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ALICE IN CHAINS Guitarist Discusses Making Of 'The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here'
In a recent interview with Jason MacNeil of ShawConnect, ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell spoke about the pressure of following up 2009's "Black Gives Way To Blue", which was the group's first all-new collection of material in 14 years. "I think we probably felt better, more at ease in some...July 10, 2013
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JASON NEWSTED: What I Really Think Of METALLICA's 'Some Kind Of Monster' Documentary
Former METALLICA, VOIVOD and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist and current NEWSTED frontman Jason Newsted was interviewed on a recent edition of "The Classic Metal Show", which is heard live on Saturdays from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. EST at TheClassicMetalShow.com. You can now listen to the chat using the audio pl...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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BUTCHER BABIES Interviewed By METALHOLIC (Video)
On July 2, Rustyn Rose of Metalholic.com conducted an interview with the BUTCHER BABIES at the Boise, Idaho stop of this summer's Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. You can now watch the chat below. BUTCHER BABIES' debut album, "Goliath", was released on July 9 via Century Media Records. The Los...July 10, 2013
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DEATH ANGEL Completes Mastering New Album
San Francisco Bay Area metallers DEATH ANGEL have completed mastering the follow-up to 2010's "Relentless Retribution" for an October release via Nuclear Blast Records. The band's seventh CD was tracked at AudioHammer Studios in Sanford, Florida with Jason Suecof (TRIVIUM, AUGUST BURNS RED, THE BLAC...July 10, 2013
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GEOFF TATE's 'No-Gossip' Interview With 'The Metal Factory' (Audio)
Jack Antonio spoke with QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate on the June 18 episode of "The Metal Factory" radio show on Insane Realm Radio. According to Jack, "this is a 'no-gossip interview' where Geoff talks about the music and the 'Operation: Mindcrime' 25th-anniversary tour." You can now listen to the...July 9, 2013
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EX-NIRVANA And SOUNDGARDEN Bassist Ends Up War Hero
According to The Pulse Of Radio, a feature article published last week in The New York Times tells the story of Jason Everman (pictured far right below),who went from being a member of both NIRVANA and SOUNDGARDEN to becoming a member of the U.S. Special Forces who participated in missions in Afgha...July 9, 2013
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DAN DONEGAN Talks FIGHT OR FLIGHT, Future Of DISTURBED
Jason Tanamor of Zoiks! Online recently interviewed DISTURBED guitarist Dan Donegan about Dan's new project FIGHT OR FLIGHT. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Zoiks! Online: You're best known for the band DISTURBED. DISTURBED is currently on hiatus. Your side project is called FIGHT O...July 8, 2013
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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist, Former TNT Singer Perform In Pennsylvania; Video, Photos Available
TONY HARNELL & THE WILDFLOWERS FEATURING BUMBLEFOOT, the collaboration between former TNT singer Tony Harnell and GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, performed on June 30 in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania as part of the Upper Merion Township's 29th annual Concerts Under The Stars summe...July 8, 2013
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ATHEIST Drummer Involved In Serious Car Accident
Drummer Steve Flynn (pictured below) of reactivated seminal technical metal pioneers ATHEIST was recently involved in a serious car accident after another vehicle pulled in front of him at 50 mph. Flynn was taken by ambulance to a hospital and was treated for injuries to his wrist, neck and jaw. He...July 8, 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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JASON BECKER Interviewed By EQUAL TIME TV (Video)
In the 28-minute clip below, Equal Time reporter Anthony Bonanno interviewed guitarist Jason Becker, who was a child prodigy at age 15, but later diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease. Also featured is former San Jose State football player Neil Parry who lost a leg after an injury on the field. Interv...July 8, 2013
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Ex-MEGADETH Axeman MARTY FRIEDMAN Releases 'Exotic Guitar' Guitar-Loop Library
"Exotic Guitar" is a new loop library option for adding a live guitar sound to a variety of genres. The loops were recorded by former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman and showcase his signature style of playing ranging from high gain leads and rhythm to clean tone guitar melodies influenced by Japa...July 8, 2013
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Guitarist To Guest On 'Counting Cars'
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Jason Hook will be featured on History channel's "Counting Cars" this Tuesday, July 9 at 9 p.m. Eastern / 8 p.m. Central. Hook has been a car and motorcycle enthusiast for many years, and has a personal relationship with "Counting Cars" host Danny Koker. Says Hook:...July 8, 2013
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NEWSTED Interviewed In Uncasville (Video)
Mouth4Music conducted an interview with NEWSTED — the new band led by former METALLICA, VOIVOD and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist Jason Newsted — before the group's July 5 performance at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut as part of this year's Gigantour. You can now watch the chat below....July 7, 2013
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