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SLIPKNOT's JIM ROOT On 'Mad Max: Fury Road' Movie: 'I Was A Little Bit Let Down'
Nic and Big J of the Boise, Idaho radio station 100.3 The X Rocks conducted an interview with SLIPKNOT guitarist Jim Root at this year's Rock On The Range, which was held May 15-17 at MAPFRE Stadium (formerly Crew Stadium) in Columbus. You can now listen to the chat below. Asked for his opinion of ....May 19, 2015
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LUCIFER: 'Izrael' Video Released
Berlin, Germany-based heavy metal blues rockers LUCIFER have unveiled the video for their brand new single, "Izrael". The track is taken from the band's upcoming debut album, "Lucifer I", which will be released on June 16 via Rise Above Records. The video for the song — directed by and Chris Koll an...May 19, 2015
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VAN HALEN Performs At BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS After Being Introduced By TAYLOR SWIFT
VAN HALEN opened tonight's (Sunday, May 18) Billboard Music Awards with a blazing rendition of the band's smash hit "Panama". The aging rock act was introduced by pop superstar Taylor Swift, a move which got mixed reviews on social media. One viewer tweeted: "When VAN HALEN is introduced by Taylor S...May 17, 2015
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Former And Current Members Of BLACK SABBATH, MEGADETH, STONE SOUR Pay Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO At Public Memorial
A free public memorial service for legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) took place yesterday (Saturday, May 16) at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills on Saturday, May 16 to commemorate the fifth anniversary of Ronnie's passing. Several of Dio's form...May 17, 2015
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Video: WARRANT Performs At Whisky A Go Go
Video footage of WARRANT performing the song "D.R.F.S.R." on May 15 at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California can be seen below. With over 10 million album sales spanning nearly two and a half decades, WARRANT came into the world spotlight when their debut album, "Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking...May 17, 2015
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How QUIET RIOT's FRANKIE BANALI Almost Ended Up In OZZY OSBOURNE's Band
A behind-the-scenes interview with QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali filmed during his recent appearance on VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show" can be seen below. Asked how well he knew late OZZY OSBOURNE and QUIET RIOT guitarist Randy Rhoads, Frankie said: "Not as well as people would assume that I kne...May 16, 2015
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DUFF MCKAGAN On His 'How To Be Man' Collaboration With IZZY STRADLIN, JERRY CANTRELL: 'It Was So Natural'
Having just released his much-buzzed-about new book, "How To Be A Man (And Other Illusions)" (Da Capo Press),former GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan issued a three-song companion EP, "How To Be A Man". Made available on the same day as the book (May 12),the disc features former GUNS N' ROSES gui...May 16, 2015
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BILL WARD: 'I'm Quite Clear About What It Is That I Need In Order For Me To Perform In BLACK SABBATH'
In a brand new interview with Bob Nalbandian of the "Shockwaves" podcast (download m4a audio file at this location),original BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward was asked what message he had for the band's fans who have followed the recent war of words between Bill and his bandmates, especially singer...May 16, 2015
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MARILYN MANSON: Pro-Shot Footage Of ROCK ON THE RANGE Performance
Professionally filmed video footage of MARILYN MANSON's May 15 performance at the Rock On The Range festival, which is being at MAPFRE Stadium (formerly Crew Stadium) in Columbus, Ohio, can be seen below. Featured songs: 01. Deep Six 02. No Reflection 03. mOBSCENE 04. The Dope Show 05. Rock Is Dead...May 16, 2015
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CRAIG GOLDY Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'The Whole World Was Affected By That Man'
Ex-DIO guitarist Craig Goldy has paid tribute to his former bandmate, legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW),saying that "Ronnie changed the world because he created his own universe with his lyrics and the way he wrote." After joining DIO in...May 16, 2015
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Remembered On Fifth Anniversary Of His Death
Legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio, best known for his work with BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW and his own band DIO, died of stomach cancer five years ago (May 16) at the age of 67. The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund is hosting a weekend of celebratory activities to ...May 16, 2015
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Video: Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Performs 'S**tting Bricks' In France
MEAN MAN, the new band fronted by former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes, celebrated the release of Chris's new album, "Shitting Bricks", with a special show on May 2 at at Le Ferrailleur in Nantes, France. Video footage of MEAN MAN performing the "Shitting Bricks" title track at the Nantes concert...May 15, 2015
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RITCHIE BLACKMORE's RAINBOW To Release Vintage Concert Recordings From 1979
In an era teaming with bands led by virtuoso guitarists and fronted by a singer with killer pipes, RAINBOW stood head and shoulders above the crowd. Ritchie Blackmore's hugely influential guitar playing mixed baroque bombast with blues rock brilliance, and laid the perfect sonic foundation for the v...May 15, 2015
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Rock Writer JOEL MCIVER To Deliver Heavy Metal Lecture At University Of Helsinki
The University Of Helsinki in Finland is delighted to announce that the best-selling author Joel McIver (pictured) will be a guest lecturer on its forthcoming three-week academic course about the history of heavy metal music and its importance in contemporary western society, held by PhD candidate P...May 15, 2015
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Video: JOE LYNN TURNER Performs DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW Classics In Helsinki
Fan-filmed video footage of legendary hard rock singer Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) performing several RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE classics on April 23 at On The Rocks in Helsinki, Finland can be seen in the playlist below (note: the playlist consists of 12 clips). Joe Lynn T...May 14, 2015
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