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DEE SNIDER Is Working On Live DVD/CD From 'For The Love Of Metal' Tour

Dee Snider has confirmed that he is working on a live DVD and CD recorded during the touring cycle for his latest solo album, "For The Love Of Metal", which was released in July 2018. The new set, which may end up being called "For The Love Of Metal Live", is expected to arrive later this year via N...

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QUIET RIOT's FRANKIE BANALI: Music 'Streams Mean Nothing To Me'

In a new feature by music writer Joel Gausten, legendary drummer Frankie Banali (QUIET RIOT, W.A.S.P.) discusses the new QUIET RIOT album ("Hollywood Cowboys"),the band's massive early 1980s success and keeping the group alive as he battles stage four pancreatic cancer. An excerpt from the piece ap...

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WHITESNAKE: 15-Minute EPK For 'Flesh & Blood' Album

A 15-minute EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for WHITESNAKE's latest album, "Flesh & Blood", is available below. Released in May via Frontiers Music Srl, the disc follows the 2011 critically acclaimed studio album "Forevermore" and 2015's "The Purple Album", a reimagining of DEEP PURPLE classics from...

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Ex-THE BLACK CROWES Drummer STEVE GORMAN Dismisses Suggestion KATE HUDSON Was 'Disruptive Force' In CHRIS ROBINSON's Life

Former THE BLACK CROWES drummer Steve Gorman has dismissed the suggestion that Kate Hudson was a "disruptive force" in singer Chris Robinson's life. During her relationship with THE BLACK CROWES frontman, the "Almost Famous" star was often portrayed — jokingly or not — by the band's fans as THE BLAC...

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Ex-THE BLACK CROWES Drummer On His Memoir: 'I Chose To Write The Book Very Much From My Personal Perspective'

Former THE BLACK CROWES drummer Steve Gorman spoke to "FOX 17 Rock And Review" about his book, "Hard To Handle: The Life And Death Of The Black Crowes - A Memoir", which was published in September by Da Capo Press. The book was recently described by Rolling Stone magazine as "one of the most jaw-dro...

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AIRBOURNE Announces Spring 2020 North American Tour

Australian rockers AIRBOURNE will embark on the first North American tour in support of their riff-roaring new album (and fifth overall) "Boneshaker", out now via Spinefarm Records. The spring tour kicks off April 20 in New York City and concludes on May 23 in Montreal. The trek includes appearances...

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TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Performs Previously Unreleased Song 'Hey, Can You Hear Me Now? (Video)

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA performed a previously unreleased song called "Hey, Can You Hear Me Now?" during its concert on Saturday, December 21 in Newark, New Jersey. The track was originally written by founder/composer/lyricist Paul O'Neill more than three decades ago and was recently uncovered on a...

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Ex-THE BLACK CROWES Drummer STEVE GORMAN On 2020 Reunion Tour: 'I Knew That Was Happening A Long Time Ago'

Former THE BLACK CROWES drummer Steve Gorman, who recently published his tell-all memoir, "Hard To Handle: The Life And Death Of The Black Crowes", says that he was not surprised to see brothers Chris and Rich Robinson teaming up with new musicians to perform the band's entire debut album, "Shake Yo...

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WHITESNAKE Releases Music Video For 'Hey You (You Make Me Rock)'

The official music video for the song "Hey You (You Make Me Rock)" from WHITESNAKE can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's latest studio album, "Flesh & Blood", which was released in May via Frontiers Music Srl. The disc follows the 2011 critically acclaimed studio album "Forevermo...

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SLIPKNOT's MICK THOMSON Meets Fans At New York's SAM ASH (Video)

This past August, SLIPKNOT guitarist Mick Thomson stopped in to meet all of his adoring fans at Sam Ash's New York City store to take photos and sign their gear, including his new Jackson Pro Series Signature Mick Thomson Soloist SL2. Check out a video recap below. As previously reported, Thomson a...

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SLIPKNOT's JIM ROOT And MICK THOMSON Named World's Best Heavy Metal Guitarists

SLIPKNOT's Jim Root and Mick Thomson have been named winners of this year's Music Radar poll for "Best Metal Guitarists In The World." The pair received over 17,000 votes, beating out such names as James Hetfield (METALLICA); James "Munky" Shaffer and Brian "Head" Welch (KORN); Olavi Mikkonen and Jo...

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Read Exclusive Excerpt From Former MORBID ANGEL Frontman DAVID VINCENT's 'I Am Morbid' Autobiography

Jawbone Press has announced the long-awaited autobiography of David Vincent, the legendary frontman for extreme metal pioneers MORBID ANGEL, and outlaw country artist who is now the frontman for two supergroups, VLTIMAS and I AM MORBID. Written with the bestselling author Joel McIver and with a fore...

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Today Marks 15th Anniversary Of DIMEBAG DARRELL's Death

Today (Sunday, December 8) marks the 15th anniversary of the death of PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. Abbott, one of the most beloved and respected musicians in hard rock, was shot onstage during a DAMAGEPLAN concert on this date in 2004 at the Alrosa Villa club in Columbu...

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WHITESNAKE To Release 'Always & Forever' Valentine's Day Single

On February 14, WHITESNAKE will release a limited-edition 12-inch picture-disc single featuring "Always & Forever" backed with "After All", limited to 1,000 copies worldwide. Pre-order your copy at this location. "Always & Forever" is taken from WHITESNAKE's latest album, "Flesh & Blood"...

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Watch LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE Perform With Industrial Supergroup PIGFACE

Industrial/experimental supergroup PIGFACE, currently on their first tour in 14 years, has announced that LAMB OF GOD vocalist Randy Blythe will continue with the band for the entirety of the tour, including a just-announced second matinee show in Chicago on November 30. Blythe, who was originally s...