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D.R.I.: European Tour Canceled
Spike Cassidy (guitar) of hardcore/metal crossover pioneers D.R.I. (DIRTY ROTTEN IMBECILES) is reportedly suffering from tendinitis, forcing the cancelation of the band's previously announced European tour. A statement from D.R.I.'s European booking agency, M.A.D. Tourbooking, reads as follows: "We...July 10, 2013
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MEGADETH Bassist's Behind-The-Scenes Look At 'Gigantour' In Chicago
MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has uploaded behind-the-scenes footage from the July 9 Gigantour stop at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. Check out the clip below. This year's edition of Gigantour, the critically acclaimed package festival founded in 2005 by MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine,...July 10, 2013
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CARCASS: First 'Surgical Steel' Trailer Released
A one-and-a-half-minute trailer for "Surgical Steel", the comeback album from reactivated British extreme metal pioneers CARCASS, can be seen below. The CD will be released on September 16 in the U.K., September 13 in the rest of Europe and September 17 in North America via Nuclear Blast Records. Th...July 9, 2013
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NEWSTED: Video Footage Of Milan Soundcheck, Meet-And-Greet
Newsted Italia has posted video footage of NEWSTED's June 19 soundcheck and pre-show meet-and-greet at Alcatraz in Milan, Italy. Check it out below. NEWSTED is the new band led by former METALLICA, VOIVOD and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist Jason Newsted. The group's full-length debut, "Heavy Metal Music...July 8, 2013
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SHINEDOWN" Video Footage Of Entire WAAF Interview, Acoustic Performance
On June 13, SHINEDOWN took part in an interview and acoustic performance for an exclusive group of listeners of the Worcester/Boston, Massachusetts radio station WAAF. You can now watch the entire 45-minute session below. SHINEDOWN's fourth album, "Amaryllis", was released last year. The CD debuted...July 8, 2013
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MASTODON: New Video Interview With BRANN DAILOR
The Netherlands' FaceCulture recently conducted an interview with drummer Brann Dailor of Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON. You can now watch the chat in two parts below. Asked about the progress of the songwriting sessions for MASTODON's follow-up to 2011's "The Hunter", guitarist Bill Kellih...July 8, 2013
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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY: First 'Gigantour' Tour Webisode
The first in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's participation in this year's Gigantour can be seen below. Also appearing on the bill are headliners MEGADETH, along with HELLYEAH, DEVICE, NEWSTED and DEATH DIVISION. BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's "Unblackened"...July 8, 2013
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BLITZKRIEG To Release 'Back From Hell' Album In September
NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) legends BLITZKRIEG will release their eighth full-length studio album, "Back From Hell", on September 13. The band's first CD since 2007 will be made available via Metal Nation Records (previously Neat Records) after recently signing a three-album deal with e...July 8, 2013
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BLACK SABBATH's OSBOURNE, BUTLER Interviewed On Brazil's 'Fantástico' (Video)
BLACK SABBATH members Ozzy Osbourne (vocals) and Geezer Butler (bass) were recently interviewed for the July 7 edition of "Fantástico" (Portuguese for "fantastic"),the Brazilian weekly television newsmagazine broadcast on Sundays on the Globo network. You can now watch the entire report at Globo.co...July 7, 2013
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Video: TROUBLE/Ex-EXHORDER Frontman KYLE THOMAS Sings VAN HALEN
Video footage of Kyle Thomas (TROUBLE, EXHORDER, FLOODGATE, ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY) laying down vocal tracks on the VAN HALEN classic song "Running With The Devil" (from the isolated VAN HALEN tracks) can be seen below. The final recording was produced by David Treadway at DDT studio and features back...July 7, 2013
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HELLYEAH's VINNIE PAUL Interviewed In Vauréal (Video)
RockNLive.org conducted an interview with HELLYEAH/ex-PANTERA drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott on June 26 at Le Forum in Vauréal, France. You can now watch the chat below. HELLYEAH is taking part in this year's edition of Gigantour, the critically acclaimed package festival founded in 2005 by MEGADETH mai...July 6, 2013
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DAVE MUSTAINE Says EXODUS Would Have Been Most Qualified Candidate For Expanded 'Big Four'
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine recently spoke to Radio.com about the band's new album, "Super Collider"; almost hiring late PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abott to play in MEGADETH; and politics, among other topics. You can now watch the chat below. Asked which band should have been included if...July 6, 2013
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MASTODON Guitarist Interviewed By METALHOLIC (Video)
On July 2, Rustyn Rose of Metalholic.com conducted an interview with guitarist Bill Kelliher of Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON at the Boise, Idaho stop of this summer's Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. You can now watch the chat below. Asked about the progress of the songwriting sessio...July 6, 2013
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JASON NEWSTED Interviewed On Sweden's 'Bullseye' (Video)
On June 7, former METALLICA, VOIVOD and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist and current NEWSTED frontman Jason Newsted was interviewed on the "Bullseye" Swedish metal talk show. You can now watch video footage of his appearance below. Hosted by Mattias Lindeblad, "Bullseye" is described as "a mixture between...July 5, 2013
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UNTIL RAIN Signs With ESCAPE MUSIC
Escape Music has announced the signing of the new Anglo/Greek progressive/power metal band UNTIL RAIN. The group's new album, "Anthem To Creation", will be released on August 23. According to a press release, "these five passionate guys have performed with many artists over the years — to name a few...July 4, 2013












