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DOKKEN Is 'Working Really Hard' To Reunite Classic Lineup For Tour, Says JEFF PILSON

Former DOKKEN and current FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson was interviewed by rock journalist Mitch Lafon for a recent edition of the "One On One With Mitch Lafon" podcast (Facebook page). You can now listen to the chat using the Spreaker widget below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBE...

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Video: SUICIDE SILENCE Song Performed On 'Romanians Have Talent' Reality Competition Series

A contestant on the Romanian reality competition series "Românii Au Talent" (English-language translation: "Romanians Have Talent") surprised the judges last week by performing the song "Unanswered" by SUICIDE SILENCE. You can watch video footage of his appearance below. Vadim Balaban, who is 19 yea...

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METAL ALLEGIANCE To Be Joined By TESTAMENT, DEATH ANGEL, Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Members For East Coast Tour

METAL ALLEGIANCE, the all-star metal band consisting of a rotating cast of musicians, including members of TESTAMENT and DEATH ANGEL, will embark on the "Destination (Almost) East Coast" tour this spring. The seven-day trek kicks off March 31 in Providence, Rhode Island, followed by stops in Poughke...

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Former CELTIC FROST Guitarist RON MARKS To Release Comedy Album

Rock singer and songwriter Ron Marks will shift gears from music and release a new comedy album titled "Sour Pup" for DSN Music. Marks is best known as the former guitarist for the heavy metal group CELTIC FROST, and his own project SUBSONIC. "Sour Pup" is just another example of the talent of Marks...

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GEOFF TATE Recalls Meeting DAVID BOWIE

In a brand new interview with Oregon Music News, former QUEENSRŸCHE and current OPERATION: MINDCRIME singer Geoff Tate was asked for his thoughts on the passing of British art-rock icon David Bowie. He responded: "David Bowie was very inspirational to me growing up. 'Space Oddity' was the only track...

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WITHEM Signs With FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL

Frontiers Music Srl has announce the signing of Norwegian progressive metallers WITHEM for the release of the band's sophomore album, "The Unforgiving Road". Inspired by the likes of SYMPHONY X, PAGAN'S MIND, DREAM THEATER and CIRCUS MAXIMUS, among others, WITHEM started in 2011 when Øyvind Voldmo L...

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ETHS: New Song 'Alnilam' Available For Streaming

"Alnilam", a brand new song from French modern metallers ETHS, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's forthcoming album, "Ankaa", which is due on April 22 via Season Of Mist. ETHS guitarist Staif Bihl comments: "I'm proud to present the first track of our brand new album entitled...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Hopes To Get New Album Completed By June

TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy was interviewed on the February 12-14 edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the Podbean widget below. A few excerpts follow. Full Metal Jackie: Chuck, you've sustained a long respected career with TESTAMEN...

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THE CULT's IAN ASTBURY: When I Found Out About DAVID BOWIE's Passing, It Was As If The Sky Had Fallen

In a brand new interview with The MusicNerd Chronicles, THE CULT singer Ian Astbury was asked what British art-rock icon David Bowie and his music meant to him. He responded: "The first record I bought was 'Life On Mars' when I was 10 years old. When I got that album, the world changed ...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Praises KIKO LOUREIRO, CHRIS ADLER In New Video Interview

Australian Musician recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine. You can now watch the chat in two parts below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On MEGADETH's latest addition, Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with ANGRA:...

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ETHS To Release 'Ankaa' Album In April

French metallers ETHS will release a new album, "Ankaa", on April 22 via Season Of Mist. A trailer for the CD featuring footage from their recording studio can be seen below. ETHS in 2014 released an EP, "Ex Umbra In Solem", with their new vocalist, Rachel Aspe. The EP's title track was a new song ....

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BLACK STAR RIDERS Frontman RICKY WARWICK Releases 'Celebrating Sinking' Video

BLACK STAR RIDERS frontman Ricky Warwick will release two new solo albums this month. "When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues)" and the beautifully acoustic "Hearts On Trees" will be released as a double CD on February 26 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. Ricky has released the o...

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STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Guitarist Slams Singer Who Turned Them Down

When STONE TEMPLE PILOTS revealed last November that singer Chester Bennington was leaving the band, HIGHLY SUSPECT frontman Johnny Stevens tweeted that he had been contacted by STP guitarist Dean DeLeo about the gig and had turned it down. Now in an interview with Detroit radio station WRIF, Dean s...

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AC/DC: Bourbon & Cola Limited-Edition Album Cover Cans Now Available

While last year's AC/DC tour has wrapped up in Australia, there are definitely no signs of the iconic household name slowing down with today's announcement of special limited-edition AC/DC Bourbon & Cola and the Let There Be Rock Fund competition. AC/DC Bourbon & Cola collectible cans are no...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY On Upcoming Album: 'There's More Blast Beats Going On All Over The Place'

Metal Wani writer William Richards recently conducted an interview with vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT. You can now listen to the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether TESTAMENT will perform its recently recorded sin...