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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI Talks To Hungary's ROCKBOOK (Video)
Gergely Mihály of Hungary's Rockbook magazine conducted an interview with guitarist John Petrucci of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER on July 26 in Budapest. You can now watch the chat below. DREAM THEATER keyboardist, Jordan Rudess spoke to GetYourRockOut at this year's Sonisphere festival in...August 4, 2014
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DAVE MUSTAINE To JAMES HETFIELD: 'We Changed The World, Brother!'
James Hetfield turned 51 years old on Sunday (August 3). The METALLICA singer/guitarist's former bandmate Dave Mustaine took to Twitter to wish James a happy birthhday, calling Hetfield "my first real guitar partner" and adding, "We changed the world, brother!" Born in 1963 in Downey, California, Ja...August 3, 2014
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DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS Talks To PLANET ROCK At U.K.'s SONISPHERE (Video)
Planet Rock's Wyatt conducted an interview with keyboardist Jordan Rudess of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER at the U.K. edition of the Sonisphere festival, which was held July 4-6 at Knebworth Park in Hertfordshire. You can now watch the chat below. Asked if DREAM THEATER has already begun t...August 2, 2014
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SIXX: A.M. To Release 'Modern Vintage' Album In October; Cover Artwork, Track Listing Revealed
SIXX: A.M., the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael, will release its third album, "Modern Vintage", on October 7. The CD's first single, "Gotta Get It Right", will hit iTunes and radio on August 5. Says Sixx: "Like our favorite bands...July 31, 2014
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SWEET/LYNCH Featuring MICHAEL SWEET, GEORGE LYNCH: Two New Videos, EPK Shot
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 Brian Tichy (S.U.N., WHITESNAKE) — has just finished f...July 30, 2014
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SIXX: A.M.: New Artwork Preview
SIXX: A.M., the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael, will release its third album on October 7. A video for the CD's first single, "Gotta Get It Right", was filmed in mid-June. Other songtitles tentatively set to appear on the CD incl...July 30, 2014
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QUEEN: 'Live At The Rainbow '74' Trailer
A trailer for the forthcoming "Queen: Live At The Rainbow '74" package can be seen below. Sunday March 31, 1974 is a landmark date in the history of rock music. It is now celebrated in the multi-format release of a rare recording made at legendary London venue The Rainbow, of a concert by a then-up-...July 30, 2014
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DOWNSET: 'One Blood' Video Released
Hardcore punk/rap metal veterans DOWNSET released their new album, "One Blood", on July 21 after a 10-year hiatus. The video for the CD's title track can be viewed below. The clip was produced by Marcelo Palomino and Brian Cox of Digital Iris Productions. "Doing the 'One Blood' video was putting a b...July 30, 2014
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ZAKK WYLDE, JAMES LABRIE, GEOFF TATE, DAVID ELLEFSON, VINNY APPICE To Take Part In 'Metal All Stars'
There have been quite a few unmistakable characters that heavy metal has given us over the years. On Tuesday, December 16, an impressive amount of these renowned names will unite as the Metal All Stars for a special one-off concert at O2 Academy Brixton in Londonn England. Tickets will go on general...July 30, 2014
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TOOL's MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN Welcomes Baby Daughter
Maynard James Keenan (TOOL, A PERFECT CIRCLE, PUSCIFER) and his wife welcomed a new daughter named Lei Li Agostina Maria on Friday, July 25 at 7:19 p.m. The baby weighed in at 7 pounds and measured 19 inches. The news was revealed via PUSCIFER's Instagram account earlier today. Keenan has an 18-year...July 29, 2014
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Ex-MEGADETH Drummer NICK MENZA Says That He Doesn't Want To Bash His Former Bandmates
Ex-MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza says that he had a "great" time with his former bandmates but insists that he will "chart [his] own way" during the coming months "and not rely on any shining reunion." Menza joined MEGADETH for the 1989 recording "Rust In Peace" and for the next nine years became asso...July 29, 2014
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SIXX: A.M. Confirms Release Date For Third Album
SIXX: A.M., the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael, will release its third album on October 7. A video for the CD's first single, "Gotta Get It Right", was filmed in mid-June. Other songtitles tentatively set to appear on the CD incl...July 28, 2014
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH, KIRK HAMMETT Talk About 30th Anniversary Of 'Ride The Lightning'
METALLICA's Lars Ulrich and Kirk Hammett spoke to RollingStone.com about the band's classic sophomore album, "Ride The Lightning", which celebrated its 30th anniversary this week. Asked if METALLICA was trying to do something different, musically, after 1983's "Kill 'Em All", Ulrich replied: "It was...July 28, 2014
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Shows Off His Car Collection
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine spoke to Motortrend.com about his collection of cars, which includes a 2006 Aston Martin Vanquish S, a 2006 Bentley Continental GT, a 2006 Mercedes CLS500 and a 2010 Range Rover. Mustaine, who says he worked as a full-time mechanic in Huntington Beach, California in hi...July 27, 2014
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MIKE PORTNOY Admonishes Fan For Showing Up To Signing Wearing MANGINI-Era DREAM THEATER Shirt
**UPDATE**: Mike Portnoy posted the following message on his Facebook page earlier tonight: "Once again everyone's got their panties in a bundle and have taken a post of mine and turned it into sensationalized 'news'....ugh! "Look...it's as simple as this: do what you want, say what you want, listen...July 26, 2014
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