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Video: New FIREWIND Lineup Performs On 70000 TONS OF METAL Cruise

Fan-filmed video footage of FIREWIND performing aboard the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise, which set sail from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale on February 4 and returned on Monday, February 8, can be seen below. FIREWIND, the band led by Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circ...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM To Release Self-Titled Album In April

Arizona metallers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM will release their new, self-titled album in April. FeMetal TV creator Phoenix Romero spent some time over the weekend hanging out with FLOTSAM AND JETSAM singer Eric "A.K." Knutson and getting a preview of the LP, which will include such songs as "Seventh Seal",...

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Video Premiere: BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE's 'Worthless'

"Worthless", the new video from Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's fifth studio album, "Venom", which was released in August 2015 via RCA. The CD marks the band's first release since the departure of longtime bassist Jason James and additio...

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DROWNING POOL Is Done Making Singer Changes, Says Guitarist C.J. PIERCE

On January 27, Rustyn Rose of Metalholic.com conducted an interview with guitarist C.J. Pierce of Texas heavy rockers DROWNING POOL. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On DROWNING POOL's new album, "Hellelujuah": P...

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SLASH Featured On 'Adam Green's Scary Sleepover' (Video)

Iconic guitarist and film producer Slash (GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER) is featured in a recent episode of online series "Adam Green's Scary Sleepover". Slash joined Adam for an evening of dinosaurs, horror/music geekery, and an extremely candid discussion about Slash's biggest real-life fears. In...

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Drummer To Sit Out Upcoming Shows; Temporary Replacement Announced

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE drummer Michael "Moose" Thomas will take a temporary leave of absence from the band to spend time with his wife, as they await the birth of his first child. Filling in for him will be Jason Bowld (PITCHSHIFTER, AXEWOUND). Said BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE in a statement: "Our brot...

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Video: Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO Plays LED ZEPPELIN's 'Whole Lotta Love' At 'Bonzo Bash'

Sick Drummer Magazine has uploaded drum-cam footage of former SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo performing the LED ZEPPELIN classic "Whole Lotta Love" at this year's Bonzo Bash on January 22 at M3 Live in Anaheim, California. Check it out below. Asked if Bonham was an early inspiration on his playing, Lo...

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Might Release New EP This Year

Vocalist/guitarist Matt Tuck of Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE has revealed that the band may release a new EP later in 2016. "We're planning on doing something special this year as far as music goes," he told U.K.'s Kerrang! magazine. "It hasn't been confirmed yet, but we've been having ta...

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Ex-VAN HALEN Bassist MICHAEL ANTHONY Discusses New SCHECTER Endorsement (Video)

Schecter recently sat down with Michael Anthony of VAN HALEN, CHICKENFOOT and THE CIRCLE to discuss his new Schecter endorsement and custom shop production series signature line. Check out the chat below. Anthony, singer Sammy Hagar, Eddie and Alex Van Halen last teamed up in 2004 for a U.S. summer...

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DEATH ANGEL Completes Mastering New Album

San Francisco metallers DEATH ANGEL have finished mastering their new album for a tentative April release via Nuclear Blast. The band said in a Facebook post: "We are pleased to announce... our new album is done! [We] just listened to the final mastered cut and couldn't be more satisfied. Ted Jensen...

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SEBASTIAN BACH, RAY LUZIER, RUDY SARZO Perform RUSH Classics At 'Hurry' Event In Anaheim (Video)

Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW),Brian Tichy (WHITESNAKE, FOREIGNER),Ray Luzier (KORN),Jason Bittner (SHADOWS FALL, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM),Michael Devin (WHITESNAKE) and Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT, DIO) are among the musicians who took part in "Hurry - A Celebration Of Rush Music" on Thursday,...

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Former METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Says LEMMY Was His 'Savior'

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted has paid tribute to Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister, saying that the iconic MOTÖRHEAD frontman was "almost [his] savior" because Lemmy "made it okay" for Newsted to play bass with a pick. During a December 29 appearance on Ozzy's Boneyard (SiriusXM channel 38),Newsted s...

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Video: MARTY FRIEDMAN Plays 'Devil Take Tomorrow' For EMGtv

Video footage of former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman performing a live version of the song "Devil Take Tomorrow" for EMGtv can be seen below. Known for his solo work, years in MEGADETH, and beside fellow guitar virtuoso Jason Becker in CACOPHONY, Marty brings dynamics and soul like no other in...

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CHICKENFOOT '99% Finished' Recording New Song; One-Off Concert Scheduled For May

Legendary guitarist Joe Satriani has revealed that CHICKENFOOT in "about ninety-nine percent finished" recording a brand new song and is planning to play a one-off concert in May. The group, which also includes former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar, ex-VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony andRED HOT CHIL...