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METALLICA's Next Album Could Be A More Collaborative Effort Than 'Hardwired… To Self-Destruct'
Metal Hammer has uploaded its entire METALLICA cover story from the September 2020 issue of the magazine. The article, which can be read at this location, includes a discussion about a possible follow-up to 2016's "Hardwired… To Self-Destruct" album, which marked METALLICA's first full-length collec...November 1, 2020
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SCORPIONS Celebrate MIKKEY DEE's 57th Birthday With Pro-Shot Video Of Drum Solo
In celebration of drummer Mikkey Dee's 57th birthday, SCORPIONS have uploaded a professionally filmed video of one of his drum solos, filmed on tour with the hard rock legends. Check it out below. In September 2016, the Swedish musician was named as a permanent replacement for SCORPIONS' longtime dr...October 31, 2020
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Rockers React To Passing Of SEAN CONNERY
David Coverdale (WHITESNAKE),Gavin Rossdale(BUSH),Gary Holt (EXODUS, SLAYER),WARRANT, Jason Bonham, John Corabi (ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE) and Vernon Reid (LIVING COLOUR) are among the rockers who have reacted on social media to the passing of Sean Connery. The Scottish actor, who was best known for his po...October 31, 2020
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MORDRED To Release First Full-Length Album In Over 25 Years, 'The Dark Parade', In The Spring
The acclaimed and influential crossover thrash band MORDRED has signed with M-Theory Audio. The group will release "The Dark Parade" — its first full-length record in over 25 years — in the spring of 2021. MORDRED was formed in 1984 as the burgeoning San Francisco Bay Area thrash scene was beginning...October 31, 2020
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DIAMOND HEAD Releases 2020 Version Of 'Am I Evil?'
Vital, venerated, and vintage, when DIAMOND HEAD first released "Lightning To The Nations" forty years ago in 1980, few could have predicted the importance it would carry — and establish — with regards to heavy metal's new wave and sound. Stacked and packed with riffs, "Lightning To The Nations" wou...October 30, 2020
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P.O.D. Is Spreading Holiday Cheer Early With 'Christmas Lullaby'
This year, Mascot Records will release "Christmas Rocks", a collection of Christmas tunes from many of its bands, including a new, original song from P.O.D., "Christmas Lullaby". Other participating artists include 10 YEARS, BLACK STONE CHERRY, CROBOT, DRAGGED UNDER, OTHERWISE and AYREON. Look for...October 30, 2020
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Watch SMASHING PUMPKINS' Music Video For 'Ramona'
SMASHING PUMPKINS have released the official Linda Strawberry-directed music video for the song "Ramona" from their upcoming double album, "Cyr". Also available is another new track, "Wyttch". "Cyr" will be issued on November 27 via Sumerian Records. The 20-song follow-up to 2018's "Shiny And Oh So...October 30, 2020
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SIXX:A.M. Releases Lyric Video For 'Belly Of The Beast' From 'Sno Babies' Soundtrack
SIXX:A.M.'s anthem "Belly Of The Beast", is a highlight of the "Sno Babies" soundtrack. The brand-new lyric video for the song incorporates scenes from the powerful film. The track was originally featured on SIXX:A.M.'s 2016 album "Prayers For The Damned Vol. 1". "Sno Babies" is a gripping and emoti...October 30, 2020
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METALLICA's 'S&M2' Concert Film To Air On PBS
METALLICA's 2019 concert film "Metallica And San Francisco Symphony: S&M²" will air on PBS. The concert will premiere tonight (Thursday, October 29) 9:00-10:30 p.m. ET (check local listings) and will re-air a number of times over the coming weeks on PBS affiliates. In September 2019, METALLICA r...October 29, 2020
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Ex-QUIET RIOT Singer JAMES DURBIN Is Working On 'Pure Heavy Metal' Album For FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL
Frontiers Music Srl has announced the signing of singer James Durbin to the label for a multi-album deal under the moniker DURBIN. James is currently putting the finishing touches on his label debut, which will be a pure, unadulterated, headbanging heavy metal affair where James proudly wears his in...October 28, 2020
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HAMMERFALL's OSCAR DRONJAK: 'You Can't Have A Metal Concert With A Seated Audience'
Guitarist Oscar Dronjak of Swedish metallers HAMMERFALL spoke to Barbara Caserta of Italy's Linea Rock about what the touring circuit might look like post pandemic. He said (see video below): "We're hoping that things will get back to normal soon enough. I don't know what it'll take — probably a vac...October 27, 2020
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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Talks About 'Metallica Scholars' Program (Video)
In the clip below, METALLICA frontman James Hetfield about the motivation behind the Metallica Scholars program. The Metallica Scholars initiative was created in 2019 through a partnership between METALLICA's All Within My Hands foundation (AWMH) and the American Association of Community Colleges (...October 27, 2020
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DORO PESCH Recalls Sharing Stage With METALLICA For First Time: 'I Think It Was One Of Their First Gigs In Europe'
In a new interview with the "Ouch, You're On My Hair" podcast, German metal queen Doro Pesch discussed some of her favorite metal albums of all time, including METALLICA's "Kill 'Em All" and MEGADETH's "So Far, So Good... So What!" She said (hear audio below): "I'll tell you a funny story. I had my...October 27, 2020
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SCORPIONS Have 'Over 25 Songs' Written For New Album
Mikkey Dee spoke to "The MetalSucks Podcast"about the progress of the recording sessions for SCORPIONS' new album. The drummer and his bandmates recently regrouped to resume work on the effort, which is tentatively due in 2021. "I actually go back to Germany here on Sunday and continue the record,"...October 26, 2020
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JAMES LOMENZO Says MEGADETH Was Most Musically Challenging Band To Play With
In a new interview with Madness To Creation, former MEGADETH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and WHITE LION bassist James LoMenzo was asked which band he found the most musically challenging to play with. He responded: "Oh, without a doubt it was MEGADETH, without a doubt. There were several things on the bloc...October 24, 2020
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