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Emperor of Sand
Oh, the dilemmas of high-profile tech wizards who, 30 years ago, would've faced less scrutiny than they do in the face of a sophisticated and far more opinionated metal community. Then again, people cried foul at IRON MAIDEN for utilizing synthesizers and writing a rock-friendly tune on "Somewhere i...May 8, 2017
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MIKE PORTNOY Says RICHIE KOTZEN 'Wanted A Breather' From THE WINERY DOGS To 'Go Do His Solo Thing'
In a brand new interview with Australia's The Rockpit, drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) was once again asked about the status of THE WINERY DOGS, his power trio with guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen and legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS, DAVID LEE ROTH). He said:...May 5, 2017
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RICHIE KOTZEN: THE WINERY DOGS 'Are Sleeping, But They'll Be Back'
During an appearance on the "Trunk Nation" show on SiriusXM channel Volume (106),guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen was asked about some of his recent comments which painted an uncertain future for THE WINERY DOGS, his power trio with drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE...April 16, 2017
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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Says 'Lulu' Is One Of 'Most Important Albums' He Has Ever Been A Part Of
METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett has once again defended "Lulu", the band's controversial collaborative disc with Lou Reed, calling it "one of the most important albums" he has ever been a part of. "Lulu" polarized fans around the world and earned METALLICA some of the most scathing reviews of its c...April 13, 2017
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Crystal Fairy
The notion of a side project suggests that a band is secondary to its members' "main" bands. Another semantic spin, "supergroup," is more prestigious, assuming that the band's component members are involved with notable acts within their given genres. Whatever the case may be, such acts typically fa...April 1, 2017
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BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH Doesn't Think DEFTONES Want To Tour With KORN Again
Germany's Metal-Heads.de recently conducted a special interview with Brian "Head" Welch where the KORN guitarist was asked to comment on various albums and songs from the band's vast catalog. You can now watch the chat below. While speaking about KORN's 1996 album "Life Is Peachy", which contains th...March 30, 2017
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Smash
Eighties legend RATT's members have been embroiled internally in seemingly endless legal battles that would make the most seasoned entertainment lawyer's head spin. Currently it seems that the unit's lineup includes vocalist Stephen Pearcy, guitarist Warren DeMartini, bassist Juan Croucier, as well...March 3, 2017
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It's Official: JAMES DURBIN Is QUIET RIOT's New Singer
QUIET RIOT drummer Franke Banali has confirmed to Billboard that the band has split with singer Seann Nicols (a.k.a. Sheldon Tarsha; formerly of ADLER'S APPETITE) and has replaced him with "American Idol" finalist James Durbin. Nicols, who joined QUIET RIOT after last year's departure of Jizzy Pearl...March 3, 2017
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NIRVANA's 'Nevermind' Scores Landmark 350th Week On Billboard 200 Albums Chart
According to Billboard, NIRVANA's iconic "Nevermind" album has returned to The Billboard 200 chart this week with 5,000 equivalent album units in the week ending February 23. This marks the LP's landmark 350th nonconsecutive week on the tally — the eighth-most total weeks on the chart in its nearly...March 3, 2017
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Iconic MOTÖRHEAD Frontman LEMMY's Estate Worth Far Less Than Originally Thought: Report
According to Mirror, newly released records show that MOTÖRHEAD's iconic frontman Lemmy Kilmister only left his beneficiaries a few hundred thousand pounds at the time of his death — several million less than originally estimated. The London probate office's figures indicate that Lemmy had an estate...March 3, 2017
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ROBERT PLANT & THE SENSATIONAL SPACE SHIFTERS: 'Live At David Lynch's Festival Of Disruption' To Air On AXS TV
AXS TV presents an unforgettable performance by one of rock's most influential performers in the premiere of "Robert Plant & The Sensational Space Shifters - Live At David Lynch's Festival Of Disruption" — airing Sunday, March 5 at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. The concert captures the band's unique h...February 27, 2017
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Heavy Fire
It's not often one band, made of constituents from another, gets praised for emulating the latter. Yet BLACK STAR RIDERS has freely recreated THIN LIZZY for a modern generation, one who missed out on THIN LIZZY's glory days. If you're lucky, you'll catch "Jailbreak" or "Cowboy Song" on a gimmicky de...February 20, 2017
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Guitarist On 'The Stage': 'We Wanted To Really Show Off Our Instrumentation And Time Signatures'
Anthony Morgan of Metal Forces recently conducted an interview with AVENGED SEVENFOLD rhythm guitarist Zacky Vengeance. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On parting ways with drummer Arin Ilejay and recruiting former BAD RELIGION drummer Brooks Wackerman: Zacky: "One of things that al...February 16, 2017
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BLACK SABBATH, METALLICA, IRON MAIDEN Pictures To Be Displayed As Part Of 'The Photography Of Kevin Estrada' Exhibit
Pop Obscure, the new independent record store in downtown Los Angeles, will host an opening reception for the photo gallery/exhibit from acclaimed photographer Kevin Estrada today (Saturday, January 28) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. For over two decades, Estrada's photos have been an important part of rock...January 28, 2017
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RICKY WARWICK Says THIN LIZZY's PHIL LYNOTT Is 'Best Frontman That Ever Lived'
Barbara Caserta of Italy's Linea Rock recently conducted an interview with BLACK STAR RIDERS and THIN LIZZY frontman Ricky Warwick. You can watch the full chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the need to keep creating new music in BLACK STAR RIDERS versus playing s...January 21, 2017
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