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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Says Half Of Stories About MÖTLEY CRÜE's Controversial Past Are 'B.S.'

William Clark of Music Enthusiast Magazine recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Music Enthusiast Magazine: The release of your new autobiography, "Honestly: My Life And Stryper Reveal...

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BLACK STAR RIDERS' MARCO MENDOZA, THE WINERY DOGS' BILLY SHEEHAN Featured In Latest Episode Of FUSE's 'Metalhead To Head'

The fifth episode of "Metalhead To Head", a web-only show where metal masters sit down together for surprisingly candid conversation and plenty of one-time-only music demonstrations and collaborations, can be seen in two parts below. The episode features Marco Mendoza (BLACK STAR RIDERS, THIN LIZZY,...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Interviewed On 'The Five Count' Radio Show (Audio)

Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPERwas interviewed on a recent edition of "The Five Count" radio show in Mankato, Minnesota. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Michael Sweet has released a new single, "I'm Not Your Suicide", from his upcoming solo album of the same...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Talks To KNLW 98.9 FM (Audio)

On April 8, Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER was interviewed on the KNLW 98.9 FM radio station. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Michael Sweet has released a new single, "I'm Not Your Suicide", from his upcoming solo album of the same. Sweet has partnered up w...

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STRYPER Joined By Ex-DEATH/ICED EARTH Drummer RICHARD CHRISTY On Stage In New York City (Video)

Actor, comedian and acclaimed heavy metal drummer Richard Christy (CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED, ICED EARTH, DEATH, LEASH LAW, CONTROL DENIED, BURNING INSIDE) — who currently works for "The Howard Stern Show" — joined Christian hard rockers STRYPER on stage this past Saturday, April 12 at Stage 48 in...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON, KING'S X's DOUG PINNICK Featured In Latest Episode Of FUSE's 'Metalhead To Head'

The fourth episode of "Metalhead To Head", a web-only show where metal masters sit down together for surprisingly candid conversation and plenty of one-time-only music demonstrations and collaborations, can be seen in two parts below. The episode features David Ellefson (MEGADETH) and Doug "Dug" Pin...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Tribute Album 'This Is Your Life' Cracks U.S. Top 20

"This Is Your Life", the tribute to album to Ronnie James Dio, sold around 15,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 20 on The Billboard 200 chart. The CD arrived in stores on April 1 via Rhino. Ronnie James Dio is one of the most ...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Guests On 'Do You Know Jack?' Radio Show (Audio)

Jack Antonio and guest co-host Brian Byrne (solo artist and frontman of I MOTHER EARTH) conducted an interview with Michael Sweet, singer, songwriter and guitarist for Christian rockers STRYPER, on the March 30 episode of "Do You Know Jack?" radio show on Insane Realm Radio. You can now listen to th...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Tribute Album 'This Is Your Life' Projected To Sell 13K-15K First Week

"This Is Your Life", the tribute to album to Ronnie James Dio, is likely to sell between 13,000 and 15,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to industry web site Hits Daily Double. The estimate was based on one-day sales reports compiled after the record arrived in...

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FIREWIND's GUS G, SUICIDE SILENCE's MARK HEYLMUN Appear In Latest Episode Of FUSE's 'Metalhead To Head'

The third episode of "Metalhead To Head", a web-only show where metal masters sit down together for surprisingly candid conversation and plenty of one-time-only music demonstrations and collaborations, can be seen in two parts below. The episode features Gus G. (FIREWIND, OZZY OSBOURNE) and Mark Hey...

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METALLICA's 'Ronnie Rising Medley' Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO Available For Streaming

METALLICA's nine-minute medley of four tracks, titled "Ronnie Rising Medley", that the group culled from the iconic metal singer's mid-Seventies band RAINBOW, is available for streaming using the SoundCloud widget below (courtesy of RollingStone.com). The medley is featured on "This Is Your Life", t...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: 'There Were Times When I Felt God Wasn't There'

Shawn Macomber of Decibel magazine recently conducted an interview with vocalist/guitarist Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Decibel: To say faith has been part of STRYPER's mission would be a massive understatement, but do you feel as...

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KORN's RAY LUZIER, ANTHRAX's CHARLIE BENANTE Appear In Latest Episode Of FUSE's 'Metalhead To Head'

The second episode of "Metalhead To Head", a web-only show where metal masters sit down together for surprisingly candid conversation and plenty of one-time-only music demonstrations and collaborations, can be seen in two parts below. The episode features Ray Luzier (KORN) and Charlie Benante (ANTHR...

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HALESTORM's Cover Version Of DIO's 'Straight Through The Heart' Available For Streaming

HALESTORM's cover version of the DIO classic "Straight Through The Heart" is available for streaming below (courtesy of Loudwire). The song is featured on "This Is Your Life", the tribute to album to legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio, which will be released on April 1 via Rhino. Ronnie J...

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Japanese Version Of RONNIE JAMES DIO Tribute Album To Include Bonus Tracks By STRYPER, DIO DISCIPLES

According to HMV.co.jp, "This Is Your Life", the tribute to album to legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio, will be released in Japan on March 26 in Japan with two bonus tracks: STRYPER's rendition of BLACK SABBATH's "Heaven And Hell" and DIO DISCIPLES' take on DIO's "Stand Up And Shout". Ro...