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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD On K.K. DOWNING: 'I'd Like To Consider That The Friendship Is Still There'
JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford was interviewed by rock journalist Mitch Lafon for a recent edition of the "One On One With Mitch Lafon" podcast (Facebook page). You can now listen to the chat using the Spreaker widget below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether...October 22, 2015
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QUEENSRŸCHE's TODD LA TORRE Wants Fans To 'Exercise More Compassion'
QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre has pleaded with the band's fans to "exercise a little more altruism and compassion" when it comes to criticizing the current version of the group and QUEENSRŸCHE's former frontman Geoff Tate, explaining that "we're all just people at the end of the day." La Torre, w...October 17, 2015
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DISTURBED Singer DAVID DRAIMAN's DEVICE Project Wasn't Given Its 'Due Time,' Says Guitarist VIRUS
Guitarist Andre "Virus" Karkos says that DEVICE wasn't given "the proper time and attention" it needed to grow into a successful band when DISTURBED frontman David Draiman abruptly pulled the plug on the project just before it was scheduled to embark on a major tour. David launched DEVICE in 2012 wi...October 16, 2015
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KORN's MUNKY On Debut Album: 'We Set Out To Create Something That Was Super Raw And Emotional With No Filter'
KORN launched a North American tour earlier in the month on which the band is performing its self-titled 1994 debut album in its entirety at every stop to commemorate the 20th anniversary of its release. The trek kicked off on October 1 in Chicago, winding down a month later on October 30 in Oakland...October 12, 2015
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How BLACKIE LAWLESS's Faith Affected Making Of W.A.S.P.'s New Album 'Golgotha'
In a brand new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless was asked how being a born-again Christian affected the overall creative and recording process of the band's new album, "Golgotha". He responded: "Certainly, lyrically everything is written from the eyes of my fai...September 27, 2015
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FILTER's RICHARD PATRICK On Upcoming Album: 'It's So Much More Cinematic'
FILTER mainman Richard Patrick spoke to Mick Stingley of Uproxx about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2013's "The Sun Comes Out Tonight", tentatively due next spring via Wind-Up Records. "The most important thing that I have to say about the new music is that it's...August 28, 2015
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MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Talks The Business Side Of OPETH (Audio)
Rodney Holder of Australia's Music Business Facts recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the importance o...July 27, 2015
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MASTODON: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'Asleep In The Deep' Video
Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Asleep In The Deep", the latest video from Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON, can be seen below. The band teamed up once again with "Once More 'Round The Sun" cover artist Skinner to push the boundaries of psychedelia as far as they can. Skinner is...July 23, 2015
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AEROSMITH's JOEY KRAMER Talks To CNBC's 'Halftime Report' About 'Rockin' & Roastin'' Coffee (Video)
AEROSMITH drummer Joey Kramer spoke to CNBC's "Halftime Report" about his Rockin' & Roastin' organic coffee line. You can now watch the chat below. Rockin' & Roastin' was established by Kramer in 2012 as an online business after having trouble finding a decent cup of coffee on the road while...July 22, 2015
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NAPALM DEATH: Previously Unreleased Song 'Earthwire' Made Available As Charity Download For Nepal
A previously unreleased NAPALM DEATH song, which was recorded during the sessions for the band's latest album, "Apex Predator - Easy Meat", has been made available as a charity download for Nepal. Check out the track "Earthwire" at this location. Says NAPALM DEATH frontman Mark "Barney" Greenway: "H...July 3, 2015
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DISTURBED Teases Return
DISTURBED has dropped a couple of hints over the weekend that it is getting ready to end its four-year hiatus. First was the unveiling online of a new band logo, but far more telling was the arrival of a video at the act's social media pages which seems to show the ...June 21, 2015
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Is DISTURBED Recording New Studio Album?
DISTURBED is rumored to be recording its first album since 2010's "Asylum". Although there has been no official confirmation on the matter, there are rumblings that the band is working with producer Kevin Churko, who has helmed the latest efforts from a number of popular hard rock and heavy metal ac...April 22, 2015
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SCOTT WEILAND To RICHARD PATRICK: 'I Haven't Had A Needle In My Arm In Thirteen Years'
Scott Weiland has responded to FILTER frontman Richard Patrick's assertion that STONE TEMPLE PILOTS fans are Weiland's "biggest enabler." Speaking with MusicFrenzy.net, Patrick defended STP's decision to fire Weiland in 2013 and replace him with LINKIN PARK's Chester Bennington. Patrick, who once pl...April 22, 2015
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FILTER's RICHARD PATRICK: 'The Biggest Enabler For SCOTT WEILAND Is The Audience'
FILTER frontman Richard Patrick says that the "biggest enabler" for former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS singer Scott Weiland are the STP fans who refuse to embrace the band's new vocalist, LINKIN PARK frontman Chester Bennington. Patrick, who in 2005 formed a short-lived band called ARMY OF ANYONE with Rober...April 20, 2015
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COAL CHAMBER's NADJA PEULEN Was Nervous Before Her First Show Back With The Band
Kristyn Clark of Pop Culture Madness recently conducted an interview with COAL CHAMBER bassist Nadja Peulen. You can now watch the chat below. Asked what it's been like to perform with COAL CHAMBER again, Nadja said: "It feels good, obviously. For me, it's been thirteen years [since I last played wi...April 11, 2015
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