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SHINEDOWN Singer Promises Actual Carnival For 'Carnival Of Madness'

According to The Pulse Of Radio, SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith has told Loudwire that this summer's Carnival Of Madness tour will feature one thing that's been missing from the previous three editions: an actual carnival. Smith explained, "We called it Carnival Of Madness for a reason; we wanted it t...

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SOUNDGARDEN Bassist Says He Almost Joined NIRVANA

According to The Pulse Of Radio, SOUNDGARDEN bassist Ben Shepherd told Denver Westword in a new interview that he almost became the lead guitarist for another iconic Seattle band: NIRVANA. Shepherd explained, "[Before I joined SOUNDGARDEN in 1990] I was supposed to play lead guitar for [NIRVANA] . ....

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HALESTORM Singer Interviewed On Sweetwater's 'Guitars & Gear' (Video)

Mitch Gallagher of Sweetwater's "Guitars & Gear" recently conducted an interview with singer Lzzy Hale of Pennsylvanian rockers HALESTORM. You can now watch the chat below. HALESTORM has released a new version of the song "Here's To Us", featuring an all-star lineup of guest performers. Joining...

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EXTOL: Teaser For New Album Released

A five-minute teaser for the self-titled fifth album from the reactivated Norwegian metal band EXTOL can be seen below. The CD will be released on June 25 (one day earlier internationally) via Indie Recordings. According to a press release, EXTOL's new CD "is a like a complex metallic alloy. The pla...

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SHINEDOWN, PAPA ROACH, SKILLET, IN THIS MOMENT Set For This Year's 'Carnival Of Madness'

The 2013 Carnival Of Madness tour, powered by Monster Energy, will feature SHINEDOWN, along with PAPA ROACH, SKILLET, IN THIS MOMENT, and WE AS HUMAN. The trek will begin on the East Coast Sunday, August 11. Tour dates will be announced on Monday, June 3, with the general on-sale beginning Friday, J...

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RUSH Guitarist Interviewed By RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Drummer; Third Part Available

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith launched his own podcast on May 13 through Music Radar called "In Conversation with Chad Smith". The series bills itself as a non-traditional interview format offering insight into the personal and professional lives of musicians. Smith's guest for the first...

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JEFF LOOMIS: Video Footage Of Columbus Performance

Quality video footage of former NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis' May 4 performance at Alrosa Villa in Columbus, Ohio can be seen below. The special tour edition of Loomis' latest album, "Plains Of Oblivion", was released on April 16 via Century Media Records. "Plains Of Oblivion - Tour Edition" feat...

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JOE SATRIANI Discusses 'Unstoppable Momentum' Album In New Video

In a new three-part video, the incomparable guitar aficionado Joe Satriani discusses his inspiration behind the writing and recording of his 14th studio album, "Unstoppable Momentum". In part one, Joe discusses the concept of "Unstoppable Momentum", plus working with Mike Keneally and new collaborat...

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HALESTORM Singer Featured On AMP ROCK TV's 'The Spotlight' (Video)

Amp Rock TV recently posted an episode of "The Spotlight" featuring singer Lzzy Hale of Pennsylvanian rockers HALESTORM. Check it out below. HALESTORM has released a new version of the song "Here's To Us", featuring an all-star lineup of guest performers. Joining the band on this edition of the song...

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SUFFOCATION Featuring DYING FETUS' JOHN GALLAGHER: Video Footage Of Rotterdam Concert

Fan-filmed video footage of SUFFOCATION's May 22 performance at Baroeg in Rotterdam, The Netherlands can be seen below (courtesy of "letthedeathmetalflow"). SUFFOCATION has recruited John Gallagher (DYING FETUS) to handle lead vocals on a number of shows this spring. Gallagher is filling in for SUFF...

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SUFFOCATION Bassist Interviewed In Manchester (Video)

Heather of Manchester Rocks conducted an interview with bassist Derek Boyer of New York death metal veterans SUFFOCATION prior to their May 15 performance at NQ Live (formerly Moho Live) in Manchester, England. You can now watch the chat below. SUFFOCATION has recruited John Gallagher (DYING FETUS)...

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HALESTORM: New Audio Interview With LZZY HALE

99.7 The Blitz conducted an interview with Lzzy Hale of Pennsylvanian rockers HALESTORM at this year's Rock On The Range festival, which took place May 17-19 at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. HALESTORM has released a new ver...

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PAUL STANLEY Slams JANN WENNER For KISS 'Rock Hall' Snub

During a recent interview with The Huffington Post, KISS frontman Paul Stanley took time to salute the band's fans while taking a swipe at chairman of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Foundation, Jann Wenner, when asked if he ever sees a day when KISS will be inducted into the Rock Hall. "Well, it ...

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RUSH Guitarist Interviewed By RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Drummer; Audio Available

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith launched his own podcast on May 13 through Music Radar called "In Conversation with Chad Smith". The series bills itself as a non-traditional interview format offering insight into the personal and professional lives of musicians. Smith's guest for the first...

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HALESTORM Frontwoman Interviewed On 102.9 BUZZ (Video)

Nashville, Tennessee's 102.9 Buzz radio station conducted an interview with Lzzy Hale of Pennsylvanian rockers HALESTORM backstage at this year's Rock On The Range festival, which took place May 17-19 at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. You can now watch the chat below. HALESTORM has release...