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ANGTORIA To Return In 2012 With New Name, Album

British female singer Sarah Jezebel Deva (CRADLE OF FILTH, THERION, MORTIIS),and Swedish composer Chris Rehn (ABYSSOS) will begin work on a new album in January which will pick up where their last collaborative effort, ANGTORIA, left off five years ago. According to Sarah, "the music will continue...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Had Difficulty Covering IRON MAIDEN Classic

In February, Christian hard rockers STRYPER released "The Covering", a tribute album to the classic rock and metal bands they cherished growing up. Produced by frontman Michael Sweet, "The Covering" was unlike any previous STRYPER recording in that it was a collection of cover songs from bands that...

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HAIL!: More Performance Footage From Moscow

HAIL! — the supergroup featuring a rotating list of musicians, including current and former members of SEPULTURA, JUDAS PRIEST, TESTAMENT and MEGADETH — kicked off a nine-date tour of Russia on December 2 in Irkutsk. HAIL!'s lineup for the trek includes drummer Paul Bostaph (SLAYER, TESTAMENT, EXODU...

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Former JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist K.K. DOWNING: 'Metal Has Been In Full Flight Once Again'

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing has posted the following year-end message on his official web site, Steel Mill: "Wow! Where did that year go? Anyway, I think that you will agree that it was another great festival year and metal has been in full flight once again. "Please feel free to writ...

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FAITHSEDGE: Video Footage From The Studio Posted Online

California-based rockers FAITHSEDGE are working on their second studio album for a 2012 release. A new video update from the studio in which the members of FAITHSEDGE preview two new tracks off the new album and announce the addition of keyboardist Eric Ragno to the group's ranks can be seen below....

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Sings DOKKEN Classic On TOOTH AND NAIL Debut

Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, DIO DISCIPLES) has contributed guest vocals to the forthcoming debut album from TOOTH AND NAIL, the new project featuring current and former members of DOKKEN — George Lynch (guitar),Jeff Pilson (bass),and Mick Brown (drums). Tentativ...

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MATT HEAFY: 'IN FLAMES Is As Influential On TRIVIUM As A Band Like METALLICA Is'

Vocalist/guitarist Matt Heafy of Florida metallers TRIVIUM was interviewed on this past weekend's (December 16-18) edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. To see a full list of stations carrying the program and whe...

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METALLICA's 'Beyond Magnetic' Cracks U.S. Top 40

METALLICA's four-song digital EP called "Beyond Magnetic" sold 36,000 copies in its first week of release to debut at position No. 32 on The Billboard 200 chart. The effort consists of the quartet of previously unheard tracks that the band unveiled in concert earlier in the month during its 30th-ann...

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THIN LIZZY: New Audio Interview With MARCO MENDOZA

On November 20, Jason Saulnier of the MusicLegends.ca web site conducted an interview with THIN LIZZY bassist Marco Mendoza. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. For more than forty years, THIN LIZZY has been delivering its brand of rock 'n' roll to audiences all over the world....

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS, JOHN 5, GLENN HUGHES, RUDY SARZO Remember DIMEBAG At 'Dimebash' (Audio)

The latest episode of comedian Jim Florentine's "Comedy Metal Midgets" podcast features interview Jim conducted with Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, DIO DISCIPLES),John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON),Rudy Sarzo (DIO, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE, OZZY OS...

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ROB HALFORD, ALICE COOPER Perform At 'Christmas Pudding' Concert (Video)

Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST),Brian "Head" Welch (KORN),THE TUBES, Bruce Kulick (KISS),John Corabi (MÖTLEY CRÜE, UNION),Kip Winger (WINGER) and Orianthi are among the musicians who performed this past Saturday night (December 17) at the original shock rocker Alice Cooper's eleventh annual Christmas...

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AS I LAY DYING Guitarist Answers Fan-Submitted Questions In New Video Interview

Guitarist Nick Hipa of San Diego, California metallers AS I LAY DYING recently answered a number of fan-submitted questions for Fret 12. You can now watch the chat below. AS I LAY DYING's latest release, the "Decas" EP — a collection of new tracks, covers, remixes and more — sold 9,500 copies in the...

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METALLICA: Official 27-Minute Video Recap Of First 30th-Anniversary Show

METALLICA has posted a 27-minute video recap of the first of four intimate shows at the Fillmore in San Francisco as part of the week-long celebration of its 30th anniversary as a band for fan club members only. Check it out below. Jason Newsted (METALLICA, VOIVOD, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM),John Marshall...

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ROB HALFORD, BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH, ALICE COOPER Talk About 'Christmas Pudding' Concert (Video)

Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST),Brian "Head" Welch (KORN),THE TUBES, Bruce Kulick (KISS),John Corabi (MÖTLEY CRÜE, UNION),Kip Winger (WINGER) and Orianthi are among the musicians who performed this past Saturday night (December 17) at the original shock rocker Alice Cooper's eleventh annual Christmas...

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HAIL!: Footage, Diary From Russian Tour Posted Online

HAIL! — the supergroup featuring a rotating list of musicians, including current and former members of SEPULTURA, JUDAS PRIEST, TESTAMENT and MEGADETH — kicked off a nine-date tour of Russia on December 2 in Irkutsk. HAIL!'s lineup for the trek includes drummer Paul Bostaph (SLAYER, TESTAMENT, EXODU...