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SKINDRED To Release 'Volume' Album In October

Welsh "ragga metal" act SKINDRED is putting the finishing touches on its sixh studio album, titled "Volume", due on October 30 via Napalm Records. The CD was recorded at The Strongroom studio in East London and was produced by longtime collaborator James 'Lerock" Loughrey (WHITE ZOMBIE, DEPECHE MODE...

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SCORPIONS: North American Version Of 'Return To Forever' To Include Bonus Tracks

The most successful export from continental Europe with more than 100 million records sold, SCORPIONS are celebrating 50 years of rock with the release of their 19th studio album, "Return To Forever" (Sony Music/Legacy Recordings),on September 11. Produced by their two favorite Swedes, Mikael Nord...

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PHILIP ANSELMO, CHARLIE BENANTE, CHUCK BILLY, RANDY BLYTHE To Guest On METAL ALLEGIANCE Debut

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...

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Video: METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD And KIRK HAMMETT Perform National Anthem at NBA Finals Game 5

METALLICA's James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett performed the National Anthem this past Sunday (June 14) during Game 5 of the NBA Finals featuring San Francisco's Golden State Warriors. Video footage of their appearance can be seen below. Prior to the event, METALLICA said in a statement: "We're incredi...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: 'You Need Inspiration In Rock And Roll'

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST were honored with the "Inspiration" award at this year's Kerrang! Awards, which were held Thursday night (June 11) in London, England. All five members of JUDAS PRIEST were on hand to accept the gong at the ceremony at Troxy, where Alice Cooper was handed the...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD And KIRK HAMMETT to Perform National Anthem At NBA Finals Game 5

METALLICA's James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett will perform the National Anthem this Sunday (June 14) during Game 5 of the NBA Finals featuring San Francisco's Golden State Warriors. "We're incredibly lucky to have another winning team here in the Bay Area as the Golden State Warriors took the NBA West...

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Watch New ASKING ALEXANDRIA Lineup Perform At 'Rawk Attack' In Hannover, Germany (Video)

Fan-filmed video footage of the new ASKING ALEXANDRIA lineup performing on June 9 at the Rawk Attack festival in Hannover, Germany can be seen below. ASKING ALEXANDRIA guitarist Ben Bruce wrote a lot of the lyrics on the band's forthcoming about the group's former singer, Danny Worsnop, but ended up...

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CRADLE OF FILTH Frontman Talks Making Of 'Hammer Of The Witches'

Australia's The Rockpit recently conducted an interview with vocalist Dani "Filth" Davey of British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Rockpit: The main discussion today is the new CRADLE OF FILTH album, "Hammer Of The Witches". I had a preview of...

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FINGER ELEVEN To Release 'Five Crooked Lines' Album In July

FINGER ELEVEN will release its sixth studio album, and first in five years, appropriately titled "Five Crooked Lines", on July 31 via The Bicycle Music Company/Concord. The album's first single, "Wolves And Doors", is available on digital online retail outlets today and hits radio this week. A video...

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JAKE E. LEE's RED DRAGON CARTEL Recruits Canadian Singer PAUL D'EATH

RED DRAGON CARTEL, the band led by former OZZY OSBOURNE and BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee, has recruited Canadian singer Paul D'Eath (CITIZENS UNITE, MUSHROOM TRAIL) to front the group for its upcoming shows. Video footage of the D'Eath performing with RED DRAGON CARTEL on June 5 in Janesville, Wis...

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Video: METALLICA's HETFIELD, HAMMETT Perform National Anthem At X GAMES

On June 6, METALLICA's James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett played the American national anthem on to kick off the X Games in Austin, Texas. Check out video footage of the performance below. As previously reported, METALLICA has joined forces with ESPN and Circuit Of The Americas to assist the victims of...

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VINNY APPICE Says It's 'Unfortunate' BLACK SABBATH Didn't Use BILL WARD On '13' Album

Brazil's Wikimetal podcast recently conducted an interview with legendary drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL). You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he still has contact with any...

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TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN: I've Never Come Across A NIGHTWISH Copycat Band

WSOU conducted an interview with NIGHTWISH keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen before the band's April 9 concert at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. Asked what it feels like to have influenced countless newer female-fronted symphonic...

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METALLICA Partners With ESPN To Raise Money For Texas Flood Victims

METALLICA has joined forces with ESPN and Circuit Of The Americas to assist the victims of the recent floods in Texas by donating all money raised from the sale of downloads of the band's show at the X Games to the American Red Cross of Central Texas. All formats of the download, including the high...

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Taking Late Fans' Ashes On Tour

According to The Pulse Of Radio, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE will take the ashes of two of their fans on the road with them this summer as the band tours North America. 21-year-old Corran "Coz" Powell and 18-year-old James Simmons were both killed in a car crash last December, but their families have cr...