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KING DIAMOND: 'I Don't Take Tomorrow For Granted'

Danish heavy metal singer King Diamond, who underwent open-heart triple-bypass surgery in November 2010, says that he was never particularly concerned about the financial setback incurred due to high expenses of surgery and recuperating during convalescence period. He told "The Metal Voice" in a new...

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GEOFF TATE's Favorite Singer Is Still GEOFF TATE

While answering questions from fans on Twitter this past Saturday (October 4),former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate was asked: "Not including yourself, who is your favor[ite] vocalist?" He replied: "Still me" In a recent interview with the Daily Herald, Tate admitted that he was perplexed as to why...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Asks Fans To Send Good Thoughts In Search For Missing Mother-In-Law

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine sent out a tweet earlier today asking his fans to "please send good thoughts" to his wife Pam, "and prayers from those of you who pray, as we search for her mom," who is suffering from Alzheimer's disease. 75-year-old Sally Estabrook was last seen at a campground near...

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DIMMU BORGIR's SILENOZ Says Long-Awaited Orchestra DVD Should See Light Of Day Next Year

Daniel P. Carter of Scuzz TV conducted an interview with guitarist Silenoz (real name: Sven Atle Kopperud) of Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR at this year's edition of the Bloodstock Open Air festival, which was held August 7-10 at Catton Hall, Walton-On-Trent, West Midlands, United...

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Goalie ROBIN LEHNER Sporting New IN FLAMES-Inspired Mask

Ottawa Senators' goaltender Robin Lehner recently spoke to NHL.com about his new mask, a tribute to the Swedish metal band IN FLAMES, which hails from Robin's hometown of Gothenburg. The mask was designed by pro airbrush artist and custom mask painter David Gunnarsson of Daveart Designs. Robin is ve...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Denies POISON Rift: BRET MICHAELS 'Is My Brother'

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett says that he is "sure it's all good" between him and the band's frontman, Bret Michaels, one day after it was reported that the singer failed to mention Rikki's name in an interview while talking about POISON's upcoming tour. While speaking to Orlando, Florida's News 13,...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION To Release 'Let Us Burn - Elements & Hydra Live In Concert' DVD, Blu-Ray, 2CD

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...

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TESSERACT Signs With KSCOPE

Kscope has announced the signing of UK's masters of modern progressive heaviness TESSERACT. Amos Williams, TESSERACT bass player, commented on the signing: "Really looking forward to discovering the possibilities of working with such a creative label. We admire everything Kscope's done with bands li...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Is 'Immensely' Inspired By U2's 'Attempt To Reinvent The Wheel'

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich is the latest musician to comment on U2's decision to team with Apple to put the Irish rock band's new album, "Songs Of Innocence", on every single iTunes account in the world for free regardless of whether it was wanted or not. Speaking to Billboard magazine, Ulrich sa...

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TOM MORELLO Slams Seattle Restaurant After Being Denied Service

**UPDATE** Tom Morello has released a lengthy statement in which he offered his version of the events that transpired Friday night, including a response to accusations that he requested "special treatment" at The 5 Point Cafe. You can read his entire message at this location. The original article fo...

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SIXX: A.M. Taps BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Drummer JEFF FABB For 'Modern Vintage' Album, Burbank Show

SIXX: A.M., the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael, will release its third album, "Modern Vintage", on October 7 via Eleven Seven Music. SIXX: A.M. will celebrate the CD release by playing its first full live show since 2009 the same...

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PHILIP ANSELMO, REX BROWN, SCOTT IAN, CHRIS BRODERICK Perform PANTERA Classics On 'Motörboat' (Video)

Heavy metal all-star band METAL ALLEGIANCE — featuring members of PANTERA, MEGADETH, ANTHRAX and TESTAMENT – played a set of heavy metal's most influential and recognizable songs during MOTÖRHEAD's Motörboat cruise, which took place last week. Taking part in the performance were singers Philip Ansel...

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PAPA ROACH Films 'F.E.A.R. (Face Everything And Rise)' Video

Californian rockers PAPA ROACH filmed a video for the title track of their eighth studio album "F.E.A.R. (Face Everything And Rise)", this past weekend. PAPA ROACH guitarist Jerry Horton described the experience as "tiring, painful, and dry, but totally worth it!" He added: "I can't wait for you to...

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AMY LEE: 'I Never Said EVANESCENCE Was Over'

EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee says that the group is not over despite the fact that there are no plans for the band to do anything in the coming months. Lee recently told Rolling Stone about EVANESCENCE's current status: "The situation is we're not doing it now. I don't like to make predictions about t...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Mentioned On Long-Running Show 'Jeopardy!'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine's April 12 concert with the San Diego Symphony was referenced on last night's (Thursday, September 25) episode of the long-running game show "Jeopardy!" "Jeopardy!", hosted by Alex Trebek, began in 1984. This game show, which generally airs weekday evenings, features t...