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LIPS Explains Why ANVIL Documentary Was Better Received In Some Countries Than Others

In a new interview with Angels Live In My Town, ANVIL frontman Steve "Lips" Kudlow spoke about why the band's 2008 documentary, "Anvil! The Story Of Anvil" — which followed the aging Canadian metal act on an increasingly ill-fated tour — seemed to be received more favorably in some parts of the worl...

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GEORGE LYNCH Apparently Sets ELECTRIC FREEDOM As Name Of His Touring Entity Formerly Known As LYNCH MOB

George Lynch has apparently set ELECTRIC FREEDOM as the new name of his "touring entity" after deciding to retire the LYNCH MOB band name last year. Last August, Lynch announced that he was ending LYNCH MOB due to the racial insensitivity of the moniker, saying he will no longer record or perform un...

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RATT's STEPHEN PEARCY Says He Has 'Never Had To Use' Pre-Recorded Backing Vocals Or Guide Tracks While Performing Live

RATT's Stephen Pearcy has fired back at critics of his vocal ability, saying he has "never claimed to be Mr. Five-Octave Range Singer Boy". The 64-year-old founding RATT vocalist, who has been focusing mostly on his solo career while the band has been off the road, took to his Facebook page earlier...

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K.K. DOWNING Says He Is 'Entitled' To Use KK'S PRIEST Name For His New Band

Founding JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing spoke to SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk" about his decision to call his new band KK'S PRIEST, an obvious nod to his former group. "I felt that it was justified for me, because of my long legacy and, obviously, being there in the very beginning,...

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MR. BIG's PAUL GILBERT Releases Music Video For 'Hello North Dakota!'

MR. BIG guitarist Paul Gilbert has just released his 16th solo studio album, "Werewolves Of Portland", via The Players Club. The official music video for the disc's latest single, "Hello North Dakota!", can be seen below. Gilbert states: "Let's start with the things I love. The trees. The rivers. My...

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Ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Drummer JEREMY SPENCER Doesn't Care What You Think About His New Band

Former FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH drummer Jeremy Spencer spoke to Belgian Jasper about the negative reaction from some fans to his PSYCHOSEXUAL project, in which he handles lead vocals as the Devil Daddy character. "We're in a day and age now where pretty much everything that comes out by everyone is h...

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ROBERT PLANT's New Collaborative Album With ALISON KRAUSS To Include Cover Of 1960s Classic

According to Led Zeppelin News, it appears that Robert Plant's new collaborative album with Alison Krauss will include a cover of a "Searching For My Love", a 1965 song by BOBBY MOORE & THE RHYTHM ACES. The upcoming LP will be sequel to 2007's "Raising Sand", which won Grammy Awards for "Album O...

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K.K. DOWNING Wishes DAVID ELLEFSON Well After MEGADETH Dismissal: 'I Know That He Will Come Back'

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing has offered words of support for David Ellefson who was fired from MEGADETH last month after sexually explicit photos and video of the bassist leaked online along with allegations that he had been grooming a fan, which he vehemently denied. Ellefson perform...

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HELLOWEEN's MICHAEL KISKE Says The Art Of Record Production Is Something 'We Should Bring Back'

HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske recently spoke to Cuartel Del Metal about the decline of the music industry as consumers value access over ownership and experiences over assets. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The music industry in terms of record productions is pretty much destroyed....

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GOJIRA's MARIO DUPLANTIER Releases Video For New Drum Solo, 'Cyclone'

GOJIRA drummer Mario Duplantier has released a video for his latest drum solo "Cyclone". The clip, which was directed by Anne Deguehegny, can be seen below. In a recent interview with the "Behind The Vinyl" podcast, GOJIRA frontman Joseph Duplantier was asked if he ever has arguments with Mario, who...

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NEAL MORSE BAND To Release 'Innocence & Danger' Album In August

NEAL MORSE BAND, now known simply as NMB, will release of its fourth studio album, "Innocence & Danger", on August 27. With NMB's previous two releases being concept albums, it's perhaps remarkable that "Innocence & Danger" is a series of unrelated songs, but drummer Mike Portnoy says: "Afte...

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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN To Team Up With DJ RAVIDRUMS For Special EDM/Rock Performance

DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen will team up with world-renowned DJ Ravidrums for a "special sunset" EDM/rock performance at the WTR Pool and Grill in Tampa, Florida on Saturday, June 5 (noon-9 p.m.). Allen became the drummer for DEF LEPPARD at age 15. At the height of worldwide fame in 1984, he had...

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LAMB OF GOD's MARK MORTON On Upcoming Tour With MEGADETH: 'That's A Dream Bill For A Metal Fan'

During an appearance on a recent episode of the "Making Waves: The ShipRocked Podcast", LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton discussed his band's upcoming tour with MEGADETH, TRIVIUM and IN FLAMES. "The Metal Tour Of The Year" was originally scheduled to take place last year, but was postponed due to t...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN On Being Compared To EDDIE VAN HALEN: 'In Any Art, There Will Be Trendsetters'

Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen spoke to Aftershocks TV about how he was compared to another groundbreaking axeman, Eddie Van Halen, early on in his career. Asked if he felt the comparisons were justified, Yngwie said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't believe in comparing a...

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LEE AARON Releases Music Video For New Single 'Cmon'

Award-winning Canadian vocalist Lee Aaron has released a music video for her new song "Cmon". The track is the first single taken from her forthcoming studio album "Radio On!", which is now set for international release on July 23 via Metalville Records. The video was authored and edited by the mult...