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Finnish Heavy Metal Goes To University
As heavy metal music and the subculture related to it is particularly strong in Finland, and Finnish heavy metal is recognized worldwide as a key manifestation of this musical style, it is only natural that Finland's leading university, the University Of Helsinki, offers this summer a three-week aca...April 11, 2015
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KIKO LOUREIRO: 'I'm Very Happy To Be Part Of MEGADETH'
MEGADETH has entered Lattitude Studio South in Leiper's Fork, Tennessee to begin recording its fifteenth album for a tentative late 2015 release. A Portuguese-language video message from MEGADETH's new Brazilian lead guitarist Kiko Loureiro can be seen below. Says Kiko: "Hey, everyone! I'm here in N...April 11, 2015
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MEGADETH: Pre-Order New Album And Get Access To Exclusive Behind-The-Scenes Content
MEGADETH has entered the studio to begin recording its fifteenth album and the band wants to bring its fans along for the ride. For the first time, MEGADETH is going to bring its fans into the process and give them a window into the world of Dave Mustaine, Kiko Loureiro, David Ellefson and Chris Adl...April 10, 2015
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PHILIP ANSELMO To Appear At 'Spooky Empire' Horror Convention
Former PANTERA and current DOWN frontman Philip Anselmo will make appearance at the Spooky Empire horror convention May 15-16 in Orlando, Florida. He will be signing autographs for his fans on Friday and Saturday. Spooky Empire describes itself as the "ultimate weekend for horror fans of all ages."...April 9, 2015
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SIRENIA: 'Once My Light' Video Released
Norwegian/Spanish symphonic gothic metallers SIRENIA will release their new album, "The Seventh Life Path", on April 28 in North America (one day earlier internationally) via Napalm Records. "The Seventh Life Path" track listing: 01. Seti 02. Serpent 03. Once My Light 04. Elixir 05. Sons Of The Nort...April 9, 2015
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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Hopes EXODUS Tour Will Inspire His Band To Come Up With Ideas For Next Album
In a brand new interview with CrypticRock.com, vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2012's "Dark Roots Of Earth". "We are actually working on the new record, so Eric [Peterson, guitar] and...April 9, 2015
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MEGADETH Has Finished Writing 15 New Songs
MEGADETH has finished writing 15 songs for its next album, tentatively due before the end of the year. The CD will be the band's first to feature Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with ANGRA, and LAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler. In a new tweet, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine...April 7, 2015
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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Hopes To Have New Album Completed Before End Of Year
The Age Of Metal recently conducted an interview with vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about the progress of the songwriting sessions for TESTAMENT's follow-up to 2012's "Dark Roots Of Earth", Chuck said: "We have five or...April 7, 2015
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NEXT TO NONE Featuring MIKE PORTNOY's Son MAX Lands Record Deal With INSIDEOUT MUSIC
NEXT TO NONE, the band featuring drummer Max Portnoy, son of Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, THE WINERY DOGS),has inked a deal with InsideOut Music. The group's debut album, "A Light In The Dark", will be released in the summer. Prior to the CD's arrival, the band will be opening sh...April 7, 2015
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THE DOORS Guitarist ROBBY KRIEGER Featured In New Video From Ex-KYUSS Singer JOHN GARCIA
The official video for "Her Bullets Energy", a song from former KYUSS and current VISTA CHINO frontman John Garcia, can be seen below. The track, which features a guest appearance by guitarist Robby Krieger of THE DOORS, is taken from Garcia's self-titled solo album, which was released in August 201...April 7, 2015
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MARILYN MANSON And BILLY CORGAN Answer Fan Questions On REDDIT
According to The Pulse Of Radio, Marilyn Manson and SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan recently participated together in a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" question-and-answer session with fans to promote their upcoming "The End Times" co-headlining tour. Asked about the tour, Corgan replied, "I think...April 7, 2015
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NICK MENZA: 'I Was Offered A Very Unfair Deal' To Rejoin MEGADETH
Former MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza has released the following statement: "To my fans, I hate disappointing all of you who have been asking and hopeful that Marty Friedman and I would rejoin [MEGADETH's] Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson to resurge the classic 'Rust In Peace' lineup. "I was totally re...April 6, 2015
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Modern-Day Version Of Eighties Metal All-Star Project HEAR 'N AID To Record New Song For Charity
Ronnie James Dio's widow/manager Wendy Dio has confirmed that a modern-day version of HEAR 'N AID, the one-time collaboration of various individual heavy metal/hard rock artists in 1985 to raise money for famine relief in Africa, will be assembled to record a new song that will be released alongside...April 5, 2015
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New MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO On RANDY RHOADS: 'He Was Like A Big Hero For Me'
Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro (MEGADETH, ANGRA) was interviewed by IndiePower at the "Randy Rhoads Remembered: A Celebration Of A Guitar Legend" concert on Janaury 23 at The Observatory in Santa Ana, California. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about the influence Randy Rhoads (OZZY OS...April 4, 2015
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DAVE MUSTAINE And DAVID ELLEFSON Are The 'Root' Of MEGADETH
In a brand new interview with Australia's Hawkesbury Gazette, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about his role in recreating the band's classic sound five years after he rejoined MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the group's "Rust In Peace" album. "I feel it whe...April 4, 2015
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