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New JIMMY PAGE Book, 'The Anthology', To Be Released In December; More Details Revealed

"Jimmy Page: The Anthology" is now available to pre-order from JimmyPageAnthology.com. A companion piece to "Jimmy Page By Jimmy Page", the new signed, limited edition documents Page's musical career through selected material from his rich personal archives. "Jimmy Page: The Anthology" is narrated e...

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Watch Episode 6 Of LED ZEPPELIN's 'History Of Led Zeppelin' YouTube Series

Episode 6 of "History Of Led Zeppelin", the sixth in a series of short stories celebrating what happened 50 years ago, when the members of LED ZEPPELIN entered Olympic Studios to record their debut album, can be seen below. In January 1969, LED ZEPPELIN was unleashed on the world with the release of...

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Watch MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Play His Favorite GENE SIMMONS Riffs

Sweetwater has uploaded a six-minute video in which MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson shows you four of his favorite bass riffs that were instrumental in his progression on the instrument — and they just so happen to all originate from Gene Simmons of KISS. Earlier this year, Ellefson spoke about his...

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SPINAL TAP's DEREK SMALLS Releases 'Gimme Some More Money' Video

Derek Smalls, the bottom force of the fabled heavy metal band known as SPINAL TAP, is premiering the video for his song "Gimme Some (More) Money" ahead of his eagerly anticipated solo tour of West Coast cities this fall. The track, which appears on Smalls recent debut solo album "Smalls Change (Medi...

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HELLYEAH Frontman Discusses 'Welcome Home' Cover Art In New Trailer

The eighth in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of HELLYEAH's sixth studio album, "Welcome Home", can be seen below. Due on September 27 via Eleven Seven Music, the disc will mark the group's final effort with drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott, who passed away more t...

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KISS's PAUL STANLEY Slams Lawmakers For Failing To Take Action On U.S. Gun Laws: 'Prayers And Sympathy Are Not Enough'

KISS frontman Paul Stanley has called on lawmakers to enact tougher guns laws after another mass shooting in Texas left at least seven people dead and a dozen injured. In Saturday's attack around Odessa, a gunman opened fire at random following a traffic stop. Police have not publicly confirmed the...

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HELLYEAH Cancels Shows After Guitarist's 'Trigger Finger' Condition Worsens

HELLYEAH has been forced to cancel several shows early next month so that guitarist Tom Maxwell can prepare for his upcoming hand surgery. Maxwell is scheduled to go under the knife in September to treat a so-called "trigger finger," which is caused when the tendon becomes stuck as it passes through...

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KISS Sells 'Cincinnatti' T-Shirts At Cincinnati Show

When KISS's "End Of The Road" farewell tour stopped at Cincinnati's Riverbend Music Center on Thursday (August 29),the band made special shirts to mark the occasion. The only problem was that KISS's t-shirt manufacturer made the mistake of spelling Cincinnati with an extra "t" ("Cincinnatti"). Peop...

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SAXON's PAUL QUINN: 'It Feels Great To Be Relevant Still'

Currently celebrating the 40th anniversary of its debut self-titled studio album, SAXON continues to be one of metal's most reliable bands, with 22 albums now to its credit as well as countless tours and festival appearances. While the band's age and wear-and-tear from the road would suggest SAXON s...

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HELLYEAH's CHRISTIAN BRADY On Band's Future: 'I Would Love To Be Able To Continue On'

Christian Brady says that HELLYEAH's future is uncertain as he and his bandmates continue to mourn the death of their drummer, Vinnie Paul Abbott. Vinnie Paul passed away in June 2018 at the age of 54 in his sleep at his home in Las Vegas. The official cause of death was dilated cardiomyopathy, an e...

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EXHORDER Members Discuss New Single 'Hallowed Sound' (Video)

A three-minute video in which the members of EXHORDER discuss their latest single, "Hallowed Sound", can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's first album in 27 years, "Mourn The Southern Skies", which will be released on September 20 via Nuclear Blast Records. The band now features foun...

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EPIPHONE Announces New VIVIAN CAMPBELL 'Holy Diver' Les Paul Signature Guitar

Epiphone — the leader in affordable professional instruments — presents the new Vivian Campbell "Holy Diver" Les Paul Outfit, the debut signature model by Vivian Campbell, the iconic guitarist for DIO and DEF LEPPARD. The "Holy Diver" is based on Vivian's prized Les Paul used on DIO's classic albums...

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DUFF MCKAGAN On Seeing AXL ROSE Perform For The First Time: 'I Backed Up When He Came Out On Stage'

GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan was recently interviewed by Henry Rollins (BLACK FLAG, ROLLINS BAND). The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On seeing THE CLASH while growing up in Seattle: Duff: "There was only 100 people in the Seatt...

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GIBSON Announces Release Of CHRIS CORNELL ES-335 Tribute Guitar

Gibson — the all American-made instrument brand — announced today the worldwide launch of the new, limited-edition Chris Cornell ES-335 Tribute guitar. The Chris Cornell ES 335 Tribute honors the rock legend who has left a modern legacy and contribution to music history that transcends genres. A pre...

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GLENN HUGHES Says BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION Will Record New Album In January 2021

Prior to his performance at the recent Stonedeaf festival in Coddington, United Kingdom, Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION) spoke with Tony Heare of Midlands Metalheads Radio. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On his...