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Even in the occasionally cerebral metal underground, there should always be room for silliness. AT THE PLATES are a death metal band in the same pun-loving, mischievous vein as CANNABIS CORPSE, but with songs about cooking, food and other dietary issues instead of weed. Ostensibly a solo project fo...

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GEORGE LYNCH On Being Excluded From ROLLING STONE's List Of '250 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time': 'It's A Short List'

In a new interview with Ralph Rasmussen of RadioBypass, George Lynch spoke about his absence from Rolling Stone magazine's recently released list of "The 250 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time". The former DOKKEN guitarist, who has led his own band called LYNCH MOB for almost 35 years, said (as transcr...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT: Non-Musicians 'Are Not Going To Remember A Great Guitar Solo'

In a recent interview with U.K.'s Total Guitar magazine, METALLICA's Kirk Hammett said that the only people who truly care about guitar solos are other guitarists. He said: "People are not going to remember a great guitar solo. I hate to say it for all your readers out there. They will remember a gr...

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PANTERA's PHILIP ANSELMO Offers Advice On How To Cope With 'Post-Halloween Blues'

The YouTube channel of Housecore Records, the record label launched in 2001 by PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo, has uploaded a video of Anselmo giving "a little advice on how to cope with post-Halloween blues." But Housecore cautions: "It may involve pigs, pumpkins, and an unruly amount of Halloween...

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RAFAEL BITTENCOURT On ANGRA's Reign Atop Brazilian Power Metal: 'We Want Songs That Will Last For Decades'

By David E. Gehlke ANGRA kicked open the door for Brazilian power metal 30 years ago with its "Angels Cry" debut. Keeping it open, however, has proved to be difficult. The band's classic early lineup, fronted by the dashing André Matos, became a sensation in their home continent and Europe but disso...

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JOB FOR A COWBOY Shares Music Video For 'The Forever Rot'

Extreme experimental death metallers JOB FOR A COWBOY have released the official music video for their song "The Forever Rot". The track is taken from the band's first album in 10 years, "Moon Healer", due on February 23, 2024 via Metal Blade. The follow-up to 2014's "Sun Eater" was produced by Jaso...

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Check Out The 'Absolute Insanity' Of PHILIP ANSELMO's Personal Halloween Haunted House

The YouTube channel of Housecore Records, the record label launched in 2001 by PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo, has uploaded video of the singer going "100% 'balls to the wall' for Halloween with his personal haunted house." The message accompanying the clip invites everyone to "check out the absolu...

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Watch: PHILIP ANSELMO Gives A Behind-The-Scenes Sneak Peek Of His Haunted House

The YouTube channel of Housecore Records, the record label launched in 2001 by PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo, has uploaded video of the singer giving a behind-the-scenes sneak peek of his haunted house in Louisiana as he prepares for Halloween night. Housecore wrote: "For the past three years, Hou...

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How Does GEORGE LYNCH Feel About Being Excluded From ROLLING STONE's List Of '250 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time'?

During an appearance on this past Monday's (October 23) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", George Lynch spoke about his absence from Rolling Stone magazine's recently released list of "The 250 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time". Asked if ever looks at those lists and whether his om...

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JOB FOR A COWBOY Announces First Album In 10 Years, 'Moon Healer'

Extreme experimental death metallers JOB FOR A COWBOY will release their first album in 10 years, "Moon Healer", on February 23 via Metal Blade. The follow-up to 2014's "Sun Eater" was produced by Jason Suecof, who has previously worked with TRIVIUM, AUGUST BURNS RED, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, ALL TH...

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EXCITER Will 'Eventually' Release New Music

In a new interview with Mark Kadzielawa of 69 Faces Of Rock, drummer/vocalist Dan Beehler of Canadian thrash metal pioneers EXCITER spoke about the 2018 departure of John Ricci. The guitarist has since been replaced by Daniel Dekay, who has previously played with DIEMONDS. Asked how the reunion with...

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MOTÖRHEAD's 'Another Perfect Day' To Receive Deluxe Reissue For 40th Anniversary Feat. Demos + Live Recordings

Always the most controversial album in MOTÖRHEAD's catalog, "Another Perfect Day" was up against it from the start. After former THIN LIZZY guitarist Brian Robertson replaced "Fast" Eddie Clarke, the band's sixth studio album presented what Lemmy called a more "musical" approach, the classic lineup'...

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Watch: WINGER's REB BEACH Celebrates 60th Birthday Onstage In West Hollywood

WINGER guitarist Reb Beach celebrated his 60th birthday onstage with his bandmates on August 31 at the Whisky A Go Go. Before launching into the song "Pull Me Under", Beach was presented with a birthday cake in the shape of an oversized can of Coors Light. Fan-filmed video of the cake presentation c...

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RUSH's ALEX LIFESON Teaches You How To Play 'Limelight' Solo In First Episode Of 'Shred With Shifty'

On the first episode of the new podcast series "Shred With Shifty", which features host and FOO FIGHTERS guitarist Chris Shiflett getting a front-row lesson from our favorite guitar heroes, Shiflett learns the solo from RUSH's "Limelight" with a little help from the man who wrote it, Alex Lifeson. A...

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GREG HOWE To Launch 'Lost And Found' North American Tour Next Month

Legendary guitarist Greg Howe will kick off his North American tour "Lost And Found" this July. The trek will feature tracks from his upcoming studio album, in addition to many of his classic fan favorites. The 2023 touring band features renowned bassist Stu Hamm (Steve Vai, Joe Satriani) and drumme...