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MEGADETH Plays Special USO Show In Norfolk, Visits George Washington Aircraft Carrier

MEGADETH played a special USO (United Service Organizations) show earlier tonight (Wednesday, May 4) at Slade Cutter Athletic Park in Norfolk, Virginia. The band also made its first USO visit aboard the carrier George Washington. Check out video footage and photos below. Drummer Chris Adler was unab...

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NERGAL Doesn't Expect BEHEMOTH Fans To Like His Solo Project

Guitarist/vocalist Adam "Nergal" Darski of Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH spoke to OC Weekly about his forthcoming solo project. "It's anything but metal but it's still very dark and different," Nergal said, referencing non-metal influences such as Neil Young and Johnny Cash. "[The solo album] is...

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SAMOTH Says Making New EMPEROR Album Would Feel Like A 'Forced Compromise'

EMPEROR guitarist Samoth says that he agrees with Ihsahn's recent comment that making a new EMPEROR studio album "would be absolutely pointless," explaining that writing new music with his longtime bandmate would feel like "a forced compromise." EMPEROR hasn't released any new material since 2001's...

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VINNY APPICE, RUDY SARZO, CRAIG GOLDY, ANDREW FREEMAN To Perform Rock Classics With Temecula Valley Symphony

The City Of Temecula Community Services Department will present a one-of-a-kind concert event on Saturday, June 18. Set to take place on the steps of the Temecula Civic Center in Temecula, California, "Rock Legends In Concert With The Temecula Valley Symphony" will feature veteran rock musicians Vin...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Joins ELTON JOHN On Stage In Las Vegas

METALLICA's Kirk Hammett joined Elton John on stage this past Saturday night, April 30 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada to perform "Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting". Hammett told Canadian journalist Mitch Lafon that Elton John was one of several rock artists who had a hu...

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Former IN FLAMES Guitarist JESPER STRÖMBLAD 'Saved' THE RESISTANCE By Quitting

Bassist Rob Hakemo of Swedish extreme metallers THE RESISTANCE was interviewed on the April 29 edition of "The Rock Show With Gully And Joe" (click here for more info). You can now listen to the podcast using the widget below. Speaking about the circumstances that led up to THE RESISTANCE's split wi...

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MEGADETH Feat. Drummer TONY LAUREANO: Video Footage Of Puerto Rico Concert

Fan-filmed video footage of MEGADETH's April 28 headlining performance at the "Thrash The Island Festival" at Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico can be seen below. Drummer Chris Adler was unable to join MEGADETH at the event due to his commitments with LAMB OF GOD and was temporarily re...

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DEATH ANGEL Releases Music Video For New Song 'Hatred United / United Hate'

"Hatred United / United Hate", the new video from San Francisco Bay Area metallers DEATH ANGEL, can be seen below. The clip was directed and edited by Tommy Jones for Videohammer Studios during the recording sessions for the band's new album, "The Evil Divide", and features renowned tattoo artist Bo...

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DESTRUCTION To Tour Europe With FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, ENFORCER, NERVOSA

German thrash metal veterans DESTRUCTION will embark on a European headlining tour this fall. Support on the trek will come from FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, Swedish metal maniacs ENFORCER and Brazil's NERVOSA. DESTRUCTION frontman Schmier states: "I'm totally thrilled that we got this amazing package togeth...

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GRAND MAGUS: New Song 'Forged In Iron - Crowned In Steel' Available For Streaming

Swedish riff lords GRAND MAGUS will release their eighth studio album, "Sword Songs", on May 13 through Nuclear Blast. The cover artwork for the CD was created by acclaimed artist Anthony Roberts. The song "Forged In Iron - Crowned In Steel", taken from "Sword Songs", can be streamed below. GRAND MA...

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'There Will Be New Music' From BEHEMOTH, Says Bassist ORION

Metal Mark of SkullsNBones.com recently conducted an interview with bassist Tomasz Wróblewski (stage name Orion) of Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. SkullsNBones.com: Obviously, [BEHEMOTH's latest album] "The Satanist" was loved by basically everyon...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Sued By Record Label, Accused Of 'Shamelessly Attempting To Cash In'

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH has been sued by its record label, Prospect Park, for failing to deliver a new record album and a greatest-hits collection. In addition, the members of the group are being accused of "shamelessly attempting to cash in before the anticipated downfall of their addicted bandmate...

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MAX CAVALERA Says DIMEBAG's Death Was 'Eye Opener' That Helped Him Reconnect With Brother IGOR

Jay Nanda of San Antonio Metal Music Examiner conducted an interview with SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera and Max's sons Zyon and Igor Cavalera on April 22 in San Antonio, Texas. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On writing in his 2013 boo...

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Watch EXTREME's NUNO BETTENCOURT Pay Tribute To PRINCE With 'Purple Rain' Performance

Nuno Bettencourt (EXTREME) paid tribute to Prince by performing a snippet of the iconic artist's classic song "Purple Rain" this past Thursday, April 21 at Hard Rock Live in Orlando, Florida during the "Generation Axe" tour. After the concert, Nuno posted a message expressing his grief over Prince's...

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EARACHE Signs New Distribution And Services Deal With ADA/WARNER

Pioneering U.K. independent label Earache Records has teamed up with ADA/Warner in the USA for a new distribution and services deal, to make its iconic catalog available again physically on CD and vinyl LP from May 5. Founded over 25 years ago in Nottingham, England, Earache launched the early extre...