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GODSMACK Side Project THE APOCALYPSE BLUES REVIVAL Releases New Single 'The Doorway'

THE APOCALYPSE BLUES REVIVAL, the Florida-based psychedelic rock side project of GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin and guitarist Tony Rombola, will release its self-titled album on December 11. The official music video for the disc's second single, "The Doorway", can be seen below. The nine-track albu...

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AC/DC's PHIL RUDD: How I Ended Up Returning To The Band

During an appearance on a recent episode of Dean Delray's "Let There Be Talk" podcast, AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd confirmed that the seed for his return to the band was planted at the funeral of AC/DC rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young in 2017. Rudd, singer Brian Johnson and bassist Cliff Williams all atte...

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QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT Share 'Somebody To Love' Performance Video From 'Live Around The World'

Having debuted at No. 1 on the U.K.'s official albums chart with their "Live Around The World" album, QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT now release the full length performance of "Somebody To Love" on QUEEN's official YouTube channel. The "Live Around The World" album compiles concert highlights from the world o...

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ANGUS YOUNG Says Possibility Of AC/DC Continuing With AXL ROSE 'Never Really Came Up'

Angus Young says that the possibility of AC/DC continuing with singer Axl Rose after the completion of the band's "Rock Or Bust" tour "never really came up." AC/DC postponed the last 10 dates of its spring 2016 North American trek after singer Brian Johnson was advised to stop playing live or "risk...

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AC/DC: Deluxe 'Power Up' Lightbox Unboxing Video

AC/DC will release its long-awaited comeback album, "Power Up", on November 13. The follow-up to 2014's "Rock Or Bust" features AC/DC's reunited lineup of Brian Johnson (vocals),Phil Rudd (drums),Cliff Williams (bass),Angus Young (guitar) and Stevie Young (guitar). Johnson and Williams both left...

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Expelled Into The Unknown Depths Of The Unfathomable

As observant fans of heavy music may know, underground metal bands often try to evoke the sound of the abyss yawning open. Death, despair, depravity and disgust are all central to the extreme metal way of things, but it's increasingly difficult to be startled or truly moved, desensitized as we are t...

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ADRIAN SMITH Was 'A Little Uncomfortable' With IRON MAIDEN's 'Violent' EDDIE Imagery

In a new interview with Robert Cavuoto of Myglobalmind, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith was asked if he has a favorite image of the band's mascot Eddie over the course of MAIDEN's four-decade career. He responded: "In the early days, the images of Eddie with all the bloody axes made me feel a lit...

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SCOTT PHILLIPS Says There Has Been 'Talk' Of CREED Reunion: 'It's A Possibility Down The Road'

Scott Phillips says that a reunion of CREED is "a possibility down the road." This past June, CREED updated its Facebook profile with an old photo, igniting rumors of the band's imminent return. Phillips, who is promoting ALTER BRIDGE's new EP, "Walk The Sky 2.0", discussed the chances of a CREED co...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Says He Still Gets 'S**t' From 'Not Professional Bass Players' About Playing With A Pick

In a new interview with Metal Asylum, MEGADETH's David Ellefson was asked if he ever "got crap" from other bassists for playing with a pick/plectrum instead of his fingers. He said (see video below): "Weekend-warrior and, in my opinion, not professional bass players give me shit about it all the tim...

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IRON MAIDEN's ADRIAN SMITH: EDDIE VAN HALEN And JIMI HENDRIX Have Had The Biggest Effect On The Electric Guitar

IRON MAIDEN's Adrian Smith has reflected on the passing of Eddie Van Halen, saying the VAN HALEN axeman was a "fantastic" player who had a tremendous impact on the guitar community. Smith discussed his appreciation for the groundbreaking musician, who died from cancer on October 6 at age 65, in a br...

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Albuquerque's Metalhead Mayor Dons MACHINE HEAD Sweatshirt While Voting

Albuquerque, New Mexico's mayor Tim Keller donned a MACHINE HEAD hooded sweatshirt when he cast his ballot in the U.S. presidential election. Earlier today (Tuesday, November 3),Keller tweeted out several photos of him at his local vote center in Bernalillo County, in the north-central region of Ne...

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LEMMY's Advice To MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist PHIL CAMPBELL: 'Don't Wear Shorts On Stage'

In a new interview with the "Australian Rock Show", MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell was asked if there was one piece of advice the band's late frontman Lemmy gave him that he still carries around with him. He responded (hear audio below): "I guess things just rub off on you over a period of time....

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FILTER Unveils 'Murica' Album Cover Art

FILTER mainman Richard Patrick has unveiled the Mister Sam Shearon-created cover art for the band's upcoming album, "Murica". Check it out below. Late last month, FILTER released the official music video for the "Murica" title track. Patrick is recording the LP with such players as original FILTER...

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All-Star KEITH EMERSON Tribute Concert To Be Released On Blu-Ray

In celebration of Keith Emerson's 76th birthday, The Keith Emerson Estate and Cherry Red Records announce the long-awaited release of "The Official Keith Emerson Tribute Concert" on March 11, 2021 (the fifth anniversary of Keith's passing). This official three-disc set brings you the historical 2016...

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DINO CAZARES Celebrates 30 Years Of FEAR FACTORY With Help From DEVIN TOWNSEND, ROBB FLYNN, Others

FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares has uploaded a 10-minute video in which a number of other notable musicians and music industry personalities congratulate the band on its 30th anniversary. Among the people featured in the clip are Robb Flynn (MACHINE HEAD),Devin Townsend, Tony Campos (STATIC-X),...