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SIRENIA: Official Lyric Video For New Song 'The 12th Hour'

The official lyric video for the song "The 12th Hour" from Norwegian symphonic metallers SIRENIA can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's new album, "Dim Days Of Dolor", which will be released on November 11 via Napalm Records. Comments SIRENIA mastermind and guitarist Morten Veland: "W...

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STEVE VAI: EDDIE VAN HALEN Is 'A Genius' Who 'Brought So Much Inspiration For Me'

Steve Vai spoke to The Press-Enterprise about his years as the guitarist in David Lee Roth's post-VAN HALEN solo band, alongside former TALAS bassist Billy Sheehan and drummer Gregg Bissonette. "When I heard Roth was looking for a guitarist, I just knew it was going to be me," Steve said. "Billy She...

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Preview New TESTAMENT Song 'Canna-Business' About Growing Legal Marijuana Industry

Vocalist Chuck Billy and guitarist Eric Peterson of San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT recently sat down with WeedmapsTV / Marijuana.com for an exclusive interview. During the chat, the two discussed the evolution of the marijuana industry, a subject the band touches on in a new song off the...

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GODSMACK Frontman SULLY ERNA: Sixth Webisode For 'Hometown Life' Solo Album

Sully Erna — founder, vocalist, guitarist and songwriter for the multi-platinum rock band GODSMACK — released a new solo album, "Hometown Life", on Friday, September 30 via BMG. Composed by Sully on piano and acoustic guitar and produced in his New Hampshire studio, "Hometown Life" offers a departur...

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JANE'S ADDICTION's DAVE NAVARRO Signs With UNITED TALENT AGENCY

According to Billboard, JANE'S ADDICTION guitarist Dave Navarro has signed with United Talent Agency (UTA) in all areas. JANE'S ADDICTION, which has broken up and reunited several times since forming in 1985, released its fourth studio album, "The Great Escape Artist", in 2011 and a concert album/DV...

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JOE LYNN TURNER's 'The Sessions' To Include Guest Appearances By DEF LEPPARD, WHITESNAKE Members

Vocalist Joe Lynn Turner, best known for fronting Ritchie Blackmore's RAINBOW during that band's creative peak in the 1980s and later as the frontman for Yngwie Malmsteen, has been called The Man With The Golden Voice, and it's easy to understand why; nearly everything Turner records sounds blessed...

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TESTAMENT: Third Trailer For 'Brotherhood Of The Snake' Album

The third trailer for "Brotherhood Of The Snake", the twelfth album from San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans TESTAMENT, is available below. The CD will be released on October 28 via Nuclear Blast. The cover was once again created by renowned artist Eliran Kantor, who also handled the art fo...

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ZAKK WYLDE Set For 2017 'Experience Hendrix Tour'

Lauded by critics and fans alike, the multi-artist Experience Hendrix Tour is set to return in 2017 to celebrate the music of Jimi Hendrix, long hailed as the genre's greatest innovator. This latest edition of the annual tour will be the most ambitious one to date, encompassing 29 performance dates...

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KORN, HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES, SAMMY HAGAR To Perform At 'Alice Cooper's Christmas Pudding'

KORN and HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES will perform at the 15th annual Alice Cooper's Christmas Pudding, set to take place Saturday, December 3 at the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona. Also scheduled to appear are GIN BLOSSOMS, Sammy Hagar, Las Vegas illusionist and magician Murray SawChuck and the winner...

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TESTAMENT Frontman Says 'Brotherhood Of The Snake' Album Is 'A Natural Progression'

Wall Of Sound recently conducted an interview with vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans TESTAMENT. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Wall Of Sound: Chuck, how do you see the new album, "Brotherhood Of The Snake", fitting within the back catalog of TESTA...

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SLIPKNOT, LINKIN PARK, Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Members Schedule KINGS OF CHAOS Shows In Las Vegas

KINGS OF CHAOS, the part-time all-star rock 'n' roll collective that includes former and current members of GUNS N' ROSES, SLIPKNOT, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS and LINKIN PARK, will perform at the House Of Blues in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 1, December 2 and December 3. KINGS OF CHAOS's lineup for the...

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GODSMACK Frontman SULLY ERNA: Fifth Webisode For 'Hometown Life' Solo Album

Sully Erna — founder, vocalist, guitarist and songwriter for the multi-platinum rock band GODSMACK — will release a new solo album, "Hometown Life", on Friday, September 30 via BMG. Composed by Sully on piano and acoustic guitar and produced in his New Hampshire studio, "Hometown Life" offers a depa...

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JEFF LABAR Says His 'Drinking Problem' Is To Blame For CINDERELLA's Inactivity

CINDERELLA guitarist Jeff LaBar has accepted blame for the group's prolonged period of inactivity, explaining that his "drinking problem" caused a rift between him and his bandmates. CINDERELLA frontman Tom Keifer recently told RockRevolt Magazine that "some issues" within the band — "going back dec...

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ICED EARTH Enlists Guitarist JAKE DREYER

ICED EARTH has announced the addition of guitarist Jake Dreyer (WITHERFALL, WHITE WIZZARD, KOBRA AND THE LOTUS) to the group's ranks. He joins the band as the replacement for Troy Seele, who announced his departure from ICED EARTH in August due to family responsibilities. ICED EARTH guitarist/founde...

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Video: Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Performs With CHOPHOUSE BAND In Sebastopol, California

Fan-filmed video footage of former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted and his THE CHOPHOUSE BAND (named after his four recording studio facilities around the U.S. and featuring a fluid roster of players) performing on September 15 at Hopmonk Tavern in Sebastopol, California can be seen below. THE CHOPH...