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KURT COBAIN Documentary Director Explains DAVE GROHL's Absence

According to The Pulse Of Radio, Brett Morgen, director of the newly released documentary "Kurt Cobain: Montage Of Heck", took to Twitter this week to answer some questions about the film. Asked why NIRVANA drummer Dave Grohl isn't in the movie, Morgen explained, "We first approached Dave about an i...

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HELLOWEEN's WEIKATH On 'My God-Given Right' Album: 'It's Just The Typical Classical Metal As It's Supposed To Be'

German power metallers HELLOWEEN will release their fifteenth studio album, "My God-Given Right", on May 29 via Nuclear Blast. The CD was recorded between October 2014 and February 2015 at the band's MiSueno Studio on the isle of Tenerife with producer Charlie Bauerfeind (GOTTHARD, HAMMERFALL). Spea...

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Stopped Being A KISS Fan After 'Alive II'

During the latest "That After Show" segment of "That Metal Show" on VH1 Classic, ANTHRAX members Scott Ian (guitar),Charlie Benante (drums) and Frank Bello (bass),along with Alex Skolnick of TESTAMENT, spoke about when they stopped being fans of KISS's music. Said Ian: "I was already way into AC/D...

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PAUL STANLEY Says Illegal Music Downloading Is 'Morally And Ethically Wrong, And It Hurts People'

KISS frontman Paul Stanley believes that illegal music downloading is "morally" and "ethically wrong," and laments the fact that new artists "don't have a chance in hell" of "ever getting that pot of gold." During an appearance on the "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast, Stanley was asked what KISS'...

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ACE FREHLEY On His Touring Plans: 'It All Depends On What The Promoters Are Willing To Pay'

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley is still unsure if he will embark on a major tour in support of his recently released solo album, "Space Invader", saying that his schedule will be dictated by simple economics. During an interview for VH1 Classic "That Metal Show" co-host Eddie Trunk's podcast, "...

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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT: 'People Should Be Happy That PINK FLOYD Are Doing A New Record'

Peter Hodgson of iHeartGuitarBlog.com recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. iHeartGuitarBlog.com: "Pale Communion" is such a headphones record! Mikael: That's good, I like to h...

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RUSH Drummer NEIL PEART's 'Far And Near: On Days Like These' Book Due In October

On October 14, ECW Press will publish "Far And Near: On Days Like These", the new book from RUSH drummer Neil Peart. A description of the 312-page hardcover reads as follows: "Whether navigating the backroads of Louisiana or Thuringia, exploring the snowy Quebec woods, or performing onstage at RUSH...

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MEGADETH's ELLEFSON Says His Love Of Early KISS Helped Him Understand Why Fans Get Upset About Lineup Changes

During a recent interview with the Niagara Gazette, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson did not want to weigh in directly on the recent Rock And Rock Hall Of Fame "controversy" involving the original lineup KISS — which he cites as one of his favorite bands of all time — but he did offer an ...

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MELVINS Frontman Says STANLEY And SIMMONS Were Right Not To Let 'F**ked-Up Alcoholic Junkie Guys' FREHLEY And CRISS 'Ruin Them'

In a brand new interview with the Missoula Independent about his new acoustic record, "This Machine Kills Artists", MELVINS frontman Buzz "King Buzzo" Osborne — who has a history covering KISS tunes and mimicking album covers — was asked to weigh in on Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer dressing up as Pet...

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RIVAL SONS Guitarist SCOTT HOLIDAY Interviewed On 'Let There Be Talk' Podcast (Audio)

Guitarist Scott Holiday of California blues rockers RIVAL SONS was interviewed on Episode 99 of the "Let There Be Talk" podcast with with rock and roll comedian Dean Delray. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. RIVAL SONS' new album, "Great Western Valkyrie", will be released...

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Dutch Death Metallers DICTATED Sign With METAL BLADE RECORDS

Metal Blade Records has announced the signing of Dutch death metallers DICTATED. The band's new album, "The Deceived", will be released on August 15. Comments DICTATED: "DICTATED is very honored and proud to have signed with the mighty Metal Blade Records! "We have just finished our album, 'The Dece...

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RIVAL SONS Answer Fan-Submitted Questions - Part 1

Singer Jay Buchanan and guitarist Scott Holiday of Long Beach, California's RIVAL SONS recently answered a number of fan-submitted questions regarding their new album, "Great Western Valkyrie", which will be released on June 10 in the USA (one day earlier internationally). The CD was recorded with p...

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RIVAL SONS: 'Open My Eyes' Video Released

"Open My Eyes", the new video from Long Beach, California's RIVAL SONS, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's forthcoming album, "Great Western Valkyrie", which will be released on June 10 in the USA (one day earlier internationally). The CD was recorded with producer Dave Cobb at LCS...

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RIVAL SONS: 'Open My Eyes' Track Available For Streaming

Long Beach, California's RIVAL SONS has released a brand new track from the band's forthcoming album, "Great Western Valkyrie". "Open My Eyes" is available immediately for everyone who pre-orders the album on iTunes, along with a previously released song, "Electric Man". Another new cut, "Good Thing...

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RIVAL SONS: 'Great Western Valkyrie' Album Details Revealed

Long Beach, California blues rockers RIVAL SONS will release new album, "Great Western Valkyrie", on June 10 in the USA (one day earlier internationally). The CD was recorded with producer Dave Cobb at LCS Studios in Nashville, Tennessee Comments RIVAL SONS frontman Jay Buchanan: "Every time we set...