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Man Indicted In Killing Of METALLICA Fan MORGAN HARRINGTON

A grand jury in Albemarle County, Virginia has indicted Jesse Leroy Matthew Jr. in the killing of Morgan Harrington, the 20-year-old METALLICA fan who vanished after leaving one of the band's concerts, only for her remains to be found several months later. Matthew also has been charged with abductio...

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KORN: More Details Of 20th-Anniversary Limited-Edition Photo Book

The first KORN album was released on October 11, 1994. To celebrate the CD's 20th anniversary, the band is releasing a limited-edition 300-page hardcover book including photos from the archives paired with brand new notes and commentary from the members. From the stage to the dressing room to the re...

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METAL ALLEGIANCE: 'Gift Of Pain' Video Featuring LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE

"Gift Of Pain", the new video from METAL ALLEGIANCE — the all-star metal band consisting of a rotating cast of musicians, including members of MEGADETH, TESTAMENT — can be seen below. The song is taken from METAL ALLEGIANCE' self-titled debut album, which will be released on September 18 via Nuclear...

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PUSCIFER: 'Money Shot' Title Track Available For Streaming

PUSCIFER, the Arizona-based electro-rock band fronted by TOOL's Maynard James Keenan, will release its third full-length album, "Money Shot", on October 30 via Puscifer Entertainment. The "Money Shot" title track can be streamed below. To promote the "Money Shot" release, PUSCIFER will return to the...

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Video Premiere: MY DYING BRIDE's 'Feel My Misery'

"Feel The Misery", the video for the title track of MY DYING BRIDE's latest opus and 12th full studio album, can be seen below. The CD is set for release on September 18 via Peaceville Records. Using The Raft Of Medusa by French romantic painter Théodore Géricault as visual inspiration as well as ta...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Taps 'Exciting' New Singer For Upcoming Rock Shows

Legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore spoke to Billboard.com about his plans to perform RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE material at what will probably be four shows next year in Europe. "I'm now 70, so I just felt like playing some rock 'n' roll for a few days," he said. "We're going to do four or ...

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JAKE E. LEE's RED DRAGON CARTEL Escapes Unscathed After Limo Catches Fire

According to KTVU, a limousine carrying RED DRAGON CARTEL, the band led by former OZZY OSBOURNE and BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee, caught fire Wednesday evening (September 9) in San Jose, California. The fire, which was first reported just after 5:45 p.m., temporarily shut down two lanes and there...

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JAKE E. LEE's RED DRAGON CARTEL Feat. Returning Singer DARREN JAMES SMITH: Video Of Rainbow Bar & Grill Show

RED DRAGON CARTEL, the band led by former OZZY OSBOURNE and BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee, was recently rejoined by singer Darren James Smith. Darren's first show back with the group took place this past Sunday, September 6 at Rainbow Bar & Grill's Backyard Bash in West Hollywood, California. F...

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JAMES HETFIELD Says METALLICA Fans Are Like The 'Ultimate Family'

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield was interviewed by Andy Langer of Time Warner Cable News prior to the band's June 6 performance at the X Games in Austin, Texas. You can watch the chat at this location. Asked what it feels like to get such a strong reaction from the crowd every time METALLICA ...

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METALLICA To Release 'Incredible' Illustration Of Almighty Monster CTHULHU

Next week, METALLICA will release an "incredible" illustration of the almighty monster Cthulhu, who was the subject of the band's classic instrumental "The Call Of Ktulu". Richey Beckett's epically detailed artwork will go on sale in the Met Store at Metallica.com on September 10 at 1 p.m. Pacific T...

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SKINDRED: 'Under Attack' Video Released

"Under Attack", the new video from the Welsh "ragga metal" act SKINDRED, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's new album, "Volume", which will be released on October 30 via Napalm Records. In the U.S., the deluxe edition of the CD containing the "Rude Boys For Life" film as a bonus ....

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It Will Take 'A 100 Lawyers 6 Months' Just To Get Classic GUNS' ROSES Lineup Into A Rehearsal Room, Says Promoter

Australian touring mogul and Soundwave promoter AJ Maddah has shot down rumors that a reunited classic lineup of GUNS N' ROSES will headline next year's edition of the event. Internet chatter seemed to start on radio station Triple M when outspoken music fan and owner of Cherry Bar in Melbourne, Jam...

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ANNIHILATOR: 'Suicide Society' EPK

An EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for "Suicide Society", the fifteenth studio album from Canadian thrash/heavy metal masters ANNIHILATOR, is available below. The CD will be released on September 18 via UDR Music. As he has in the past, guitar wizard Jeff Waters handled all songwriting duties, played all...

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Video: JOE LYNN TURNER Performs Acoustic Version Of VAN MORRISON's 'Moondance'

Video footage of legendary hard rock singer Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) performing an acoustic cover version of the VAN MORRISON classic "Moondance" on July 23 at Berkeley 2 Studios in Glasgow, Scotland can be seen below. The clip, which was filmed and edited by James Ma...

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BILL WARD Says 'Bad Contract' And 'Controversy' With Another Bandmember Led To His Exit From HEAVEN & HELL

BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has spoken in more detail about why he terminated his involvement with HEAVEN & HELL — the band featuring fellow SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar),Geezer Butler (bass) and Ronnie James Dio (vocals) — in November 2006 while the group was recording three new trac...