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One of the stranger histories in the metal underground, AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE called it a day in 2009, only to reform two years later. Perhaps the death of guitarist Bryan Ottson in 2005 had a latent toll upon Cameron Heacock, who initially pulled the plug on the band. As the band's web site held the...

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KISS Drummer ERIC SINGER: I've Never Tried To Replace PETER CRISS Or ERIC CARR

During a brand new interview with Classic Rock Revisited, KISS drummer Eric Singer, who "portrays" original KISS sticksman Peter Criss's character in KISS's live show, spoke about how he feels about the fact that some fans continue to criticize him for wearing the "Catman" makeup."I know some fans g...

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New RAINBOW Singer RONNIE ROMERO Says First Three Comeback Shows Were 'A Dream Come True'

Originally from Chile and now settled in Madrid, Spain, new RAINBOW singer Ronnie Romero spoke to Metal Shock Finland's Alison Booth about the band's recent three comeback shows and the possibility of future performances from the Ritchie Blackmore-led outfit. You can now listen to the chat at this l...

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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist RICHARD FORTUS Demonstrates Supro Black Magick Amp (Video)

Guitar World has uploaded a video clip of GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Richard Fortus demonstrating the Supro Black Magick amp on tour. Check it out below. Fortus spoke to the Social lifestyle magazine last year about how he felt when he was first asked to join GUNS N' ROSES in 2001. "To be honest with ....

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SOUNDGARDEN's 'Louder Than Love' LP + Double LP Vinyl Edition Of 'Down On The Upside' Due In August

Grammy Award-winning Seattle group SOUNDGARDEN launched a musical transformation that inspired a generation while permanently redefining alternative and hard rock music. Coming on the heels of the 20th anniversary deluxe re-release of their chart-topping, five-times-platinum 1994 album "Superunknown...

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GLEN DROVER Says He Wasn't Just A 'Hired Gun' In MEGADETH

Rodney Holder of Australia's Music Business Facts recently conducted an interview with Canadian guitarist Glen Drover (MEGADETH, KING DIAMOND). You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On what it was like working with MEGAD...

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PHILIP ANSELMO: 'Why I F**king Hate Rock Stars'

Former PANTERA and current DOWN/SUPERJOINT frontman Philip Anselmo took part in a special 60-minute interview and 30-minute question-and-answer session on June 26 at the Diamond Pub Concert Hall in Louisville, Kentucky. The event, which was open to the public, included a meet-and-greet with photo op...

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AEROSMITH's TOM HAMILTON Describes 'Pudgy' RITCHIE BLACKMORE's Playing As 'A Little Flat'

AEROSMITH's Tom Hamilton says Ritchie Blackmore was looking "pudgy" and playing "a little flat" during the RAINBOW comeback concerts last month. The bassist is on the road with THIN LIZZY as part of a tour to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the death of the band's frontman Phil Lynott and to cel...

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VINNIE PAUL Will Keep Playing Music Until He Can't Do It Anymore

During a recent interview with the KBAT 99.9 radio station in Odessa, Texas, former PANTERA and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott spoke about the possibility of one day retirining from playing music. He said (see video below): "I'm a big kid. I've never been married. I don't have any kids...

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Former GUNS N' ROSES Members IZZY STRADLIN And MATT SORUM Reunite On New Song

Former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum has laid down the drum tracks on a new song from ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Izzy Stradlin. The track, titled "F.P. Money", will be released next month. It was recorded and mixed by J.T. Longoria at Brotheryn Studios and it features Sorum on drums, Damon Fox on...

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Watch BILL WARD's DAY OF ERRORS Perform At 'Ultimate Jam Night'

DAY OF ERRORS, the new three-piece band led by estranged BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward, played a three-song set at this past Tuesday night's (June 28) "Ultimate Jam Night", the long-running weekly free music show held at the famed Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. Video footage of the...

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ICE-T's BODY COUNT To Release 'Bloodlust' Album In 2017

BODY COUNT, the metal band fronted by hip-hop legend, actor and director Ice-T, has set "Bloodlust" as the title of its next album, due in 2017 via Century Media Records. The group is recording the CD with producer Will Putney (MISS MAY I, UPON A BURNING BODY),who also helmed BODY COUNT's last effo...

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CHRIS CORNELL Says SOUNDGARDEN 'Is In The Middle Of Writing Songs'

SOUNDGARDEN is continuing to write material for the follow-up to 2012's comeback album, "King Animal". The band started work on a new record last year, but took a break while frontman Chris Cornell toured through the fall in support of his latest solo effort, "Higher Truth". The singer has since res...

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BILL WARD's DAY OF ERRORS To Perform At Tomorrow Night's 'Ultimate Jam Night'

DAY OF ERRORS, the new three-piece band led by estranged BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward, will perform at tomorrow night's "Ultimate Jam Night", the long-running weekly free music show held at the famed Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. DAY OF ERRORS made its live debut this past Saturda...

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Video: Estranged BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD Plays First Show With New Band DAY OF ERRORS

DAY OF ERRORS, the new three-piece band led by estranged BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward, made its live debut last night (Saturday, June 25) at Gaslamp in Long Beach, California. Video footage of DAY OF ERRORS performing the song "Vacant Church" at the concert can be seen below. The group, which was...