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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Inducts DEEP PURPLE Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME; Photos, Video Footage
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich finally got a chance earlier tonight (Friday, April 8) to induct classic heavy rockers DEEP PURPLE into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. PURPLE has been on the ballot three times and Ulrich has been championing their inclusion for years, Ulrich gave a passionate speech i...April 8, 2016
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Y&T Bassist BRAD LANG 'On Indefinite Hiatus'; Temporary Replacement Announced
Guitarist/vocalist Dave Meniketti of veteran San Francisco Bay Area rockers Y&T has released the following statement: "We're extremely disappointed that we've been put in this position, but Brad Lang [bass; pictured] is currently on indefinite hiatus as he resolves some personal issues. In order...April 8, 2016
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DEVILDRIVER: 'Trust No One' Studio Webisode 1
The first in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes from the making of "Trust No One", the seventh studio album from California's groove metal juggernauts DEVILDRIVER, can be seen below. Due on May 13 via Napalm Records, the follow-up to 2013's "Winter Kills" was once again produced by Ma...April 8, 2016
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Y&T's DAVE MENIKETTI Is Opposed To Fans Paying For Meet-And-Greets: 'I Don't Like To Do That'
Dave Meniketti, the guitarist and vocalist for iconic Bay Area rockers Y&T, says he is completely opposed to fans paying for meet-and-greets, explaining that "we should be paying [them]." During an appearance on the latest episode of the "White Line Fever" podcast, Meniketti said he would never...April 7, 2016
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LINKIN PARK Has 'A Mountain Of Material' For Next Album
LINKIN PARK is taking a new approach to writing its upcoming seventh album, the band revealed in a brand new interview. LINKIN PARK entered the studio last November to begin work on the follow-up to 2014's "The Hunting Party", and has already accumulated "a mountain of material," DJ Joe Hahn told Bi...April 7, 2016
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THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Begins Recording New Full-Length Album
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA has entered the studio to begin work on its next full-length album, due later this year via Rise Records. The effort will be the follow-up to 2015's "Space" EP, a six-track collection of thematic songs that explored a different point of view of space. The yet-to-be-titled relea...April 6, 2016
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DEVIN TOWNSEND's 'Only Half There' Autobiography Due In August
Canadian multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and producer Devin Townsend has collaborated with the London, U.K.-based publisher Rocket 88 on his autobiography titled "Only Half There". Due in August, the book is available in two editions, both produced to the highest standard. The Classic come...April 6, 2016
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AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON Guests On JIM BREUER AND THE LOUD & ROWDY Album 'Songs From The Garage'
Accomplished comedian Jim Breuer understands that comedy and heavy music have long made for great bedfellows. On his first musical full-length, "Songs From The Garage", Breuer delivers both in his inimitable style with longtime backing band THE LOUD & ROWDY. Due on May 27 via Metal Blade, the CD...April 6, 2016
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ACE FREHLEY Hopes To Release His Next Book In 2017
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was recently interviewed on "Elliot In The Morning", the morning radio talk show hosted by DJ Elliot Segal. You can listen to the chat below. Speaking about the planned sequel to his autobiography "No Regrets: A Rock 'N' Roll Memoir", which came out in 2011, Frehl...April 4, 2016
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METAL CHURCH's 'XI' Lands On BILLBOARD Chart
"XI", the new album from hard rock veterans METAL CHURCH, debuted at No. 57 on The Billboard 200, having shifted 11,000 equivalent album units in the week ending March 31. The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week based on multi-metric consumption, which includes traditional...April 4, 2016
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DROWNING POOL Kicks Off Fifth USO Tour In Support Of Our Troops
It's no secret that Texas heavy rockers DROWNING POOL support our troops in a big way. Today, the band heads out on their fifth USO tour to perform and visit with service members stationed at Andersen Air Force Base (April 6, Guam),Kadena Air Base (April 8, Japan) and Camp Foster (April 9, Japan)....April 4, 2016
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ACE FREHLEY's Cover Version Of THIN LIZZY's 'Emerald' Feat. SLASH Available For Streaming
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley will release "Origins Vol. 1", a collection of twelve newly recorded classics from Ace's formative years featuring some of the biggest names in rock and roll, on April 15. Most notably, KISS frontman Paul Stanley joins Ace on FREE's hit "Fire And Water". This coll...April 1, 2016
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METAL CHURCH: Video Footage Of New York City Concert
Fan-filmed video footage of METAL CHURCH's March 28 performance at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City can be seen below. METAL CHURCH's new album, "XI", was released on March 25 via Rat Pak Records. Produced by guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof and co-produced by Chris "The Wizard" Collier,...March 31, 2016
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LAMB OF GOD Singer, TESTAMENT Guitarist Launch UNBUILT Magazine
Unbuilt is a biannual, limited edition culture and lifestyle publication debuting in spring 2016. It was conceived, developed, and designed by Tom Bejgrowicz, who partnered with fellow editors D. Randall Blythe (LAMB OF GOD vocalist) and Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT guitarist) to solidify the editorial...March 30, 2016
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ACE FREHLEY: Why GENE SIMMONS Doesn't Appear On 'Origins Vol. 1'
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was interviewed on "The Boris & Robyn Show" on WPDH 101.5 FM in Poughkeepsie, New York. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Asked why KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons ended up not appearing on Frehley's upcoming "Origins Vol. 1" collect...March 28, 2016
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