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SUFFOCATION Announces FRANK MULLEN Farewell Tour For North America

New York death metal pioneers SUFFOCATION have announced dates for their final North American tour with original vocalist Frank Mullen. This historic trek will take place this upcoming October and November and see the band joined by misanthropic gore grinders CATTLE DECAPITATION, Brazilian death met...

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SIEGE OF POWER Feat. AUTOPSY, ASPHYX Members: 'Mushroom Cloud Altar' Video

SIEGE OF POWER's music video for the song "Mushroom Cloud Altar" can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's debut album, "Warning Blast", which will be released on September 7 via Metal Blade. SIEGE OF POWER comments: "'Mushroom Cloud Altar' is a more punky track on the album 'Warning Bl...

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Former 3 DOORS DOWN Bassist TODD HARRELL Faces More Prison Time After Allegedly Having Drugs Mailed To Him In Jail

According to the Sun Herald, former 3 DOORS DOWN bassist Todd Harrell was arrested on Friday (August 3) on a charge of introduction of narcotics into a correctional facility. The drugs were found during screening of the incoming mail to the Jackson County Jail in Mississippi, where Harrell has been...

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SEVENDUST's LAJON WITHERSPOON: 'We Don't Tour Like We Used To'

SEVENDUST frontman Lajon Witherspoon says the band is now inclined to tour less than before and focus more on its family commitments, in part because it finally has the right team in place, including a new record label, Rise Records. During the early part of their career, the Atlanta-based outfit wa...

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IRON MAIDEN Responds To Lawsuit Filed By Former Singer DENNIS WILLCOCK

According to Ham & High, British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have responded to a lawsuit filed by their former singer Dennis Willcock in which he accused them of stealing the lyrics to some of their classic early songs. Willcock claims to have written the words to the tracks "Prowler", "Charlott...

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CHUCK BILLY Doesn't Believe TESTAMENT Was Unfairly Excluded From 'Big Four' Of 1980s Thrash Metal

In a brand new interview with the "Music Mania" podcast, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy was asked why his band wasn't included in the so-called "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal — the dominant thrash metal groups that helped bring that genre into the mainstream. "Well, it's difficult to say, 'cause whe...

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HEART's ANN WILSON Releases Cover Of LESLEY GORE's 'You Don't Own Me' From Her New Album 'Immortal'

Ann Wilson of HEART, one of rock's most distinctive and powerful vocalists, has released "You Don't Own Me" as the second track from her new album that's due out September 14 on BMG. Fittingly titled "Immortal", the album features 10 musically diverse tracks that pay tribute to some of Ann's influen...

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GAMA BOMB To Release 'Speed Between The Lines' Album In October

Irish thrashers GAMA BOMB will release their sixth album, "Speed Between The Lines", on October 12 via AFM Records. The disc will be available as a CD, clear yellow gatefold vinyl (limited to 250 units),turquoise gatefold vinyl (limited to 250 units),clear/red gatefold and vinyl red/black splatter...

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Watch JASON BONHAM Rejoin FOREIGNER On Stage At Irvine Concert

Drummer Jason Bonham rejoined his former bandmates in FOREIGNER on stage this past Wednesday, August 1 at the FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine, California to perform the group's classic song "Hot Blooded". Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can be seen below. Jason, son of LED ZEPPELIN drumm...

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Watch ANTHRAX Play Snippet Of PANTERA's 'Cowboys From Hell'

Fan-filmed video footage of ANTHRAX performing a snippet of PANTERA's "Cowboys From Hell" during its July 31 concert at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton, Pennsylvania can be seen below. During an appearance on Eddie Trunk's SiriusXM tribute show to Vinnie Paul Abbott in late June, ANTHRA...

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SEATTLE MARINERS To Host 'ALICE IN CHAINS Night' Later This Month

The Seattle Mariners will host "Alice In Chains Night" later this month. The event, which will celebrate the release of the band's new album, "Rainer Fog", will take place at Safeco Field on August 20 when the Major League Baseball team takes on the defending World Series champions the Houston Astro...

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KISS Frontman PAUL STANLEY: 'Journalists And The Media Are Not The Enemy Of The People'

KISS frontman Paul Stanley has said that he does not believe the press is the enemy of the American people, presumably in response to President Donald Trump, who has regularly derided the media as such. Stanley offered his opinion in two separate tweets, writing: "JOURNALISTS And The Media Are NOT T...

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RUSH Frontman To Release 'Geddy Lee's Big Book Of Beautiful Bass' Book In December

RUSH vocalist/bassist Geddy Lee will release "Geddy Lee's Big Book Of Beautiful Bass", a book showcasing his collection of bass guitars and the stories behind them, on December 4 via Harper Design, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Geddy's love of the bass has been nurtured over a lifetime spe...

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TRIXTER's STEVE BROWN Says 'It's Hard To Watch' PAUL STANLEY And DAVID COVERDALE Struggling With Vocal Issues

TRIXTER guitarist Steve Brown says that "it's hard to watch" people like Paul Stanley and David Coverdale battling vocal issues while performing live. When KISS kicked off its European tour last month in Barcelona, Spain, a number of YouTube videos surfaced online of Stanley clearly struggling to hi...

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KISS Manager DOC MCGHEE And Brother SCOTT End 25-Year Business Relationship

According to All Access Music Group, McGhee Entertainment partners Doc and Scott McGhee have announced the conclusion of their 25-year business relationship. McGhee Entertainment's web site lists clients that include KISS, Paul Stanley, Ted Nugent, A THOUSAND HORSES, LOVE & THEFT, and others. Doc Mc...