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GEOFF TATE: 'I've Been Doing More Stuff Outside Of QUEENSRŸCHE In Order To Stretch Out'
Casey Pukl of AnthologySD.com recently conducted an interview with vocalist Geoff Tate of Seattle progressive rockers QUEENSRŸCHE. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. AnthologySD.com: What's your writing process like within the band? Tate: It depends on who's writing the song. If it's E...January 18, 2012
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NAPALM DEATH Frontman Talks New Album, Animal Rights And Illegal Music Downloading
Metal Blast recently conducted an interview with vocalist Mark "Barney" Greenway of British grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Blast: The band is known for political messages in its albums. Is that the case with [the forthcoming NAPALM DEATH album...January 17, 2012
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Ex-NEVERMORE Guitarist Announces More Guests For New Solo Album
Guitar prodigy Jeff Loomis has locked himself in the studio for the past few months perfecting his highly anticipated sophomore solo record, to be released later this year via Century Media Records. A full U.S. tour will kick off in April. After Jeff's departure from NEVERMORE and the release of his...January 17, 2012
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SOULFLY: 'Enslaved' Cover Artwork, First Photo Of New Lineup Unveiled
SOULFLY will release its eighth album, "Enslaved", on March 13 via Roadrunner Records. The CD was recorded at Tallcat Studios in Phoenix, Arizona and was produced by Chris "Zeuss" Harris, the seasoned knob twiddler behind some of the most notable bands in metal today, such as SHADOWS FALL, HATEBREED...January 17, 2012
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VAN HALEN's 'Tattoo' Lands On 'Rock Songs' Chart
According to Billboard.com, "Tattoo", the lead single from VAN HALEN's comeback album with David Lee Roth, "A Different Kind of Truth", the band's first since 1984's "1984" to feature Roth on lead vocals, blasted onto the Rock Songs chart at No. 16. The song arrived with 4.6 million first-week audie...January 17, 2012
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SOUNDGARDEN, MACHINE HEAD, ANTHRAX, Others Set For U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival
SOUNDGARDEN, MACHINE HEAD, ANTHRAX, LAMB OF GOD, TRIVIUM and DEVILDRIVER are among the latest confirmed bands for the 10th annual installment of the Download festival, which will take place June 8-10, 2012 at Donington Park, United Kingdom. The billing is now shaping up as follows: METALLICA (headli...January 16, 2012
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METALLICA Frontman Celebrates Half Brother's 60th Birthday
According to Beautiful Brea Old And New, METALLICA guitarist/vocalist James Hetfield came to Brea, California several weeks ago for his half brother David Hale's 60th birthday. They jammed METALLICA songs as well as music from the '60s for two hours at Virtuo Music Studio in Brea, where James spotte...January 14, 2012
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Ex-KORN Guitarist Doesn't Rule Out Reunion With His Former Bandmates
John Parks of Legendary Rock Interviews recently conducted an interview with former KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Legendary Rock Interviews: It was sort of shocking to the fanbase and I'm sure your bandmates in KORN when you announced you were qu...January 13, 2012
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TESTAMENT Frontman Talks About His Upbringing In New Interview
Vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans TESTAMENT is the first Native American entertainer to be permanently displayed at the Hard Rock Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Chuck will make an appearance at the location on January 14 at 5 p.m., with an autograph session sch...January 12, 2012
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LITA FORD Signs With SPV/STEAMHAMMER; New Album Title Revealed
Lita Ford has signed a worldwide deal with SPV/Steamhammer. Her new album, "Living Like A Runaway", is tentatively due in May. Best known for her work with THE RUNAWAYS and her solo career, including hit singles "Kiss Me Deadly" and the Billboard-charting duet with Ozzy Osbourne, "Close My Eyes Fore...January 12, 2012
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BUSH To Film 'Baby Come Home' Video This Weekend
Reformed British alternative rock band BUSH is starting 2012 on a high note by announcing an arena tour of North America as special guests of NICKELBACK. The much-buzzed-about road show includes SEETHER and will kick off April 10 at the i wireless Center in Moline, Iliinois. Tickets go on sale begin...January 12, 2012
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EDDIE VAN HALEN Donates Guitars To Public Schools Throughout Greater Los Angeles Area
One of the most influential artists in rock history made a significant contribution today to help support music programs in public schools. The legendary Eddie Van Halen donated 75 electric guitars from his personal collection to the Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation, a non-profit organization that supp...January 11, 2012
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CRASHDIET: Drum-Cam Footage From WACKEN OPEN AIR
Drum-cam footage from CRASHDIET's performance at the 2011 edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, which was held in August in Wacken, Germany, can be seen below. As previously reported, CRASHDIET drummer Eric Young fractured his right hand and his unable to perform with his bandmates last month in...January 11, 2012
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JANE'S ADDICTION Announces 'Theatre Of The Escapists' Tour
From the beginning, JANE'S ADDICTION has thrown the most unique parties in rock, mixing a fierce musicality with theatrical flair onstage. 2012 sees the band — who've always outrageously combined electricity, sex and danger — return in support of their acclaimed album "The Great Escape Artist" (Capi...January 10, 2012
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STEVEN TYLER Says AEROSMITH Sales Are Up 260% Since He Joined 'American Idol'
AEROSMITH singer Steven Tyler tells Access Hollywood that behind the scenes, his life has changed since he signed on to appear as a judge on "American Idol", despite his superstar rock 'n' roll status. "[Last season] it wasn't really accepted up front [with the rock community], mostly from my own ba...January 9, 2012
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