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ALICE IN CHAINS' MIKE INEZ Talks Drugs, OZZY OSBOURNE And Early-'90s Grunge Explosion (Video)

Argentinean rock journalist Lucas H. Gordon recently conducted an interview with former OZZY OSBOURNE and current ALICE IN CHAINS bassist Mike Inez. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how he feels about drugs considering that two membe...

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LEAVES' EYES Singer LIV KRISTINE: 'Love Decay' Video Released

"Love Decay", the new video from Norwegian singer Liv Kristine (LEAVES' EYES, ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY),can be seen below. The song, which features a guest appearance by Michelle Darkness (END OF GREEN),is taken from Liv's fifth solo album, "Vervain", which will be released on November 4 in North Ame...

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SAMMY HAGAR Says His Acoustic Arrangement Of VAN HALEN's 'Dreams' Has Made The Song 'Better'

Legendary rocker Sammy Hagar's (CHICKENFOOT, VAN HALEN, MONTROSE) acoustic version of the classic VAN HALEN song "Dreams" can be streamed using the SoundCloud widget below. The track is taken from Hagar's first-ever acoustic album titled "Lite Roast", which is being released on October 14 via Mailbo...

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TWISTED SISTER's DEE SNIDER To Release Three New Songs On 'Rock And Roll Ain't Dead' Compilation

According to Sleaze Roxx, TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider will release a career-spanning compilation, "Rock And Roll Ain't Dead - Dee Snider Essentials 1983-2015". The collection will feature music from all of Snider's projects over the years — including TWISTED SISTER, WIDOWMAKER, DESPERADO, VAN...

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SLAYER Drummer PAUL BOSTAPH: 'People Are Cowards Behind Their Computers'

SLAYER drummer Paul Bostaph says that "people are cowards behind their computers," explaining that social media has made it possible for everyone to speak with virtually no accountability because they can hide behind false names and identities. Asked by AndrewHaug.com, Australia's first-ever dedicat...

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XANDRIA's DIANNE VAN GIERSBERGEN Talks About Her PRECIOUS METAL Line Of Jewelry (Video)

The Age Of Metal recently conducted an interview with Dutch singer Dianne Van Giersbergen of German symphonic metallers XANDRIA. You can now watch the chat below. Asked about Precious Metal, her line of "on- and off-stage jewelry," Dianne said: "I've been making jewelry for so long now. It actually...

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THE SIRENS Featuring Former THE GATHERING, THEATRE OF TRAGEDY, THE 3RD AND THE MORTAL Singers: Two Songs Released

THE SIRENS, the collaboration between vocalists Kari Rueslåtten (THE 3RD AND THE MORTAL),Anneke van Giersbergen (THE GATHERING) and Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull (LEAVES' EYES, THEATRE OF TRAGEDY),has made two songs available for streaming. Check out the tracks "Sisters Of The Earth" and "Embracing...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY, DON DOKKEN, STEPHEN PEARCY To Be Honored At VEGAS ROCKS! MAGAZINE MUSIC AWARDS

Vegas Rocks! Magazine is proud to announce the fifth annual Vegas Rocks! Magazine Music Awards 2014. This event celebrates Vegas Rocks! Magazine's 10th anniversary as the first-ever all-rock publication produced in Las Vegas. The 2014 awards show will be held Sunday, November 23 at 8 p.m. at The Pea...

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THE GENTLE STORM Featuring ARJEN LUCASSEN, ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN: Deal With INSIDEOUT MUSIC Announced

THE GENTLE STORM, the collaboration between AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen and former THE GATHERING singer Anneke Van Giersbergen, will release its debut album in early 2015 via InsideOut Music. The effort will be "an epic concept double album" and "a combination of classical meets metal and acous...

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JOE PERRY: STEVEN TYLER 'Has Become More Driven And Hungry For Acceptance And Fame'

In a brand new interview with Guitar International, AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry was asked if he has found a way to better work with the band's lead singer, Steven Tyler, over the years. "Steve has become more driven and hungry for acceptance and fame than he was in the '70s or even the ...

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ULI JON ROTH Joined By 12-Year-Old Swedish Female Drummer For Performance Of SCORPIONS Classic

12-year-old drummer Nea Forslund from Sweden joined legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (SCORPIONS) on stage on October 2 at Amager Bio in Copenhagen, Denmark to perform the SCORPIONS classic "Hell Cat", originally from the 1976 album "Virgin Killer". Check out fan-filmed footage below. "I think it's v...

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SAMMY HAGAR To Release 'Lite Roast' Later This Month

Legendary rocker Sammy Hagar (CHICKENFOOT, VAN HALEN, MONTROSE) will release his first-ever acoustic album titled "Lite Roast" on October 14 via Mailboat Records. Joining Sammy on the CD is Vic Johnson, longtime guitarist of WABORITAS, Hagar's backup band, on guitar and vocals. "I realize that when...

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EVERGREY: Video Footage From 'Hymns For The Broken' Release Party

Rocksverige.se has uploaded video footage from the Gothenburg release party for "Hymns For The Broken", the new album from Swedish metallers EVERGREY. Check it out below. "Hymns For The Broken" was released on September 26 in Europe and will be made available on September 30 in the U.S. via AFM Reco...

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Former SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO Doesn't Mind Playing Smaller Venues With PHILM

Former SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo says that he doesn't mind playing small clubs with his new band PHILM, calling the experience of performing at intimate venues "a lot more exciting" than being on stage in "a sterile environment." Asked by UK's Planetmosh in an interview conducted after PHILM's Se...

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Vocalist RONNY MUNROE Quits METAL CHURCH; Band Vows To Continue

Vocalist Ronny Munroe has left METAL CHURCH to "pursue other interests." Said the band in a statement: "After 10 years, four albums and many great shows and performances, lead vocalist Ronny Munroe will be leaving METAL CHURCH to pursue other interests. This is regrettable, but understandable. "We w...