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DROWNING POOL Guitarist Discusses New Album

ARTISTdirect.com editor Rick Florino recently conducted an interview with DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ARTISTdirect.com: What does this [new self-titled DROWNING POOL] album mean to you? C.J. Pierce: Each song individually definitely has a str...

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DEFTONES: 'Diamond Eyes' Video Released

DEFTONES' video for the song "Diamond Eyes" can be viewed below. The clip was directed by Roboshobo (a.k.a. Robert Schober; METALLICA, MASTODON). "Diamond Eyes" is the title track of DEFTONES's new album, which is scheduled for release on May 4 via Warner. "Diamond Eyes" track listing: 01. Diamond E...

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'Twilight' Star Not Playing KURT COBAIN, Says COURTNEY LOVE's Manager

The Pulse of Radio reports that the manager of Courtney Love, widow of NIRVANA frontman Kurt Cobain, shot down a widely circulated report on Friday (April 9) that "Twilight" star Robert Pattinson would play Cobain in a film about the rocker's life that Love is executive producing. Love's manager, Jo...

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AYREON Mastermind Working On New STAR ONE Album

AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen (also ex-BODINE, VENGEANCE) is hard at work on what will become a new STAR ONE album. The instrumental demos are completed, and Arjen is now working on lyrics and melody lines. A few weeks ago, Arjen's former manager Yvette graciously hosted a demo listening party fo...

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DEFTONES: Trailer For 'Diamond Eyes' Video Available

A trailer for DEFTONES' video for the song "Diamond Eyes" can be viewed below. The clip, which was directed by Roboshobo (a.k.a. Robert Schober; METALLICA, MASTODON),will make its online debut on Tuesday, April 13. "Diamond Eyes" is the title track of DEFTONES's new album, which is scheduled for re...

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STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Signs New Deal With UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING

Billboard.biz reports that Universal Music Publishing Group has signed a worldwide, deal encompassing the entire STONE TEMPLE PILOTS song catalog, including the group's upcoming self-titled, sixth-studio album coming out on May 25. The deal consists of signing up the group's frontman Scott Weiland t...

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MYCHILDREN MYBRIDE To Release 'Lost Boy' In June

Madison, Alabama's MYCHILDREN MYBRIDE will release its new album, "Lost Boy", on June 8 via Solid State Records. The follow-up to 2008's critically acclaimed "Unbreakable" was recorded at Glow In The Dark Studio in Atlanta, Georgia by producer Matt Goldman (UNDEROATH, COPELAND, THE CHARIOT). The new...

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EXTREME Guitarist Performs With RIHANNA On 'American Idol'

Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Rihanna performed her new single — "Rockstar 101" — on last night's (Wednesday, April 7) episode of"American Idol" backed by a powerhouse rock band, featuring EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt. Watch video footage of her appearance below. The unexpected combinati...

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PAMELA MOORE Interviewed On 'Good Time Metal Oldies' Radio Show

On January 26, 2010, Jason Saulnier of the "Good Time Metal Oldies" radio show conducted an interview with singer Pamela Moore — who is best known for her performance as Sister Mary on QUEENSRŸCHE's 1988 epic release "Operation: Mindcrime" and 2006's sequel "Operation: Mindcrime II". Listen to the c...

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STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Bassist Interviewed On RADIO 92.3

Nard of Cleveland, Ohio's Radio 92.3 recently conducted an interview with STONE TEMPLE PILOTS bassist Robert DeLeo. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. Robert DeLeo told Billboard.com last month that the band recorded its upcoming album in an unusual manner: DeLeo,...

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ANTHRAX/ARMORED SAINT Singer JOHN BUSH Lists Top 20 Vocal Influences

Heavy metal singer John Bush (ARMORED SAINT, ANTHRAX) sent Ranker.com a list of the singers that have most influenced him over the years — and his influences are not all metal gods. John Bush's top 20 vocal influences: 01. Bon Scott 02. Steven Tyler 03. Rickey Medlocke 04. Mike Patton 05. Chaka Khan...

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HIGH ON FIRE To Support METALLICA

Oakland, California-based power trio HIGH ON FIRE will support METALLICA on the following dates: May 11 - Belfast, Ireland - Odyssey Arena May 12 - Belfast, Ireland - Odyssey Arena May 14 - Budapest, Hungary - Puskas Ferenc Stadium May 16 - Zagreb, Croatia - Hippodrome May 18 - Lisbon, Portugal - Pa...

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STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Single Makes Largest Positional Gain In 'Rock Songs' Chart History

According to Billboard.com, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS' "Between the Lines" made the largest positional gain in the 10-month history of Billboard's Rock Songs chart, as the lead single from the band's self-titled reunion album rocketed 40-2. The song improved from 2 to 11.8 million audience impressions (up...

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PEARL JAM Planting $210K Worth Of Trees

The Pulse of Radio reports that PEARL JAM is spending $210,000 to plant trees in the band's home state of Washington as part of an effort to offset the carbon footprint left behind by the band's 2009 U.S. tour, according to Reuters. The money will cover the band's own travel and hotel contributions...

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Former DISMEMBER Drummer FRED ESTBY's NECRONAUT Signs With REGAIN RECORDS

Regain Records has announced the signing of NECRONAUT, the solo project of former DISMEMBER/CARNAGE drummer Fred Estby. After more than 20 years in the death metal scene, Estby wanted to express his passion for different kinds of extreme music he's bore since his youth. In 2008, Estby started to wri...