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Former FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Drummer KELLY SMITH: 'I Had At One Time Considered The End'
Drummer Kelly Smith, who left veteran Arizona metallers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM in November 2014 to focus on caring for his family, has issued the following update: "When I made my decision to step away from FLOTSAM, life was crushing me and my family, with crisis of family deaths (father-in-law [in Augu...March 17, 2015
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ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO: 'I've Had A Fortunate Career'
John Golden's Madcap Music Review conducted an interview with bassist Frank Bello of ANTHRAX at this past January's NAMM show in Anaheim, California. Frank discusses his signature ESP bass, how IRON MAIDEN's Steve Harris influenced his design of his bass, he hints about secret plans for RUSH's 40th...March 17, 2015
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FEAR FACTORY's DINO CAZARES Joins EXODUS On Stage In Sydney (Video)
FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares joined EXODUS on stage earlier this month at Frankie's Pizza in Sydney, Australia to perform the classic EXODUS song "Piranha". Check out video footage of his appearance below. Guitarist Gary Holt was unable to join his EXODUS bandmates for their Australian tour d...March 16, 2015
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Video: DEATH TO ALL Performs In Vienna
Fan-filmed video footage of DEATH TO ALL's March 12 performance in Vienna, Austria can be seen below. The current lineup of DEATH TO ALL (DTA) — which features former members of DEATH celebrating the life and music of Chuck Schuldiner — includes Gene Hoglan (also of TESTAMENT, DARK ANGEL, DETHKLOK),...March 13, 2015
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THE SANITY DAYS Featuring Ex-ONSLAUGHT Members: 'Satan's Blood' Song Available For Streaming
"Evil Beyond Belief", the debut album from THE SANITY DAYS — the project featuring four former members of legendary Bristol, England thrash metallers ONSLAUGHT — will be released in North America on March 24 via Candlelight. THE SANITY DAYS represents a forging of the talents of a formidable range o...March 13, 2015
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VINNY APPICE, BUMBLEFOOT, TONY FRANKLIN, GLEN SOBEL To Be Inducted Into 'RockGodz Hall Of Fame'
RockGodz Hall Of Fame has announced its second induction ceremony and show featuring a host of new inductees, including guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal from GUNS N' ROSES; Vinny Appice, drummer for BLACK SABBATH and DIO; bassist Tony Franklin, formerly with THE FIRM and Jimmy Page; Glen Sobel, drumm...March 12, 2015
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ANVIL: 'Hope In Hell' Video Released
"Hope In Hell", the new video from Canadian metal legends ANVIL, can be seen below. The clip was again created by Swedish director Rene U Valdes of Greenworks Productions. "Hope In Hell" is the title track of ANVIL's latest album, which sold a little under 800 copies in the United States in its firs...March 12, 2015
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SUICIDE SILENCE: 'Wake Up' Pro-Shot Performance Clip From 'Stronger Than Faith' Tour (Video)
Caliber TV has uploaded video footage of SUICIDE SILENCE performing the song "Wake Up" during the current "Stronger Than Faith" U.S. tour. Check out the clip below. SUICIDE SILENCE's latest album, "You Can't Stop Me", sold around 15,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to deb...March 11, 2015
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'Fear Clinic' Featuring COREY TAYLOR: 'Making Of' Featurette
After terrifying audiences from coast to coast — closing night event at Screamfest Horror Film Festival 2014 Los Angeles and opening night screening at 2014 New York City Horror Film Festival — "Fear Clinic", the new horror flick which marks SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor's first feat...March 11, 2015
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ACE FREHLEY: Why I Left KISS
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley spoke to Australia's "Today" show ahead of his upcoming tour of the country. You can watch the chat at this location. Speaking about why he chose to leave KISS the first time, Frehley said: "I quit because I started abusing substances and alcohol. And I also wasn'...March 11, 2015
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LIPS On ANVIL's Early Days: 'We Were Trying To Do Something That No One Else Did Or Tried'
Greg Prato of Songfacts recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Steve "Lips" Kudlow of Canadian metal legends ANVIL. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Songfacts: How do you rate ANVIL among the leading contributors to what became known as thrash metal? Lips: I don't kn...March 10, 2015
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Former HANOI ROCKS Singer MICHAEL MONROE Recording New Solo Album
Former HANOI ROCKS singer Michael Monroe has renewed his recording contract with Universal Music/Spinefarm Records and has begun work on a new solo album, to be released in the fall. Says Monroe: "Once again, it's time for a new Michael Monroe album! "We are happy to have recently renewed our deal w...March 9, 2015
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SEPULTURA To Celebrate 30th Anniversary With Release Of New Song
Brazilian/American metallers SEPULTURA will put out a special release to celebrate their 30th anniversary as well as to pay homage to their fans. Says the band: "We wrote a new song that expresses the respect and love we have for [all our fans], and the support we received during the last 30 years w...March 9, 2015
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MIKE PORTNOY Apologizes To Anyone He Offended: 'I Surely Never Meant For Such Attention And Controversy'
Former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy, who is currently touring Europe with THE NEAL MORSE BAND, has apologized for blasting the staff at the Whittington Hospital in London, England for allegedly refusing to see him quickly enough so that he could make it in time to the Islington Assembly Hall,...March 9, 2015
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KILLER BE KILLED Interviewed At SOUNDWAVE Festival (Audio)
Dave "Higgo" Higgins, formerly of Australia's long-running rock station Triple M, conducted an interview with KILLER BE KILLED, the new band comprised of Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, ex-SEPULTURA),Greg Puciato (THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN) and Troy Sanders (MASTODON) during this year's Soundwave festival....March 8, 2015
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