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SAGA To Call It Quits After 'Final Chapter' Of Touring
Photo credit: Alexander Mertsch, www.bsights.de After forty years together, Canadian rockers SAGA will call it quits following one more "Final Chapter" of touring in 2017. SAGA's original singer Michael Sadler said in a statement: "This year marks four decades of writing, recording and touring as a...January 20, 2017
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Former LOUDNESS And YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Singer MICHAEL VESCERA Launches VESCERA Project
VESCERA, the new band led by acclaimed heavy metal vocalist Michael Vescera (LOUDNESS, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, OBSESSION),has signed a worldwide deal with Pure Steel Records. The group — whose lineup is completed by ex-NITEHAWKS members Mike Petrone (guitar) and Frank Leone (bass),along with drummer Fab...January 20, 2017
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TRIVIUM Frontman Downplays Latest Drummer Switch; PAUL WANDTKE Confirms Exit From Band
Drummer Paul Wandtke has confirmed that he is no longer a touring member of the Florida-based metal band TRIVIUM. On December 22, BLABBERMOUTH.NET exclusively reported the rumor that TRIVIUM had parted ways with Wandtke and welcomed Alex Bent, a member of BATTLECROSS and DECREPIT BIRTH who has previ...January 20, 2017
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AARON LEWIS On STAIND: 'I Definitely See It Staying On Hold For A While'
STAIND has been mostly inactive since 2011 and vocalist Aaron Lewis said in a new interview that the band is probably going to stay that way for the foreseeable future. Speaking to Planet Weekly, Aaron — who released his second full-length solo country album, "Sinner", last September — said that STA...January 20, 2017
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JUDAS PRIEST, ALICE IN CHAINS, Ex-BLACK SABBATH Members To Perform With METAL ALLEGIANCE At Anaheim Concert
On Friday, January 20, 2017, METAL ALLEGIANCE, the all-star metal band consisting of a rotating cast of musicians, including members of TESTAMENT and MEGADETH, is gathering at the City National Grove Of Anaheim for a monumental tribute to our fallen heroes. Hosted by Jackson and Charvel EVH, the eve...January 19, 2017
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TRIVIUM Frontman Says Last Three Drummers, Including PAUL WANDTKE, Were 'Session Players'
Matt Heafy says that TRIVIUM's last three drummers were nothing more than "session players" but has stopped short of confirming that the band has fired its drummer of the past year, Paul Wandtke. On December 22, BLABBERMOUTH.NET exclusively reported the rumor that TRIVIUM had parted ways with Wandtk...January 19, 2017
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Video Premiere: WARBRINGER's 'Silhouettes'
Los Angeles-based thrash metallers WARBRINGER will release their fifth album, "Woe To The Vanquished", on March 31 via Napalm. The disc was produced and mixed by Mike Plottnikoff (FEAR FACTORY, IN FLAMES),mastered by Howie Weinberg (SLAYER, PANTERA),with cover art by Andreas Marschall (SODOM, BLIN...January 19, 2017
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GUS G. Unveils New JACKSON Signature Star Guitar Models
In the video clips below, Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, shares the details of his new Jackson signature Star models, available in USA, X Series and JS Series versions. Gus last year...January 19, 2017
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LINKIN PARK: 'Expect The Unexpected' From Upcoming Album
According to The Pulse Of Radio, LINKIN PARK singer Mike Shinoda appeared on a YouTube question-and-answer session at a recent music trade show to take some fan questions and discuss the band's upcoming seventh album, due out later this year. Speaking about the new disc, Shinoda said: "New LINKIN PA...January 19, 2017
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THE AGONIST Releases Video For Cover Version Of HOZIER's 'Take Me To Church'
Montreal, Quebec, Canada-based melodic death metallers THE AGONIST have released a video for their cover version of the chart-topping HOZIER single "Take Me To Church". Check it out below. THE AGONIST's rendition of "Take Me To Church" is featured as a bonus track on the band's latest album, "Five",...January 18, 2017
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Former Members Of MALEVOLENT CREATION, SUFFOCATION, PESTILENCE Join Forces In New Project
Former members of MALEVOLENT CREATION, SUFFOCATION and PESTILENCE have joined forces with guitarist and songwriter Gio Geraca (MALEVOLENT CREATION, ASHES OF ARES) on an as-yet-unnamed new project. The new band is in the process of recording songs for an upcoming release to hand in to interested labe...January 18, 2017
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JACK RUSSELL: 'I'm Lucky To Be Alive'
Mike Preston of Psycho Babble TV recently conducted an interview with former GREAT WHITE and current JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about his health status, seven years after coming back from near death with a perforated bowel and pulmonary...January 17, 2017
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ARCH ENEMY: Trailer For 'As The Stages Burn!' DVD
ARCH ENEMY will release a new live DVD, "As The Stages Burn!", on March 31 via Century Media. The set contains video footage of the band's largest stage production to date from their performance last summer at the Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany. This performance marks the pinnacle of a...January 17, 2017
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DREAM THEATER's MIKE MANGINI: Trailer For 'Symmetry Beyond Planck' Art Collection
On February 2, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini will unveil a collection of fine art built from rhythm. Utilizing a variety of lit drumsticks and techniques, much like a painter would use brushes with paint, Mangini has crafted this art collection for canvas built from rhythm. The collection, titl...January 14, 2017
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DARKEST HOUR Partners with DC BRAU BREWING CO. For 'Savor The Swill' Beer
Metal fans will have a new beer to savor when Washington, D.C. metalcore pioneers DARKEST HOUR hit town in February. In honor of the band's 20th anniversary and release of their ninth studio album, "Godless Prophets & The Migrant Flora", the band teamed up with D.C.'s own DC Brau Brewing Company...January 14, 2017
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