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MASTODON, ARCH ENEMY, DEATH ANGEL Members Help METAL ALLEGIANCE Pay Tribute To 'Fallen Heroes'

METAL ALLEGIANCE, the all-star metal band consisting of a rotating cast of musicians, including members of TESTAMENT and DEATH ANGEL, will release a special EP, titled "Fallen Heroes", on August 12. The band united to pay homage to the three legends — Lemmy Kilmister, David Bowie and Glenn Frey — wh...

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TRIUMPH Members Reunite For RIK EMMETT's New Album

According to Melodic Rock, Rik Emmett will be rejoined by his bandmates in TRIUMPH, bassist Mike Levine and drummer Gil Moore, on three songs on the vocalist/guitarist's upcoming album, to be released later in the year. The collaboration will mark the first new music from the original TRIUMPH lineup...

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SLIPKNOT Guitarist MICK THOMSON Joins JACKSON Family

Jackson has announced a forceful new addition to its stellar artist roster in SLIPKNOT lead guitarist Mick Thomson. Thomson's arrival heralds the induction of one of metal's most successful and revered players into the Jackson fold. "Jackson is exceptionally honored to have Mick Thomson joining our...

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SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Set 'The World Gone Mad' As Title Of New Album

Venice, California crossover thrash/hardcore punk legends SUICIDAL TENDENCIES have set "The World Gone Mad" as the title of their new album, due on September 30. The follow-up to 2013's "13" disc will be the band's first to feature former SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo and guitarist Jeff Pogan, who re...

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LINKIN PARK's MIKE SHINODA Shares Note To Bandmates With Fans

According to The Pulse Of Radio, LINKIN PARK vocalist Mike Shinoda made public a note he sent to his fellow band members about the progress of their seventh studio album, in which he stated: "I want this album to be our best." Shinoda wrote: "I had an epiphany today about the album. Right now, in .....

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DINO CAZARES Outlines FEAR FACTORY's Touring Plans For Rest Of 2016

The Nerdery conducted an interview with FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares and vocalist Burton C. Bell at this year's Comicpalooza, which was held June 17-19 in Houston, Texas. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about FEAR FACTORY's touring plans for the rest of 2016, Dino said: "We just go...

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THE WINERY DOGS Members To 'Recharge Their Batteries' After Completing 'Hot Streak' Touring Cycle

THE WINERY DOGS, the power trio featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB),legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS, DAVID LEE ROTH) and guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen (MR. BIG, POISON),launched another U.S. headlining tour on Saturday, June 25 in Hi...

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TWISTED SISTER: 'You Can't Stop Rock 'N' Roll' Performance Clip From 'Metal Meltdown' DVD

The first "Metal Meltdown" concert series event kicked off at The Joint at the world famous Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas on May 30, 2015. Legendary, selling rockers TWISTED SISTER performed an explosive 90-minute concert of their biggest hits spanning their 40-year career. The show was dedicated to...

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WHITECHAPEL: 'Elitist Ones' Video Premiere

"Mark Of The Blade", the sixth full-length album from Knoxville, Tennessee death metallers WHITECHAPEL, is being released today (Friday, June 24) via Metal Blade Records. According to a press release, the new record "remains true to the band's roots while venturing into previously unexplored territo...

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FATES WARNING: Guitar Playthrough Video For New Song 'White Flag'

A guitar playthough video for "White Flag", a brand new song from U.S. progressive metal pioneers FATES WARNING, can be seen below. The clip features multi-angle cams of guitarist and songwriter Jim Matheos as well as guest lead guitar parts by longtime FATES WARNING member Frank Aresti and the band...

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OZZY OSBOURNE/FIREWIND Guitarist GUS G. Leaves ESP For JACKSON

Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, has parted ways with ESP and signed up with Jackson guitars. Gus G. has spent the past decade quietly affirming his place as one of metal's reigning gu...

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GUNS N' ROSES' 'Sweet Child O' Mine' Covered By EMIL AND DARIEL ROCK CELLOS On '6 In The Mix' (Video)

EMIL AND DARIEL ROCK CELLOS, the teenage rock cello sensation which gained worldwide exposure on the NBC nationally syndicated program "America's Got Talent", took part in an interview and live performance of the GUNS N' ROSES classic "Sweet Child O' Mine" on NBC 6 South Florida's "6 In The Mix". Yo...

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JOEY JORDISON: METALLICA's LARS ULRICH 'Is Probably One Of The Best And Most Innovative Drummers Ever'

Former SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison recently spoke to Metal Hammer magazine about the top 10 drummers who inspired him to pick up the sticks, a list that includes John Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN),Neil Peart (RUSH),Keith Moon (THE WHO),Bill Ward (BLACK SABBATH),Lars Ulrich (METALLICA),Charlie Benant...

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AIRBOURNE To Release 'Breakin' Outta Hell' Album In The Fall

Australian hard rockers AIRBOURNE will release their fourth studio album, "Breakin' Outta Hell", this fall via Spinefarm. The disc's title track will also serve as the first single and video. "Breakin' Outta Hell" was produced by Bob Marlette, who helmed AIRBOURNE's "Runnin' Wild" debut in 2007, and...

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MIKE MUIR: DAVE LOMBARDO Takes SUICIDAL TENDENCIES' Sound 'To Another Level'

Vocalist Mike Muir of Venice, California crossover thrash/hardcore punk legends SUICIDAL TENDENCIES spoke to Jump Metal about the band's recent addition of former SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo. He said: "It's been incredible. It's something that I've always, always… Going back… One of my friends remi...