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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI Voted Greatest Metal Guitarist

According to The Pulse Of Radio, BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi has been named the greatest heavy metal guitarist of all time in a new survey posted by Gibson Guitars. The list of the top 10 metal axemen also includes METALLICA's James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett, late OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Randy Rhoads...

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SOULSPELL: New Song Available For Streaming

The third full-length album from the Brazilian power metal opera project SOULSPELL, entitled "Hollow's Gathering", will be released in Europe and North America on October 12 through Inner Wound Recordings. "Hollow's Gathering" features guest appearances by Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JUDAS...

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SHINEDOWN Singer's 'Beacon Moment' (Video)

Fans of SHINEDOWN may have always wondered why the band's sound varies, not just album to album, but from song to song. The answer can be found in singer Brent Smith's "Beacon Moment." In the clip below, Brent talks about the impact "The Dukes Of Hazard" had on his life, how '80s hair metal was ...

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KATATONIA In Denver: Video Interview, Quality Performance Footage Available

On September 14, Superskum.com conducted an interview with vocalist Jonas Renkse of Swedish dark rockers KATATONIA at the Denver, Colorado stop of the "Epic Kings & Idols Tour" with DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT and PARADISE LOST. You can now watch the chat below. Also available is high-quality footage...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Drummer Interviewed On 'The Metal Magdalene With Jet' (Audio)

Jet of Metal Messiah Radio's "The Metal Magdalene With Jet" recently conducted an interview with drummer Kelly David Smith of Arizona metallers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM. You can now listen to the chat in below. FLOTSAM AND JETSAM has set "Ugly Noise" as the title of its new album, which the band is curren...

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JEFF LOOMIS Talks About His New JLV-7 Signature SCHECTER Guitar (Video)

Video footage of former NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis talking about his new JLV-7 signature Schecter guitar can be seen below. Loomis entered the studio in June to record three new tracks. Joe Nurre (SHADED ENMITY),who plays guitar with Loomis in Jeff's solo band, laid down the vocals for the son...

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MIKE PORTNOY On His Post-DREAM THEATER Career: 'I Could Not Be Happier'

Michael Schetter of Prog-Sphere.com conducted an interview with drummer Mike Portnoy (ADRENALINE MOB, FLYING COLORS, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) in mid-July in Munich, Germany. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Prog-Sphere.com: You were always writing lyrics in DREAM THEATER, wh...

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SUFFOCATION: New Album Details Revealed

New York death metal veterans SUFFOCATION have set "The Pinnacle Of Bedlam" as the title of their new album, tentatively due in February/March 2013 via Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to 2009's "Blood Oath" will come with a bonus DVD, the details of which will be announced soon. In a brand new...

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IRON MAIDEN: 'Maiden England' West Coast Road Report (Video)

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have posted an eight-and-a-half-minute video report from the West Coast leg of their "Maiden England" tour. You can watch it below. The 34-date "Maiden England" tour was IRON MAIDEN's most extensive visit to North America for many years and included a number o...

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IN THIS MOMENT Guitarist Says Losing Management And Bandmembers Was 'Meant To Be'

Bob Zerull of Zoiks! Online recently conducted an interview with guitarist Chris Howorth of Southern California's IN THIS MOMENT. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Zoiks! Online: First I want to say congratulations on the new album, "Blood". For how good it is and second for how well...

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KATATONIA: New Video Interview With ANDERS NYSTRÖM

On September 9, The Age Of Metal conducted an interview with guitarist Anders Nyström of Swedish dark rockers KATATONIA at the Tempe, Arizona stop of the "Epic Kings & Idols Tour" with DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT and PARADISE LOST. You can now watch the chat below. KATATONIA's ninth album, "Dead End...

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KATATONIA: More 'Dead End Kings' First-Week Chart Positions Revealed

"Dead End Kings", the ninth album from Swedish dark rockers KATATONIA, has registered the following first-week chart positions: Finland: #4 Sweden: #12 Norway: #17 Germany: #21 Austria: #25 Netherlands: #60 Switzerland: #46 USA: #138 Commented KATATONIA guitarist Anders Nyström: "People might think...

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WEDNESDAY 13: New Album Title Revealed

Next year marks the tenth anniversary of WEDNESDAY 13 — the namesake band led by the MURDERDOLLS frontman — and 20 years of Wednesday 13 releasing music in the horror rock genre. To honor this occasion, Wednesday 13 has been busy preparing a new album and mapping out his touring schedule. Wednesday...

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THE SEEKING Signs With RAZOR & TIE

Sacramento, California-based Christian post-hardcore band THE SEEKING has inked a deal with Razor & Tie. The group's debut album, "Yours Forever", will be released on November 6. According to THE SEEKING's official bio, the band is "looking to bring a fresh and creative sound to the music scene....

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KATATONIA: 'Dead End Kings' First-Week Sales Revealed

"Dead End Kings", the ninth album from Swedish dark rockers KATATONIA, sold 3,200 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 138 on The Billboard 200 chart. The CD landed at position No. 4 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-s...