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MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN Explains 'Do Or Die' Lyrical Inspiration

MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn has revealed the lyrical inspiration for his band's new song "Do Or Die". Released last Friday (October 11),"Do Or Die" has been described by some fans and media outlets as a "diss" track aimed at MACHINE HEAD's detractors, in particular those who have been critical...

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Doctor Refutes EDDIE VAN HALEN's Theory As To How He Contracted Cancer

A doctor has refuted Eddie Van Halen's theory that he developed cancer after keeping guitar picks in his mouth during shows. The guitarist was treated for tongue cancer in 2000, resulting in surgery which removed a third of his tongue. He was declared cancer-free in 2002. In a 2015 interview with Bi...

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PARADISE LOST To Begin Recording New Album This Month

British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST will enter Orgone Studios in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom at the end of the month with producer Jaime Gomez Arellano to begin recording their new album. An early 2020 release is expected. PARADISE LOST previously worked with Arellano on "The Plague Within...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD On ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME: 'It's Just Another Thrill, Again, To Be Nominated'

JUDAS PRIEST's Rob Halford says that he is excited to be nominated for the second time for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction. Having been eligible for induction since 1999, JUDAS PRIEST was on the ballot for last year's class of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, but ultimately didn't clinch the...

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JUDAS PRIEST, MOTÖRHEAD, NINE INCH NAILS, SOUNDGARDEN Among Nominees For ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction

JUDAS PRIEST, MC5, MOTÖRHEAD, NINE INCH NAILS, SOUNDGARDEN, T.REX and THIN LIZZY are among the nominees for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's class of 2020. Also nominated are Notorious B.I.G., Whitney Houston, Pat Benatar, DAVE MATTHEWS BAND, DEPECHE MODE, THE DOOBIE BROTHERS, KRAFTWERK, RUFUS FEATU...

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DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL Undergoes Back Surgery

Vivian Campbell says that he is recovering from a recent back surgery. The DEF LEPPARD and LAST IN LINE guitarist, who was diagnosed with with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2013, was asked about his health during an October 9 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation". Campbell said: "My back is the issue at t...

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IRON MAIDEN Honored As Visitors Of The Nation By Congress In Argentina: Photo, Video

IRON MAIDEN was invited to attend the Congress of the Argentine Nation located in Buenos Aires this week, prior to the band's sold-out concert at the Velez Sarsfield Stadium. The British heavy metal legends were formally honored as Visitors Of The Nation and Chamber of Deputies of Argentina, a highl...

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QUEEN Blocks 'We Will Rock You' Campaign Video From DONALD TRUMP's Twitter

Iconic British rockers QUEEN have filed a copyright infringement notice over the unauthorized use of their song "We Will Rock You" in a Donald Trump campaign video. On October 9, Trump tweeted a clip of one of his rallies with QUEEN's classic 1977 song playing in the background. A band representativ...

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LIONHEART Feat. Ex-IRON MAIDEN Guitarist DENNIS STRATTON: New Album Due In Early 2020

Metalville Records has announced the signing of the veteran British hard rock band LIONHEART. The group is currently working on new material, and a fresh studio album, tentatively titled "Reality Of Miracles", will be released during the spring of 2020. LIONHEART was formed in 1980 by Stratton along...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Reveals His 'Biggest Insecurity' When Joining JUDAS PRIEST

During a recent online video chat, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked what his "biggest insecurity" was when joining the British heavy metal legends more than eight years ago. He replied (see video below): "I think it was the fact that it's a global audience and it's a band that means...

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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT: 'Playing Live Is, At This Moment In Time, More Important Than New Music'

During a recent appearance on the "Appetite For Distortion" podcast, Joe Elliott spoke about DEF LEPPARD's plans to record the follow-up to 2015's self-titled album. He said (hear audio below): "It's really important, I think, to keep making new music. But with us — DEF LEPPARD, I mean — we know we'...

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PARADISE LOST: Official Biography 'No Celebration' Due In November

Decibel Books has announced the publication of "No Celebration: The Official Story Of Paradise Lost". Due in November, this brand new hardcover chronicles the British doom metal progenitors' groundbreaking three decades-plus career with in-depth interviews, first-hand accounts and never-before-seen...

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NIGHTWISH To Release 'Decades: Live In Buenos Aires' In December

Finnish/Dutch/British symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH will release "Decades: Live In Buenos Aires" on December 6 as a Blu-ray digibook, 2CD digipak, Blu-ray+2CD earbook and 3LP via Nuclear Blast. The set was recorded on September 30, 2018 at Estadio Malvinas in Buenos Aires, Argentina during the "Deca...

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MACHINE HEAD Releases Music Video For Ferocious New Song 'Do Or Die'

MACHINE HEAD has released the official Marius Milinski-directed music video for its new track "Do Or Die". The track is available now on all digital platforms via Imperium Recordings/Nuclear Blast. "Do Or Die" was produced by MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn and Zack Ohren (FALLUJAH, ALL SHALL PERIS...

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JUDAS PRIEST Releases Statement Following Second OZZY OSBOURNE Tour Postponement

JUDAS PRIEST has released a statement after the band's European tour with Ozzy Osbourne was postponed for a second time. Ozzy initially scrapped his entire 2019 schedule earlier this year, as he recovered from surgery to repair an injury sustained while dealing with his recent bout of pneumonia. The...