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STEVEN ADLER Says He Only Got To Talk To AXL ROSE For Ten Seconds During 'Not In This Lifetime' Tour
Earlier this week, former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler was interviewed on "Trunk Nation", Eddie Trunk's show on SiriusXM channel Volume (106). A few excerpts from the chat follow below (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On reuniting with classic GUNS N' ROSES members Axl Rose, Slash and Duff M...February 23, 2017
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METALLICA 'Blown Away' By Superfan's Collection
A three-minute video clip showcasing a Canadian METALLICA superfan's collection of band-related memorabilia can be seen below. A native of Toronto, Ontario, Doug Brown has amassed a huge amount of METALLICA collectibles since he was a young boy, and the band was so "blown away" by the items he has a...February 23, 2017
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AXEL RUDI PELL's 'The Ballads V' To Include Guest Appearance By BONNIE TYLER
German guitar wizard Axel Rudi Pell will release his next offering, "The Ballads V", on April 21 via Steamhammer/SPV. In true Pell tradition, part five of his successful ballad compilation series features a smooth balance between the past six years and some brand-new songs. For the first time ever i...February 22, 2017
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DESTRUCTION To Release 'Thrash Anthems II' Collection Of Re-Recorded Classics
German thrashers DESTRUCTION have launched a PledgeMusic pre-order campaign in support of their upcoming album, "Thrash Anthems II". A leader in direct-to-fan platforms, PledgeMusic allows artists to get more personal with their fans, offering pledgers updates straight from the band and items not av...February 22, 2017
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DISTURBED Comments On Stagehand's Death: 'This Horrible Tragedy Is Almost Too Much To Bear'
A stagehand working the AVENGED SEVENFOLD, DISTURBED and CHEVELLE show in Stuttgart, Germany last night (Monday, February 20) was killed after another crewman fell on top of him while trying to take down the front lighting truss. The 26-year-old crewman that fell on top of the 19-year-old is still a...February 21, 2017
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Stagehand Dies After AVENGED SEVENFOLD Concert In Stuttgart, Germany
A roadie working at AVENGED SEVENFOLD's concert in Stuttgart, Germany Monday night (February 20) was killed when a colleague fell on him as they were dismantling the stage. While the 26-year-old survived the 2:00 a.m. incident with serious injuries, the 19-year-old from Esslingen — identified by the...February 21, 2017
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Making Of MASTODON's 'Emperor Of Sand': Third Studio Webisode
The third in a series of video clips featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Emperor Of Sand", the eighth studio album from Atlanta heavy rock icons MASTODON, can be seen below. Due on March 31 via Reprise Records, the follow-up to 2014's "Once More 'Round The Sun" is available for p...February 21, 2017
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FRANCES BEAN COBAIN Writes Message To KURT COBAIN On His 50th Birthday
According to The Pulse Of Radio, Frances Bean Cobain, the daughter of late NIRVANA frontman Kurt Cobain, posted an emotional tribute to her father online on Monday (February 20),on what would have been his 50th birthday. Frances wrote on Instagram, "Today would have been your 50th birthday. You are...February 21, 2017
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Triple Threat
Jeff Waters may be a mega fan of Eddie Van Halen, but his career indicates he is, to certain effects, the Prince of metal. Other than from the bottom of a finished bottle of Buffalo Trace bourbon downed by yours truly in the midst of this review, where does that ridiculous claim come from, you ...February 21, 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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ANTHRAX Drummer: 'I Find The Lack Of Really Good Records Nowadays Disturbing'
ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante was recently interviewed by U.K.'s "Mike James Rock Show". You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the 2010-2011 tour featuring the so-called "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal: METALLICA, ANTHRAX, SLAYER and M...February 20, 2017
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SAINT ASONIA Is 'Taking A Step Forward' With Sophomore Album, Says ADAM GONTIER
SAINT ASONIA, the act featuring ex-THREE DAYS GRACE frontman Adam Gontier and STAIND guitarist Mike Mushok, is continuing work on its sophomore album, tentatively due before the end of the year. "I would say we're about halfway done, meaning the writing process is pretty much done," Gontier told Mel...February 20, 2017
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Watch DREAM THEATER Perform In Partille, Sweden During 'Images, Words & Beyond' Tour
Fan-filmed video footage of DREAM THEATER's February 17 performance at Partille Arena in Partille, Sweden can be seen below. DREAM THEATER is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its milestone RIAA-gold-certified album "Images And Words" on a European tour, which kicked off on January 30 in Rome, Ita...February 18, 2017
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New Song Premiere: PAPA ROACH's 'Help'
"Help", a brand new song from PAPA ROACH, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, which is tentatively due later in the year. PAPA ROACH singer Jacoby Shaddix told "The Scotty Mars Show" about the follow-up to 2015's "F.E.A.R.": "I definitely feel there's a change i...February 17, 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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