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THE CULT's 'Choice Of Weapon' Cracks U.S. Top 40

THE CULT's new album, "Choice Of Weapon", sold around 11,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 34 on The Billboard 200 chart. The CD was made available on May 22 via THE CULT's new label Cooking Vinyl. "Choice Of Weapon" is the follow-up to the ...

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THE CULT Frontman: 'We Live In A Pick-And-Choose World'

Michael Christopher of LA Weekly recently conducted an interview with THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. LA Weekly: Three years ago you declared, "The album is dead." Ian: Privately, I still believe it is dead — or at least the format is dead. Maybe the ....

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TESTAMENT Guitarist Answers Fan-Submitted Questions (Video)

Earlier this month, guitarist Eric Peterson of San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT answered a number of questions that were submitted via the Nuclear Blast Europe Facebook page. The 15-minute question-and-answer session, which was conducted by Nuclear Blast's Patrick Walch on May 11, can be s...

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ACE FREHLEY, IRON MAIDEN's JANICK GERS Interviewed On 'Talking Metal Pirate Radio' (Video)

"Talking Metal" hosts Mark Strigl and John "Ostronomy" Ostrosky have returned with a new self-produced web series called "Talking Metal Pirate Radio" premiering on May 22 on their YouTube page. The debut episode, which can be seene below, features exclusive interview clips with original KISS guitari...

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KYUSS LIVES! On JOSH HOMME Lawsuit: We Have 'Decided To Stand Up For Our Rights'

Ex-KYUSS members John Garcia (vocals) and Brant Bjork (drums) have agreed to answer questions from RollingStone.com over e-mail about the lawsuit filed by their former KYUSS bandmates Josh Homme and Scott Reeder over the use of the KYUSS name. Garcia, Bjork and ex-KYUSS bassist Nick Oliveri reunited...

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THE CULT Performs On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'; Video Available

THE CULT was the musical guest on last night's (Friday, May 18) edition ABC-TV's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!". The band performed two songs — "For The Animals" and "Wild Flower" — on the show's outdoor stage in front of a standing-room-only crowd. You can now watch video footage of the group's appearance be...

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TALAS To Reunite For Free Outdoor Concert In Upstate New York

The original lineup of TALAS — consisting of legendary bassist Billy Sheehan, guitarist Dave Constantino and drummer Paul Varga – will reunite for a one-off performance on July 28 at the Hard Rock Cafe in Niagara Falls, New York. The show is part of the 2012 Hard Rock "Rocks Old Falls Street, USA Su...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN's First Meeting With RONNIE MONTROSE

Several months before his death, the late, great Ronnie Montrose contributed to hardcover coffee table photo book, "Eddie Van Halen", by legendary rock photographer Neil Zlozower. The Van Halen News Desk has the exclusive on the guitarist's story of meeting Eddie Van Halen. Montrose: "The first tour...

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TESTAMENT: 'Dark Roots Of Earth' Cover Artwork, Release Date, Track Listing Revealed

Nuclear Blast Records has set a July 31 North American release date (one day earlier internationally) for "Dark Roots Of Earth", the new album from San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT. The CD was produced, mixed and mastered by acclaimed British producer Andy Sneap (ARCH ENEMY, NEVERMORE, ACC...

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ROB ZOMBIE's 'The Lords Of Salem': First Look At Official Trailer

The first trailer for Rob Zombie's upcoming film, "The Lords Of Salem", is being shown before the last song of the rocker-turned-filmmaker's set during his current tour with MEGADETH. Shaky fan-filmed video footage of the trailer from this past weekend's concert in Scranton, Pennsylvania can be seen...

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Original JETBOY Members To Reunite For One-Off Concert At Whisky A Go Go

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the recording of their debut album, "Feel The Shake", the four original members of JETBOY — Mickey Finn, Billy Rowe, Fernie Rod and Ron Tostenson — will reunite for one night only on June 1 at the legendary Whisky A Go Go in Los Angeles, California. The line...

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GOTTHARD Performs Live With New Singer NIC MAEDER For First Time; Video Available

Swiss hard rockers GOTTHARD made their official live debut with new singer Nic Maeder last night (Saturday, May 12) at Teatro Flores in Buenos Aires, Argentina as the support act for UNISONIC. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Dream On 02. Starlight 03. Top of the World 04. Give Me Real 05. Nee...

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'Great Gypsy Soul' Tribute To Late DEEP PURPLE Guitarist TOMMY BOLIN: Teaser Trailer Available

In the annals of rock history, Tommy Bolin occupied a brief, but shining stint as a brilliant guitarist who wowed those in the know with his mastery of many genres —rock, fusion, funk, reggae and heavy metal among others. Along with a much-lauded solo career that, pushed the boundaries of rock/jazz...

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MODERN DAY ESCAPE: 'Life's A Bitch' Video Released

"Life's A Bitch", the new video from Los Angeles modern rockers MODERN DAY ESCAPE, can be seen below. The clip was produced and directed by acclaimed videographer Scott Hansen (I SEE STARS, A DAY TO REMEMBER, KOTTONMOUTH KINGS) and it once again showcases a much deeper side of MODERN DAY ESCAPE than...

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TESTAMENT, FORBIDDEN Members To Make Guest Appearances During 'Death To All Tour'

A number of acclaimed metal musicians will make special guest appearances during the "Death To All Tour 2012" in benefit of Sweet Relief. This five-city trek, which will feature a majority of DEATH's amazing musicians, will celebrate the life and music of Chuck Schuldiner, as well as to raise awaren...