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HAMMERFALL's OSCAR DRONJAK: 'You Can't Have A Metal Concert With A Seated Audience'
Guitarist Oscar Dronjak of Swedish metallers HAMMERFALL spoke to Barbara Caserta of Italy's Linea Rock about what the touring circuit might look like post pandemic. He said (see video below): "We're hoping that things will get back to normal soon enough. I don't know what it'll take — probably a vac...October 27, 2020
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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Talks About 'Metallica Scholars' Program (Video)
In the clip below, METALLICA frontman James Hetfield about the motivation behind the Metallica Scholars program. The Metallica Scholars initiative was created in 2019 through a partnership between METALLICA's All Within My Hands foundation (AWMH) and the American Association of Community Colleges (...October 27, 2020
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DORO PESCH Recalls Sharing Stage With METALLICA For First Time: 'I Think It Was One Of Their First Gigs In Europe'
In a new interview with the "Ouch, You're On My Hair" podcast, German metal queen Doro Pesch discussed some of her favorite metal albums of all time, including METALLICA's "Kill 'Em All" and MEGADETH's "So Far, So Good... So What!" She said (hear audio below): "I'll tell you a funny story. I had my...October 27, 2020
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SCORPIONS Have 'Over 25 Songs' Written For New Album
Mikkey Dee spoke to "The MetalSucks Podcast"about the progress of the recording sessions for SCORPIONS' new album. The drummer and his bandmates recently regrouped to resume work on the effort, which is tentatively due in 2021. "I actually go back to Germany here on Sunday and continue the record,"...October 26, 2020
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JAMES LOMENZO Says MEGADETH Was Most Musically Challenging Band To Play With
In a new interview with Madness To Creation, former MEGADETH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and WHITE LION bassist James LoMenzo was asked which band he found the most musically challenging to play with. He responded: "Oh, without a doubt it was MEGADETH, without a doubt. There were several things on the bloc...October 24, 2020
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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist DJ ASHBA Releases Music Video For New EDM Single 'Let's Dance' Feat. SIXX:A.M.'s JAMES MICHAEL
Former GUNS N' ROSES and current SIXX:A.M. guitarist DJ Ashba introduced his unique version of EDM to the world last summer with his debut single "Hypnotic". Having creatively combined multiple genres with EDM into one unique sound, Ashba continues forging his journey into an exciting new genre with...October 23, 2020
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WENDY DIO Gives Updates On RONNIE JAMES DIO Documentary, Autobiography
Wendy Dio, widow and longtime manager of Ronnie James Dio, spoke to the WSOU radio station about the upcoming career-spanning documentary on the life and times of the legendary rock icon. It is the first documentary about Dio to be fully authorized by the artist's estate. BMG is both financier and e...October 22, 2020
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Get Your Free SCORPIONS Pumpkin Carving Stencil
This Halloween, turn your street into Nightmare Avenue with your free SCORPIONS pumpkin carving stencil. Fill out the form at this location to get your free download. Print out your stencil, trace and start cutting. Don't forget to tag @Scorpions for a chance have your masterpiece shared. SCORPIONS...October 21, 2020
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FIRSTBORNE Feat. CHRIS ADLER And JAMES LOMENZO: New Single 'Cut The Strings' Now Available
The official lyric video for "Cut The Strings", the new single from FIRSTBORNE, the band featuring Grammy Award-winning artist Chris Adler and fellow MEGADETH alum James LoMenzo, can be seen below. The track is the follow-up to FIRSTBORNE's self-titled debut EP, which came out earlier this year and...October 20, 2020
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JAMES KOTTAK Opens Up About His Alcohol Addiction Which Led To His Dismissal From SCORPIONS
James Kottak says that he is "still very good friends" with his former bandmates in the SCORPIONS, four years after his exit from the group. In September 2016, the drummer was dismissed from the legendary German hard rock band during his well-publicized battle with alcoholism and was replaced by for...October 19, 2020
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QUIET RIOT Hints At 'Future Albums' Featuring FRANKIE BANALI's Drum Tracks
QUIET RIOT has hinted that it will continue making albums following drummer Frankie Banali's death. Banali, who joined QUIET RIOT in 1982 and played on its breakthrough album, 1983's "Metal Health", the first heavy metal LP to top Billboard's album chart, died in August after a 16-month battle with...October 19, 2020
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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD Picks RONNIE JAMES DIO As His 'Rock God': 'It's All About The Voice'
JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford was the featured guest on BBC's "The Rock Show With Johnnie Walker" during the "Rock God" segment. Halford picked Ronnie James Dio and stated about his choice: "Every singer will have a story about a fellow singer who was an inspiration to them. One of my main inspira...October 18, 2020
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Video: QUIET RIOT Plays First Concert After FRANKIE BANALI's Death
Fan-filmed video footage of QUIET RIOT's first concert after drummer Frankie Banali's death can be seen below. The group, which now features drummer Johnny Kelly (DANZIG, TYPE O NEGATIVE),played on October 9 at at the Grand Stage Amphitheater near Urich, Missouri. Banali, who joined QUIET RIOT in 1...October 17, 2020
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's ZOLTAN BATHORY Denies New Video Has Anti-Mask Message
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Zoltan Bathory has denied the band's new music video has an anti-mask message. Late last night (Thursday, October 15),FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH released the official clip for "Living the Dream", a song off the group's latest album, "F8". Almost immediately, the Las V...October 16, 2020
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Hear Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist DJ ASHBA's New EDM Single 'Let's Dance' Feat. SIXX:A.M.'s JAMES MICHAEL
Former GUNS N' ROSES and current SIXX:A.M. guitarist DJ Ashba introduced his unique version of EDM to the world last summer with his debut single "Hypnotic". Having creatively combined multiple genres with EDM into one unique sound, Ashba continues forging his journey into an exciting new genre with...October 16, 2020
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