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IRON MAIDEN Brings 'The Book Of Souls' Arena To 'Legacy Of The Beast' Mobile Game

Global rock icons IRON MAIDEN embark on the final leg of "The Book Of Souls" world tour this weekend, simultaneously launching a synergistic player-vs-player battle arena for their mobile game, Legacy Of The Beast. The game offers players a unique way to interact with the band's real-world activitie...

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Former VAN HALEN Bassist MICHAEL ANTHONY Mourns Loss Of Infant Grandson

Condolences are in order for former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony on the death of his infant grandson Rex. The boy was born two weeks ago with a fatal heart problem. Anthony, who has two daughters, writes on Facebook: "We are tremendously proud of Rex. In the short time on Earth, he left a lasti...

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Members Of DREAM THEATER, WHITESNAKE, LIVING COLOUR, JOURNEY, ARCH ENEMY, Others React To Passing Of ALLAN HOLDSWORTH

Members of DREAM THEATER, WHITESNAKE, LIVING COLOUR, JOURNEY and ARCH ENEMY are among the rock musicians and scores of other artists who reacted on social media to the passing of the groundbreaking British guitarist Allan Holdsworth. The news of Holdsworth's death was broken by his daughter's Louise...

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SUICIDE SILENCE 'Ignored The Fear Of People Potentially Not Liking' Band's New Album

TheMetalTris recently conducted an interview with guitarist Mark Heylmun of California deathcore masters SUICIDE SILENCE. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about SUICIDE SILENCE's more experimental songwriting approach on the band's latest, self-titled album, Mark said: "For the most part,...

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WENDY DIO Defends RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram: 'It's The Way Of The Future'

A hologram of the late Ronnie James Dio made its U.S. debut this past February at the 28th annual Pollstar Awards at the The Novo (formerly Club Nokia) in Los Angeles, California. Created by Eyellusion, the appearance of the heavy metal icon took place during a performance by DIO DISCIPLES, which pa...

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NONPOINT Frontman Slams Internet Trolls: 'If You Don't Like It, You Don't Have To Listen To It'

NONPOINT vocalist Elias Soriano was recently interviewed on "The Rockside Chronicles With Shawn SixX" via Shockwave Magazine. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. Speaking about how NONPOINT has managed to survive two decades as a recording and touring band, Elias said:...

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THE MAGPIE SALUTE Feat. THE BLACK CROWES Members: Debut Album Due In June

THE MAGPIE SALUTE — the new band bringing together Rich Robinson, Marc Ford and Sven Pipien of THE BLACK CROWES — will release its self-titled debut album worldwide on June 9 via Eagle Rock Entertainment. Produced by CROWES guitarist and co-founder Robinson, the musically tight and expansive album w...

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BLACK STAR RIDERS Part Ways With Drummer JIMMY DEGRASSO

BLACK STAR RIDERS have parted ways with drummer Jimmy DeGrasso. The remaining members of the band wish him well in his future endeavours and thank him for the great albums, killer shows and good times together. The new BLACK STAR RIDERS drummer will be announced shortly. BLACK STAR RIDERS guitarist...

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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL Has No Interest In Seeing Reunited GUNS N' ROSES In Concert

Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal says that he has no interest in seeing the band perform on the "Not In This Lifetime" tour, saying that it would be like "going to your ex-girlfriend's wedding." Thal never officially announced his departure from the GN'R, but a source confirmed t...

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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Compares Flying Airplanes To Performing Live

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson, a registered commercial pilot who owns Cardiff Aviation, tells Wales Online in a new interview that he still gets a thrill out of flying, but that it's a totally different sensation to playing live. "The satisfaction flying airplanes is getting the job done, but...

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JASON NEWSTED Says New METALLICA Album Has 'Substance'

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted has weighed in on the band's latest album, saying that it has "substance." Newsted became METALLICA's third bassist in 1986, following Ron McGovney and Cliff Burton. Robert Trujillo took over in 2003 after Newsted's exit. During a recent interview with Ultimate...

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PEARL JAM Guitarist Planning To Publish Photo Book

According to The Pulse Of Radio, PEARL JAM guitarist Mike McCready is planning to publish a new photo book this spring containing a selection of Polaroid pictures he's snapped over the years. The 240-page book is titled "Of Potato Heads And Polaroids: My Life Inside And Out Of Pearl Jam" and is expe...

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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL Doesn't Regret His Time With GUNS N' ROSES

Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal says that he doesn't regret his time with the band despite the fact that he didn't get to write any new music with the Axl Rose-fronted outfit. Thal never officially announced his departure from the GN'R, but a source confirmed to Detroit music wr...

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See First Photo Of JUDAS PRIEST And Production Team For New Studio Album

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST have entered the studio to begin recording their long-awaited follow-up to 2014's "Redeemer Of Souls" album. Helming the sessions for the new disc are the band's longtime producer Tom Allom, acclaimed British knob-twiddler Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, EXODUS, TESTAM...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN 'Doing It All' On First Solo Album

According to The Pulse Of Radio, VAN HALEN bassist Wolfgang Van Halen is reportedly "doing it all" on his upcoming solo album. Van Halen News Desk reported that Eddie Van Halen's son is playing all the drums, bass, guitars and keyboards himself, in addition to handling all the vocal tracks. The web...