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FIREBIRD Announces New Bassist

FIREBIRD — the British power trio led by CARCASS/ex-NAPALM DEATH guitarist Bill Steer — has officially recruited Greyum May (formerly of THE BLACK HAND and OZRIC TENTACLES) as its new bassist. The band states, "He's already got a handful of shows with us under his belt — and we eagerly await our upc...

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ANTHRAX's BELLADONNA: 'I'm Looking Forward To Getting Out There And Seeing The Fans Again'

By Ryan Ogle Just three years after parting ways with thrash titans ANTHRAX for the second time, vocalist Joey Belladonna has once again reclaimed his spot in the act he helped make one of metal's biggest names. Unlike his last stint with the band, this time is expected to be a long-term situation,...

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ALICE IN CHAINS Featured On FUSE ON DEMAND

Fuse On Demand recently conducted an interview with the four members of ALICE IN CHAINS. The full interview is available all May long only on Fuse on Demand. Watch a clip of the episode below. This fall, ALICE IN CHAINS will be joined by special guests DEFTONES and MASTODON on BlackDiamondSkye, a mo...

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MEGADETH Bassist, Ex-UGLY KID JOE Singer Hit The Beach In Costa Rica

Video footage of MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and singer Whitfield Crane (UGLY KID JOE, ANOTHER ANIMAL, LIFE OF AGONY) hanging out at Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica on May 10, 2010 — the day after MEGADETH's headlining performance in front of 15,000 fans at the Autodromo La Gaucima in...

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IMMOLATION To Tour North America With VADER, ABIGAIL WILLIAMS, LECHEROUS NOCTURNE

New York death metal veterans IMMOLATION will embark on a North American headlining tour this fall. Joining them on the trek will be VADER, ABIGAIL WILLIAMS, LECHEROUS NOCTURNE and PATHOLOGY. "We are very excited to announce this upcoming tour here in the States," commented the band. "It will be our...

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HELLYEAH Signs Australian Deal With RIOT! ENTERTAINMENT

HELLYEAH has inked a deal with Riot! Entertainment for the Australian/New Zealand release of the band's sophomore album, "Stampede". The CD will hit Australian stores on June 29 (via Warner Music Australia distribution). Commented Riot! owner/CEO John Howarth: "It's a total honor for Riot! that HELL...

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METALLICA: Pro-Shot Footage Of Belfast Concert Available

Official Metallica.com footage of METALLICA's May 11, 2010 concert at Odyssey in Belfast, Northern Ireland — including clips of the pre-show meet-and-greet and tuning-room jam as well as the actual performance — can be viewed below. The band's setlist was as follows 01. That Was Just Your Life 02. T...

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HELLYEAH Guitarist: 'Every Time I Pick Up A Guitar, I Write A Song'

Chad "Agent eX" Perkins of BareBonesMusic.com recently conducted an interview with HELLYEAH guitarist Tom Maxwell on May 9, 2010 in Lexington, Kentucky. Tom talked about the band's upcoming sophomore album, "Stampede"; laid out the group's touring plans and revealed some interesting information abou...

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ACCEPT Announces Second Show With AC/DC

Reformed heavy metal legends ACCEPT have announced a second show as the support act for AC/DC — June 13 at Cannstatter Wasen in Stuttgart, Germany. As previously reported, ACCEPT will also play a one-hour-long set before AC/DC hits the stage on May 25 in Hannover, Germany. Guitarist/songwriter Wolf...

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HELLYEAH's VINNIE PAUL Interviewed On FULL METAL JACKIE's Radio Show; Audio Available

HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott was interviewed on this past weekend's (May 7-9) edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. To see a full list of stations carrying the program and when it airs, go to FullMetalJack...

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BILL WARD On Possibility Of BLACK SABBATH Reunion: 'I Have A Complete Open Mind'

David "Gus" Griesinger of BackstageAxxess.com conducted an interview with BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward. An excerpt from the chat follows below. BackstageAxxess.com: In May of 2009 there was a lawsuit Ozzy [Osbourne] filed against Tony Iommi over the trade marking of the name BLACK SABBATH. Ozzy w...

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FIREBIRD: New Song Available For Streaming

"For Crying Out Loud", a brand new song from FIREBIRD — the British power trio led by CARCASS/ex-NAPALM DEATH guitarist Bill Steer — is available for streaming using the audio player below. The track comes off the band's new album, "Double Diamond", which will be released in July via Trooper Enterta...

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HELLYEAH Guitarist TOM MAXWELL Interviewed In Little Rock

Arkansas Rocks! Entertainment conducted an interview with HELLYEAH guitarist Tom Maxwell on May 8, 2010 when the band played Edgefest in Little Rock. Watch the chat below. HELLYEAH features musicians from various other groups, including Vinnie Paul Abbott, who played with PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN, as...

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Hell Blade

Shows how much I know about the stalwarts of traditional, Christian-based heavy metal… It seems SAINT came roaring onto the white lit scene around '84 and have to date released eight albums, including the subject of this very review, "Hell Blade". Somebody asks me to name the top three Christian tra...

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HELLYEAH Members Talk 'Stampede'; Video Available

The members of HELLYEAH recently stopped by LimeWire Music Blog's office in New York City, did some grilling, a lot of drinking and sat down for a video interview about their upcoming album, "Stampede". Watch the chat in two parts below. HELLYEAH features musicians from various other groups, includi...