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Vocalist RONNY MUNROE Quits METAL CHURCH; Band Vows To Continue

Vocalist Ronny Munroe has left METAL CHURCH to "pursue other interests." Said the band in a statement: "After 10 years, four albums and many great shows and performances, lead vocalist Ronny Munroe will be leaving METAL CHURCH to pursue other interests. This is regrettable, but understandable. "We w...

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METALLICA's 'Some Kind Of Monster' Movie To Be Released As 10th-Anniversary 2-Disc Blu-Ray Edition

METALLICA will release a tenth-anniversary 2-disc Blu-ray edition of its long-out-of-print, groundbreaking movie "Metallica: Some Kind Of Monster" on November 24. Originally released on July 9, 2004, "Metallica: Some Kind Of Monster" follows the band through three of the most turbulent years in thei...

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SIXX: A.M. To Play First Full Show Since 2009 In October

SIXX: A.M., the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael, will release its third album, "Modern Vintage", on October 7 via Eleven Seven Music. SIXX: A.M. will celebrate the CD release by playing its first full live show since 2009 the same...

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Heavy Metal Band Performs At Controversial 'Black Mass' In Oklahoma (Video)

A performance by a three-piece heavy metal band kicked off a controversial Black Mass Sunday night (September 21) in downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, drawing protests and prayer vigils from those who objected to the event. The group's guitarist wore a "METAL CHURCH" shirt during the sold-out Mass,...

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METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO Says His Bandmates Are 'All Wonderful In Their Own Way'

During a brand new interview with Argentinean rock journalist Lucas H. Gordon, METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo was asked to describe each of his bandmates in a few words. "They're all wonderful in their own way," Robert said (see video below). "They're all very different, and that's the thing that...

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SIXX: A.M. Is 'Planning A Big Tour' In Support Of 'Modern Vintage', Says JAMES MICHAEL

SIXX: A.M. frontman James Michael says that the band is "planning a big tour" in support of its upcoming third album, "Modern Vintage", which he calls "our best record so far." Due on October 7 via Eleven Seven Music, the CD "taps into a classic energy and transforms it into focused, fresh, and fier...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Cancer Fund Presents $100,000 To Houston's M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, founded in memory of the late heavy metal singer, last week presented a check for $100,000 to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. This donation is the second installment in a commitment to fund gastroesophageal cancer research spearheaded...

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SIXX: A.M.: 'Stars' Lyric Video Released

The official lyric video for "Stars", a brand new song from SIXX: A.M., the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael, can be seen below. The track is taken from SIXX: A.M.'s third album, "Modern Vintage", which will be released on October...

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METALLICA To Release 27 Live Albums On CD

METALLICA's official web site has been updated with the following message: "We've been extremely proud to offer virtually every show we've done in the past ten years as a download within days of the shows happening... sometimes even hours! Over the years we've been able to offer more download option...

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Hidden-Camera Video Of MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX 'Working' At New Jersey Record Store

During a recent MÖTLEY CRÜE tour stop in New Jersey, rock icon and national radio host Nikki Sixx returned to his roots working at famous East Coast record store Vintage Vinyl to promote his other band SIXX: A.M.'s forthcoming album, "Modern Vintage", and offer a special giveaway to fans. Those who...

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DOWNSET's BRIAN ARES SCHWAGER On 'Interviews From The Edge' (Audio)

Tricia Weight of "Interviews From The Edge" recently conducted an interview with guitarist Brian Ares Schwager of reunited hardcore punk/rap metal veterans DOWNSET. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. DOWNSET released its new album, "One Blood", on July 21 after a 10-year hiatu...

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DREAM THEATER: 'Strange Déjà Vu' Performance Clip From 'Breaking The Fourth Wall' DVD

Progressive metal giants will release "Breaking The Fourth Wall (Live From The Boston Opera House)", a live Blu-ray/DVD set of the band's one-of-a-kind performance from the Boston Opera House on March 25, 2014. Produced by the band's own John Petrucci, filmed and directed by Pierre and François La...

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QUEEN: 'Killer Queen' Performance Clip From 'Live At The Rainbow '74'

Sunday March 31, 1974 is a landmark date in the history of rock music. It is now celebrated in the multi-format release of a rare recording made at legendary London venue The Rainbow, of a concert by a then-up-and-coming band called QUEEN. Few who turned up for that iconic performance could have pre...

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SIXX: A.M.'s JAMES MICHAEL, DJ ASHBA Interviewed On NIKKI SIXX's Radio Show (Audio)

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx and his "Sixx Sense With Nikki Sixx" radio show co-host Jenn Marino recently conducted an interview with Nikki's SIXX: A.M. bandmates James Michael and DJ Ashba. You can now listen to the chat below. SIXX: A.M. which features Michael and Ashba alongside MÖTLEY CRÜE bas...

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METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO On Next Album: 'We're Gonna Get Back To The Drawing Board'

Argentinean rock journalist Lucas H. Gordon, who currently resides in Hollywood, California, recently conducted an interview with METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo. You can now watch the second part of the chat below. Asked about the progress of the songwriting sessions for METALLICA's follow-up to...