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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN On Secret To His Longevity: 'I'm Real - I'm Not Faking Anything'
In a brand new interview with France's United Rock Nations, legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen was asked if he ever thought, back when he released his debut solo album, that he would still be around and playing music 35 years later. "Well, at the time, I wasn't thinking about those things,...March 9, 2019
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Anesthetic
There is nothing to be gained from being cynical about albums like this. Clearly created as a very personal labor of love, "Anesthetic" captures the devoted musician and all-round good guy that we know from LAMB OF GOD exploring other sides of his songwriting and inviting a bunch of friends and idol...March 6, 2019
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'We've Forgotten How To Love And Respect One Another'
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has lamented the fact that the the U.S. has become irrevocably fractured along political and ideological lines — Republican/Democrat, liberal/conservative, red/blue, etc. — making it harder for people to engage in civil discourse. "As a society right now, we're capable...February 28, 2019
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Former LIFE OF AGONY Drummer Says MINA CAPUTO Is 'A Really Nasty Person' Who 'Is Not Who She Says She Is'
Former LIFE OF AGONY drummer Sal Abruscato has slammed the band's transgender lead singer, Mina Caputo, as "a really nasty person" who "is not who she says she is." Asked in a new interview with Big Music Geek about the reasons for his December 2017 departure from LIFE OF AGONY, Sal said: "We had no...February 19, 2019
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KILL THE LIGHTS Feat. Ex-BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Drummer: Listen To New Song 'Watch You Fall'
"Watch You Fall", a new song from KILL THE LIGHTS, the international band featuring former BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE drummer Michael "Moose" Thomas, can be seen below. As a founding member of Welsh metal titans BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, Thomas lived a rock'n'roll dream that few ever get to see with the...February 15, 2019
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AVANTASIA's TOBIAS SAMMET: 'There's Nothing Like Being In The Studio With GEOFF TATE'
Rustyn Rose of Metalholic recently conducted an interview with AVANTASIA mastermind Tobias Sammet about the band's forthcoming "Moonglow" studio album. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how he maintains such a high level of creativi...January 30, 2019
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BUCKCHERRY Recruits Drummer FRANCIS RUIZ
Californian rockers BUCKCHERRY have recruited Francis Ruiz as their new drummer. He joins the band as the replacement for Sean Winchester, who left BUCKCHERRY after laying down the drum tracks on the group's new album, "Warpaint". Ruiz has previously worked as a drum tech for such acclaimed drummers...January 28, 2019
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Celebrity Laundry Man Says SLIPKNOT's Clothes Were Most Disgusting
Hans-Jürgen Topf, the world's top specialist for tour laundry, says that SLIPKNOT had some of the grossest garments he ever washed. Topf's revelation was included in The New York Times profile of the founder of Rock 'N' Roll Laundry, a German service that provides fresh laundry for touring artists a...January 24, 2019
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SOEN Feat. Ex-OPETH Drummer MARTIN LOPEZ: 'Lotus' Video
"Lotus", the new Costin Chioreanu-created video from SOEN, the progressive heavy rock group featuring world-renowned drummer Martin Lopez (formerly of AMON AMARTH and OPETH),can be seen below. The track is the title cut of SOEN's fourth album, which will be released on February 1 via Silver Lining...January 17, 2019
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ROTTING CHRIST: Lyric Video For New Song 'The Raven'
Greek extreme metal veterans ROTTING CHRIST have unveiled a video for their new song "The Raven". It is the third track to be released from the band's upcoming album, "The Heretics", which will be released on February 15 via Season Of Mist. Frontman Sakis Tolis comments on the new song: "We proudly...January 17, 2019
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Former BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Drummer Returns With New Band KILL THE LIGHTS
Michael "Moose" Thomas has seen it all. As a founding member of Welsh metal titans BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, he lived a rock'n'roll dream that few ever get to see with their own eyes — winning awards, selling millions of albums, touring with his idols, and playing numerous sold-out headline shows, be...January 9, 2019
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ROTTING CHRIST: Trailer For 'The Heretics' Album
The official trailer for "The Heretics", the new album from Greek extreme metal veterans ROTTING CHRIST, can be seen below. The disc will be released on February 15 via Season Of Mist. The artwork for the disc was created by Greek artist Maximos Manolis. "The Heretics" track listing: 01. In The Name...January 3, 2019
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ACE FREHLEY Says His Speech At VINNIE PAUL's Funeral 'Went Over Perfectly'
During a recent appearance on the "Never Not Funny" podcast, original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley recalled attending the funeral of PANTERA and HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott last June in Arlington, Texas. "It was crazy, because I had a speech planned, and it went over perfectly," Ace said (hea...January 2, 2019
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METAL CHURCH's KURDT VANDERHOOF: 'People Are Standing Up All Over The World Against Evil'
Guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof of West Coast metal veterans METAL CHURCH spoke to United Rock Nations about the inspiration for the band's new album title, "Damned If You Do". "It has a lot to do with the state of politics in the world and current events — in the sense that we're in an era of 'fake news...January 2, 2019
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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE Is 'Down' With RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram
During a recent interview with Jaxon of the 93.3 WMMR Rocks! radio station, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale was asked how she feels about the fact that a holographic version of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio is being prepped for a world tour. "All of my friends are split down the middl...December 26, 2018
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