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LEATHERWOLF Joined By Guitarist JOEY TAFOLLA

Southern California metal veterans LEATHERWOLF have announced the addition of guitar virtuoso Joey Tafolla of JAG PANZER fame to the lineup. Tafolla replaces Greg Erba, whose last show with the band was last summer at Germany's Bang Your Head!!! festival. Tafolla joins original members Michael Olivi...

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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Bassist CHRISTIAN OLDE WOLBERS Says He Has Been Trying To Reunite Band's Classic Lineup

Christian Olde Wolbers, who handled the bass duties in FEAR FACTORY for nine years (1993-2002) and then assumed the role of guitarist in a revamped version of the band from 2002 until 2008, says that "there would be nothing better" than for FF's classic lineup to reunite and make a new studio album....

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Sorceress

The singularity of OPETH's career trajectory has been brave and fruitful. The palette from which the Swedish band has dressed its canvas has been more diverse than the death metal, progressive rock and folk amalgam that commonly, and loosely, describes the group. It has certainly expanded metal's bo...

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DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER Joined By HAMMERFALL, G.U.R.D., Ex-ACCEPT Members In New PÄNZER Lineup

After their debut attack titled "Send Them All To Hell" in 2014, it became a little too quiet around the heavy metal super group PÄNZER. But the soldiers led by DESTRUCTION frontman Schmier never sleep, and now they have announced that they are working on new songs again — with a new lineup! After t...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Defends 'Jimmy Fallon' Performance: 'You've Gotta Laugh At Yourselves'

METALLICA performed its classic song "Enter Sandman" using children's musical instruments during an appearance on the November 16 edition of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon". They were joined by the house band THE ROOTS and host Fallon. Speaking to Spotify's "Metal Talks", METALLICA frontman...

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METALLICA Performs 'Enter Sandman' Using Children's Musical Instruments (Video)

METALLICA performed its classic song "Enter Sandman" using children's musical instruments during an appearance on last night's edition of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon". They were joined by the house band THE ROOTS and host Fallon. Instrument list below: * James Hetfield - Vocals, Toy Clar...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Returns To JACKSON

Jackson has announced and welcomed guitar icon Marty Friedman back to its artist fold. One of the most influential and respected players in the world, Friedman's impactful and game-changing contributions to heavy metal and guitar in general continue to inspire generations of musicians and music fans...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL Says DIO DISCIPLES 'Are A Tribute Band,' Unlike LAST IN LINE

Vivian Campbell has once again dismissed comparisons between LAST IN LINE and DIO DISCIPLES, saying that "no one" in the latter band was part of the original DIO lineup. The current DEF LEPPARD guitarist, along with drummer Vinny Appice and bassist Jimmy Bain, was part of DIO's first incarnation, wh...

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MEGADETH, ZAKK WYLDE, LACUNA COIL To Perform At 'Revolver Music Awards' In New York City

A riff-roaring, loud, and unholy metallic takeover of New York City is on the horizon, as NewBay's Revolver magazine and Epiphone are pleased to announce the return of their jointly presented, annual hard rock awards show. The event boasts a variety of thrilling changes that are sure to slay headban...

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JASON BECKER Is Working On New Album; Here's How You Can Help

Jason Becker, the guitarist/composer who has had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, aka Lou Gehrig's Disease) for over 27 years, has written a full album of amazing music to be performed and recorded by many of his peers. The effort will comprise of a few compositions that have been waiting for thi...

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ZAKK WYLDE Would Be 'Honored' To Take Part In DIMEBAG 'Celebration' With PANTERA Members

During a brand new interview with HardDrive Radio, Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE) was once again asked about the possibility of a hypothetical PANTERA reunion with him filling in for the late "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott on guitar. "I'm truly honored that the fellows would want me to ho...

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Can ZAKK WYLDE Fill DIMEBAG's Shoes In PANTERA? PHILIP ANSELMO Responds

Philip Anselmo has once again commented on the possibility of a hypothetical PANTERA reunion with Zakk Wylde filling in for the late "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott on guitar. During a question-and-answer session on June 26 at the Diamond Pub Concert Hall in Louisville, Kentucky, the former PANTERA and cur...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Members In 'Axe-Throwing Battle' (Video)

PureGrainAudio has uploaded the latest episode of the "Axe-Throwing Battle" mini-series featuring vocalist Jesse Leach and guitarist Joel Stroetzel of Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE. Watch as Jesse and Joel toss axes at massive wooden targets at BATL in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. KILLSWITC...

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ZAKK WYLDE: Rig Rundown With PREMIER GUITAR (Video)

Premier Guitar's John Bohlinger hung with Zakk Wylde before soundcheck during the Nashville stop of the "Generation Axe" tour. Wylde, an intimidating muscle-bound shred monster, turned out to be perhaps the nicest guy on the planet as he humbly took Premier Guitar through his rig full of newly launc...

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Video: ZAKK WYLDE Performs In Paris, France

Fan-filmed video footage of Zakk Wylde's (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE) May 26 performance at Le Cabaret Sauvage in Paris, France can be seen below. Wylde recently announced new U.S. and Canadian tour dates in continued support of his new LP, "Book Of Shadows II". Wylde will hit over 40 cities...