyer (guitar, ICED EARTH) — can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's sophomore album, "A Prelude To Sorrow", which will be released on November 2....

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K.K. DOWNING Looks Back On JUDAS PRIEST's Contentious Rivalry With IRON MAIDEN: 'It Got A Bit Ugly'

During a brand new interview with SiriusXM's Eddie Trunk, former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Ken "K.K." Downing spoke about the contentious rivalry that developed between PRIEST and IRON MAIDEN when the two bands toured together in the early 1980s. "We'd just finished the 'British Steel' record in Englan...

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ATREYU: Video Footage From 'In Our Wake' Recording Sessions

A two-and-a-half-minute video featuring footage from the recording sessions for ATREYU's seventh full-length album, "In Our Wake", can be seen below. The disc will be released on October 12 through Spinefarm. Following a hiatus post-"Congregation Of The Damned" in 2009, Alex Varkatzas (vocals),Bra...

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Revamped KINGDOM COME Performs At Whisky A Go Go During 30th-Anniversary Tour (Video)

A revamped version of KINGDOM COME — comprised of guitarists Danny Stag and Rick Steier, bassist Johnny B. Frank, drummer James Kottak, along with singer Keith St. John (formerly of MONTROSE and LYNCH MOB) — is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the release of the band's self-titled debut album by...

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KIX Guitarist BRIAN FORSYTHE: 'No One Wanted DONNIE PURNELL Involved' In Band Reunion

During a recent interview with Hair Metal Music, KIX guitarist Brian Forsythe spoke about why founding member, songwriter and bassist Donnie Purnell hasn't been involved with the band since it first reunited about a decade and a half ago. "I talked to Donnie about six months before Steve [Whiteman,...

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RAMI MALEK Talks About His Portrayal of QUEEN's FREDDIE MERCURY In 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Movie (Video)

A new three-minute video in which "Mr. Robot"'s Rami Malek talks about how he prepared to play QUEEN lead singer Freddie Mercury, the iconic British vocal artist known for his extravagant performance style and his incredible vocal range, in 20th Century Fox's QUEEN biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody" can be...

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ACE FREHLEY On His 1978 Solo Debut: 'I Realized I Could Make Better Music Away From' KISS 'Than I Could With Them'

During a "live conversation" at Hollywood's Musicians Institute on September 25, former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley discussed his 1978 debut solo album, which was released simultaneously alongside solo recordings by his three bandmates. "I just wanted to make the best record possible," Frehley said....

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MIKE SHINODA Does Not Believe That 'Sinister Hands' Were Involved In CHESTER BENNINGTON's Death

Mike Shinoda has rejected the suggestion that "sinister hands" were involved in the death of LINKIN PARK bandmate Chester Bennington. The singer's passing was ruled a suicide soon after his body was found in July 2017 at his home in Palos Verdes Estates, California. Speaking to "The Blairing Out Wit...

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KINGDOM COME Kicks Off 30th-Anniversary Tour In Seattle (Video)

A revamped version of KINGDOM COME — comprised of guitarists Danny Stag and Rick Steier, bassist Johnny B. Frank, drummer James Kottak, along with singer Keith St. John (formerly of MONTROSE and LYNCH MOB) — is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the release of the band's self-titled debut album by...

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PRIMAL FEAR Releases 'Crucify Me' Lyric Video

German metallers PRIMAL FEAR have released the official lyric video for the song "Crucify Me". The track is featured on a new seven-inch vinyl single — limited to just 1,000 copies — made available to celebrate the band's return to Nuclear Blast Records. Also featured on the single is a live version...

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RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE Drummer BRAD WILK On Living With Type 1 Diabetes: 'You Don't Have To Let It Control Your Life'

RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE and PROPHETS OF RAGE drummer Brad Wilk has spoken out about his long battle with Type 1 diabetes, saying that he has not allowed the autoimmune disease for which there is no cure to control his life. In Type 1 diabetes, the immune system erroneously damages the pancreas's ab...