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WITHIN TEMPTATION's SHARON DEN ADEL Explains Long Gaps Between Studio Albums
Superskum.com conducted an interview with vocalist Sharon den Adel of Dutch symphonic rockers WITHIN TEMPTATION during the band's recently completed North American tour. You can now watch the chat below. Asked why it takes WITHIN TEMPTATION a minimum of three years to release a new studio album, Sha...October 24, 2014
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SLIPKNOT's JIM ROOT: 'I've Never Had A Problem' With COREY TAYLOR
Guitarist Jim Root has opened up in a new interview with Australia's Triple J radio station about his dismissal from STONE SOUR late last year — even as he and singer Corey Taylor were working together on a new SLIPKNOT album. Root said, "I think, in some ways, there are certain people in that band...October 23, 2014
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POISON Reunites For Corporate Gig, Teases Possible 2015 Tour
Photos of POISON's first rehearsal for a performance at a private event in Southern California can be seen at BretMichaels.com. A posting on the site reads: "So far no fist fights, sounds great and feels great. Maybe a reunion in 2015…" POISON drummer Rikki Rockett recently told the "92 Minutes Of H...October 22, 2014
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RAVEN Covers DEEP PURPLE, THIN LIZZY, SWEET, NAZARETH, QUEEN Classics On 'Party Killers' CD
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...October 22, 2014
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ALICE IN CHAINS' MIKE INEZ Talks Drugs, OZZY OSBOURNE And Early-'90s Grunge Explosion (Video)
Argentinean rock journalist Lucas H. Gordon recently conducted an interview with former OZZY OSBOURNE and current ALICE IN CHAINS bassist Mike Inez. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how he feels about drugs considering that two membe...October 19, 2014
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GHOST's 'Infestissumam' Certified Gold In Sweden
"Infestissumam", the sophomore album from Swedish occult rockers GHOST, has been certified gold in the group's home country for sales in excess of 20,000 copies. Note: The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) in Sweden has revised the sales requirements for albums to reach go...October 17, 2014
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Discusses Music And Branding: 'We Love To Go To Unexplored Places' (Video)
On September 9, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich talked about music and branding at the Billboard studio in New York City. Joining Ulrich for a discussion of the ever-shifting rules of music and brands were Steve Pamon, JPMorgan Chase head of sports and entertainment marketing; Crush Management's Jonat...October 13, 2014
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SCORPIONS' 'MTV Unplugged' Album Certified Gold In Germany
SCORPIONS' latest release, "MTV Unplugged", has been certified gold in Germany. The members of the band were presented with plaques signifying the achievement on August 29 in Füssen. Unfortunately, longtime SCORPIONS manager Peter F. Amend was not able to attend the event due to illness and, to ever...October 10, 2014
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OZZY OSBOURNE Says U2's Album Giveway Was 'Selfish'
Ozzy Osbourne 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 Shortlist, the BLACK SABBATH singer said: "I...October 9, 2014
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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...October 9, 2014
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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...October 6, 2014
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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...October 6, 2014
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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...October 4, 2014
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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...October 4, 2014
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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,...October 3, 2014
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