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New BODY COUNT Album To Include SLAYER Medley

"Bloodlust", the new album from BODY COUNT, the metal band fronted by hip-hop legend, actor and director Ice-T, will be released on March 31 via Century Media. The first single from "Bloodlust", a song called "No Lives Matter", will make its online debut on February 17. "Bloodlust" was recorded with...

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METALLICA To Perform With LADY GAGA At GRAMMY AWARDS

Pop superstar Lady Gaga will perform with METALLICA at this year's Grammy Awards. News about the collaboration was broken last night (Monday, February 6) via a TV commercial, which can be seen below. "It has been my dream for so long to hear Gaga sing metal with a legendary band. I have never been s...

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BLACK SABBATH Reaches 'The End' As Band Performs Final Concert In Birmingham (Video)

After a recording and touring career spanning five decades, heavy metal pioneers BLACK SABBATH brought it to a close in the city where it all began — Birmingham, England — with the final show of "The End" tour having taken place earlier tonight (Saturday, February 4) at the Genting Arena. Prior to t...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Under Strict Doctor's Orders Not To Sing; Second Copenhagen Show Postponed

METALLICA has been forced to reschedule its February 5 concert in Copenhagen, Denmark. The show has been postponed until September 2 after the band's frontman, James Hetfield, was given "strict doctor's orders to not sing one single note." Tickets for the original date will be honored for the resche...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD To Film New Video Next Week

AVENGED SEVENFOLD will film a music video for an as-yet-undisclosed song on Wednesday, February 8 in the Los Angeles area. The band is seeking "rockers that have no problem bringing energy" to appear in the clip, which is expected to arrive in the coming weeks. AVENGED SEVENFOLD's last video was for...

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WEDNESDAY 13 Says There Are No Plans For MURDERDOLLS Reunion

Horror-punk stalwart Wednesday 13 says that a MURDERDOLLS reunion could happen at some point in the future after he is done touring in support of his upcoming solo album. In a recent interview with CrypticRock.com, Wednesday 13's MURDERDOLLS bandmate, former SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison, stated ab...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: 'There Is Some F**king Incredible Things Coming From This Band'

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford took part in the Musicians Institute Conversation Series on August 5, 2016 in Hollywood, California. The legendary frontman took the stage with Alternative Press senior editor Ryan J. Downey (MTV News, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter) for a wide-ranging question-and...

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ASIA's JOHN WETTON Dies After Battle With Cancer

Rock icon John Wetton passed away this morning (January 31) at the age of 67. He had been battling cancer. The news was broken by John's ASIA bandmate Geoff Downes, who wrote on Twitter: "Dear All, I am sorry to be the bearer of the very sad news that my dearest friend, bandmate and co-writer, ...

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DEEP PURPLE, ALICE COOPER, THE EDGAR WINTER BAND To Join Forces For North American Tour

Music history will be made when DEEP PURPLE and ALICE COOPER, joined by special guest THE EDGAR WINTER BAND, visit 19 cities across America this summer on an epic rock tour. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will also serve as the "Long Goodbye" tour for DEEP PURPLE, and begins Saturday, August 12 i...

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GUS G. Says He Is 'Wrong Guy To Ask' About Status Of OZZY OSBOURNE's New Solo Album

Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, was interviewed by rock journalist Mitch Lafon for a recent edition of the "One On One With Mitch Lafon" podcast (Facebook page). You can listen to ...

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Deluxe Edition Of 'Singles' Soundtrack To Include Previously Unreleased Recordings By CHRIS CORNELL, MIKE MCCREADY

Epic Soundtrax and Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Cameron Crowe's groundbreaking romantic comedy "Singles" with the release of a newly expanded and remastered edition of the "Singles: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack - De...

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DREAM THEATER, NIGHTWISH, EPICA, BLIND GUARDIAN Singers Guest On New AYREON Album 'The Source'

"The Source" is an exciting new chapter in the AYREON saga, with contributions from renowned vocalists like James LaBrie (DREAM THEATER),Simone Simons (EPICA),Floor Jansen (NIGHTWISH),Hansi Kürsch (BLIND GUARDIAN),Tobias Sammet (EDGUY, AVANTASIA),and Russell Allen (SYMPHONY X). "The Source" wil...

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Former SLIPKNOT Drummer JOEY JORDISON 'Would Love To' Make Another MURDERDOLLS Album

In a brand new interview with CrypticRock.com, former SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison spoke about the current status of MURDERDOLLS, his one-time project with horror-punk stalwart Wednesday 13. "I cannot say anything bad about that band and what we accomplished with the MURDERDOLLS," he said. "Those...

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KISS Frontman PAUL STANLEY Suffers Concussion While Skiing, Cancels SOUL STATION Shows

KISS frontman Paul Stanley has canceled all four previously announced shows from his R&B side project SOUL STATION after sustaining a concussion while skiing on January 15. He wrote on Twitter on that day: "I went skiing today and got something I never expected…A concussion! OW!!!!! Lucky though...

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NICKELBACK Signs Worldwide Deal With BMG, Preps Ninth Studio Album

BMG has announced it has signed a worldwide recording agreement with chart-topping, multi-platinum rock band NICKELBACK. Currently in the studio, the band is working on material for a new full-length album, to be released via BMG, and is planning a major announcement slated for February 1. BMG is di...