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DANGER DANGER Singer TED POLEY Releases 'Let's Start Something' Music Video

The official video for the song "Let's Start Something" from Ted Poley can be seen below. The track is taken from the singer's new solo album, "Beyond The Fade", which will be released on May 13 via Frontiers Music Srl. Best known as lead vocalist for melodic rock masters DANGER DANGER, Ted Poley is...

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METALLICA Very Briefly Considered Making LARS ULRICH Frontman

METALLICA's original manager has revealed to Metal Hammer magazine that the band briefly considered making drummer Lars Ulrich its frontman. Jon "Jonny Z" Zazula, who started working with METALLICA before the release of the band's debut album, "Kill 'Em All", recalled James Hetfield's lack of confid...

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NIKKI SIXX: 'Politics Has Become Reality Television'

SIXX:A.M. members Nikki Sixx and James Michael spoke to BBC News about the band's new single, "Rise", which implores listeners to open their eyes, go against the grain, and stand up against adversity. "People are saying 'we hate [controversial Republican presidential candidate] Donald Trump,'" said...

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SIXX:A.M. Accuses YouTube Of 'Spinning Misinformation'

SIXX:A.M., the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael, has accused YouTube of "spinning misinformation" over criticism that the company does not properly compensate its artists. A number of artists signed a petition in March to reform th...

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DREAM THEATER Expected Fan Backlash For 'The Astonishing' Tour Setlist

Italy's Blog Musica Metal conducted an interview with DREAM THEATER singer James LaBrie when the band played a short residency at the Arcimboldi Theater in Milan in March. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On playing historical halls and...

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FOUR BY FATE Feat. Ex-FREHLEY'S COMET, SKID ROW Members: Three Songs Available For Streaming

FOUR BY FATE, the band featuring John Regan, Tod Howarth, Rob Affuso and Patrick James Gasperini, will release its debut album, "Relentless", on June 3 via Amazing Record Co. in Europe and The End Records in America. The songs "Moonshine", "I Give" and "Amber Waves" are available now for streaming a...

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SIXX:A.M.: Entire 'Prayers For The Damned Vol. 1' Album Available For Streaming

"Prayers For The Damned", the new double album from SIXX:A.M., the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael, can be streamed in its entirety using the YouTube playlist below. The CD is being released today (Friday, April 29) via Eleven Sev...

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Video: IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Addresses Chinese Concert 'Rules' During Shanghai Performance

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN played their second-ever concert in China on Tuesday, April 26 at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai. The show followed MAIDEN's appearance two days earlier at Beijing LeSports Center, where the band was forced to make several minor changes in its performance...

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SCORPIONS Recruit MOTÖRHEAD Drummer MIKKEY DEE For U.S. Tour

Iconic rockers SCORPIONS will hit the road in May for twelve North American headlining dates with Mikkey Dee, formerly of MOTÖRHEAD, sitting in on drums. Dee will be filling in for James Kottak, who is currently on break while he seeks medical attention. Swedish-born Mikkey Dee joined MOTÖRHEAD in 1...

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Video: JORN LANDE Covers FRIDA's 'I Know There's Something Going On'

Frontiers Music Srl will release JORN's new album, "Heavy Rock Radio", on June 3. One of the greatest rock singers of our time, Jorn Lande returns with a unique album of covers of classics from artists and bands that have meant something special to him, and helped forge this talented man's own uniqu...

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Video: DEE SNIDER Sings TWISTED SISTER, AC/DC Classics During 'Ultimate Jam Night'

TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider delivered a surprise performance of "We're Not Gonna Take It" (TWISTED SISTER) and "Highway To Hell" (AC/DC) with his son and guest MC Jesse Snider during this past Tuesday's (April 26) "Ultimate Jam Night" at the world-famous Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, Cali...

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Did METAL CHURCH Use Fast, 'Thrash'-Style Riffing Before METALLICA? KURDT VANDERHOOF Weighs In

Australia's Sticks For Stones recently conducted an interview with METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On which band was formed first — METALLICA or METAL CHURCH: Kurdt: "[It...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH And SHINEDOWN Announce Co-Headlining Tour; SIXX:A.M. To Support

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH and SHINEDOWN are partnering to co-headline a fall arena rock tour produced by Frank Productions/NS2/ CMoore Live — an epic trek that kicks off on October 18 in Little Rock, Arkansas and crisscrosses North America through December. The tour is also highlighted by special gues...

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IRON MAIDEN Drops Union Jack Flag, Changes 'Powerslave' Song Lyrics For Chinese Live Debut (Video)

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN made their highly anticipated first-ever visit to China on "The Book Of Souls" world tour, playing at Beijing LeSports Center on Sunday, April 24. According to the Polish IRON MAIDEN fan club SanktuariuM, MAIDEN did not alter "The Book Of Souls" setlist for th...

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FALLUJAH: 'Abandon' Video Released

The official video for the song "Abandon" from progressive death metallers FALLUJAH can be seen below. The clip was directed by Robert Graves, who has previously worked with THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER and ABYSMAL DAWN. "Abandon" is taken from FALLUJAH's third full-length album, titled "Dreamless", whic...