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MICHAEL SCHENKER Calls Brother RUDOLF 'A Desperate Wannabe', Says KLAUS MEINE Is 'The Only Artist' In SCORPIONS

Legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker (SCORPIONS, UFO) has once again slammed his brother Rudolf, saying that the SCORPIONS axeman is "a desperate wannabe" who "cheated and bullied" his younger sibling. Michael Schenker gave a number of interviews in the last couple of years in which he questi...

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DEF LEPPARD's Entire Catalog Is Finally Available For Streaming And Download Across All Digital Platforms

DEF LEPPARD's full catalog of diamond, platinum and multi-platinum iconic albums is available to stream and download for the first time ever globally! One of the last multi-platinum selling acts to be made available on streaming and download, DEF LEPPARD's tracks and albums can now be enjoyed by mus...

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DEF LEPPARD's Catalog May Finally Come To SPOTIFY

Rick Allen has hinted that DEF LEPPARD is close to coming to terms with the Universal Music Group over digital rights for some of the band's best-known material. In 2012, DEF LEPPARD began re-recording its biggest hits, including 1983's "Rock Of Ages" and 1987's "Pour Some Sugar On Me", as a way to...

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JUDAS PRIEST Bassist Pays Tribute To 'Brilliant' 'Painkiller' Producer CHRIS TSANGARIDES: 'It's A Great Loss To Metal'

JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill was recently interviewed by Metal Shock Finland. The full conversation can be heard at this location. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET and Metal Shock Finland): On the recent passing of Chris Tsangarides, who produced the band's albums "Painkill...

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SANCTUARY To Tour With ICED EARTH As Farewell To WARREL DANE; Guest Vocalist Announced

Following the unfortunate loss of one of metal's most revered vocalists, Warrel Dane (SANCTUARY, NEVERMORE),prior to SANCTUARY's upcoming dates supporting ICED EARTH across North America, the band has announced the tour will go forth as planned. The shows will act as a farewell tour in tribute to t...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER: 'I Became Famous Without Asking For It'

Michael Schenker says he "became famous without asking for it." The legendary German guitarist, who first appeared on SCORPIONS' 1972 "Lonesome Crow" debut, earned acclaim in the 1970s on classic UFO albums such as "Phenomenon" and "Lights Out" before rejoining SCORPIONS for 1979's "Lovedrive". He d...

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The Stage Deluxe Edition

A terrific album just got even better. In 2016, AVENGED SEVENFOLD tackled its first concept album, "The Stage", an album rolling off the tongues of many in the same sentence as "masterpiece." "The Stage" is a contemporary metal wonder, bleeding the band's toughened agro chops into savvy progression...

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All Rape And Kidnapping Charges Against DECAPITATED Dropped

According to The Spokesman-Review, Spokane County prosecutors have dropped all rape and kidnapping charges against the four members of the Polish death metal band DECAPITATED, citing the well-being of the alleged victim. Less than two weeks before the musicians were scheduled to go on trial for all...

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Former TRIBE OF GYPSIES Singer GREGG ANALLA Dies In Motorcycle Crash

Acclaimed singer Gregg Analla (SLAVIOR, SEVENTHSIGN, TRIBE OF GYPSIES) was killed Thursday afternoon (January 4) when he lost control of his motorcycle and struck a curb in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He thrown from the bike after hitting the center median and was transported to the hospital where he s...

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MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN Says It Would Be 'Really Hard' For Him To Sing 'Davidian' In Las Vegas Following Concert Massacre

MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn was recently interviewed by The Conductor of the WSOU radio station in South Orange, New Jersey. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the musical direction of the new MACHI...

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TRIVIUM's PAOLO GREGOLETTO Says New Drummer ALEX BENT Is 'A Monster'

TRIVIUM bassist Paolo Gregoletto was interviewed by Midwest Beatdown prior to his band's November 14 concert at the Skyway Theater in Minneapolis, Minneapolis. You can now listen to the chat in three parts below. Speaking about TRIVIUM's new drummer, Alex Bent, Paolo said: "[He] is a monster. If you...

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IGOR CAVALERA Doesn't Think Production On 'Bestial Devastation' And 'Morbid Visions' Did SEPULTURA's Early Sound Justice

United Rock Nations conducted an interview with former SEPULTURA and current CAVALERA CONSPIRACY members Max Cavalera (guitar, vocals) and Igor Cavalera (drums) prior to their December 6 show at Lùsine in Istres, France as part of the "Max & Iggor Cavalera Return To Roots" tour where they were celeb...

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ERIK DANIELSSON Believes Not Using Social Media Has 'Benefited WATAIN Greatly'

WATAIN's Erik Danielsson was recently interviewed by Metal Wani. The complete conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On whether he's monitored blog and social media feedback about the group's new material: Erik: "I'm usually a little bit of a...

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JON SCHAFFER Says ICED EARTH Will Re-Record Early Albums, Calls Original Record Contract 'A Bad Business Deal'

ICED EARTH guitarist Jon Schaffer was recently interviewed by Greece's Rock Overdose. The complete three-part conversation can be heard at this location. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET and Rock Overdose): On whether he stands by his prediction that the group's latest rele...

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OF MICE & MEN Drummer Was 'Crushed' When AUSTIN CARLILE Left The Band

OF MICE & MEN will release its new album, "Defy", on January 19, 2018 via Rise Records. The disc will mark the band's first full-length release without vocalist Austin Carlile, who left OF MICE & MEN due to his ongoing battle with Marfan syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that afflicts the connective...