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Live in London: Hammersmith Apollo 1993

The late Ronnie James Dio found himself at a sort of crossroads in 1993 when he released his "Strange Highways" album. It followed Ronnie and Vinny Appice's brief reunion with BLACK SABBATH that culminated in the "Dehumanizer" record and a subsequent tour, stalling afterwards until years later when...

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Documentary About JUDAS PRIEST Suicide Trial, 'Dream Deceivers', Finally Released On DVD, Digital

"Dream Deceivers", the 1992 documentary about the infamous trial in which JUDAS PRIEST was accused of inserting subliminal messages into its music, was finally released on DVD and digital on August 5. Film synopsis: "Just before Christmas, 1985, 19-year-old James Vance watched his best friend Ray Be...

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'Robert Plant: The Voice That Sailed The Zeppelin' Biography Due In October

Due on October 21 via Backbeat Books, "Robert Plant: The Voice That Sailed The Zeppelin" follows the iconic singer through his heights of fame with classic rock giant LED ZEPPELIN, his second life as a multimillion-selling solo artist, and his more idiosyncratic pursuits. A wealth of former associat...

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KORN's SHAFFER, LUZIER Speak To Boise State University Pulse Radio Station (Video)

Ryan Hoffman of the Boise State University Pulse student radio station conducted an interview with KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer and drummer Ray Luzier at the July 9 stop of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival in Boise, Idaho. You can now watch the chat below. The deluxe reissue of KORN...

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Video: Guitarist Who Played On Early METALLICA Recording Performs 'Hit The Lights' With NIGHT DEMON

Lloyd Grant, the guitarist who played on the original recording of the METALLICA song "Hit The Lights" in early 1982, joined Ventura, California metallers NIGHT DEMON on stage this past Monday (August 4) at The Five Star Bar in Los Angeles, California to perform "Hit The Lights" and another METALLIC...

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HAMMERFALL: Preview Of 'Hector's Hymn' Video In New '(r)Evolution' Trailer

After taking a creative break last year, Swedish metallers HAMMERFALL are fully recharged and back with a vengeance. The band's new album, "(r)Evolution", will be released on August 29 in Europe and September 2 in North America via Nuclear Blast. The third trailer for "(r)Evolution" can be seen belo...

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KORN's MUNKY Thinks Next Album Will 'Lean Towards A Bit More Funk'

Jo Schüftan of Horns Up Rocks! took part in a roundtable interview with KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer and drummer Ray Luzier at the July 27 stop of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival in Hartford, Connecticut. You can now watch the question-and-answer session below. Speaking about KORN'...

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Video Premiere: SIXX: A.M.'s 'Gotta Get It Right'

"Gotta Get It Right", the new video 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 clip was directed by Paul Brown in mid-June. The track, which is now available on iTunes, is taken from SIXX: A.M.'s...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Explains Why He Refused To Share Stage With DISSECTION And ROTTING CHRIST

"Met Al Metal" — Israel's metal radio show hosted by brothers Lior and Niv Peleg — conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine ahead of what was supposed to be the band's August 6 appearance in the country (since canceled due to ongoing security issues in the area). You can now listen...

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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT To Guest On New VEGA Album 'Stereo Messiah'

British melodic rockers VEGA will release their third studio album, "Stereo Messiah", on October 17 in Europe and October 21 in North America via Frontiers. The CD marks the band's return to the label, after the release of their debut album, "Kiss Of Life" in December 2010. The new recording feature...

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SIXX: A.M.: New Single 'Gotta Get It Right' Available For Streaming

"Gotta Get It Right", the new single 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, which is now available on iTunes, is taken from SIXX: A.M.'s third album, "Modern Vintage", due on Octobe...

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SCORPIONS Featuring Drummer JOHAN FRANZON: Fan-Filmed Footage of SEE-ROCK Performance

Fan-filmed video footage of German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS performing on August 1 at the See-Rock festival in Graz, Austria can be seen below. Sitting behind the kit for the SCORPIONS on the current run of shows is Swedish drummer Johan Franzon. Franzon is filling in for James Kottak, the SCORP...

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CINDERELLA's JEFF LABAR Talks To 'Totally Driven Radio' About 'One For The Road' Solo Album (Audio)

"Totally Driven Radio", the weekly radio podcast heard live every Thursday night from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. EST time on the Totally Driven Entertainment Radio Network, recently conducted an interview with CINDERELLA guitarist Jeff LaBar. You can now listen to the chat below. (Note: LaBar calls in at the...

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LINKIN PARK's JOE HAHN Discusses Debut Feature Film 'Mall' At NERD HQ Event (Video)

Joe Hahn of LINKIN PARK hosted an exclusive screening of his debut feature film, "Mall", during the fith annual Nerd HQ event in San Diego. The premiere was followed by a "Conversations For A Cause" question-and-answer panel featuring Hahn, producer Sam Maydew (Silver Lining Entertainment),composer...

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Ex-MEGADETH Members NICK MENZA, JAMES LOMENZO Cover METALLICA's 'Creeping Death'; Audio Available

Former MEGADETH members Nick Menza (drums) and James Lomenzo (bass) last month announced a working musical relationship that will lead into a full working, writing, recording and touring band at some point. Menza and Lomenzo's first jam session took place on June 25 at Menza's Disintegrator Studios...