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METALLICA's 'St. Anger' Is Loved By JIMMY PAGE And JACK WHITE, Says Producer BOB ROCK

During an appearance on the latest installment of the "Talk Is Jericho" podcast, producer Bob Rock (pictured) defended his work on METALLICA's controversial 2003 LP "St. Anger" by saying that both LED ZEPPELIN legend Jimmy Page and former THE WHITE STRIPES frontman Jack White "took the time to say h...

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THE DARKNESS: 'Open Fire' Video Premiere

"Open Fire", the video from British rockers THE DARKNESS, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's fourth album, "Last Of Our Kind", which will be released on June 1 in partnership with Kobalt Label Services. The CD was penned in Ireland and was produced by THE DARKNESS guitarist Dan Haw...

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THE DARKNESS's New Drummer EMILY DOLAN DAVIES Has Already Left The Band

Drummer Emily Dolan Davies, who made her live debut with British rockers THE DARKNESS on March 6, has already left the band to pursue "new projects." The group says in a statement: "We part ways with fond farewells. Emily played a huge part in the recording of our new album 'Last Of Our Kind' and .....

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DOWN, DESCENDENTS, GOATWHORE To Perform At This Year's GWAR-B-Q

As the craziest event of the summer draws closer, more details are emerging about the GWAR-B-Q, including the first round of bands confirmed to play the event. This year is an amazing milestone in GWAR's torrid history — 30 years of death, destruction and rock and roll! Such an occasion demands more...

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KERRY KING Calls New SLAYER Album 'The Ultimate Heavy Outcome'

SLAYER — bassist/vocalist Tom Araya, guitarist Kerry King, and returning drummer Paul Bostaph, along with touring guitarist Gary Holt and producer Terry Date — has completed recording its eleventh studio album and the band's first new effort since 2009's Grammy-nominated "World Painted Blood". The C...

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BOBBY BLOTZER On Why RATT Is Inactive: 'It's A Stalemate That Nobody Will Bend On Except Me'

RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer says that he decided to go out on the road and perform the band's hits with the RATT EXPERIENCE after a disagreement over the ownership of the RATT name made it impossible for the original members of the group to work together. During an appearance on the April 6 edition o...

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BILL WARD To OZZY OSBOURNE: 'Sorry, I Can't Love You Back, OZ'

Original BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has hit back at the band's singer, Ozzy Osbourne, over comments Ozzy made earlier this week in which the vocalist accused Ward of not being physically capable of doing the album and a 16-month tour. On Thursday, April 16, Osbourne responded to an open letter...

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BEHEMOTH's NERGAL 'Reveals His Transformation' In INVADE TV Feature (Video)

Invade TV has uploaded a two-part feature on Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH in which guitarist/vocalist Adam "Nergal" Darski "reveals his transformation from normality backstage to when he steps out in front of the live audience in full character." Check out the clips — which were directed by Jam...

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BILL WARD: 'I'm Quite Capable Of Playing A Complete F**king BLACK SABBATH Set'

Original BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward insists that he is "quite capable of playing a complete" show with the group, despite his bandmates' assertion to the contrary. Ward was on board for the SABBATH reunion when it was first announced in November 2011, but backed out soon after. He later claimed...

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ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO: JOEY BELLADONNA 'Is Singing Better Than Ever'

ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello spoke to WVOX's "Metal Mayhem" radio show earlier this week about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2011's "Worship Music". Asked about ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian's recent comment that the band's next CD will be "even better" than "Worshi...

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BILL WARD: I Want OZZY OSBOURNE To Publicly Amend His Opinions And Exaggerations Of Me

Original BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has released the following statement: "I have not made any public statements regarding my relationship with BLACK SABBATH since February 2012. Today, I want to address that relationship in this formal statement. Thank you. "I have neither severed nor disconti...

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TERROR UNIVERSAL Announces New Singer

TERROR UNIVERSAL, the "horror metal" band featuring ILL NIÑO members Dave Chavarri (drums; who also previously played with SOULFLY) and Ahrue Luster (guitar; formerly of MACHINE HEAD),has parted ways with singer Chad "Rott" Armstrong and has replaced him with "Plague" (pictured). Said TERROR UNIVER...

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SKINLESS: New Song 'Serpenticide' Available For Streaming

"Serpenticide", a brand new song from reunited New York death metallers SKINLESS, can be streamed below. The track comes off the band's first new studio offering in nearly a decade, titled "Only The Ruthless Remain", which will be unleashed on CD, LP and digitally via Relapse on June 2 in North Amer...

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INTRONAUT Begins Work On Fifth Album

Los Angeles-based post-progressive metal band INTRONAUT has entered Clearlake Audio with engineer Josh Newell to begin recording its fifth full-length album. The CD will be mixed by Devin Townsend for a late 2015 release via Century Media Records. Commented INTRONAUT vocalist/guitarist Sacha Dunable...

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BRUCE KULICK 'Waves Flag' For KISS's Non-Makeup Years

Natalia Britt of California Rock News conducted an interview with former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick prior to his ESP guitar master class clinic for 6-string.com. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about his time in KISS, Kulick said: "KISS is one of those ban...