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A PERFECT CIRCLE Members Working On New Music Separately

According to The Pulse Of Radio, A PERFECT CIRCLE guitarist Billy Howerdel revealed in a new interview with Tulsa Voice that he and singer Maynard James Keenan have been working separately on music for the band's first new album in 14 years. Howerdel explained: "So far I've just been working by myse...

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SLAUGHTER Frontman MARK SLAUGHTER: New Solo Song 'Hey You' Available For Streaming

SLAUGHTER vocalist Mark Slaughter will release his sophomore solo album, "Halfway There", in May worldwide via EMP Label Group, the U.S.-based label of MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. The follow-up to 2015's independently released "Reflections In A Rear View Mirror" is a stunning return to form for...

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PRIMAL FEAR To Release 'Angels Of Mercy - Live In Germany' CD/DVD, Blu-Ray

German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR are returning with a vengeance on June 2 with a brand new live album/home video, titled "Angels Of Mercy - Live In Germany", on Frontiers Music Srl. 2016 was a very busy year for PRIMAL FEAR. Following the release of their latest killer studio album, "Rulebreaker",...

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RICHIE KOTZEN On THE WINERY DOGS' Future: 'I Don't Foresee Anything Happening For A Couple Of Years'

In a brand new interview with Myglobalmind, guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen was once again asked about the status of THE WINERY DOGS, his power trio with drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB) and legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS, DAVID LEE ROTH). He...

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Former WARRIOR Singer PARRAMORE 'PERRY' MCCARTY Resurfaces In RADIATION ROMEOS

Frontiers Music Srl will release RADIATION ROMEOS' self-titled debut album on June 2. RADIATION ROMEOS is a new band formed by Parramore "Perry" McCarty, best known for being the frontman of legendary U.S. metal act WARRIOR and famed BILLY IDOL guitarist Steve Stevens's solo project ATOMIC PLAYBOYS...

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TESTAMENT Frontman Says There Was 'Frustration' And 'Anger' During 'Brotherhood Of The Snake' Songwriting Process

TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy was interviewed on a recent edition of "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie. You can now listen to the chat using the widget below. Asked how the more difficult songwriting process for TESTAMENT's latest album, 2016's "Brotherhood Of The Snake", fo...

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The notion of a side project suggests that a band is secondary to its members' "main" bands. Another semantic spin, "supergroup," is more prestigious, assuming that the band's component members are involved with notable acts within their given genres. Whatever the case may be, such acts typically fa...

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RICHIE KOTZEN On THE WINERY DOGS: 'Down The Line, We May Do Something' Again

In a brand new interview with Guitar World, guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen was asked about the status of THE WINERY DOGS, his power trio with drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB) and legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS, DAVID LEE ROTH). He replied: "W...

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SLAUGHTER Frontman MARK SLAUGHTER To Release 'Halfway There' Solo Album

SLAUGHTER frontman Mark Slaughter will release his new solo album, "Halfway There", in Japan via Universal Music on May 10 and in Europe and the USA via EMP Label Group on May 26. The cover artwork was created by Sam Shearon and can be seen below. Says Slaughter: "I'm so proud of this record, and .....

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JUDAS PRIEST Is Back For 'Vol. III - Hell Bent For Hollywood' Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST are returning for "Vol. III - Hell Bent For Hollywood" this September 14-17 in Los Angeles, California, continuing the celebration of Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp's 21st anniversary. Fresh out of the recording studio and before they hit the road for their world...

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JASON NEWSTED Says It Cost Him 'Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars' Trying To Build NEWSTED Band

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted spoke to Ultimate-Guitar.com about his decision to shelf NEWSTED, the heavy metal project he operated between 2012 and 2014. "There was a couple things that were very good and then a couple things were very bad," he said. "When it came down to the money stuff a...

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A PERFECT CIRCLE Signs Worldwide Deal With BMG, Announces New Album

BMG has announced it has signed a worldwide recording deal with multi-platinum rock band A PERFECT CIRCLE. The band is in the studio working on material for a new full-length album, to be released later in the year. A PERFECT CIRCLE formed in 1999 with principal members Billy Howerdel (ASHES DIVIDE)...

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'The Evangelist' Movie Feat. Music By Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL Due In May

ITN Distribution has acquired the rights to worldwide distribution for the horror/psychological thriller "The Evangelist" (formerly "Clean Cut") with Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and eOne Entertainment releasing the film in the U.S. and Canada. On May 9, enter the sadistic world of The Evangelis...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Says He Is 'Probably Addicted To Smoking Weed'

In a brand new interview with Metal Assault, TESTAMENT vocalist Chuck Billy was asked what he is doing to prepare for the band's upcoming North American tour with SEPULTURA and PRONG. "I'm cutting back on my weed-smoking right now [laughs], so not as much weed," he said. "I'm running more on my bike...

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LEMMY's Long-Awaited Solo Album Could Finally Arrive Later This Year

Late MOTÖRHEAD frontman Lemmy Kilmister's long-awaited solo album could finally arrive before the end of 2017. According to Metal Talk, Jim Voxx of the German band SKEW SISKIN revealed that he was putting the finishing touches on the disc, which has been in the works for a number of years. "I still...