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Origins Vol. 1

To be frank, covers albums are getting to be so passé it becomes subjective to taste and artist loyalty to avoid thinking of them as contract fillers. However, Ace Frehley's on a roll right now, and we like where he's at, so we'll cut the man some slack. After all, in the past, he's done ...

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All Empires Fall

Brooklyn's TOMBS is one of the best American black metal outfits alongside AGALLOCH and WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM. Onstage these guys command vast space, even on tiny platforms. The main reason for the band's commanding performance being Mike Hill and company's daringness to try just about anything...

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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Says New Bands Lack Personality On Stage

Mike of Metal Temple and Ian of ARFM, conducted an interview with former ACCEPT and current U.D.O. frontman Udo Dirkschneider on April 13 at the Manchester Academy in Manchester, England. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Speaking about the current state of the rock scene, Ud...

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Listen To AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON Guest On JIM BREUER AND THE LOUD & ROWDY's 'Mr. Rock N Roll'

Accomplished comedian Jim Breuer understands that comedy and heavy music have long made for great bedfellows. On his first musical full-length, "Songs From The Garage", Breuer delivers both in his inimitable style with longtime backing band THE LOUD & ROWDY. Due on May 27 via Metal Blade, the CD...

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AMERICAN BOMBSHELL Wins Hyundai 'Grammy Amplifier' Contest, Records New Song 'My Drug' With Producer MIKE CLINK

AMERICAN BOMBSHELL, a pure unadulterated hard rock band from Indiana and winner of the 2016 Grammy Amplifier program, in partnership with Hyundai, was chosen from 4,000 entrants. The group was awarded the studio session prize and the opportunity to record a single with a Grammy-affiliated producer....

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FATES WARNING Taps Guitarist MIKE ABDOW For Upcoming Shows

U.S. progressive metal pioneers FATES WARNING will release their much-anticipated 12th studio album, "Theories Of Flight", on July 1 via InsideOut Music. The cover artwork for the CD was created by Michigan artist Graceann Warn. Performed by the FATES WARNING lineup that returned to form with 2013's...

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Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO In The Studio With SUICIDAL TENDENCIES

SUICIDAL TENDENCIES has uploaded video footage of Dave Lombardo (ex-SLAYER) apparently laying down drum tracks for the band's forthcoming abum, due in September. The one-minute clip, which can be seen below, was accompanied by the following caption on Instagram: "Beating out today's sermon in the Ch...

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DINO CAZARES: How FEAR FACTORY Developed Its Unique Sound

MusicWatchdog.com conducted an interview with FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares on May 6 at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, Arizona. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about how FEAR FACTORY developed its unique sound, Cazares said: "It's kind of funny. We figured out two different issues. W...

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ACE FREHLEY Talks 'Origins Vol. 1' Solo Covers Set: 'I Think It's A Good Package'

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley recently spoke to Fuse about his solo covers set, "Origins Vol. 1", which came out in April. You can now watch the chat below. Regarding how he went about choosing which songs to cover, Frehley said: "I knew this album was coming, and every time I got an idea or ....

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SOULFLY Joined By Members Of BATTLECROSS, SUFFOCATION For 'Ace Of Spades' Performance (Video)

SOULFLY was joined by members of BATTLECROSS, SUFFOCATION and ABNORMALITY on stage on Thursday, May 12 at the Marquis Theater in Denver, Colorado to perform a cover of the MOTÖRHEAD classic "Ace Of Spades". Video footage of the rendition can be seen below (shot by Amy Hutcheson of Resident Rock Star...

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THE WINERY DOGS: Santiago Show To Be Filmed For Upcoming DVD, Blu-Ray

THE WINERY DOGS' May 27 performance at Teatro Cariola in Santiago, Chile will be professionally filmed and recorded for an upcoming DVD and Blu-ray. THE WINERY DOGS is the power trio featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB),legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (M...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Releases Official Lyric Video For New Song 'Time To Go'

The official lyric video for the song "Time To Go" from veteran Arizona metallers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's new, self-titled album, which will be released on May 20 via AFM Records. FLOTSAM AND JETSAM in 2014 parted ways with guitarist Edward Carlson a...

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New Trailer For 'Inside Metal: LA Metal Scene Explodes' Feat. Members Of METALLICA, MEGADETH

A new trailer for the second "Inside Metal" title "LA Metal Scene Explodes" is available below. . This is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed debut "Inside Metal" film "Pioneers of LA Hard Rock And Metal". This title focuses on the monumental era of the L.A. metal scene, from 1981 to 1986, whe...

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DARKEST HOUR To Enter Studio In September

DARKEST HOUR, who have been a unit for twenty years, completed a crowdfunding campaign for their ninth album. The Washington, D.C.-based band exceeded its initial goal of $50,000 by nearly $20,000. The band is pleased to announce the next step in the creation process for the album. DARKEST HOUR will...

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LAMB OF GOD, EYEHATEGOD Among Confirmed Bands For This Year's GWAR B-Q

The seventh annual GWAR B-Q will be held on August 20 in beautiful Richmond, Virginia at historic Hadad's Lake. GWAR will, of course, be performing a set full of murder and mayhem, and now, it pleases your Intergalactic Overlords to divulge the first round of bands that have been confirmed for this...