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'Louder Than Hell: The Definitive Oral History Of Heavy Metal' Coming In May
Emerging from the blues and psychedelic rock of the 1960s and '70s, heavy metal has been a driving force in music for nearly 50 years — known for its massive sound, extended guitar solos, and unrelenting intensity. Despite being critically reviled throughout its history, metal has stood the test of...February 10, 2013
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HALESTORM Wins 'Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance' GRAMMY For 'Love Bites (So Do I)'
HALESTORM was honored with a Grammy in the "Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance" category in the pre-telecast ceremony at the 55th annual Grammy Awards, which are being held tonight (Sunday, February 10) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. HALESTORM was nominated for the track "Love Bites (So Do I)"...February 10, 2013
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'Hair I Go Again' Filmmakers Interviewed On Flint's BANANA 101.5 (Video)
Tony LaBrie of the Banana 101.5 radio station in Flint, Michigan recently conducted an interview with Kyle Kruger, Jon Tanner and Steve McClure, the people behind the forthcoming "Hair I Go Again" "documentary." You can now watch the chat below. Film synopsis: "The year was 1985. Thousands of miles...February 10, 2013
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ANTHRAX Bassist Interviewed On Australia's 'Heavy Decibels' Radio Show (Audio)
The "Heavy Decibels" radio show, which airs on 88.3 Southern FM in Melbourne, Australia, recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. "Anthems", ANTHRAX's long-awaited, eight-track EP that pays tribute to the classic s...February 9, 2013
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OPETH: Guitar 'Masterclass' With FREDRIK ÅKESSON (Video)
GuitarMessenger.com has uploaded a "masterclass" video featuring guitarist Fredrik Åkesson of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH. Check it out below. OPETH will return to North America in support of their most recent studio album, "Heritage". Released September 20, 2011, it garnered rave reviews fr...February 8, 2013
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AXL ROSE To Headline 'Heavy Metal Autographs' Insert TOPPS' Baseball-Card Set
The Topps baseball-card publisher has announced the "headliner" in its forthcoming "Heavy Metal Autographs" insert set as part of the previously announced 2013 Topps Archives baseball set: GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose. It will be Rose's first fully licensed trading card appearance and his first c...February 8, 2013
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MUNICIPAL WASTE Featured In New VANS Commercial
Richmond, Virginia crossover act MUNICIPAL WASTE is featured in a brand new commercial for Vans, a retailer selling action-sports footwear and apparel. The one-and-a-half-minute spot, which was filmed on December 16, 2012 in the Los Angeles area, can be seen below. MUNICIPAL WASTE will support ANTHR...February 7, 2013
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BLACKGATES Adds Female Guitarist
BLACKGATES — the East San Francisco Bay Area metal outfit featuring drummer Paul Bostaph (ex-TESTAMENT, EXODUS, SLAYER, FORBIDDEN) and guitarist Jeremy Von Epp (THE VENTING MACHINE) — has announced the addition of second guitarist Melissa Evila (pictured below) to the group's ranks. Comments Bostaph...February 7, 2013
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TESTAMENT's ERIC PETERSON, DORO PESCH Interviewed On 'Heavy Metal Mayhem' (Audio)
TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson and German metal queen Doro Pesch were interviewed on this past Sunday's (February 3) edition of the "Heavy Metal Mayhem" radio show with Mike "The Big Cheese". You can now listen to the program using the audio player below. TESTAMENT's new album, "Dark Roots Of Ear...February 7, 2013
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ANTHRAX Drummer Says Guitarist ROB CAGGIANO's Departure 'Seems A Bit Sketchy'
Bram Teitelman of Metal Insider recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Insider: I'm not going to dwell on this, but I'll start by addressing the elephant in the room, which is [guitarist] Rob's [Caggiano] departure...February 6, 2013
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PHILIP ANSELMO Says He's Been Off 'Hard' Drugs For Eight Years
Elliot Levin of the New York Hard Rock Examiner recently conducted an interview with former PANTERA and current DOWN frontman Philip Anselmo. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On the possibility of PANTERA one day getting inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: Philip: "I'm a bad pess...February 5, 2013
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EXODUS Latest Victim Of 'DISNEY Ban?'
San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS will be forced to miss the April 12 date of the Metal Alliance Tour — featuring headliners ANTHRAX, along with support acts HIGH ON FIRE, MUNICIPAL WASTE and HOLY GRAIL — at the the House of Blues venue in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, a property owned by the Dis...February 4, 2013
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KERRY KING, PHILIP ANSELMO, SCOTT IAN Contribute To 'The Merciless Book Of Metal Lists'
"The Merciless Book Of Metal Lists", written by New York City music scene veterans Howie Abrams and Sacha Jenkins, is set to be released on April 9. Touted as "the most opinionated compendium ever written concerning heavy metal," the book is comprised of 208 jam-packed pages representing all that is...February 4, 2013
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Former ANTHRAX Guitarist ROB CAGGIANO Joins VOLBEAT
Former ANTHRAX guitarist Rob Caggiano has joined Danish metal rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT. Caggiano served as producer on VOLBEAT's latest album, "Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies", alongside longtime production partner Jacob Hansen, who produced and mixed the band's prior four albums. Caggiano's ot...February 4, 2013
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Fifth Annual 'Revolver Golden Gods Awards': Video Report On Wednesday's Press Conference
The fifth annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards presented By Epiphone will take place Thursday, May 2, at Club Nokia in Downtown Los Angeles. For the first time ever, the event will be broadcast live on national television through AXS TV and broadcast in the U.S. and key international markets through X...February 2, 2013
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