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METALLICA, MEGADETH, TESTAMENT, ALICE IN CHAINS, RATT Members Featured In 'Inside Metal: LA Metal Scene Explodes'

The Los Angeles screening for the second "Inside Metal" title "LA Metal Scene Explodes" will take place Thursday, June 2 in Hollywood, California at the Attic (formerly Cinespace) and Monday, June 6 at The Regency Theaters Valley Plaza 6 in North Hollywood, California. This is the follow-up to the c...

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Video: PAPA ROACH, TESLA, Y&T Members Perform At 'Rock For Reason' Benefit Concert

On April 15, Higher Purpose Events hosted "Rock For Reason", a benefit concert for The Boys And Girls Club Of Placer County. Higher Purpose Events and Pat Martin's All Stars brought together the musical talents of the following: * Jeff Keith, Brian Wheat and Frank Hannon of TESLA * Jacoby Shaddix an...

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RAGE: Second 'The Devil Strikes Again' Studio Trailer

German metallers RAGE will release their brand new studio album called "The Devil Strikes Again" on June 10 via Nuclear Blast. The CD was recorded in September/October 2015 at Megafon Studios (Burscheid, Germany) and at Soundchaser Studios (Zandhoven, Belgium). The production was handled by Marcos R...

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CARCASS Announces 'One Foot In The Grave 2016' U.S. Tour With CROWBAR, GHOUL, NIGHT DEMON

British extreme metal pioneers CARCASS have scheduled 17 shows in the U.S. between their appearance at the Chicago Open Air festival in late July and the August 6 performance at the Heavy Montreal festival. Support on these dates will come from CROWBAR, GHOUL and NIGHT DEMON. Commented CARCASS front...

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Video: AC/DC's ANGUS YOUNG Joins GUNS N' ROSES On Stage At COACHELLA

AC/DC guitarist Angus Young joined GUNS N' ROSES on stage earlier tonight (Saturday, April 16) at the Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival to perform the AC/DC classic "Riff Raff". Video footage of his appearance can be seen below. As previously reported, GUNS N' ROSES singer Axl Rose will front...

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Y&T Bassist BRAD LANG: 'I Thought That I Was A Social Drinker. I Am Not.'

Y&T bassist Brad Lang says that he is taking time out from touring with the group to deal with his drinking problem. Lang's Y&T bandmate, guitarist/vocalist Dave Meniketti, posted a message on Friday saying that Brad was "on indefinite hiatus [from the act] as he resolves some personal issue...

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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...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD Says RICHIE FAULKNER Is 'Infectious' On Stage

103GBF DJ Sandman recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST members Rob Halford (vocals) and Glenn Tipton (guitar). You can now listen to the chat below. Speaking about the addition of guitarist Richie Faulkner to the JUDAS PRIEST ranks, Halford said: "We can't say enough about Richie. I mea...

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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...

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CARCASS Frontman JEFF WALKER Breaks Foot

Bassist/vocalist Jeff Walker of British extreme metal pioneers CARCASS broke the the proximal fifth metatarsal bone in his left foot prior to the band's March 19 concert in Seattle, Washington as the support act for SLAYER and TESTAMENT. Walker has received medical treatment for his injury and is ex...

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IRON MAIDEN Members Pay Tribute To Slain Archbishop In El Salvador

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain and guitarist Janick Gers were photographed in El Salvador last week visiting the tomb of martyred Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero, who was struck down during a mass in 1980 at the start of the Salvadoran Civil war. They can be seen in the picture with an unidentifi...

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DEFTONES Perform New Song 'Doomed User' Live For First Time (Video)

California-based rock band DEFTONES performed a brand new song, "Doomed User", live for the first time this past Saturday, March 5 at the Musink festival at the OC Fair & Events Center in Costa Mesa, California. Fan-filmed video footage can be seen below. "Doomed User" is taken from DEFTONES' ei...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD Discusses New Box Set 'Eagles And Dragons'

Über Röck recently conducted an interview with vocalist Biff Byford of British heavy metal legends SAXON. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Über Röck: We have this new nine-album box set, "Eagles And Dragons", to discuss. It starts with "Solid Ball Of Rock" and ends with "Into The Lab...

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Why MARTY FRIEDMAN Doesn't Like Shaking Hands

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman says that he doesn't like shaking hands with people because it hampers his ability to play his instrument. The Japan-based axeman, who was a member of MEGADETH's classic "Rust In Peace" lineup, tells Metal Wani (hear audio below): "Yeah, I don't like shaking...

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Former ASKING ALEXANDRIA Singer DANNY WORSNOP Releases 'The Prozac Sessions' Audio Samples

Former ASKING ALEXANDRIA and current WE ARE HARLOT frontman Danny Worsnop has posted audio samples from his upcoming debut solo album, "The Prozac Sessions". Check them out at TheSnop.com. The singer, who is currently in Nashville seeking a suitable label to release the record, wrote on his Instagra...