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CHRIS CORNELL's Debut Solo Album To Be Re-Released Under Its Original Title, 'Euphoria Mourning'
When former AUDIOSLAVE and current SOUNDGARDEN singer Chris Cornell was about to release his 1999 solo debut, "Euphoria Morning", he was dissuaded from his first choice for the title, "Euphoria Mourning". Now, 16 years later, Universal Music Enterprises is re-releasing the remastered album under its...July 7, 2015
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JAKE E. LEE's RED DRAGON CARTEL Recruits Former JONES STREET Singer SHAWN CROSBY
RED DRAGON CARTEL, the band led by former OZZY OSBOURNE and BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee, has recruited former JONES STREET singer Shawn Crosby (pictured) to front the group for its upcoming shows. Rounding out RED DRAGON CARTEL's current touring lineup is bassist Anthony Esposito (LYNCH MOB, ACE...July 7, 2015
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KORN's MUNKY Talks History With IBANEZ, Signature Guitars (Video)
U.K.'s Total Guitar magazine recently met up with KORN's James "Munky" Shaffer to talk about his history with Ibanez and two signature models, the APEX200 and APEX20. Check out the clip below. Shaffer last year spoke to Pop-Break.com about how reconnecting with guitarist Brian "Head" Welch for "The...July 2, 2015
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'Northmen - A Viking Saga' Movie Featuring AMON AMARTH's JOHAN HEGG: U.S. Release Date Announced
Swiss Viking action film "Northmen - A Viking Saga", in which vocalist Johan Hegg of Swedish death metallers AMON AMARTH plays Viking warrior Valli, will come to American cinemas and digital HD on July 31, followed by a DVD and Blu-ray release on August 11, thanks to Anchor Bay Entertainment. The mo...June 30, 2015
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SCORPIONS Drummer JAMES KOTTAK Talks To Blue Puppet At HELLFEST (Video)
SCORPIONS drummer James Kottak was interviewed by "a strange blue character called Markus" of "The Rock Fernando Show" at this year's Hellfest, which was held June 19-21 in Clisson, France. You can now watch the chat below. SCORPIONS are celebrating 50 years of rock with the release of their 19th st...June 29, 2015
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Right to Rise
It's always nice to see Razor & Tie take a shot on something that's not metalcore or screamo, their bread and butter. KYNG and THE PRETTY RECKLESS being two excellent outside-the-box bands signed to the label, now comes Detroit rockers WILSON, who follow up their 2013 debut, "Full Blast Fuckery"...June 29, 2015
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Former MEGADETH Members CHRIS POLAND And NICK MENZA To Perform At Benefit Concert
Former MEGADETH members Chris Poland (guitar) and Nick Menza (drums) will perform at a benefit concert for Poland's OHM: bandmate David Eagle (drums),who is still in ICU after his heart attack and open-heart surgery over six weeks ago. The event will take place on Thursday, July 9 at The Baked Pota...June 29, 2015
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Detroit Rockers WILSON To Release 'Right To Rise' This Week
Ballsy Detroit rockers WILSON are streaming their sophomore album, "Right To Rise", now at AltPress.com. The CD will be available on the site until its release on June 29 via Razor & Tie. Pre-order the album now on iTunes, Google Play and Amazon. "Right To Rise" is a raging engine full of convic...June 26, 2015
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MIKE PORTNOY: 'I May Have To Cut Back On Social Media For My Own Sanity'
Drumtalk, the video podcast by German drummer and videographer Philipp Koch, recently conducted an interview with former DREAM THEATER and current THE WINERY DOGS and METAL ALLEGIANCE drummer Mike Portnoy. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET...June 26, 2015
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ASKING ALEXANDRIA: Multi-Camera Video Footage Of Mesa Concert During VANS WARPED TOUR
Caliber TV has uploaded multi-camera video footage of the new ASKING ALEXANDRIA lineup performing on June 23 at the Mesa, Arizona stop of the Vans Warped Tour. Check it out below. ASKING ALEXANDRIA guitarist Ben Bruce wrote a lot of the lyrics on the band's forthcoming about the group's former singe...June 25, 2015
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TOOL Confirms First Show Of 2015 For Halloween
According to The Pulse Of Radio, TOOL will play its first confirmed concert of 2015 on Halloween (October 31) at a one-day music festival called Monster Mash. The event will take place in Tempe, Arizona and the lineup will also feature PRIMUS and COHEED AND CAMBRIA. The show will mark the first time...June 23, 2015
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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK On Upcoming METAL ALLEGIANCE Album: 'It Happened Really Naturally'
METAL ALLEGIANCE — the all-star metal band consisting of a rotating cast of musicians, including members of MEGADETH, TESTAMENT — which debuted on MOTÖRHEAD's Motörboat cruise last year, and performed at this year's NAMM show and on the ShipRocked cruise, will release its self-titled debut album on...June 22, 2015
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Working On Special Project To Celebrate 30th Anniversary of 'Killing Is My Business'
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has revealed that he is working with producer/mixer Mark Lewis (CANNIBAL CORPSE, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, COAL CHAMBER, CANNIBAL CORPSE) on a special project to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the band's debut album, "Killing Is My Business… And Business Is Good!" No...June 22, 2015
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JUSTIN BIEBER Slammed By Heavy Metal Fans For Wearing METALLICA T-Shirt
According to U.K.'s Mirror, pop superstar Justin Bieber has been slammed by heavy metal fans for wearing a METALLICA t-shirt. The 21-year-old singer posted a photo over the weekend of himself donning a wide-brimmed black hat along with an oversized black METALLICA top. This led to a torrent of abuse...June 22, 2015
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TOOL's MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN Delivers Speech At 'Phoenix Sparks' / 'Arizona Localism In Action' (Video)
TOOL singer Maynard James Keenan was one of ten of Arizona's most diverse and passionate local thought leaders who took the stage on Wednesday, June 10 at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Phoenix for Phoenix Sparks / Arizona Localism In Action. The event, hosted by Local First Arizona, brought these...June 19, 2015
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