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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Talks About 'Treasures' Limited-Edition Set From PAISTE (Video)

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain spoke about his "Treasures" limited-edition set from the renowned cymbal maker Paiste at last month's NAMM show in Anaheim, California. Since joining IRON MAIDEN, McBrain has become one of the most admired and influential drummers in modern times. Recent tours of th...

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The Grinding Wheel

As legendary thrash band OVERKILL might put it through its latest album, the bitter cycle to staying relevant is like a grinding wheel. Yet, for a band that could've been defined strictly by the breakout foursome containing Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth, D.D. Verni, Rat Skates and Bobby Gustafson, OVERKIL...

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NITA STRAUSS Assembles Solo Band, Hopes To Release More Music This Spring

Brad Tolinski of BackStory Events conducted an interview with Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, at this year's NAMM show, which was held January 19-22 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. You can watch the chat below. Strauss recently...

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SLAYER, MOTÖRHEAD, IRON MAIDEN Luxury Socks Now Available

Luxury sock company Stance has released a new line of footwear from its "Legends Of Metal" range, featuring designs that were approved by SLAYER, MOTÖRHEAD and IRON MAIDEN. Available to purchase for $18.00 a pair, the socks feature designs taken from classic albums by MOTÖRHEAD, IRON MAIDEN (both of...

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NICKO MCBRAIN Discusses IRON MAIDEN's 2017 Touring Plans (Video)

Vintage Rock 's Junkman conducted an interview with drummer Nicko McBrain of British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN on January 22 at the 2017 NAMM show in Anaheim, California. You can now watch the chat below (captured and edited by Mike Thoman). Speaking about MAIDEN's plans for 2017, Nicko said:...

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BLACK SABBATH, METALLICA, IRON MAIDEN Pictures To Be Displayed As Part Of 'The Photography Of Kevin Estrada' Exhibit

Pop Obscure, the new independent record store in downtown Los Angeles, will host an opening reception for the photo gallery/exhibit from acclaimed photographer Kevin Estrada today (Saturday, January 28) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. For over two decades, Estrada's photos have been an important part of rock...

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DANKO JONES Members Launch IRON MAGAZINE

Ektro Records has set a March 17 release date for IRON MAGAZINE's debut EP, "Queen Of Hell", on 12-inch vinyl format. Although a brand-new name, IRON MAGAZINE is actually a cross-continental team-up between Danko Jones and John Calabrese from DANKO JONES and Jussi Lehtisalo and Tomi Leppänen from CI...

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IRON MAIDEN Releases Official 'Wasted Years' Performance Video From 'The Book Of Souls' Tour

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have released an official live video for the song "Wasted Years", filmed on six continents during the band's "The Book Of Souls" world tour. Check it out below. IRON MAIDEN's hugely successful "The Book Of Souls" world tour will return to North America for an...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Documentary 'Scream For Me Sarajevo': Official Trailer Available

The official trailer for "Scream For Me Sarajevo", a documentary telling the story of a 1994 concert given by IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson during the siege, can be seen below. "Scream For Me Sarajevo" received its world premiere at the at 22nd edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival, which was h...

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ARMORED SAINT Singer Hopes Artists Will Eventually Get 'Properly Paid' By Streaming Music Services

Former ANTHRAX and current ARMORED SAINT singer John Bush was recently interviewed for the "Talking Metal" podcast. You can now listen to the chat using the Spreaker widget below. Asked for his opinion on streaming music services like Spotify, Bush said: "You know, the whole streaming thing, I don't...

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IRON MONKEY Signs With RELAPSE RECORDS

Relapse Records has announced the signing of cult U.K. doom/sludge outfit IRON MONKEY. The band has entered Moot Group studios in Nottingham to record a new album with Johnny A. Carter (ex-PITCHSHIFTER). The effort will consist of eight tracks plus a cover song and is tentatively due late summer/ear...

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VINCE NEIL: 'I'm Not A Trained Monkey'

Vince Neil was fired by Arnold Schwarzenegger on this past Monday's episode of NBC's "The New Celebrity Apprentice". The MÖTLEY CRÜE singer was let go by the twice-elected California governor, successful businessman and international movie superstar after Neil's co-ed "Prima" team lost the season's...

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Video: DAVID ELLEFSON, NITA STRAUSS, TONY MACALPINE, JILL JANUS Perform IRON MAIDEN's 'The Number Of The Beast'

David Ellefson (MEGADETH),Tony MacAlpine, Jill Janus (HUNTRESS),Nita Strauss (ALICE COOPER) and Glen Sobel (ALICE COOPER) performed a cover version of the IRON MAIDEN classic "The Number Of The Beast" at the 42nd weekly "Soundcheck Live" on January 18 at Lucky Strike Live in Los Angeles, Californi...

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JUDAS PRIEST, SCORPIONS, SLAYER, MEGADETH, ALICE IN CHAINS Members Pay Tribute To 'Fallen Heroes' With METAL ALLEGIANCE (Video)

On Friday, January 20, METAL ALLEGIANCE, the all-star metal band consisting of a rotating cast of musicians, including members of TESTAMENT and MEGADETH, gathered at the City National Grove Of Anaheim for a monumental tribute to our fallen heroes. Hosted by Jackson and Charvel EVH, the event was a w...

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JUDAS PRIEST, ALICE IN CHAINS, Ex-BLACK SABBATH Members To Perform With METAL ALLEGIANCE At Anaheim Concert

On Friday, January 20, 2017, METAL ALLEGIANCE, the all-star metal band consisting of a rotating cast of musicians, including members of TESTAMENT and MEGADETH, is gathering at the City National Grove Of Anaheim for a monumental tribute to our fallen heroes. Hosted by Jackson and Charvel EVH, the eve...