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METALLICA Earns Spot In 'Guinness World Records' 2015 Edition

METALLICA is included in the "Guinness World Records 2015" edition, which features groundbreaking achievements across film, television and music. METALLICA made history when they became the first and only band to perform a concert on all seven of Earth's continents after entertaining 120 scientists...

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SIXX: A.M.: New Song 'Let's Go' Available For Streaming

"Let's Go", 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 streamed below. The track is taken from SIXX: A.M.'s third album, "Modern Vintage", which will be released on October 7 via Eleven Seven Mus...

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MIKE PORTNOY Has No Regrets About Leaving DREAM THEATER

In a brand new interview with Rocksverige.se, drummer Mike Portnoy (THE WINERY DOGS, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB) was asked if he had any regrets in his life, personal or musical. "I don't think I do," Mike replied. "I think there's a difference between regret and… Let me rephra...

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CINDERELLA's JEFF LABAR Talks To 93.3 WMMR's JACKY BAMBAM About Solo Album (Audio)

Jacky BamBam of Philadelphia's 93.3 WMMR radio station recently conducted an interview with CINDERELLA guitarist Jeff LaBar. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. LaBar's solo video for the song "No Strings" was directed by James Erdman and features drummer Matthew Arnn, Jeff'...

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SIXX: A.M.'s JAMES MICHAEL, DJ ASHBA Talk 'Modern Vintage' Album In New Video Interview

Sophie Eggleton recently conducted an interview with SIXX: A.M. guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael. You can now watch the chat in two parts below. SIXX: A.M. — whose lineup is completed by MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx — will release its third album, "Modern Vintage", on October 7 via El...

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HAMMERFALL Performs New Song 'Hector's Hymn' Live For First Time (Video)

Fan-filmed video footage of Swedish metallers HAMMERFALL performing a brand new song, "Hector's Hymn", live for the first time on Friday, August 29 at Liseberg in Gothenburg, Sweden can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's new album, "(r)Evolution", which was released on August 29 in Eu...

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GEORGE LYNCH Talks SWEET/LYNCH, KXM On 'Do You Know Jack?' Radio Show (Audio)

Jack Antonio conducted an interview with legendary guitarist George Lynch (T&N, DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB, SWEET/LYNCH) on the August 24 episode of "Do You Know Jack?" radio show on CKLB FM. You can now listen to the chat using the Mixcloud player below. SWEET/LYNCH, the new band featuring Lynch, guitar...

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SONIC SYNDICATE Interviewed By Germany's EMP ROCK INVASION (Video)

Germany's EMP Rock Invasion recently conducted an interview with Anglo-Swedish modern metal powerhouse SONIC SYNDICATE. You can now watch the chat below. The self-titled fifth album from SONIC SYNDICATE was released on July 4 via Nuclear Blast. The CD includes a total of 11 tracks, while the limited...

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MIKE PORTNOY On Possibility Of Reunion With DREAM THEATER: 'If I Was A Betting Man, I Wouldn't Put Money On It'

In the latest issue of U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine, drummer Mike Portnoy (THE WINERY DOGS, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB) was asked by TESSERACT's Jay Postones what the chances are of Portnoy ever playing with DREAM THEATER again. "If I was a betting man, I wouldn't put money on...

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HAMMERFALL Guitarist OSCAR DRONJAK's 'Spanish Inquisition' (Video)

Guitarist Oscar Dronjak of Swedish metallers HAMMERFALL recently took part in Nuclear Blast's quiz "Nobody Expects The Spanish Inquisition". You can now watch the question-and-answer session below. HAMMERFALL's new album, "(r)Evolution", will be released on August 29 in Europe and September 2 in Nor...

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PHILIP ANSELMO Says METALLICA's 'Load' Album Should Never Have Been Released: 'It's A Terrible Record'

Former PANTERA and current DOWN frontman Philip Anselmo talked about some of the records that have had an impact on his life for the "Discs Of Doom" article in the latest issue of U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine. Asked which album should never have seen the light of day, Anselmo replied: "I would have...

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NIKKI SIXX Explains SIXX: A.M.'s Decision To Cover THE CARS' 'Drive'

SIXX: A.M., the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael, earlier in the week released its cover version of THE CARS song "Drive". The track is taken from SIXX: A.M.'s third album, "Modern Vintage", which will be released on October 7 via...

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ASKING ALEXANDRIA: 'Moving On' Video Released

British metalcore act ASKING ALEXANDRIA just completed its most successful and high-profile tour yet as part of the main stage on the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. The band's new music video for the track "Moving On" gives everyone a small glimpse into the musicians' lives on and off that s...

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HAMMERFALL: '(r)Evolution' Track-By-Track Breakdown With Singer JOACIM CANS (Video)

Earlier this week, Therés Stephansdotter of Rocksverige.se conducted an interview with Joacim Cans of Swedish metallers HAMMERFALL in Stockholm. You can now watch the chat below. HAMMERFALL's new album, "(r)Evolution", will be released on August 29 in Europe and September 2 in North America via Nucl...

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Drummer SIMON WRIGHT Talks About His Time With AC/DC, Working With GEOFF TATE

On July 26, Glenn Milligan of Metalliville.co.uk conducted a lengthy interview with drummer Simon Wright (DIO, AC/DC, UFO, DIO DISCIPLES, Geoff Tate's QUEENSRŸCHE). A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Metalliville.co.uk: I bet you've been asked this a million times, but how did you meet up wi...