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What Does DAVE LOMBARDO Really Think About LARS ULRICH's Drumming Abilities?
Former SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo says that METALLICA's Lars Urich is "a good drummer" whose songwriting input is integral to the chemistry that has catapulted METALLICA to superstar status since the band's inception more than 30 years ago. During a November 22 clinic at Cueva Rock in Quartucciu,...November 26, 2014
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RAVEN: Audio Samples Of SWEET, SLADE And DEEP PURPLE Covers
NWOBHM thrash godfathers RAVEN have launched a Kickstarter crowd-funding campaign to finance the recording of their next studio album, "ExtermiNation". The band has recorded a full-length covers CD titled "Party Killers" that is being offered as an exclusive Kickstarter reward for backers. The group...November 25, 2014
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DIZZY REED Says There Is 'A Lot' Of 'Fantastic' New GUNS N' ROSES Music That Needs To Be Heard
David "Gus" Griesinger of BackstageAxxess.com recently conducted an interview with GUNS N' ROSES, THE DEAD DAISIES and HOOKERS 'N' BLOW keyboardist Dizzy Reed. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the status of the next GUNS N' ROSES stu...November 24, 2014
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POWERMAN 5000 Narrowly Escapes Georgia Hotel Fire, Vows To Continue Tour
POWERMAN 5000 guitarist Nick Quijano has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "I just wanted to let you know that we were all involved in a 10th-floor fire at the Radisson [hotel] in [Marietta], Georgia this evening around 6 p.m. "We checked into our rooms to relax before our show a...November 21, 2014
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ANGUS YOUNG On PHIL RUDD's Status With AC/DC: 'It's Something We've Gotta Get Resolved'
AC/DC guitarist Angus Young addressed the legal problems of drummer Phil Rudd in a new interview with Australia's long-running rock station Triple M, saying that the drummer is "in a strange place and a strange situation." Rudd was arrested on November 6 and charged with attempting to arrange a murd...November 21, 2014
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AC/DC's ANGUS YOUNG 'Fell Out Of Bed' When He Heard About PHIL RUDD's Arrest
AC/DC guitarist Angus Young and singer Brian Johnson appeared on this morning's edition of "The Howard Stern Show" on SiriusXM satellite radio. You can now listen to clips from the chat below. Addressing the fact that founding AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young stepped down from the group earlier this ye...November 19, 2014
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AC/DC's 'Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap' Gets Sales Bump After PHIL RUDD's Arrest
According to Billboard.com, AC/DC's 1976 single "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" was given a sales boost following news that drummer Phil Rudd was charged with trying to procure a murder. According to data from Nielsen SoundScan, the song sold just under 2,000 downloads in the week ending November 9 —...November 14, 2014
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Recovering Alcoholic SLASH Gets Beer Gift From U2
An act of kindness by Irish rockers U2 appears to have backfired when the band sent a case of Guinness beer to welcome Slash to Dublin who was in town to play a gig at the 3Arena. The problem? Slash is a recovering alcoholic who has spoken publicly about his battle with the bottle. "I ...November 14, 2014
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Was NICKI MINAJ's New Video Influenced By 'Metalocalypse'? DETHKLOK's BRENDON SMALL Weighs In
Hip-hop artist Nicki Minaj says that her controversial new video for the song "Only" was inspired in part by "Metalocalypse", the smash hit animated series on Adult Swim featuring the fictitious metal band DETHKLOK. In the clip, an animated Minaj can be seen presiding before an army of soldiers wear...November 12, 2014
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SABATON: Video Footage Of Whisky A Go Go Performance
Video footage of SABATON's November 10 performance at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California can be seen below. SABATON will return to North America in April/May 2015 as direct support to Finland-based symphonic metal storytellers NIGHTWISH. SABATON's latest album, "Heroes", was recently certi...November 11, 2014
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MOTÖRHEAD Rejoined By 'FAST' EDDIE CLARKE, PHIL 'PHILTHY' TAYLOR At Birmingham Concert (Video)
Ex-MOTÖRHEAD members "Fast" Eddie Clarke (guitar) and Phil "Philthy" Taylor (drums) rejoined their former bandmate Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister on stage on November 6 at National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England before Clarke, Lemmy and current MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee ripped through a blazing rendi...November 10, 2014
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FEAR FACTORY Begins Recording New Album
FEAR FACTORY has entered NRG Recording Studios in North Hollywood, California with longtime producer/collaborator Rhys Fulber and engineer Mike Plotnikoff to begin tracking its new album for an early 2015 release via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The CD will be mixed by acclaimed British producer And...November 10, 2014
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WITHIN TEMPTATION: 'Covered By Roses' Performance Clip From 'Let Us Burn - Elements & Hydra Live In Concert'
Dutch symphonic rock band WITHIN TEMPTATION will release a new live DVD/Blu-ray/2CD, "Let Us Burn - Elements & Hydra Live In Concert", on November 14. The set features two of WITHIN TEMPTATION's most-talked-about arena shows ever. The two dates are 2012's resplendent 15th birthday "Elements" con...November 7, 2014
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AC/DC Drummer PHIL RUDD Charged With 'Attempting To Procure A Murder'
AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd has been charged by New Zealand police with attempting to procure a murder. Rudd also faces charges of possessing the drugs methamphetamine and cannabis, and of threatening to kill. The 60-year-old drummer's home in New Zealand was raided Thursday morning (November 6) and he...November 5, 2014
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SEETHER And PAPA ROACH To Team Up For Co-Headlining Tour; Exclusive Pre-Sale Available
Rock titans SEETHER and PAPA ROACH announced today they will join forces to co-headline a month-long nationwide tour beginning early 2015. The powerful double bill (itinerary below) kicks off on January 9 at Hard Rock Live in Orlando, Florida and runs through February 7, with the final performance a...November 4, 2014
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