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Greenville, Kentucky Police Department Distances Itself From EXODUS Fan's Arrest

The Greenville, Kentucky Police Department has released a statement distancing itself from the recent arrest of an EXODUS fan for making "terroristic threats" after he posted the lyrics to the band's song "Class Dismissed (A Hate Primer)". 31-year-old James Evans posted the following on Facebook on...

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SIXX: A.M.'s JAMES MICHAEL, DJ ASHBA Talk To ARTISAN NEWS About 'Modern Vintage' Album (Video)

James Michael and DJ Ashba of SIXX: A.M. recently talked to Artisan News. You can now watch the chat below. SIXX: A.M. which features Michael and Ashba alongside MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx, will release its third album, "Modern Vintage", on October 7 via Eleven Seven Music. Said Sixx: "Like our...

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METALLICA To Serve As 'Artists In Residence' At 37th Annual MILL VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL

METALLICA has been named as Artists In Residence of the 37th annual Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF),and Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich and Robert Trujillo will all be on hand to introduce and discuss the films they have selected to host. Presented by the California Film Institute (CFI),...

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HOOKERS & BLOW Featuring GUNS N' ROSES, QUIET RIOT, W.A.S.P. Members: Footage Of Whisky A Go Go Concert

Joe Dolan of JoeDolanPR.com has uploaded video footage of HOOKERS & BLOW, the band featuring GUNS N' ROSES keyboardist Dizzy Reed and QUIET RIOT guitarist Alex Grossi, performing on September 5 at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. Check it out below. Joining Reed and Grossi at th...

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SWEET/LYNCH Featuring MICHAEL SWEET, GEORGE LYNCH: Lyric Video For 'September' Song

The official lyric video for the song "September" from SWEET/LYNCH — the new band featuring guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER, legendary guitarist George Lynch (T&N, DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB),bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH, WHITE LION, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer...

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Clip From 'Mall' Thriller Directed By LINKIN PARK's JOE HAHN

A newly released clip from the thriller "Mall", directed by LINKIN PARK bandmember Joe Hahn, can be seen below. Earlier this summer, Paragon Pictures, led by Evan Crooke, picked up the North American rights to "Mall". As the theatrical distribution division of Osiris Entertainment, Paragon Pictures...

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SIXX: A.M.'s JAMES MICHAEL, DJ ASHBA On France's RTL2: Interview, Acoustic Performance (Video)

James Michael and DJ Ashba of SIXX: A.M. recently took part in an interview and acoustic performance on the French radio station RTL2. Check out the chat below. The "Life Is Beautiful" performance can be seen at this location. SIXX: A.M. which features Michael and Ashba alongside MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE MANGINI Says He Had A 'Very Sacrificial' Role In Making Of Latest Album

Brazil's Wikimetal podcast recently conducted an interview with drummer Mike Mangini of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. Asked about his involvement in the songwriting process for 2013's "Dream Theater" album, Mangini said: "We...

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KORN Wants To 'Get A Bit Dirtier' On Next Album

In a brand new interview with Anthony Toto of Pop-Break.com, KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer spoke about how reconnecting with the band's original guitarist Brian "Head" Welch for 2013's "The Paradigm Shift" album after an eight-year break might influence KORN's approach on the next CD. He said...

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CINDERELLA's JEFF LABAR Talks To 'The Classic Metal Show' About Solo Album (Audio)

CINDERELLA guitarist Jeff LaBar was interviewed on the latest edition of "The Classic Metal Show", which is heard live on Saturdays from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. EST at TheClassicMetalShow.com. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. LaBar's solo video for the song "No Strings" was directe...

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SIXX: A.M.'s JAMES MICHAEL, DJ ASHBA On UK's TeamRock Radio: Interview, Acoustic Performance (Audio)

James Michael and DJ Ashba of SIXX: A.M. recently took part in an interview and acoustic performance on the TeamRock Radio "Breakfast Show" in the United Kingdom. They talk to comedian and Metal Hammer journalist Stephen Hill about making the new SIXX: A.M. album, "Modern Vintage", with bandmate Nik...

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MIKE MANGINI Says MIKE PORTNOY's Drumming In DREAM THEATER Made Band's Music 'Simple To Be Followed'

In a brand new interview with Chile's Radio Futuro, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini was asked about his predecessor, Mike Portnoy, who co-founded the band more than 27 years ago but abruptly quit DREAM THEATER in September 2010 while on tour with AVENGED SEVENFOLD. "Mike was the drummer in DREAM...

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'Northmen - A Viking Saga' Film Featuring AMON AMARTH's JOHAN HEGG: New Trailer Released

Vocalist Johan Hegg of Swedish death metallers AMON AMARTH last year joined the cast of "Northmen - A Viking Saga". Hegg plays Viking warrior Valli in the film, which was shot for eight weeks primarily in South Africa, with some additional shooting in Germany. Johan comments on his role: "Valli is a...

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EXODUS Fan Arrested for Posting Band's Lyrics On Facebook

An EXODUS fan in Greenville, Kentucky was arrested for "terroristic threats" after posting the lyrics to the band's song "Class Dismissed (A Hate Primer)". 31-year-old James Evans posted the following on Facebook on August 24: "Student bodies lying dead in the halls, a blood splattered treatise of h...

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JAKE E. LEE Talks To IndiePower.com (Video)

IndiePower.com recently conducted an interview with former OZZY OSBOURNE/BADLANDS and current RED DRAGON CARTEL guitarist Jake E. Lee. You can now watch the chat below. Bassist Ron Mancuso recently decided to leave RED DRAGON CARTEL in order to return to his production career. He will be replaced by...