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EXODUS Drummer's Songwriting Tip: 'If You Get A Hook, Milk That Hook Like It's A Cow'

Metal Jacket Magazine conducted an interview with drummer Tom Hunting of San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS on November 17 in Zagreb, Croatia. You can now watch the chat below. Asked if he has any tips for young bands looking to break into the music business, Hunting said: "I would just say be...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD: 'I Would Like To Make Some New Music Sooner Than Eight Years'

James Hetfield says that the reaction to METALLICA's new album, "Hardwired… To Self-Destruct", has been so positive, it has inspired him and his bandmates to release the next record sooner. "Hardwired", the quartet's first album in eight years, came out on November 18, and the early response has bee...

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STAIND's AARON LEWIS: Crossing Over To Country Is 'An Uphill Battle'

For a number of rock and pop stars, including Aaron Lewis, crossing over to country isn't an easy code to crack. The STAIND frontman, who released his second full-length solo country album, "Sinner", in September, tells Forbes: "It's an uphill battle. I'm three country records into it without any to...

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LEAVES' EYES Frontman Blames LIV KRISTINE's Therapist For Post-Breakup Drama

Kyle McGinn of Dead Rhetoric recently conducted an interview with LEAVES' EYES frontman Alexander Krull and new frontwoman Elina Siirala. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Dead Rhetoric: In terms of [original LEAVES' EYES singer] Liv's [Kristine] departure, was it unfortunate that it ended...

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Ex-SCORPIONS Drummer JAMES KOTTAK: As One Chapter Closes, A Thousand New Doors Have Opened

Former SCORPIONS drummer James Kottak has thanked fans for their support after he was dismissed from the band during his well-publicized his battle with alcoholism. Back in September, SCORPIONS announced the addition of former MOTÖRHEAD member Mikkey Dee as a permanent replacement for Kottak, who wa...

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GEOFF TATE, BLAZE BAYLEY And TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Kick Off 'Trinity' Tour In Falls Church, Virginia (Video)

"Trinity", the tour featuring three of heavy metal's finest vocalists — Geoff Tate (QUEENSRŸCHE, OPERATION: MINDCRIME),Blaze Bayley (IRON MAIDEN, WOLFSBANE) and Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, BEYOND FEAR, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) — officially kicked off this past Thursday, November 17 at th...

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PAIN OF SALVATION: Watch Official Video For New Single 'Meaningless'

Swedish progressive rock/metal innovators PAIN OF SALVATION will release their long-awaited new studio album, "In The Passing Light Of Day", on Friday, January 13, 2017, via their longtime label partners InsideOut Music. The official video for the album's first single, "Meaningless" — produced by Jo...

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LAMB OF GOD: Listen To Previously Unreleased Song 'Culling'

Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD released a new EP called "The Duke" on November 18 via Epic. The EP's title track, which was recorded during the sessions for the band's last album, "VII: Sturm Und Drang", was inspired by the plight of a LAMB OF GOD fan named Wayne Ford, who was diagnosed wi...

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METALLICA Is The Most-Streamed Heavy Metal Band In The World

METALLICA has been named the most-streamed heavy metal band in the world, with fans listening to 11,892 years' worth of their music. According to Spotify, the world's biggest and most popular streaming music platform, METALLICA has 7 million listeners a month. The band's most popular song, "Enter Sa...

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PRONG: Lyric Video For 'In Spite Of Hindrances' Song

The official lyric video for the song "In Spite Of Hindrances" from PRONG can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's latest album, "X - No Absolutes", which was released on February 5 through SPV/Steamhammer as a digipak (including bonus track+poster),2LP gatefold version (colored vinyl,...

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SIXX:A.M.: Entire 'Vol. 2, Prayers For The Blessed' Album Available For Streaming

"Vol. 2, Prayers For The Blessed", the new album from SIXX:A.M. — the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael — can be streamed in its entirety below. Due on November 18 via Eleven Seven Music, the disc was written and recorded at the sam...

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TANK Feat. SKID ROW/Ex-DRAGONFORCE Singer ZP THEART: 'Valley Of Tears' Video Released

"Valley Of Tears", the new video from veteran British metallers TANK, can be seen below. The clip was filmed in the desert hills just outside the town of Mojacar in Southern Spain and the production was handled by MGV Productions. TANK guitarist Cliff Evans comments: "We didn't want to make the usua...

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TESLA Announces 2017 Tour Dates

Following a massive summer arena tour with DEF LEPPARD and REO SPEEDWAGON, TESLA is hitting the road once again this winter. Beginning on February 1 in Saint Charles, Illinois, the band will play shows throughout the Midwest through March 4. See full tour routing below. TESLA concluded its summer to...

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METALLICA: Entire 'Hardwired… To Self-Destruct' Album Available For Streaming

METALLICA's tenth studio album, "Hardwired… To Self-Destruct", is available for streaming in its entirety in the YouTube playlist below. Due out November 18, it consists of two discs, containing a dozen songs and nearly 80 minutes of music. METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has said what the band and pr...

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METALLICA Performs 'Enter Sandman' Using Children's Musical Instruments (Video)

METALLICA performed its classic song "Enter Sandman" using children's musical instruments during an appearance on last night's edition of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon". They were joined by the house band THE ROOTS and host Fallon. Instrument list below: * James Hetfield - Vocals, Toy Clar...