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TESLA's FRANK HANNON On EDDIE VAN HALEN: 'I Had Never Heard A Guitar Player Play With Such Aggressive Conviction'

TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon has reflected on the passing of Eddie Van Halen, saying Eddie represented everything he loved about guitar "but taken to a whole other futuristic level." The legendary VAN HALEN axeman died on October 6 at the age of 65 after a long battle with cancer. Speaking to the "T...

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Watch Promo Video For QUEEN's Official 'The Neal Preston Photographs' Book

Legendary rock photographer Neal Preston joined QUEEN as official tour photographer at a crucial stage of their evolution into one of the greatest rock bands in history. Preston captured QUEEN at their most intimate and ecstatic, never missing a beat, committed to revealing the passion and dedicatio...

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RICKY WARWICK Announces New Album 'When Life Was Hard And Fast'

Ricky Warwick (BLACK STAR RIDERS, THIN LIZZY, THE ALMIGHTY) will release a brand new studio album, "When Life Was Hard And Fast" — his first since 2015 — on February 19, 2021 via Nuclear Blast. The official music video for the disc's first single, "Fighting Heart", can be seen below. Pre-order the a...

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MERCEDES LANDER Doesn't See KITTIE Doing Anything Again Unless Band 'Got A Really Good Offer'

Mercedes Lander says that it would be "hard" for KITTIE to continue without the band's late bassist Trish Doan. After the London, Ontario, Canada-based metallers completed the touring cycle for 2011's "I've Failed You" album, KITTIE entered a long period of inactivity during which the drummer worked...

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LAURA JANE GRACE Releases Debut Solo Album 'Stay Alive'

Polyvinyl Record Co. and Emmy-nominated artist, acclaimed author, activist and musician Laura Jane Grace (AGAINST ME!, THE DEVOURING MOTHERS) have announced the release of her debut solo album titled "Stay Alive". Across the 14 songs that comprise "Stay Alive", Grace takes all her pent-up fears, ang...

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN: 'If You Like Any Type Of Rock And Roll, Then AC/DC Is Going To Move You'

While new photos of AC/DC "unintentionally" surfaced on the band's homepage, along with the band's online teasers "powering up," confirming longstanding reports that all of the major players have regrouped for a new release, fans remain impatiently frothing for more. To keep that spark alive, season...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Says DIRK VERBEUREN Is 'A Shining Star' On MEGADETH's Upcoming Album

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke to the "Thunder Underground" podcast about what the band's latest addition, drummer Dirk Verbeuren, has added to the MEGADETH sound on the upcoming follow-up to 2016's "Dystopia" album. He said (hear audio below): "[Dirk's] amazing, man. One of the things about...

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MASTODON Releases Music Video For New Song 'Fallen Torches'

Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON have released the official music video for a new song called "Fallen Torches". The clip, which features a guest appearance by NEUROSIS's Scott Kelly, was directed by Hey Beautiful Jerk and Machina-Infinitum. "Fallen Torches" is taken from MASTODON's new raritie...

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TONY CAMPOS: 'It's Up To The Fans' Whether STATIC-X Will Continue After 'Project Regeneration' Touring Cycle

STATIC-X bassist Tony Campos says that "it's up to the fans" whether the group's current lineup will continue once he and his bandmates have finished touring in support of "Project Regeneration". STATIC-X's latest album "Project Regeneration Vol. 1", came out in July. The first of two volumes, it fe...

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IRON MAIDEN: 'Every Album, Every Song' Book Available In Paperback

Sonicbond Publishing has released "Iron Maiden: Every Album, Every Song", a new book from author Steve Pilkington. Mention the words "heavy metal" and chances are one of the first names you'll get back is IRON MAIDEN. From their early days as frontrunners of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal in 19...

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AC/DC Art Director BOB DEFRIN Discusses Band's Iconic Logo And 20 Years Of Killer Album Covers (Audio)

Ever wonder who's responsible for that iconic AC/DC logo? Or for Angus Young being impaled by his own Gibson SG… or getting violently electrocuted… or sprouting devil horns and tail? Season 2, Episode 3 of "AC/DC Beyond The Thunder" podcast sits down with veteran art director Bob Defrin, the man res...

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BRUCE KULICK Didn't Find Out About Reunion Of Original KISS Lineup Until Three-Quarters Into 'Carnival Of Souls' Recording

Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick recently answered a number of fan-submitted questions via his YouTube channel. Check it out below. Asked about the vibe within KISS during the sessions for the album "Carnival Of Souls", which was recorded in 1995, prior to original KISS members Ace Frehley's and P...

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SICK OF IT ALL's LOU KOLLER Believes It Won't Be Until 2022 Before Metal And Hardcore Live Music Returns To 'Normal'

SICK OF IT ALL frontman Lou Koller spoke to Italy's Poisoned Rock webzine about the band's recording and touring plans for the coming months. He said (see video below): "The only thing concrete we have is we did a lot of what we call 'test' videos where we recorded songs together remotely. And they'...

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PAUL STANLEY, SLASH, RUDY SARZO, DEE SNIDER, GLENN HUGHES, Others React To Passing Of QUIET RIOT's FRANKIE BANALI

Paul Stanley (KISS),Slash (GUNS N' ROSES),David Coverdale (WHITESNAKE),Dee Snider (TWISTED SISTER),Rudy Sarzo (QUIET RIOT),Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX),Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE),Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, SONS OF APOLLO),Jeff Scott Soto (SONS OF APOLLO),Ron Keel (KEEL) and BULLETBOYS are am...

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QUEEN: 'The Neal Preston Photographs' Official Book Due In October

Legendary rock photographer Neal Preston joined QUEEN as official tour photographer at a crucial stage of their evolution into one of the greatest rock bands in history. Preston captured QUEEN at their most intimate and ecstatic, never missing a beat, committed to revealing the passion and dedicatio...