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Celestial

Rob Halford isn't simply a metal god. The man, the myth, the legend is the metal god. Our fearless leader returns with his own spin on the holiday season on his second Christmas album, "Celestial". ("Halford III: Winter Songs" was released in 2009.) In some all-too-stern-and-serious circles, it may...

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GREAT WHITE's MARK KENDALL Says Much Of Today's Rock Music Sounds Too Perfect At Cost Of Human Element

In a brand new interview with the "Iron City Rocks" podcast, GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall lamented the fact that the invention of digital audio tools has provided artists with the tools to achieve perfection in recording, ultimately making much of today's music sound too perfect at the cost of...

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SAXON Frontman BIFF BYFORD Unveils 'School Of Hard Knocks' Solo Album Details

On February 21, 2020, legendary SAXON frontman Biff Byford will step into the spotlight with his first-ever solo album, "School Of Hard Knocks". The English North is everything you saw in "Game Of Thrones" and more. It is the true heart of England, the region where its soul resides, and Biff Byford...

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TOM KEIFER Releases Lyric/Concept Video For 'Waiting On The Demons'

The official lyric/concept video for the song "Waiting On The Demons" from CINDERELLA frontman Tom Keifer can be seen below. The track is taken from his sophomore solo album, "Rise", which was released on September 13 via Cleopatra Records. It's a poignant song about dealing with inner demons and pe...

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PHIL DEMMEL On His Collaboration With MIKE PORTNOY And BOBBY 'BLITZ' ELLSWORTH: 'It Was Pretty Rad Playing With Those Dudes'

Former MACHINE HEAD and current VIO-LENCE guitarist Phil Demmel spoke to Bax Music about his soon-to-be-released collaboration with drummer Mike Portnoy (ex-DREAM THEATER),vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth (OVERKILL) and bassist Mark Menghi (METAL ALLEGIANCE). "We did a record," he said (see video b...

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Ex-FLYLEAF Vocalist LACEY STURM Confirms She Is Talking To BREAKING BENJAMIN's BENJAMIN BURNLEY About Starting New Band

Former FLYLEAF vocalist Lacey Sturm recently spoke with Brandon Woolum of CCM Magazine. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On filling in for SKILLET drummer/vocalist Jen Ledger during the band's recent tour with BREAKING BENJAMIN: Lac...

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI Announces 'Guitar Universe 3.0' Camp

DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci has announced the details of the third edition of his "Guitar Universe" camp. Scheduled to take place August 1-5, 2020 at Hotel Irvine in in Irvine, California, next year's edition of the camp will feature Petrucci alongside Jason Richardson, Plini, Stig Mathiso...

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TOM KEIFER Talks About Moving Ballad He Wrote For His Wife: 'That Song Just Fell Out'

Tom Keifer spoke to BackstageAxxess about "You Believe In Me", the moving ballad on his new solo album, "Rise", which he wrote for his wife, Nashville singer-songwriter Savannah Keifer. Savannah also helped produce the album with Tom and Kyle O'Connor. Tom said: "That was one of the [songs] that rea...

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LACUNA COIL's CRISTINA SCABBIA Explains 'Black Anima' Album Title

In a brand new interview with France's Duke TV, LACUNA COIL frontwoman Cristina Scabbia spoke about the inspiration for the title of the band's new studio album, "Black Anima". She said (see video below): "We wanted something simple but straight that could represent us and our music as well. So 'bla...

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Listen To New AIRBOURNE Single 'Backseat Boogie'

Australian hard rockers AIRBOURNE have released "Backseat Boogie", the second single from their forthcoming studio album, "Boneshaker". "Boneshaker" will be released on October 25 via Spinefarm Records. The cover artwork for the disc is a collaboration between Matt Read of Combustion Ltd., and Sean...

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Listen To New OTHERWISE Song 'Picking At Bones'

OTHERWISE's new song "Picking At Bones" can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's upcoming studio album, "Defy", which will be released on November 8 via Mascot Records, a division of Mascot Label Group. The Las Vegas hard-rockers flew out of the traps when they were heralded in thei...

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WILLIAM DUVALL Looks Back On Making Of ALICE IN CHAINS' 'Black Gives Way To Blue' Album: 'It Was Intense Emotionally'

Kyle Meredith recently conducted an interview with ALICE IN CHAINS frontman William DuVall. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On always being a "band guy" and now releasing his first solo album, "One Alone": William: "I've always been a...

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New STATIC-X Singer's Identity Confirmed — Thanks To Neck Tattoo

The identity of STATIC-X's touring vocalist has finally been confirmed — thanks to a tattoo. Ever since STATIC-X's comeback was first announced last year, there were strong rumors that DOPE frontman Edsel Dope was singing for STATIC-X under the name Xer0 while wearing a mask in the likeness of late...

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SEPULTURA Explains 'Quadra' Album Concept

Brazilian/American metallers SEPULTURA will release their new album, "Quadra", in early 2020 via Nuclear Blast Records. After relentless touring for its previous opus, 2017's "Machine Messiah", SEPULTURA returned to Sweden's Fascination Street Studios to once again work with producer Jens Bogren. "Q...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL Dismisses LAST IN LINE 'Cash-Grab' Accusations: 'I'm Certainly Not Doing It For The Money'

Vivian Campbell has laughed off the "cash-grab" accusations leveled at his LAST IN LINE project, saying that the band is barely making ends meet while on the road. "You're talking about flying Southwest, staying at a Holiday Inn Express, driving in a... van and eating cheese sandwiches every day," h...