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DJ ASHBA Says He Got 'No Pushback' From His Fans Over EDM Direction Of His New Project

Former GUNS N' ROSES and current SIXX:A.M. guitarist DJ Ashba recently released a couple of singles from his ASHBA project, which mixes his rock guitar with electronic music in what he previously described as the "perfect blend of rock and EDM." Asked by "The Mark And HooGie Show" if he has gotten a...

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DIAMOND HEAD's BRIAN TATLER Teaches You How To Play 'Am I Evil?' (Video)

A nine-minute video in which DIAMOND HEAD guitarist Brian Tatler teaches you how to play the band's classic song "Am I Evil?" can be seen below. "Am I Evil?" is taken from DIAMOND HEAD's 1980 album "Lightning To The Nations". Tatler reminisces: "'Am I Evil?' is one of the songs that METALLICA covere...

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ORIANTHI Talks CBD, Lifestyle Changes And Working With ALICE COOPER

Australian guitarist Orianthi recently appeared on "Side Jams With Bryan Reesman" to discuss her love for cooking and traveling, which also led to discussions about lifestyle changes after living on fast food and bourbon, and focusing on real friendships after becoming famous. She also offered prais...

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Looks Back At His Earliest Bands In 'Mean Man' Preview Clip

The documentary film "Mean Man: The Story Of Chris Holmes" will be made available on Blu-ray, DVD and VOD on January 15. A new preview clip in which Chris Holmes and some of his childhood friends look back at his earliest bands can be seen below. Written and directed by French filmmakers Antoine De...

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IRON MAIDEN's ADRIAN SMITH Praises Late Producer MARTIN BIRCH: He 'Let Us Sound Like We Sounded'

Adrian Smith has praised late producer Martin Birch for his work with IRON MAIDEN, saying "he let us sound like we sounded." The British music producer, whose nickname was Headmaster, died in August at the age of 71. He was perhaps best known for his 11-year stint with MAIDEN, serving as the produce...

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SCORPIONS' KLAUS MEINE Says His Singing Voice Is 'Still In A Very Good Place'

In a new interview with Melodic, SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine was asked how he keeps his voice in shape after all these years. He responded (hear audio below): "When we're on the road, I do my exercises. And also, right now, being in the studio and singing every other day, recording [the new SCORPIO...

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WHITESNAKE's DAVID COVERDALE Drops Another $450,000 From Asking Price Of Lake Tahoe Estate

Former DEEP PURPLE and current WHITESNAKE singer David Coverdale has dropped another $450,000 from the asking price of his Lake Tahoe estate. Coverdale put the home on the market in April 2019 for for $9.85 million, but that price came down in April 2020 to $7.65 million. The home now sits at an eve...

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Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Shares 2019 Performance Video Of His Cover Of NEIL YOUNG's 'Rockin' In The Free World'

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted's official YouTube channel has just shared a video of him and his THE CHOPHOUSE BAND performing a cover version of the Neil Young classic "Rockin' In The Free World" in March 2019 at the Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta, Florida. Check it out below. Named after...

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CHINO MORENO's Isolation-Themed Lyrics For DEFTONES' 'Ohms' Album Were Written Before Pandemic

In a new interview with Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, DEFTONES frontman Chino Moreno was asked how the isolation during the coronavirus pandemic affected the lyrical approach and his singing on the band's latest album, "Ohms". He responded (hear audio below): "Honestly, a lot...

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ACE FREHLEY Says He Will Start Recording His New Solo Album 'After The New Year'

This past Thursday (December 10),original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley spoke to Talking Metal Live about the status of his next all-original album. The record will be the follow-up to "Spaceman", which was released in October 2018 via eOne. According to Ace, he has spent the last few months building...

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STEVE PERRY Contributes Background And Group Vocals To LEVARA's 'Chameleon'

LEVARA and Mascot Records present "Chameleon", the second song to be revealed from the band's debut studio album coming in 2021. The recording features a special contribution from former JOURNEY singer Steve Perry on background and group vocals, while the accompanying music video presents more than...

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SAXON Tackles THE ROLLING STONES, LED ZEPPELIN, THE BEATLES, AC/DC Classics On 'Inspirations' Covers Album

British heavy metal legends SAXON will release a covers album, "Inspirations", on March 19, 2021 via Silver Lining Music. The 11-track effort contains some of the superb classic rock songs that influenced Biff Byford and the rest of the band. "Inspirations" gets things rolling with the release of SA...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP Releases Music Video For New Power Ballad 'After The Rain'

Michael Schenker will release a new MSG (MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP) album "Immortal", on January 29, 2021 via Nuclear Blast. The album title is a perfect statement describing Schenker's legacy and to celebrate his 50th anniversary as a musician. Today, the band has released the official music video for...

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New EXODUS Music Is Coming In June 2021, Says GARY HOLT

During a December 6 Headbangers Con live virtual panel, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt revealed that "new music" from the band will be made available in June 2021. EXODUS's upcoming album, "Persona Non Grata" will be the follow-up to 2014's "Blood In Blood Out", which was the San Francisco Bay Area thra...

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NICKELBACK Bassist MIKE KROEGER On PANTERA: 'They Were Our Brothers'

NICKELBACK bassist Mike Kroeger spoke to Australian Guitar about his band's song "Side Of A Bullet", which was inspired by the death of PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. "Side Of A Bullet" was originally included on NICKELBACK's "All The Right Reasons" album, which celebrate...