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BLACK SABBATH's BILL WARD Puts Spotlight On JOHN MAYALL & THE BLUESBREAKERS Drummer HUGHIE FLINT
This past weekend's edition of legendary BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward's radio show "Rock 50" included his spotlight on JOHN MAYALL & THE BLUESBREAKERS drummer Hughie Flint. Check out a highlights video below. You can listen to the entire show at this location. "Rock 50" with Bill Ward is a mo...March 16, 2015
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RUSH Honored With 2015 'Allan Waters Humanitarian Award' At Canada's JUNO AWARDS
On Saturday, March 14, Canadian rock legends RUSH received the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award at the 44th annual Juno Awards in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The honor is given to "outstanding Canadian artists whose contributions have positively enhanced the social fabric of Canada," according to the...March 15, 2015
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COLD Signs With NAPALM RECORDS
American rockers COLD have signed a worldwide deal with Napalm Records. The band's next studio album is expected to arrive in 2016. Said COLD frontman Scooter Ward in a statement: "COLD is honored to join with Napalm Records! We look forward to making music with a company that has kept Artist integr...March 13, 2015
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CARCASS's JEFF WALKER On Making Of 'Surgical Steel': 'It Started Off Fun, And Then It Turned Into Complete Torture'
Ilias "Nerevarine" Kytidis of Greece's Rock Overdose recently conducted an interview with bassist/vocalist Jeff Walker of reactivated British extreme metal pioneers CARCASS. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Speaking about the recording sessions for CARCASS's comeback albu...March 12, 2015
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NICKELBACK, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, JUDAS PRIEST, SHINEDOWN To Headline This Year's ROCK FEST
Rock Fest is back for its 22nd year with a killer lineup including some of the biggest names in rock. NICKELBACK, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, JUDAS PRIEST and SHINEDOWN are slated to headline the event in Cadott, Wisconsin July 16-19. The 50-plus-band bill, over half making their inaugural trip to Rock Fest,...March 9, 2015
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AXL ROSE Is 'The Guy You Call If You Make A Mistake And Need To Be Bailed Out At 4 O'Clock In The Morning'
Del James, a close friend of GUNS N' ROSES lead singer Axl Rose who also works as the band's road manager, says that Rose is not nearly as hard to deal with as he is portrayed in the media. During an appearance earlier tonight on "At The Fights", a boxing talk show on SiriusXM, James ...March 2, 2015
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FOZZY's CHRIS JERICHO Says Musical Diversity Is Key To New Album's Success
In a brand new interview with Examiner.com, FOZZY singer and WWE wrestling superstar Chris Jericho spoke about the he band's musical approach on its new album, "Do You Wanna Start A War". "With this record, we wanted to focus on just writing great songs and not worry about if they're too heavy or .....February 24, 2015
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KROKUS To Embark On U.S. Tour In April
Swiss hard rock veterans KROKUS will embark on a U.S. tour in April. The trek will kick off on April 18 with appearance on the the Monsters Of Rock cruise and will continue through a series of cities, leading to the legendary Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California on May 6. The dates ...February 23, 2015
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THE BLACK CROWES' CHRIS ROBINSON On His Brother RICH: 'We Never Really Had Much Of A Relationship'
THE BLACK CROWES frontman Chris Robinson spoke to Huff Post Live about the end of the band following his brother Rich Robinson's announcement that he's left the group. In January, Rich Robinson released a statement which said in part: "I love my brother and respect his talent but his present demand...February 21, 2015
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Reunited Original Lineup Of ROCK GODDESS Announces First London Concert In Over 30 Years
The reunited original lineup of ROCK GODDESS — the female power trio from the days of NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) featuring sisters Jody and Julie Turner along with bassist Tracey Lamb — will play its first London concert in over 30 years on Thursday, May 14 at the O2 Islington Academy....February 19, 2015
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EXHUMED, POSSESSED, MALEVOLENT CREATION Members Join Forces In GRUESOME
GRUESOME is a debilitating death metal faction featuring members of EXHUMED, POSSESSED, MALEVOLENT CREATION and DERKETA. A respectful celebration of the sound of the early DEATH records, the collective was borne out of guitarist/vocalist Matt Harvey (EXHUMED) and drummer Gus Rios' (MALEVOLENT CREATI...February 18, 2015
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FAITH NO MORE's RODDY BOTTUM On 'Sol Invictus': 'It Really Does Go Back To Out Roots'
FAITH NO MORE keyboardist Roddy Bottum spoke to Australia's Faster Louder about "Sol Invictus", the influential alt-metal act's long-awaited follow-up to 1997's "Album Of The Year", which will be released in May. "I would say that it really does go back to out roots, and [it's] really gothic — it's...February 17, 2015
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SLAYER, ANTHRAX, BLACK VEIL BRIDES, SOULFLY, QUIET RIOT, Ex-KISS Members To Guest On 'That Metal Show'
With the recent announcement of Geddy Lee (RUSH) and John Petrucci (DREAM THEATER) on the season premiere of VH1 Classic's centerpiece in original programming "That Metal Show", more guests have been confirmed for what promises to be the most diverse season in the show's history. Recently confirmed...February 17, 2015
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HELLYEAH's TOM MAXWELL Says U.S. Festival Tours Don't Have Enough Variety
In The Now Magazine's Tom Lamb's recently conducted an interview with HELLYEAH guitarist Tom Maxwell. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about HELLYEAH's touring plans for this summer, Maxwell said: "There's word, and they're talking about us maybe doing one of the summer tours here, but whe...February 16, 2015
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN, LINKIN PARK, SLAYER, ROB ZOMBIE, DEFTONES Confirmed For Canada's AMNESIA ROCKFEST
The Outaouais Rock team has unveiled the complete lineup for the tenth edition of Amnesia Rockfest, the largest rock festival in Canada, which will be held from June 18 to June 21 at the Montebello marina in Quebec: opening night will be on June 18, two main days on June 19 and 20, camping from ...February 11, 2015
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