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K.K. DOWNING Once Again Defends JUDAS PRIEST's 'Nostradamus': 'It Was Something Original'
Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing has once again defended the band's controversial symphonic heavy metal concept double album about Nostradamus, saying it was "something original" which allowed him and his then-bandmates to show what they "could actually do as musicians." Released in 2008,...June 13, 2020
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Germany's DESTRUCTION To Play First Live Show Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
German thrashers DESTRUCTION will play their first concert after the coronavirus pandemic closures on July 4 at the Z7 club in Pratteln, Switzerland. Support at the gig will come from POLTERGEIST and another, as-yet-announced act. Tickets are very limited in response to COVID-19 restrictions. Get yo...June 13, 2020
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AC/DC Drummer CHRIS SLADE Releases First Original Song From THE CHRIS SLADE TIMELINE
THE CHRIS SLADE TIMELINE, the band led by AC/DC drummer Chris Slade, has released the official music video for its first original song, "We Will Survive". THE CHRIS SLADE TIMELINE said in a statement: "It was always the intention of THE CHRIS SLADE TIMELINE to do their own music but never enough tim...June 13, 2020
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MEGADETH Is Recording 18 Songs For New Album; 'It's Up There' With 'Rust In Peace' And 'Countdown To Extinction', Says DAVE MUSTAINE
As part of today's "The Metal Tour Of The Year" streaming event hosted by SiriusXM's Jose Mangin, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2016's "Dystopia" album. He said (see video below): "Dirk [Verbeuren, drums] and David Ellefs...June 12, 2020
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ALCATRAZZ Unveils Music Video For 'London 1666'
"London 1666", the new music video from the hard-hitting, melodic heavy metal band ALCATRAZZ, can be seen below. The song is taken from the group's upcoming album, "Born Innocent", due on July 31. Guitarist Joe Stump comments: "Hell on earth is here! 'London 1666' is about the Great Fire of London w...June 12, 2020
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Listen To New AVATAR Song 'God Of Sick Dreams'
Swedish metallers AVATAR have released a new song called "God Of Sick Dreams", which serves as the second single from their eighth full-length, "Hunter Gatherer", due out August 7 via Entertainment One (eOne). From the very first riff of the explosive lead single "Silence In The Age Of Apes", listen...June 11, 2020
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Film About Teenagers Trying To Get Into First IRON MAIDEN Concert In Colombia Picked Up By Germany's M-APPEAL
According to Variety, "The Night Of The Beast", a heavy metal dramedy which tells the story of two young dreamers who coast through Bogota's alleys on the day of IRON MAIDEN's first-ever concert in Colombia, has been acquired by Berlin, Germany's M-Appeal. The film — titled "La Noche De La Bestia" i...June 11, 2020
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NUNO BETTENCOURT And STEVE VAI React To BRIAN MAY Being Named Greatest Rock Guitarist
Nuno Bettencourt and Steve Vai have reacted to the news that Brian May was voted greatest rock guitarist of all time in a new Total Guitar poll. "Congratulations @brianmayforreal," wrote Nuno Bettencourt. "From the first note I heard you play, you've shaped my guitar and musical DNA. I would have ne...June 11, 2020
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ARCH ENEMY, TRIVIUM, SOILWORK And DARK TRANQUILLITY Members Contribute Vocals To 'Metal: Hellsinger' Game
Matt Heafy (TRIVIUM),Alissa White-Gluz (ARCH ENEMY),Mikael Stanne (DARK TRANQUILLITY) and Björn Strid (SOILWORK) have contributed vocal performances to "Metal: Hellsinger", the new game from developer The Outsiders and publisher Funcom. "Metal: Hellsinger" is a rhythm first-person shooter (FPS) ga...June 11, 2020
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Who Is The Greatest Guitar Player Of All Time? TED NUGENT Weighs In
In a recent interview with Bushnell, legendary rocker Ted Nugent was asked to name the greatest guitar player of all time. He responded (see video below): "There are so many miracle workers on the guitar, and I've jammed with the best. I got to jam with B.B. King. I played bass with Chuck Berry and...June 10, 2020
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'Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp' Launches Live, Interactive, Online Masterclass Events
Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp has launched new live, interactive, online masterclass events featuring an array of top-level artists and record producers from the comfort of your home. The masterclass events allow you to be live with the artist in an intimate group of 20-25 people, where you will learn,...June 10, 2020
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's JOHNNY CHRIST: 'We've Been Working For A Long Time On New Material'
In a new interview with Terry "Beez" Bezer of Knotfest.com, Johnny Christ confirmed that AVENGED SEVENFOLD has been working on the long-awaited follow-up to 2016's "The Stage" album. "We've been working for a long time on new material," the AVENGED bassist said. "I can't verify how far in we are or...June 9, 2020
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TOMMY LEE Says MÖTLEY CRÜE's 'The Stadium Tour' Stage Production Is 'F**king Ridiculous'
MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee spoke to Terry "Beez" Bezer of Knotfest.com about the postponement of the band's "The Stadium Tour" with DEF LEPPARD, POISON and JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS to the summer of 2021. "The Stadium Tour" was scheduled to kick off in less than three weeks — on June 18 at...June 9, 2020
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PHIL LYNOTT: 'Songs For While I'm Away' Documentary To Arrive In The Fall
A documentary on the life and career of Phil Lynott from award-winning Irish filmmaker Emer Reynolds will be released to Irish movie theaters in the fall. "Phil Lynott: Songs For While I'm Away" will include interviews with THIN LIZZY's Eric Bell, Scott Gorham, Darren Wharton, U2's Adam Clayton, Suz...June 9, 2020
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GARY HOLT On Whether SLAYER Will Ever Reunite: 'To My Knowledge, It's Done'
Gary Holt says that SLAYER's November 30, 2019 performance at the Forum in Los Angeles was indeed the band's last-ever concert. "To my knowledge, to what I know, it [was the final show]," the guitarist told Dean Delray's "Let There Be Talk" podcast (hear audio below). "People say, 'Oh, maybe they'll...June 8, 2020
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