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GWAR Frontman Interviewed On FULL METAL JACKIE's Radio Show (Audio)

GWAR frontman Oderus Urungus was interviewed on the November 23-25 edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. To see a full list of stations carrying the program and when it airs, go to FullMetalJackieRadio.com. Inter...

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Former NIGHTWISH Singer TARJA TURUNEN Becomes First-Time Mother

On Wednesday (November 28),former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen posted a picture on her official Facebook page in which she could be seen holding a small baby in her arms (see below). "[It] is time to go to the airport," she wrote in the accompanying message. "In few days, a new tour will start in...

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OPETH Guitarist Discusses 'Heritage' Album 'Controversy' In New Interview

Mark Holmes of Metal Discovery conducted an interview with guitarist Fredrik Åkesson of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH on November 12 in Nottingham, England. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Discovery: There was initially a bit of a stir caused by [the latest OPETH album]...

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SHADOWS FALL Taps TRUMPET THE HARLOT, THY WILL BE DONE Drummers For Upcoming Shows

Massachusetts metallers SHADOWS FALL have tapped Brandon Lundeen from TRUMPET THE HARLOT and Jay Waterman from THY WILL BE DONE to sit behind the drums for their upcoming shows while SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner continues to receive treatment for acute pancreatitis. Commented Bittner: "As of l...

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The World is Ours Vol. 2: Anyplace Crazy...

From an outsider's perspective, the fact MOTORHEAD releases a live document in nearly the same increment as their studio records constitutes a bit of narcissism. Of course, those who've attended a MOTORHEAD concert or two understand just why a live album or video after one of their touring cycles is...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Bassist Reveals Grandfather's Cancer Battle

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has posted the following message on his Facebook page: "I've been sharing my insides with you for so long, I guess there is no reason to stop now. On some level, this is how I connect and hopefully relate some event, place or time to each other's lives. I agree ...

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Former W.A.S.P. Guitarist RANDY PIPER Seeing Vocalist For New Project

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Randy Piper is holding vocalist auditions on November 14-16 at the Temple Theater in Tacoma, Washington. Auditions are by appointment only and can be made through RandyPiper.net. Randy is looking for the right combination of vocal skill, stage presence, creativity, and char...

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SERENITY Keyboardist Quits

Austrian symphonic melodic metallers SERENITY have released the following statement: "With great mourning we have to tell you all that [Mario Hirzinger], our dear friend, keyboardist, song and lyrics writer as well as founder of SERENITY leaves the band as of now... "We already knew his decision for...

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Former LUNA MORTIS Singer Performs TEMPLE OF THE DOG Cover (Video)

Madison, Wisconsin-based vocalist Mary Zimmer — formerly of the band LUNA MORTIS (originally THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE) — made her long-anticipated return to the stage on Saturday, October 13 at The Frequency in Madison. Zimmer performed as METAL MARY AND THE HIRED GUNS — a special one-time event with a gr...

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COHEED AND CAMBRIA Frontman's Throat Swelling Forces Concert Postponements

New York progressive rockers COHEED AND CAMBRIA have been forced to postpone all of their previously announced headlining shows this month so that vocalist/guitarist Claudio Sanchez can receive treatment for throat swelling. Commented Sanchez: "I am truly devastated to tell you that I [could not] pe...

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MY DYING BRIDE Interviewed By Italy's SpazioRock (Video)

Italian web site SpazioRock recently conducted an interview with vocalist Aaron Stainthorpe and bassist Lena Abé of U.K. doom metallers MY DYING BRIDE. You can now watch the chat below. MY DYING BRIDE's new album, "A Map Of All Our Failures", was released on October 15 in Europe and October 16 in th...

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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY Says Band Is Contemplating Recording Album Of Covers

Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with MOTÖRHEAD mainman Lemmy Kilmister. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Classic Rock Revisited: There are rumors that the next MOTÖRHEAD album will be all covers. Lemmy: We did discuss it, but we haven't come to a...

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JASON BONHAM Frustrated Over BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION's Lack Of Touring

BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION drummer Jason Bonham spoke to Classic Rock magazine about his frustration over the band's inability to tour in support of its new album, "Afterglow". BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION guitarist Joe Bonamassa revealed in a recent interview that the band's frontman Glenn Hughes, tried to...

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CARPATHIAN FOREST Frontman Speaks Out About His Past And Band's Future

It can't have escaped the attention of any keen fan or observer of the black metal scene that, following a few years of relative inactivity, iconic Norwegians CARPATHIAN FOREST have this year once again begun performing live and have already announced some festival appearances for 2013. Rumors as to...

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MY DYING BRIDE: Trailer For Documentary On Special Edition Of 'A Map Of All Our Failures'

A trailer for the documentary featured on the CD+DVD special edition of "A Map Of All Our Failures", the new album from U.K. doom metallers MY DYING BRIDE, can be seen below. Joining the album songs is the exclusive bonus track "My Faults Are Your Reward", plus a special DVD featuring a full-length...