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SWEET & LYNCH Featuring MICHAEL SWEET, GEORGE LYNCH: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'Unified'

Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Unified", the sophomore album from SWEET & LYNCH — the band featuring guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of STRYPER, legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB),bassist James LoMenzo (MEGADETH, WHITE LION, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Brian T...

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GODSMACK Promises 'New Sound,' New Stage' And 'New Look' In 2018

GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna said in a new interview that the band will "open a new chapter" in its career by adopting "a new sound, a new stage and a new look" in time for the release its next studio album. GODSMACK is currently at work on its seventh studio disc, which the band intends to release...

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Ex-MANOWAR Guitarist ROSS THE BOSS Inducted Into 'Hall Of Heavy Metal History' At WACKEN OPEN AIR (Video)

Wacken Open Air, one of the world's largest heavy metal music festivals, and the Hall Of Heavy Metal History have joined forces to former MANOWAR and DICTATORS guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman as the first-ever "Global Metal Ambassador." The onstage induction ceremony took place August 3 in front...

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FRANKIE BANALI Credits Perseverance, Dedication And Work Ethic For QUIET RIOT's Longevity

Jason Price of Icon Vs. Icon recently conducted an interview with QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Icon Vs. Icon: You brushed elbows and worked with amazing people in the industry. Who had the biggest impact on you creatively? Banali: "Of the people...

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ENSLAVED To Release 'E' Album In October

Norwegian progressive black avantgardists ENSLAVED will release their new album, "E", on October 13 via Nuclear Blast. The follow-up to 2015's "In Times" was recorded at Duper & Solslottet Studios in Bergen and was once again mixed and mastered by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios in Örebro,...

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DECAPITATED Guitarist Remembers Late Brother

Anthony Morgan of Metal Forces recently conducted an interview with DECAPITATED guitarist Wacław "Vogg" Kiełtyka. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On the style of new DECAPITATED album, "Anticult": Vogg: "We thought the album should be a very extreme metal album, but at the same time...

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Ex-THE GATHERING Vocalist ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN's VUUR: Debut Album Details Revealed

VUUR, the new band featuring renowned Dutch vocalist Anneke Van Giersbergen, will release its debut album, "In This Moment We Are Free – Cities", on October 20 via InsideOut Music. The disc was produced by Joost Van Den Broek, who was also involved in the writing process. Others co-writing partners...

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AC/DC: Official Trailer For 'Rock Or Bust: The Official Photographic Tour Book'

The official trailer for "Rock Or Bust: The Official Photographic Tour Book" can be seen below. The book will begin shipping October 16 from Rufus Publications. The first official AC/DC book with an introduction by Angus Young, the book covers the full extent of AC/DC's groundbreaking 2015 world tou...

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AUTOGRAPH To Release 'Get Off Your Ass' Album In October

Veteran Los Angeles hard rockers AUTOGRAPH have signed a deal with EMP Label Group, the U.S.-based label of MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. The band's new album, "Get Off Your Ass", will be released on October 6 on CD and digital, with a limited-edition vinyl LP version available in November. "Get...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN's Manager Fires Back At Former Vocalists For Their 'Classless' And 'Puerile Words'

Daniel Baker, who is part of the management team for Yngwie Malmsteen, has released a statement defending the Swedish guitarist against comments made by some of the singers Yngwie has worked with in the past. The war of words between Malmsteen and his former bandmates started when the iconic axeman...

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PAUL STANLEY Once Again Rules Out ACE FREHLEY's Return To KISS

In a brand new interview with the Loudwire Podcast, KISS frontman Paul Stanley was asked if the "more friendly vibe" between him and Ace Frehley could result in the band at some point being rejoined by its original lead guitarist for a one-off show or a series of concerts. Paul responded: "I don't t...

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CRISTINA SCABBIA Says LACUNA COIL 'Made A Big Mistake' With The Imagery For 2009's 'Shallow Life'

Metal Wani's Matthew Powers recently conducted an interview with vocalist Cristina Scabbia of Italian heavy rockers LACUNA COIL. You can listen to the full chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On LACUNA COIL's 2016 album "Delirium": Cristina: "I think that everything...

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I Love You All the Time: Live at The Olympia in Paris

Globally and repeatedly the music world has felt the effects of terrorism and how easily it can strike. Whether you're referring to the onstage assassination of Dimebag Darrell, plus four other casualties, at the Alrosa Villa in Columbus, Ohio or, on a larger scale, the terrifying loss of 22 people...

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36 CRAZYFISTS To Release 'Lanterns' Album In September

Alaska's 36 CRAZYFISTS will release their new album, "Lanterns", on September 29 through Spinefarm Records. It is their second release for the label and the follow-up to 2015's "Time And Trauma". Music often functions as that proverbial light at the end of the tunnel and provides shelter during any...

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IRON MAIDEN's 'Legacy Of The Beast' Mobile Game To Add 'Brave New World'-Themed Content

Iron Maiden: Legacy Of The Beast, the mobile game that celebrates all that is IRON MAIDEN and heavy metal, is about to get a huge new update in August that adds an epic set of new new dungeons. Inspired by the seminal comeback album from IRON MAIDEN, "Brave New World", and set in a future dystopian...