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DAVID COVERDALE Opens Home To U.K.'s VINTAGE TV

David Coverdale was interviewed by rock journalist Nicky Horne for "Here I Go Again: David Coverdale", which is set to air in the U.K. on Vintage TV on July 26 at 10:30 p.m. Horne visited the former DEEP PURPLE and current WHITESNAKE frontman at Coverdale's home and studio in Reno, Nevada, and they...

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EPICA: First Part Of Documentary On Making Of 'The Holographic Principle'

Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA will release their seventh studio album, "The Holographic Principle" on September 30 via Nuclear Blast. The CD was produced by Joost van der Broek at Sandlane Recording Facilities and was mixed by Jacob Hansen (VOLBEAT, DESTRUCTION). The cover artwork was created by S...

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JOE LYNN TURNER On U.S. Presidential Election: 'Americans Are Sick And Tired Of Politicians Saying The Same Old, Same Old'

In a brand new interview with Full Throttle Rock, former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE singer Joe Lynn Turner was asked how he feels about the upcoming presidential election. He said: "I think it is a circus and I think it is probably the most important election in America's history, if not the world's .....

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SUICIDE SILENCE Dug Deep For Inspiration For Upcoming Album

Metal Wani recently conducted an interview with guitarist Mark Heylmun of California deathcore masters SUICIDE SILENCE. You can now listen to the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the status of the next SUICIDE SILENCE album: Mark: "We are just working on...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Says RAINBOW 'Might Do A Few More Shows,' Reveals Setlist Will Be '95% RAINBOW Songs'

Dutch radio station Radio Veronica has uploaded a brand new interview with legendary DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On what made him decide to play the recent R...

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RAVENEYE To Release 'Nova' Album In September

U.K.-based rock band RAVENEYE will release its debut album, "Nova", on September 23 via Frontiers Music Srl. Since forming in 2014, RAVENEYE has toured globally, supporting bands such as THE DARKNESS, SLASH, DEEP PURPLE, HALESTORM and BLUES PILLS. The band has headlined tours through Europe and Amer...

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GILLAN: 'The Vinyl Collection 1979-1982' Due In September

Demon Records has announced the release of a new must-have GILLAN vinyl boxset on September 23. "The Vinyl Collection 1979-1982" will feature five albums — seven LPs in total — including "Mr. Universe" (1979),"Glory Road" (1980; 2 LPs, with bonus disc "For Gillan Fans Only"),"Future Shock" (1981),...

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SHAWN 'CLOWN' CRAHAN: What Makes SLIPKNOT A Culture And Not A Band Anymore

SLIPKNOT percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan was interviewed on the July 11 edition of "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie. You can now listen to the chat using the widget below. An excerpt follows. Full Metal Jackie: What kind of mental buildup do you go through to prepare fo...

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THE APOCALYPSE BLUES REVUE Feat. GODSMACK Members: 'Whiskey In My Coffee' Commentary Video

THE APOCALYPSE BLUES REVUE (formerly BLUE CROSS BAND),the new project from GODSMACK's Shannon Larkin and Tony Rombola, will release its self-titled debut album on August 26 via Provogue. The track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. Evil Is As Evil Does 02. Junkie Hell 03. Devil Plays A Strat...

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WHITESNAKE: Video Footage Of Villafranca Di Verona Performance

Fan-filmed video footage of WHITESNAKE's July 14 performance in Villafranca di Verona, Italy can be seen below. WHITESNAKE is continuing to tour in support of its twelfth studio album, "The Purple Album", which was released in May 2015 via Frontiers Music Srl. The effort is billed as "a re-imaginati...

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MERCYLESS: 'Pathetic Divinity' Album Details Revealed

Following the release of a free digital single "Altered Divination" last month, French death metal veterans MERCYLESS have now revealed further details about their sixth studio full-length album. Due on October 7, "Pathetic Divinity" will mark the band's 30th anniversary celebrations, which started...

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POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT Says That He Is Now 'Cancer Free'

A year after after being diagnosed with cancer of the tongue, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett says that he is now cancer free thanks to an experimental immunotherapy drug. Rockett broke the news via his Instagram account where he posted a photo of himself with Dr. Ezra Cohen, associate director and pro...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH: 'I Have Been Mourning The Current State Of The World For Days Now'

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE frontman Jesse Leach says that he "won't give up on trying to make this world a better place" despite the fact that "we have been conditionally dumbed down, divided and controlled" by "those in high authority." In a lengthy statement on his Facebook page, the singer blasts the use...

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Watch DEEP PURPLE Perform In Genoa, Italy

Fan-filmed video footage of DEEP PURPLE's July 12 performance at Arena Del Mare in Genoa, Italy can be seen below. DEEP PURPLE postponed two shows in Sweden last month after drummer Ian Paice suffered a "mini-stroke" or TIA. The band recently finished recording its new album for a late 2016 release....

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RED FANG To Release 'Only Ghosts' Album In October

Fun-loving Portland-based rock band RED FANG will release its new album, "Only Ghosts", on October 14 via Relapse. The disc was produced by Ross Robinson, who has previously worked with SLIPKNOT, SEPULTURA and KORN, among many others. The effort was recorded earlier this year at Robinson's Venice, C...