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IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST And More Than 1,500 Other Artists Call On U.K. Government To Act Now To Save Live Music Scene

IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST and BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE are among the artists who have thrown their support behind UK Music's #LetTheMusicPlay campaign, which asks for immediate action to aid the massively affected music industry amid the coronavirus pandemic. Over 1,500 artists have signed an open le...

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IRON MAIDEN's ADRIAN SMITH Discusses His Refreshed JACKSON USA Signature Guitar Models (Video)

Jackson today announces the refresh of IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith's signature lineup with a key upgrade to both the USA Signature Adrian Smith San Dimas SD and USA Signature Adrian Smith San Dimas SDM models. IRON MAIDEN is one of the most successful and influential metal bands ever, and Smi...

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OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK SABBATH, PANTERA, MEGADETH To Be Part Of 'The Spirit Of Ozzfest Weekend' Virtual Concert

Most hard rock and heavy metal concerts have been canceled this year, but have no fear (and shed "No More Tears") because SiriusXM's Ozzy's Boneyard (Ch. 38) is bringing you an exclusive virtual "The Spirit Of Ozzfest Weekend". Tune in to Ozzy's Boneyard starting on Friday, July 3 at 5 p.m. ET to bo...

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METALLICA Is 'Excited About Cultivating New Ideas' While In Quarantine, Says ROBERT TRUJILLO

METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo spoke to "The Vinyl Guide" about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to the band's 2016 album "Hardwired… To Self-Destruct". He said (hear audio below): "We communicate every week, which is really great, so we have our connection intact. And w...

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Official NIRVANA Jigsaw Puzzles To Be Released In September

NIRVANA will get the jigsaw puzzle treatment this summer. "Nevermind" and "In Utero" will be made available on September 4, 2020 as 500-piece puzzles, plus there will be a 1000-piece version of "Nevermind" out on September 18, 2020. Zee Productions will release the album covers as jigsaws via its Ro...

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TED NUGENT Says JOE BIDEN Is 'Painfully Deranged In A Mental Capacity' And 'The Poster Child For Hypocrisy'

Outspoken conservative rocker Ted Nugent was interviewed by President Donald Trump campaign's "Real News Insights" series with host Lara Trump, the president's daughter-in-law. Speaking about the peaceful demonstrations and violent riots that have erupted across the country in response to police bru...

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Video Tour Of JAMES HETFIELD's Car Collection From Petersen Automotive Museum

In 2019, METALLICA frontman James Hetfield donated his car collection to the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. James has always been a car guy and shares his car journey to one of the coolest custom car collections around. Hetfield has described seeing cars in the same way he sees music: as...

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LAMB OF GOD's JOHN CAMPBELL Says 'There Needs To Be A Vaccine' Before He Will 'Feel Comfortable' Performing Live Again

LAMB OF GOD bassist John Campbell spoke to the "Iron City Rocks" podcast about how he is dealing with the coronavirus crisis and what the touring circuit might look like post-pandemic. Asked when thinks LAMB OF GOD will be able to return to the road, he said: "Let me first just say I'm one dude, but...

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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL Clarifies Comments About Future Live Shows: 'Health Absolutely Comes First'

Former GUNS N' ROSES and current SONS OF APOLLO guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal has clarified his comments about his willingness to perform live amid the coronavirus pandemic. On June 22, Thal told SirusXM's "Trunk Nation" that he is "not gonna say 'yes' to a show" if it feels like it is going to je...

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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL Won't Say 'Yes' To Any Live Shows If He Thinks His Health Could Be Jeopardized

During a June 22 appearance on SirusXM's "Trunk Nation", former GUNS N' ROSES and current SONS OF APOLLO guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal was asked when he thinks he will feel comfortable enough to resume touring amid the coronavirus pandemic. He responded: "One thing that is for sure is that health...

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ASKING ALEXANDRIA's BEN BRUCE Almost Met GARY MOORE The Night Legendary Guitarist Died

ASKING ALEXANDRIA's Ben Bruce says that he almost met Gary Moore the night that the legendary guitarist died more than nine years ago. "I can't remember what year it was — it was a very long time ago; we were young," Bruce told Terrie Carr of the Morristown, New Jersey radio station 105.5 WDHA in a...

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Watch ANTHRAX's CHARLIE BENANTE And BUTCHER BABIES' CARLA HARVEY Cover MASSIVE ATTACK's 'Teardrop'

Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) and his longtime girlfriend, Carla Harvey (BUTCHER BABIES),have uploaded their cover version of MASSIVE ATTACK's "Teardrop" song, filmed while they were in quarantine. Playing bass on the track is Roberto "Ra" Diaz (SUICIDAL TENDENCIES). Benante uploaded a video of the per...

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Official AC/DC Jigsaw Puzzles To Be Released In September

AC/DC will get the Rock Saws jigsaw puzzle treatment this summer. Zee Productions will release four classic album covers — "High Voltage", "For Those About To Rock", "Blow Up Your Video" and "Ballbreaker" — as 500-piece jigsaws on September 4 via its Rock Saws imprint. The iconic arts of some of roc...

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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE On Use Of Backing Tracks At Rock Shows: 'I'm Not A Fan Of When I Find Out My Favorite Bands Do That'

HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale spoke to "Offstage With DWP" about her band's insistence on performing completely live — without the aid of backing tracks. "We do it more selfishly, not necessarily as a statement," she said (see video below). "But it has kind of become this interesting statement. We'...

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VENOM: 'Black Metal' ReAction Figure Now Available From Super7

Super7 has officially announced a ReAction figure of the demon from the cover of VENOM's "Black Metal" album. The company said in a statement: "Super7 is honored to add heavy metal pioneers VENOM to our 3.75" ReAction Figures music collection! The 'Black Metal' demon comes on a cardback that commemo...