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Video Premiere: GOJIRA's 'Low Lands'
The Alain Duplantier-directed video for "Low Lands", a brand new song from French progressive metallers GOJIRA, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's latest album, "Magma", which was released on June 17 via Roadrunner Records. The follow-up to 2012's "L'Enfant Sauvage" was recorded a...July 8, 2016
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INTEGRITY Signs With RELAPSE RECORDS
Relapse Records has announced the signing of hardcore legends INTEGRITY. Originally formed in 1988, INTEGRITY is known for being one of the most incendiary and influential bands in American hardcore and modern metal history. The group, which has issued eleven full-length albums and a litany of split...July 6, 2016
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New DARK TRANQUILLITY Album Is 'Shaping Up To Be Fantastic,' Says MIKAEL STANNE
Kaaos TV conducted an interview with vocalist Mikael Stanne of Swedish melodic death metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY prior to the band's June 25 concert at the Nummirock festival in Nummijärvi, Finland. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On t...July 5, 2016
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SIRENIA Parts Ways With Singer AILYN GIMÉNEZ GARCÍA
Norway-based symphonic gothic metal veterans SIRENIA have parted ways with their Spanish singer Ailyn Giménez García for "personal reasons." The band says in a statement: "We part ways on good terms and we wish Ailyn the best of luck for her future endeavours. Thanks a lot for the great years we sha...July 5, 2016
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POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT Undergoing Experimental Cancer Immune Therapy
According to The San Diego Union-Tribune, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett has recorded a video discussing his experience after being diagnosed with cancer of the tongue last summer. The 54-year-old musician initially received radiation and chemotherapy, like many cancer patients, but became concerned w...July 4, 2016
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Video: WHITESNAKE Performs In Atlantic City During 'The Greatest Hits Tour 2016'
Fan-filmed video footage of WHITESNAKE's July 1 performance at Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, New Jersey as part of the band's "The Greatest Hits Tour 2016" can be seen below. WHITESNAKE is continuing to tour in support of its twelfth studio album, "The Purple Album", which was released in May 20...July 4, 2016
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BONFIRE Parts Ways With Singer DAVID REECE; Cites 'Irreconcilable' Differences
After two successful albums — "Glorious" (2015) and "Pearls" (2016) — and over a hundred shows performed, veteran German rockers BONFIRE have parted ways with their American lead singer David Reece (pictured; formerly of ACCEPT) The "personal and professional differences" are irreconcilable, making...July 3, 2016
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DIAMOND HEAD's BRIAN TATLER Is 'Full Of Admiration' For What METALLICA Has Done
In a new interview with music writer Joel Gausten, guitarist Brian Tatler of New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) legends DIAMOND HEAD discusses the band's 40th anniversary, their new self-titled album (released in North America on June 24) and their relationship with METALLICA, who have recorde...July 1, 2016
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Why VINCE NEIL Continues To Perform MÖTLEY CRÜE Classics With His Solo Band
MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil has explained to GreeleyTribune.com why he continues to play the band's hit songs during his solo live performances. "I could play a lot of my solo stuff, and I'd get a lot of people in the crowd saying, 'What is he doing that for?' Neil said. "They'd be ...June 30, 2016
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GLENN HUGHES: 'I Would Be Honored' To Make Another Album With TONY IOMMI
Legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) took part in a press conference at this year's edition of Hellfest, which was held June 17-19 in Clisson, France. You can now watch the question-and-answer session below. Asked for his opinion on the 1986 BLACK SABBATH album "Seven...June 29, 2016
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CHTHONIC Hopes To Release New EP In 2017
Freddy Lim, frontman of the Taiwanese metal band CHTHONIC, was interviewed by Red Carpet News TV at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods, which took place June 13 at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, London, England. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about CHTHONIC's future plans, Lim — who was el...June 29, 2016
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Video: JOE LYNN TURNER Performs Acoustic Versions Of RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE Classics In Kastoria, Greece
On June 24, former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE singer Joe Lynn Turner performed an acoustic set at Prague Live Stage in Kastoria, Greece. Video footage of the show, during which Turner was joined by Greek guitarist Bob Saganas, can be seen below (courtesy of Rock Overdose). Joe Lynn Turner recently slam...June 28, 2016
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GLENN HUGHES On BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION Reunion: 'The World Needs Another Big Rock Album'
Glenn Hughes spoke to the Danish metal magazine Metalized about BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION's plans to reunite for a fourth studio album in 2017. BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION was the Anglo-American rock supergroup featuring Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, TRAPEZE),drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN, FOREIGNER),keyboa...June 27, 2016
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RAINBOW Adds DEEP PURPLE's 'Burn' And 'Soldier Of Fortune' To Setlist At Birmingham Concert (Video)
The new lineup of Ritchie Blackmore's RAINBOW played its third concert earlier tonight (Saturday, June 25) at the Gent Arena in Birmingham, England. Joining Ritchie in the group are LORDS OF BLACK singer Ronnie Romero, STRATOVARIUS keyboardist Jens Johansson, BLACKMORE'S NIGHT drummer David Keith an...June 25, 2016
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Listen To New RAINBOW Singer RONNIE ROMERO Cover 'Lady Of The Lake' With LORDS OF BLACK
Spanish melodic progressive metal masters LORDS OF BLACK — who feature in their ranks new RAINBOW singer Ronnie Romero — recorded a cover version of the RAINBOW classic "Lady Of The Lake" during the sessions for their second album, "II". The track, which was released as a bonus cut with the new disc...June 24, 2016
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