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GOTTHARD Drummer Forced To Sit Out European Dates; HELLOWEEN's DANI LÖBLE Steps In

GOTTHARD drummer Hena Habegger was forced to leave the band's current European tour "for health reasons." Filling in for him on the Swiss rockers' run in support of their just-released twelfth studio album, "Silver", is HELLOWEEN's Dani Löble. GOTTHARD said: "[Dani] did a hell of a job learning our...

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TESTAMENT Guitarist Defends METALLICA's LADY GAGA Collaboration

TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick has defended METALLICA's performance with Lady Gaga at this year's Grammy Awards, explaining that "it absolutely makes sense they'd collaborate." METALLICA's appearance with the pop superstar at the 59th annual event in Los Angeles Sunday night (February 12) turned...

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TRIVIUM Bassist On New Touring Drummer ALEX BENT: 'He's Probably The Best Guy We've Ever Played With'

Bassist Paolo Gregoletto of Florida metallers TRIVIUM says that the band's new drummer Alex Bent is "probably the best guy [they have] ever played with." Bent has played with BATTLECROSS and DECREPIT BIRTH in the past and has filled in for Gene Hoglan in TESTAMENT at a number of shows. He is also a...

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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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EVANESCENCE's AMY LEE Releases New Solo Single, 'Love Exists'

EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee has released a new solo single called "Love Exists". Featuring artwork by Jennybird Alcantara, the song is now available for purchase on Amazon, Google Play and Apple Music. Lee stated about the inspiration for the track: "When I was in Italy filming the video for 'Speak T...

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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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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD, CHEAP TRICK's RICK NIELSEN To Guest On SAMMY HAGAR's 'Rock & Roll Road Trip'

Hit the road with The Red Rocker, as AXS TV presents season two of the popular original music series "Rock & Roll Road Trip With Sammy Hagar", premiering Sunday, March 5 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. The 12-episode season follows Hagar as he travels to notable music cities throughout the U.S. to ...

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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...

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Singer JAKE E Is 'Stepping Off The AMARANTHE Tour Bus' To Pursue Other Projects

Vocalist Joacim "Jake E" Lundberg has broken his silence regarding his departure from AMARANTHE, the successful Swedish melodic metal band he co-founded. AMARANTHE has kept an active touring schedule in between recording and releasing four studio albums. Following AMARANTHE's tour of Japan with HELL...

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Video: DON DOKKEN Joins JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE On Stage At Whisky A Go Go

Don Dokken joined JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE on stage on February 3 at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California to perform the GREAT WHITE song "On Your Knees". Check out video footage of his appearance below (filmed by Jake Perry). "On Your Knees" was originally recorded for GREAT WHITE's d...

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IN THIS MOMENT Announces 'Half God Half Devil' Tour With MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, AVATAR, GEMINI SYNDROME

Atlantic recording group IN THIS MOMENT has announced plans for a major North American tour. The "Half God Half Devil" tour begins Friday, April 7 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin's Eagles Ballroom and then continues through mid-May. The Los Angeles-based hard rock band will be joined throughout the trek by...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY On Possible Return To VAN HALEN: 'Never Say Never'

Michael Anthony says that he is open to reuniting with VAN HALEN to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the release of the band's classic debut album. Anthony, singer Sammy Hagar, Alex and Eddie Van Halen last teamed up in 2004 for a U.S. summer tour. In exchange for taking part in the tour, Antho...

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Judge Denies BOBBY BLOTZER's Request For Reconsideration In RATT Legal Dispute

A judge has denied drummer Bobby Blotzer's request for reconsideration in connection with his legal dispute with the other three members of RATT's classic lineup over the rights to the band's name. Back in November, a California judge ruled against Blotzer with respect to whether bassist Juan Crouci...

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Making Of MASTODON's 'Emperor Of Sand': Second Studio Webisode

The second in a series of video clips featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Emperor Of Sand", the eighth studio album from Atlanta heavy rock icons MASTODON, can be seen below. Due on March 31 via Reprise Records, the follow-up to 2014's "Once More 'Round The Sun" is available for...

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Listen To New MASTODON Song 'Show Yourself'

"Show Yourself", a brand new song from Atlanta heavy rock icons MASTODON, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's eighth studio album, "Emperor Of Sand", which will be released on March 31 via Reprise Records. The follow-up to 2014's "Once More 'Round The Sun" is available for pre-...