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HOLY GRAIL: Lyric Video For New Song 'Crystal King'

The official lyric video for "Crystal King", a brand new song from the Los Angeles-based shred quintet HOLY GRAIL, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's new album, "Times Of Pride And Peril", due on February 12 via Prosthetic. Recorded with Grammy Award-winning producer John Spik...

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Former METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Says LEMMY Was His 'Savior'

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted has paid tribute to Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister, saying that the iconic MOTÖRHEAD frontman was "almost [his] savior" because Lemmy "made it okay" for Newsted to play bass with a pick. During a December 29 appearance on Ozzy's Boneyard (SiriusXM channel 38),Newsted s...

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SIXX: A.M. Names Permanent Drummer

SIXX: A.M., the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael, has hired Dustin Steinke of the Canadian rock group BLEEKER (formerly BLEEKER RIDGE) as its permanent drummer. Based in Orillia, Ontario, BLEEKER was previously signed to the Canadi...

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RESURRECTION KINGS Feat. VINNY APPICE, CRAIG GOLDY: 'Livin' Out Loud' Video

"Livin' Out Loud", the new video from RESURRECTION KINGS — new so-called "supergroup" featuring singer Chas West (TRIBE OF GYPSIES, LYNCH MOB),guitarist Craig Goldy (DIO, GIUFFRIA, ROUGH CUTT, DIO DISCIPLES),bassist Sean McNabb (DOKKEN, GREAT WHITE) and drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HE...

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AXS TV Acquires Season 3 Of Reality Series 'Ex-Wives Of Rock'

AXS TV presents season three of the popular reality series "Ex-Wives Of Rock", premiering on Wednesday, February 17, with back-to-back episodes at 9:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. The 13-episode series will air each week with two originals for six weeks at 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. "Ex-Wives Of Rock" is part of A...

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CHICKENFOOT '99% Finished' Recording New Song; One-Off Concert Scheduled For May

Legendary guitarist Joe Satriani has revealed that CHICKENFOOT in "about ninety-nine percent finished" recording a brand new song and is planning to play a one-off concert in May. The group, which also includes former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar, ex-VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony andRED HOT CHIL...

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OHM: Feat. Former MEGADETH Members CHRIS POLAND, NICK MENZA: New Performance Footage

Video footage of OHM:, the band featuring former MEGADETH members Chris Poland (guitar) and Nick Menza (drums),performing on January 16 at The Baked Potato in Studio City, California can be seen below. Menza's addition to OHM: in September 2015 followed the passing of the band's previous drummer, D...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL's LAST IN LINE: New Rehearsal Footage Posted Online

LAST IN LINE — the band featuring DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell alongside fellow founding DIO members Vinny Appice and Jimmy Bain, plus singer Andrew Freeman, who has previously fronted HURRICANE and LYNCH MOB — has posted video footage from its recent rehearsals for the Hysteria On The High...

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI On 'The Astonishing': 'The Concept Right From The Beginning Was To Do Something Big'

Phil Simon of The Huffington Post recently conducted an interview with guitarist John Petrucci of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER. You can now listen to the chat at this location. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the inspiration for DREAM THEATER's new concept album...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's MICK MARS Back In The Studio With Ex-CRÜE Singer JOHN CORABI

MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars has returned to Blackbird Studio in Nashville, Tennessee to resume recording material for his debut solo release. Joining him during the sessions is former MÖTLEY CRÜE singer John Corabi, who was featured on the band's 1994 self-titled album. Mars posted a couple of p...

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AT&T Park Making Efforts To Reduce Concert Noise Pollution Before METALLICA Concert

According to SFGate.com, AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants, is working with specialists to deal with the problem of "noise pollution" drifting outside the stadium before METALLICA performs there as part of "The Night Before", a concert event set to take place the night before Super Bow...

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LAST IN LINE: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'Devil In Me' Video

LAST IN LINE — the band featuring DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell alongside fellow founding DIO members Vinny Appice and Jimmy Bain, plus singer Andrew Freeman, who has previously fronted HURRICANE and LYNCH MOB — will release its debut album, "Heavy Crown", on February 19 via Frontiers Music...

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METAL ALLEGIANCE Feat. MEGADETH, TESTAMENT, DEATH ANGEL Members: Video Of San Francisco Concert

Fan-filmed video footage of METAL ALLEGIANCE, the all-star metal band consisting of a rotating cast of musicians, including members of MEGADETH, TESTAMENT and DEATH ANGEL, performing on January 10 at The Regency in San Francisco, California can be seen below. METAL ALLEGIANCE's self-titled debut alb...

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SCORPIONS Announce 'Blacked Out In Vegas' Five-Night Engagement With Special Guests QUEENSRŸCHE

After a massive sold-out show in October 2015, SCORPIONS are back to rock even harder with an impressive five-night run at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Special guests QUEENSRŸCHE are returning for each night of the limited engagement. Performances are scheduled for...

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MAGNUM: Teaser For 'Sacred Blood 'Divine' Lies' Album

British melodic rock icons MAGNUM will release their new album, "Sacred Blood 'Divine' Lies", on February 26 via Steamhammer/SPV as a digipak version (including a DVD),2LP colored version, CD and as a digital download. A teaser for "Sacred Blood 'Divine' Lies", featuring the song "Don`t Grow Up", i...