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STEEL PANTHER Surprises London Commuters With Impromptu Busking Performance (Video)

U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine has posted video footage of Los Angeles glam-metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER taking part in an impromptu performance just off Oxford Street in London on Tuesday, February 23. Singer Michael Starr, guitarist Satchel, bassist Lexxi Foxx and drummer Stix Zadinia treated passe...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Working On 'My Nemesis' Video

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH is putting the finishing touches on the music video for the song "My Nemesis". The track will serve as the next single from the band's latest album, "Got Your Six", which entered the Billboard 200 album chart at No. 2, selling 119,000 copies in its first week of release. This...

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RIVERSIDE Guitarist PIOTR GRUDZINSKI Dead At 40

RIVERSIDE guitarist Piotr Grudzinski has died, according to a statement on the Polish progressive rock band's web site. He was 40 years old. In a short message, the surviving members of the group say: "In our deepest pain and disbelief, we would like to inform you that our dearest friend and brother...

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JOE LYNN TURNER Blasts RITCHIE BLACKMORE's RAINBOW Comeback: 'The Fans Deserve Better Than A Cover Band'

Former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE singer Joe Lynn Turner has blasted Ritchie Blackmore for going out and performing the two bands' classic material with a new group musicians, explaining that "the fans deserve better than a cover band." Blackmore, 70, quit rock and roll in 1997 to form a medieval folk...

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Video: DREAM THEATER Kicks Off 'The Astonishing' World Tour In London

Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER kicked off their "The Astonishing" world tour this past Thursday, February 18 at The Palladium in London, England. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Dystopian Overture 02. The Gift Of Music 03. The Answer 04. A Better Life 05. Lord Nafaryus 06. A Savior In...

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Video: MEGADETH Kicks Off North American 'Dystopia' Tour In Dallas

MEGADETH kicked off the North American leg of its "Dystopia" world tour last night (Saturday, February 20) at South Side Ballroom in Dallas, Texas, The setlist was as follows: 01. Hangar 18 02. Kingmaker 03. Wake Up Dead 04. In My Darkest Hour 05. She-Wolf 06. Sweating Bullets 07. Dawn Patrol 08. Po...

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BRING ME THE HORIZON Singer Denies Smashing COLDPLAY's Table Was A 'Protest'

According to The Pulse Of Radio, BRING ME THE HORIZON singer Oli Sykes toppled COLDPLAY's dinner table during his band's performance at the NME Awards in London on Wednesday night (February 17). In footage filmed by fans, Sykes can be seen descending from a balcony area directly toward COLDPLAY's ta...

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WEDNESDAY 13 On Possible MURDERDOLLS Reunion: 'There's Nothing Going On At All'

During a brand new interview with Sticks For Stones, Wednesday 13 was once again asked about the current status of MURDERDOLLS, his one-time project with former SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison. He responded: "It's no secret. I've told everybody. It's kind of public knowledge; at least I think it's pu...

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VEKTOR To Release 'Terminal Redux' Album In May

Highly complex progressive sci-fi themed metallers VEKTOR have revealed the full details of their long-awaited new album, "Terminal Redux". Due on May 6 via Earache, "Terminal Redux" is VEKTOR's third full-length release and the band's first ever concept album, further exploring the themes that firs...

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Video: SKID ROW Plays First Show With Ex-DRAGONFORCE Singer ZP THEART

SKID ROW played its first concert with South African-born, British-based vocalist ZP Theart (DRAGONFORCE, TANK, I AM I) earlier tonight (Saturday, February 13) as part of a private event at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Co-headlining tonight's show was SLAUGHTER. Video footage of...

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CULT OF LUNA: New Song 'A Greater Call' Available For Streaming

With their mind-melting eighth epos, CULT OF LUNA and Julie Christmas bring you to the outer rim of the ever expanding boundaries of the cosmos — where the rules of man is not applicable and the cold, dark nothing envelops the harsh realities of the universe. "Mariner" will be released on April 8 vi...

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SIXX: A.M. To Release 'Rise' Single In March

SIXX: A.M., the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael, will release a new single, "Rise", on March 1. The track will appear on a forthcoming first volume of a double album, due later this year. Of the single's message, Sixx said: "We ar...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Says METALLICA's 'Black' LP Is 'Single Most Important Album In Metal'

Ex-MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has told FoxSanAntonio.com in a new interview that he has nothing but respect for his former band, despite the widespread belief that his split with the Dave Mustaine-led group was acrimonious. "My years with MEGADETH was a great period of my life," he said. "We...

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GUNS N' ROSES' 'Welcome To The Jungle' Featured In TACO BELL's SUPER BOWL Commercial

The GUNS N' ROSES classic "Welcome To The Jungle" is featured in the Super Bowl commercial for Taco Bell's newest menu item: the Quesalupa. The $2.99 taco, which goes on sale today, is made with a fried flour tortilla shell stuffed with melted pepper jack cheese. In the 30-second commercial, titled...

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LAMB OF GOD's Tour Gear Damaged In Truck Accident

An 18-wheeler-type tractor-trailer truck that was transporting LAMB OF GOD's gear during the band's current North American headlining tour was involved in an accident last night. According to LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton, nobody was hurt in the incident, but "lots of gear is damaged." No furthe...