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MEGADETH Taps LAMB OF GOD Producer JOSH WILBUR For New Album Mix
MEGADETH has tapped Josh Wilbur (LAMB OF GOD, ALL THAT REMAINS, GOJIRA) to mix the band's fifteenth album, which was recently recorded in a Nashville studio. The production duties on the follow-up to 2013's "Super Collider" were handled by MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine and Toby Wright (ALICE IN CHA...July 25, 2015
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PHILIP ANSELMO Is No Longer Interested In Releasing His Autobiography
Former PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo says he is no longer interested in releasing his autobiography, explaining that writing a book would be like "going backwards constantly." Anselmo and BloodyDisgusting.com writer Corey Mitchell in 2013 secured a deal with Jeremie Ruby-Strauss, senior editor at...July 24, 2015
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LITA FORD Comments On JACKIE FOX Rape Allegation Against KIM FOWLEY
Lita Ford, a former member of the pioneering '70s all-female rock band THE RUNAWAYS, says that she was unaware off original RUNAWAYS bassist Jackie Fox's claim that she was raped by the group's notorious manager, Kim Fowley. In her account of the incident, Fox — whose real name is Jackie Fuchs — cla...July 23, 2015
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ALICE IN CHAINS Biography To Drop In August
According to The Pulse Of Radio, journalist David de Sola will release "Alice in Chains: The Untold Story" on August 4. Billboard magazine named the book in its summer "Must Reads" list, writing: "The early-'90s Seattle grunge band, long overshadowed by its hometown peers, gets its due in this debut...July 23, 2015
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REDEMPTION Feat. FATES WARNING Singer RAY ALDER: New Album Completed, Deal With METAL BLADE Announced
REDEMPTION, the U.S. progressive metal band featuring in its ranks guitarist/songwriter Nick Van Dyk and legendary FATES WARNING vocalist Ray Alder, has completed recording a new album, due laer in the year via Metal Blade Records. The band's current lineup is rounded out by bassist Sean Andrews, dr...July 22, 2015
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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist RICHARD FORTUS Says Band's Current Status Is 'Pretty Up In The Air'
In a brand new interview with Rock.About.com, GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Richard Fortus was asked about the band's current status and whether there are any plans for the Axl Rose-fronted group to tour next year. "The current state of GN'R is pretty up in the air," he replied. "The last I heard they ...July 21, 2015
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Former ANTHRAX Guitarist DAN SPITZ Gets Engaged
Former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz and his girlfriend Beth Thom have announced their engagement. The future Mrs. Spitz posted a picture of the engagement ring to her Instagram account this past weekend. Spitz and his ex, Candi, filed for divorce early last year — three months to the day after his ar...July 20, 2015
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SABATON To Film Hometown Show For Upcoming DVD/Blu-Ray
Swedish metallers SABATON will film their performance at the Sabaton Open Air in their hometown of Falun in August for an upcoming DVD/Blu-ray, to be made available in early 2016. Says the band: "[Sabaton Open Air] is happening for the eighth year in a row, and this unique event has, over the years,...July 17, 2015
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Video: STEEL PANTHER's MICHAEL STARR, THE WINERY DOGS' BILLY SHEEHAN Perform VAN HALEN's 'Atomic Punk'
MR. BIG and THE WINERY DOGS bassist Billy Sheehan and STEEL PANTHER singer Michael Starr (real name Ralph Saenz; ex-L.A. GUNS) performed cover versions of the VAN HALEN classic "Atomic Punk" and TALAS's "Shy Boy" last night (Wednesday, July 15) at Lucky Strike in Hollywood, California. The duo was a...July 16, 2015
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GUNS N' ROSES-Themed 'Resort Attraction' Appears To Be Coming To Las Vegas
A GUNS N' ROSES-themed "resort attraction" appears to be coming to Las Vegas this September. A poster has reportedly surfaced at the city's Hard Rock Hotel & Casino that reads: "All we need is just a little patience: Guns N' Roses. Coming September 2015, a new resort attraction." The poster in q...July 14, 2015
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You Can Attend SEBASTIAN BACH's 'Rock N' Roll Wedding Extravaganza' For $300
Rockbar Theater in San Jose, California will host the wedding reception of former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach and his fiancée Suzanne Le on Saturday, August 22. A posting on the Rockbar web site reads as follows: "Rockbar will be hosting the wedding of Sebastian Bach to Suzanne Le and would like...July 13, 2015
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Audio Premiere: LAMB OF GOD's 'Erase This'
"Erase This", a brand new song from Richmond, Virginia-based metallers LAMB OF GOD, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's new album, "VII: Sturm Und Drang", which will be released on July 24 via Epic in the U.S. and Nuclear Blast Entertainment in all territories outside of North...July 10, 2015
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FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY To Release 'Absolute Hope, Absolute Hell' Album In October
FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY will release its new album, "Absolute Hope, Absolute Hell", on October 2 via eOne/Good Fight Music. Guitarist and producer Will Putney summed up follow-up to 2013's "Hellbound" best, saying, "It's our new and fresh approach to aggressive music, not a half-hour of blast beats and b...July 9, 2015
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MAYHEM FESTIVAL Co-Founder Apologizes To Heavy Metal Fans, Clarifies His 'Gray, Bald And Fat' Comment
Kevin Lyman (pictured),the co-founder of the annual Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, has apologized for his recent remarks regarding the state of the heavy metal scene and the future of the traveling event, explaining that "it is our yearly mission to create the greatest festival for you to c...July 9, 2015
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AC/DC Drummer PHIL RUDD Sentenced To Eight Months Of Home Detention
Estranged AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd has been sentenced to eight months of home detention after pleading guilty to charges of threatening to kill and possession of drugs. The 61-year-old faced up to seven years in prison on the threatening to kill charge. Rudd was sentenced on Thursday (July 9) at Taur...July 8, 2015
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