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ANTHRAX Guitarist Talks Recording Classic-Rock Covers

ANTHRAX recently spent time in the studio recording several cover versions of some of their favorite rock classics, to be included with the upcoming re-release of 2011's "Worship Music", the group's first new album in eight years and first with singer Joey Belladonna since 1990. In addition to RUSH...

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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer AL ATKINS 'Bears No Grudge Against' His Former Bandmates

Greece's Rockoverdose.gr recently conducted an interview with original JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Al Atkins. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Rockoverdose.gr: So second album released recently with guitarist Paul May [as ATKINS MAY PROJECT]. Looks like the project is running well? Atkins: Yes,...

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Guitarist ROB CAGGIANO Quits ANTHRAX

After a long and successful run as guitarist for the legendary thrash metal act ANTHRAX, Rob Caggiano has decided that it's time to move on and focus on his other passion: producing records for the time being. Already an acclaimed rock and metal producer, Rob has amassed a long list of production cr...

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DEEP PURPLE: Deluxe Edition Of 'Slaves And Masters' To Include Two Rare Bonus Tracks

On February 5, Friday Music will release the deluxe edition of DEEP PURPLE's "Slaves And Masters", the only album featuring former RAINBOW/FANDANGO singer Joe Lynn Turner. Now remastered, the LP features two rare bonus tracks: "Slow Down Sister" (B-side of "Love Conquers All" 12-inch and 45 rpm sing...

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DEEP PURPLE: 'Live In Paris 1975' Remastered CD Reissue Audio Samples

2013 will be a momentous year for DEEP PURPLE. Not only is the band's new album on the way (to be released April 30 via earMusic/Eagle Rock Entertainment),but 10 classic recordings from the DEEP PURPLE cannon will be exhumed, starting with the 2CD/digital release of "Live In Paris 1975" on January...

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Video: The Road To ANTHRAX's 2013 GRAMMY Nomination For 'I'm Alive'

ANTHRAX's "rock 'n' roll comeback story of 2011" began in 2009, reaching a pinnacle with last month's surprise Grammy nomination for the track "I'm Alive" in the category of "Best Rock/Metal Performance. " The surprise was that the acknowledgement came more than a year after the track's September 13...

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HIGH ON FIRE Added To 'Metal Alliance Tour'

Oakland, California trio HIGH ON FIRE has been added to the ANTHRAX-headlined third annual Metal Alliance Tour, which is set to kick off in March and run through the month of April. ANTHRAX will perform its fan-favorite 1987 album "Among The Living" in its entirety during the trek, which will featur...

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DEEP PURPLE Singer Talks JON LORD, Upcoming Studio Album

100% Rock Magazine recently conducted an interview with DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On late DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord: "Jon was a great character; wonderful. I mean… you know, he's not been in the band for nearly 10 years but we were still ....

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ANTHRAX Guitarist Talks About His Upcoming Spoken-Word Tour

After the success of his London Garage show last month, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian will embark on a full spoken-word, Metal Hammer-sponsored U.K. tour in May/June. The 16-date trek, dubbed "Speaking Words", will give him a chance to air some of the stories accrued over a 30-plus-year career as a to...

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LOSTPROPHETS Frontman To Remain In Custody Until March

According to BBC News, singer Ian Watkins of the Welsh rock band LOSTPROPHETS will remain in custody until March after being charged with sexual offenses against children. The 35-year-old musician, who is accused of conspiracy to rape a one-year-old girl along with other charges, appeared in Cardiff...

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WHITESNAKE Mainman Remembers JON LORD (Video)

In the four-minute clip below, WHITESNAKE/ex-DEEP PURPLE vocalist David Coverdale remembers first meeting late DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord whom he describes as "a sweet, sweet man. He knew how to elevate your spirit." Coverdale talks about how Lord comforted him before his audition for DEEP PUR...

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MOTÖRHEAD: New Video Interview With MIKKEY DEE

Germany's RockInk TV conducted an interview with MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee during the band's recent European tour with ANTHRAX. You can now watch the chat in two parts below. MOTÖRHEAD was forced to cancel the December 11 concert in Kempten, Germany after the band's frontman, Ian Fraser "Lemmy" K...

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ANTHRAX, EXODUS, MUNICIPAL WASTE, HOLY GRAIL: 'Metal Alliance Tour' Dates Announced

ANTHRAX will headline the third annual Metal Alliance Tour, set to kick off in March and run through the month of April. The band will perform its fan-favorite 1987 album "Among The Living" in its entirety during the trek, which will feature support from EXODUS, MUNICIPAL WASTE, HOLY GRAIL and a cou...

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NIKKI SIXX: '25 Years Ago, I Had Two Almost-Fatal Drug Overdoses That Changed My Life Forever'

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has posted the following message on his Facebook page: "25 years ago today I had two almost-fatal drug overdoses that changed my life forever. I can't even see myself these days as that kid who was running head strong into the abyss, but I know he taught me how to ...

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EUROPE's 30th-Anniversary Performance At SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL To Be Filmed For DVD Release

In 2013, Swedish hard rockers EUROPE will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of their first album and they have confirmed a special show at Sweden Rock Festival 2013. This will be their only Swedish performance of the anniversary year and it will be a grandiose event indeed, promises sing...