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LEMMY: 'JON LORD Was, To A Large Extent, Responsible For Me Being In Rock And Roll'

Michael Christopher of The Boston Phoenix recently conducted an interview with MOTÖRHEAD mainman Lemmy Kilmister. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On his "legend" status: Lemmy: "I'm pretty grounded — I don't believe any of that crap. You have to remember where you come from, which is exac...

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WINDS OF PLAGUE Parts Ways With Drummer

Los Angeles metallers WINDS OF PLAGUE have parted ways with drummer Art Cruz due to creative differences. "After many years of having Art Cruz with us we have decided its best for both parties involved to go our separate ways," states WINDS OF PLAGUE vocalist Johnny Plague. "Art is a great drummer a...

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THE CHARIOT Signs European Deal With SEASON OF MIST

Georgia's THE CHARIOT has inked a European deal with Season Of Mist. The band's fifth album, "One Wing", will be released in Europe on September 21 and in the U.S. on August 28 via eOne Music / Good Fight Music. "We love touring Europe and are excited to work with Season," says THE CHARIOT singer .....

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DUFF MCKAGAN, SCOTT IAN, CHRIS JERICHO Confirmed For 'Rock Stars Say The Funniest Things'

According to Metal Hammer, Duff McKagan (GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER, DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED),Scott Ian (ANTHRAX) and Chris Jericho (FOZZY, WWE wrestling superstar) will take part in "Rock Stars Say The Funniest Things", a new series of spoken-word sets taking place at Garage in London, England....

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SLASH's Bandmates TODD KERNS, FRANK SIDORIS Talk To DUNLOP TV (Video)

While in Portland getting to interview guitar legend Slash, DunlopTV's Bryan Kehoe was also able to hang out backstage with a couple of the hard-working guys who help make up Slash's new touring band, MYLES KENNEDY and THE CONSPIRATORS. Todd Kerns (who is the bassist on the new album "Apocalyptic Lo...

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WITCHCRAFT: New Song Available For Streaming

"It's Not Because Of You", a brand new song from Swedish doom metal kings WITCHCRAFT, is available for streaming via the band's Facebook profile. The track will be released digitally via iTunes as well as on limited seven-inch vinyl on Friday, August 17. The single will also include a special non-al...

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TODD KERNS: SLASH Is 'One Of The Kindest People I Know'

Jim Barber of The Belleville Intelligencer recently conducted an interview with Todd Kerns, the bassist and backup vocalist in Slash's band as well as a member of SIN CITY SINNERS. On how excited he still gets before some gigs: Todd: "[Slash] always laughs because I am like, 'Wow, there's Rick Niels...

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ANTHRAX Bassist Talks About His Work On 'Greetings From Tim Buckley' Movie (Video)

ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello is making his feature film debut, playing the New York punk rock legend Richard Hell in the biopic "Greetings From Tim Buckley". Frank Wood ("Changeling", "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3") plays songwriter and Jeff Buckley collaborator Gary Lucas, while Penn Badgley ("Gossip...

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Vegard Sverre Tveitan is a genius. Okay, so that's common knowledge. Accredited, even, given the numerous awards, commendations and honorariums Tveitan ? better known to the metal community as Ihsahn ? has reaped throughout his prolific career. Ihsahn is metal, whether or not you appreciate his rele...

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KERRY KING, MIKE PORTNOY Added To MARSHALL 50th-Anniversary Event

The lineup for Marshall's 50th-anniversary event just got louder with the addition of more names to the already storming lineup. Former DREAM THEATER drummer and progressive metal legend Mike Portnoy joins hit songwriter and founding member of FREE, Andy Fraser, and all-round thrash metal superstar...

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JACKYL: 'Screwdriver' Video Released

"Screwdriver", the new video from Kennesaw, Georgia-based rockers JACKYL, can be seen below. The song comes off the band's new album, "Best In Show", which will be released on July 31 via Mighty Loud Entertainment, with distribution from Fontana Distribution, LLC. The track listing for the effort is...

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TOMMY BOLIN Gets Box-Set Treatment

Rock guitar legend Tommy Bolin will be honored with a box set release of his lauded solo release "The Definitive Teaser" — a three-CD collection featuring a remastered version of his classic album along with two CDs of outtakes and alternates. The project was produced by Greg Hampton and Johnnie Bol...

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WITCHCRAFT: 'It's Not Because Of You' Single Details Revealed

"It's Not Because Of You", a brand new song from Swedish doom metal kings WITCHCRAFT, will be made available via the band's Facebook profile on Monday, July 30. The track will be released digitally via iTunes as well as on limited seven-inch vinyl on Friday, August 17. The single will also include a...

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Official 'Sound City' Trailer Released

The official trailer for "Sound City", the new feature-length documentary directed and produced by FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl, can be seen below. The film, about the legendary and now defunct recording studio in Van Nuys, California, was conceived by Grohl after he bought an equally famous Nev...

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WITCHCRAFT: 'Legend' Cover Artwork Unveiled

Swedish doom metal kings WITCHCRAFT will release their fourth album, "Legend", on September 21 via the band's new label home, Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to 2007's "The Alchemist" was recorded with renowned producer Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios (KREATOR, OPETH, AMON AMARTH, PAR...