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Former JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Explains His Involvement With 'Who Are You' Tribute

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K. Downing is among the musicians who appear on "Who Are You: An All Star Tribute To The Who", which was released on October 2 via Cleopatra Records. As THE WHO approaches a nearly 50-year career, artists in genres from classic to progressive rock, and from p...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist's 'Blood & Guts': New Episode Available

"Blood & Guts", the Nerdist YouTube channel web series hosted by ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian, premiered on October 3. In the series' fifth episode episode (see below),join Ian as he as he gets an overview of the fusion of practical and CG effects from Robert Hall and Almost Human ("Buffy The Va...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist's Rig Rundown (Video)

On September 27, Premier Guitar's Rebecca Dirks was on location in Chicago, Illinois at the Vic Theatre where she caught up with ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian. In the segment below, we get to see and learn about what Scott is bringing on the road, including his signature Jackson guitars, signature Ran...

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HUNTRESS: New Video Interview With JILL JANUS

Kaaos TV conducted an interview with singer Jill Janus of the Los Angeles-based occult-themed traditional heavy metal band HUNTRESS before the band's October 18 concert at Rytmikorjaamo in Seinäjoki, Finland as the support act for DRAGONFORCE. You can now watch the chat below. HUNTRESS's debut album...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist's 'Blood & Guts': Third Episode Available

"Blood & Guts", the Nerdist YouTube channel web series hosted by ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian, premiered on October 3. In the series' third episode episode (see below),join Ian as he gets the Fangoria splatter treatment when a mold is taken of his head, which is painstakingly recreated just in t...

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METALLICA Guitarist: 'DEEP PURPLE Definitely Belongs In The ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME'

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett, who was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame with his bandmates in 2009, told Artisan News that he was a bit turned off given that the Hall has overlooked so many other great rock bands, including DEEP PURPLE, who is among 15 finalists for induction into the...

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ANTHRAX Continuing Work On Cover Songs For 'Worship Music' Re-Release

ANTHRAX recently spent time in the studio recording several cover versions of some of their favorite rock classics, to be included with the upcoming re-release of the band's latest album, "Worship Music". In addition to RUSH ("Anthem") and BOSTON ("Smokin'") covers, ANTHRAX is also recording its ver...

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Former ANTHRAX Guitarist And Wife Featured In 'Autism Speaks' Video

Former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz and his wife, Candi, are featured in a new video clip about Autism Speaks, the organization dedicated to spreading awareness, and the founders of Autism Speaks. Dan and Candi speak about their own personal experience with raising two identical mirror image twin boy...

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Former DEEP PURPLE Guitarist RITCHIE BLACKMORE 'Couldn't Care Less' About ROCK HALL Induction

DEEP PURPLE is among 15 finalists for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's Class Of 2013. "Personally, I couldn't care less," former PURPLE guitarist Ritchie Blackmore tells Billboard.com. "I would never go. I'm not really a fan of that stuff. Considering some of the people that are in th...

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CONVERGE Frontman Interviewed On KISW 99.9 FM's 'Metal Shop' (Audio)

This past weekend, Kevin and Ian of the "Metal Shop" radio show, which airs airs every Saturday night from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. on the Seattle station KISW 99.9 FM, conducted an interview with CONVERGE frontman Jacob Bannon. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Interview (audio)...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist's 'Blood & Guts': Premier Episode Available

"Blood & Guts", the Nerdist YouTube channel web series hosted by ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian, premiered on October 3. In the series' premiere episode (see below),join Ian as he spends a day with legendary FX artist Greg Nicotero in his KNB EFX studio. See Nicotero's vast prop collection from th...

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MATT SORUM Discusses 'Re-Machined: A Tribute To Deep Purple's Machine Head' Album

Patrick Prince of Powerline recently conducted an interview with drummer Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES, THE CULT, CAMP FREDDY) about the DEEP PURPLE tribute album "Re-Machined: A Tribute To Deep Purple's Machine Head", which features a contribution from Sorum's new project, KINGS OF CHA...

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WHITESNAKE's 'Ready An' Willing' Remembered In New App And eBook

A new one-dollar app and eBook tell the story of the making of WHITESNAKE's 1980 album "Ready An' Willing". Featuring three ex-DEEP PURPLE members in David Coverdale, Ian Paice and Jon Lord (who sadly passed away recently),"Ready An' Willing" sounded like old news in the rapidly ramping metal envir...

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RUSH And DEEP PURPLE Nominated For ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction

RUSH and DEEP PURPLE are among 15 finalists for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's Class Of 2013. For the first time, the public gets to vote alongside the artists, historians and music industry insiders of the Rock Hall voting body. From now until December 5, fans can vote on

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Re-Machined: A Tribute To Deep Purple

Many, many summers ago, I used to mow my folks' lawn with a Walkman cassette player strapped around my head. Three tapes kept my mid-teen limbs moving briskly through what felt like absolute drudgery back then: the self-titled MONTROSE album, VAN HALEN's "5150" and DEEP PURPLE's "Machine Head". In r...