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ARCH ENEMY's New Album Is Written And Partially Recorded

Conny Schiffbauer of Germany's Rock Hard magazine conducted an interview with ARCH ENEMY singer Alissa White-Gluz and guitarist Michael Amott during this year's 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise. You can now watch the chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the status of the...

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GENE SIMMONS Still Believes Rock Is Dead

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has once again defended his controversial "rock is dead" comment, blaming the technology and fans for the current state of affairs. Simmons told Esquire magazine in September 2014 — in an interview conducted by his son Nick — that "rock did not die of old age. It w...

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ANDI DERIS Says He Is 'Relieved' MICHAEL KISKE Is Back In HELLOWEEN

Tony Webster of "The Metal Command" radio show recently conducted an interview with current HELLOWEEN singer Andi Deris about the reunion of the band's classic lineup. Dubbed "Pumpkins United", the band's upcoming tour will feature seven musicians — including former members Michael Kiske (vocals) an...

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Swedish Black Metal Musician TONY 'IT' SÄRKKÄ Dead At 45

Swedish black metal musician Tony Särkkä, who went by the stage name It, has died at the age of 45. No cause of death has yet been revealed. His passing was confirmed by his sister and manager Desire on the multi-instrumentalist's Facebook page. She wrote: "It is with a heavy heart that I share with...

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Watch Official Video For CHICKENFOOT's First New Song In Five Years, 'Divine Termination'

Supergroup CHICKENFOOT will release "Divine Termination", its first new tune in five years on "Best + Live", the band's first-ever best-of collection, on March 10. CHICKENFOOT features legendary guitarist Joe Satriani, former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar, ex-VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony and RED...

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NIKKI SIXX 'Can't Wait' Until DONALD TRUMP Is Out Of The White House

MÖTLEY CRÜE and SIXX:A.M. bassist Nikki Sixx says that he "can't wait" until Donald Trump is out of the White House, explaining that he doesn't believe the real estate mogul is "the right choice" to lead the United States. Sixx's latest comments came as he was discussing the inspiration for the SIXX...

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METALLICA To Be Featured In APPLE MUSIC's 'Carpool Karaoke' Series; Trailer Available

METALLICA is featured in the trailer for the "Carpool Karaoke" Apple Music series. The preview for the spinoff based on the "Late Late Show" segment, featuring "Late Late Show" host James Corden, aired as a commercial during the Corden-hosted Grammy Awards Sunday night (February 12). Other stars app...

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PLACE VENDOME Feat. HELLOWEEN's MICHAEL KISKE: 'Close To The Sun' Title Track Available For Streaming

Frontiers Music Srl will release the brand new PLACE VENDOME album, "Close To The Sun", on February 24. The "Close To The Sun" title track can now be streamed below. One of the most popular projects put together over the years by Frontiers president Serafino Perugino, PLACE VENDOME was an idea spark...

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JAKE E. LEE's RED DRAGON CARTEL Joined By Former SAIGON KICK/SKID ROW Drummer PHIL VARONE

RED DRAGON CARTEL, the band led by former OZZY OSBOURNE and BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee, has recruited Phil Varone (SAIGON KICK, SKID ROW) as its new drummer. Varone joins RED DRAGON CARTEL as the replacement for Jonas Fairley, who played on the band's 2014 self-titled debut album. The group's cu...

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JACK RUSSELL: 'I'm Still In Therapy Over' Rhode Island Concert Tragedy

Former GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell, whose pyrotechnics ignited the deadly blaze on February 20, 2003 at The Station in West Warwick, Rhode Island, killing 100 and injuring hundreds more, says that he is "still in therapy" because of the tragedy. Russell's bandmate Ty Longley (guitar) was one of...

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NASUM: Documentary Focusing On Final 2012 Performance To Premiere At Danish Film Festival

"Blasting Shit to Bits - The Final Show", a documentary film focusing on the final 2012 performance by Sweden's legendary grindcore outfit NASUM, will premiere at Copenhagen's Music Film Festival on April 27 to coincide with the band's 25th anniversary. During its tenure, NASUM quickly rose to becom...

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Video Premiere: STEEL PANTHER's 'Poontang Boomerang'

"Poontang Boomerang", the new video from the internationally renowned glam rock band STEEL PANTHER, can be seen below. The song is taken from STEEL PANTHER's upcoming album, "Lower The Bar", which will be released on March 24 via Kobalt Music Recordings. The clip explores the true meaning of "not st...

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ALICE COOPER Guitarist NITA STRAUSS, HUNTRESS Singer JILL JANUS Join Forces In THE STARBREAKERS

THE STARBREAKERS will debut at The Viper Room in West Hollywood, California on Saturday March 11. The all-star cover band features five of the most talented female musicians today. With unparalleled musicianship and looks that kill, they've mastered the art of the cover song — delivering a mind-blow...

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TODD LA TORRE Says He Has Been Embraced By Fans As 'The Voice Of QUEENSRŸCHE'

Todd La Torre says has that he has been embraced as the singer of QUEENSRŸCHE by most of the band's fans, nearly five years after he joined the group as the replacement for original frontman Geoff Tate. After Tate was fired in 2012, a two-year legal battle followed where Geoff sued for the QUEENSRŸC...

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'Damn The Machine - The Story Of Noise Records' Book Due In March

Deliberation Press and Iron Pages Books have announced a March 24 English/German language release of "Damn The Machine - The Story Of Noise Records". (German title: "Systemstörung: Die Geschichte Von Noise Records") Authored by American metal journalist David E. Gehlke, the book features cover art b...