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Video: GEOFF TATE's OPERATION: MINDCRIME Performs In Bulgaria

Fan-filmed video footage of OPERATION: MINDCRIME, the new band led by former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate, performing on November 17 at Sofia Live Club in Sofia, Bulgaria can be seen below. "The Key", the first album of an ambitious trilogy from OPERATION: MINDCRIME, sold around 2,500 copies in the...

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Early Recordings From Former SKID ROW And ANTHRAX Singer MATT FALLON Released On CD

FnA Records has just released a collection of recordings from FALLON, the early 1990s band featuring former SKID ROW and ANTHRAX singer Matt Fallon. According to a press release, "FALLON was a proficiently sound and sturdy band that had all the makings of a national prime time act, and they should'v...

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SHRAPNEL RECORDS' Historic Catalog Acquired By THE ORCHARD

The Orchard, a pioneering independent music, film and video distribution company, today announced its acquisition of rock/metal label Shrapnel Records' historic catalog. Spanning 35 years and representing many groundbreaking artists, Shrapnel Records has maintained a pivotal role at the frontlines o...

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ADAM LAMBERT Says He Studied Video Footage Of FREDDIE MERCURY Performing With QUEEN

"American Idol" finalist Adam Lambert — who has been singing for QUEEN on their tours, filling in for his idol Freddie Mercury — was asked by U.K.'s Absolute Radio if he studied video clips of Mercury's performances with QUEEN in order to prepare for the role as the band's new frontman. He responded...

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BLACK STAR RIDERS Frontman RICKY WARWICK: Details Of Two New Solo Albums Revealed

BLACK STAR RIDERS frontman Ricky Warwick will release two new solo albums next year. "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 explains: "I really...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD Was 'Really Happy' To See LADY GAGA Become Pop Superstar

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford was recently interviewed by New Jersey's WSOU radio station. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. Speaking about his interest in a possible collaboration with pop superstar Lady Gaga, Halford said: "Well, I think if you can be receptive to...

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MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN's PUSCIFER: 'The Remedy' Video

"The Remedy", the new video from PUSCIFER, the Arizona-based electro-rock band fronted by TOOL's Maynard James Keenan, can be seen below. The song is taken from PUSCIFER's third full-length album, "Money Shot", which was released on October 30 via Puscifer Entertainment. To promote the "Money Shot"...

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QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT: Official Video Footage Of ROCK IN RIO Performance

Video footage of QUEEN and "American Idol" finalist Adam Lambert performing on September 18 at the Rock In Rio festival in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil can be seen below. On September 10, QUEEN members Brian May and Roger Taylor, along with Lambert — who has been singing for QUEEN on their tours, filling...

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Video: GEOFF TATE's OPERATION: MINDCRIME Performs At Czech Republic's WINTER MASTERS OF ROCK

OPERATION: MINDCRIME, the new band led by former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate, played its second-ever show this past Sunday, November 15 at the Winter Masters Of Rock festival in Zlin, Czech Republic. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below. "The Key", the first album of an ambiti...

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METALLICA, AC/DC, SLIPKNOT, MÖTLEY CRÜE, GUNS N' ROSES Members React To Paris Terrorist Attacks

Members of METALLICA, AC/DC, KISS, SLIPKNOT, MÖTLEY CRÜE, GUNS N' ROSES, SHINEDOWN and PAPA ROACH are among the musicians who have reacted with shock and pledges of solidarity for France following the killing of scores of people in attacks in Paris on Friday night. Some of their views can be seen be...

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LINDEMANN Feat. RAMMSTEIN Singer, PAIN/HYPOCRISY Mainman: Making Of 'Fish On' Video

Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Fish On", the new NSFW video from LINDEMANN, the project featuring vocalist Till Lindemann of German industrial metallers RAMMSTEIN and Swedish producer and multi-instrumentalist Peter Tägtgren (HYPOCRISY, PAIN),can be seen below. The song was released...

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MIKE PORTNOY: 'Everything I've Done In The Last Five Years Is The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of'

In a brand new interview with Metal Assault, drummer Mike Portnoy (THE WINERY DOGS, METAL ALLEGIANCE, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) was asked if he ever feels overwhelmed when he thinks about how many bands and projects he is currently in. He responded: "I can handle it. I'm wired that way. I'm...

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CYBERSTAR Feat. DROWNING POOL Singer, FOZZY Guitarist: 'Eye For An Eye' Lyric Video

The official lyric video for the song "Eye For An Eye" from CYBERSTAR, the new band featuring vocalist Jasen Moreno (DROWNING POOL) and guitarist Billy Grey (FOZZY),can be seen below. The group, whose current lineup is completed by drummer Dusty Winterrowd (ALLELE),is putting the finishing touches...

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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE To Help Select Winners Of Online Program Designed To Foster Aspiring Musicians

Hyundai and The Recording Academy today announced the launch of the fourth annual Grammy Amplifier program. Grammy Amplifier is an innovative online music initiative providing aspiring artists with the opportunity to realize their passion and further their musical careers through one-of-a-kind exper...

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GEOFF TATE: 'I Generally Have A Difficult Time Marrying The Two Concepts Of Art And Commerce'

In a brand new interview with Steel For Brains, former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate was asked if he has seen the negative impact the culture of immediacy has had on the music industry. He responded: "I generally have a difficult time marrying the two concepts of art and commerce. [Laughs] I'm reall...