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HAMMERFALL: Second '(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 second trailer for "(r)Evolution" can be seen bel...July 17, 2014
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Ex-MEGADETH Members NICK MENZA, JAMES LOMENZO Cover METALLICA's 'Motorbreath'; Free Download Available
Former MEGADETH members Nick Menza (drums) and James Lomenzo (bass) last week 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 i...July 17, 2014
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BROKEN HOPE Guitarist Shares Tour Tips (Video)
Each episode of "Tour Tips" features a touring act sharing five pieces of advice for artists who want to hit the road. In this episode, guitarist Jeremy Wagner of reformed death metallers BROKEN HOPE shares his tips for being on the road. BROKEN HOPE's sixth album, "Omen Of Disease", sold around 1,0...July 17, 2014
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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN's BEN WEINMAN Launches PARTY SMASHER INC.
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN guitarist Ben Weinman has launched Party Smasher Inc., a collective of creative professionals and artistic provocateurs. PartySmasherInc.com is a one-stop portal for musicians, photographers, illustrators, fashion designers and industry mavericks of all stripes. The shared...July 16, 2014
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Speaks To BBC About Playing At GLASTONBURY (Video)
Video footage of METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich being interviewed by Jo Whiley and Huw Stephens of BBC immediately after the band's June 28 performance at the Glastobury Festival in Glastonbury, England can be seen below. As previously reported, METALLICA took on the haters directly with its headlini...July 15, 2014
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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI Says 'It's Great' To See Younger Bands Influenced By Progressive Music
Metal Hammer editor Alexander Milas recently conducted an interview with guitarist John Petrucci of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER for the "Metal Hammer" radio show on TeamRock Radio. You can listen to the chat using the SoundCloud player below. Asked if it feels vindicating for him to see a...July 14, 2014
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SONIC SYNDICATE's NATHAN JAMES BIGGS Interviewed By METAL4 At Germany's ROCKHARZ OPEN AIR (Video)
Metal4 conducted an interview with singer Nathan James Biggs of the Anglo-Swedish modern metal powerhouse SONIC SYNDICATE at this year's Rockharz Open Air festival, which was held July 10-12 in Ballenstedt, Germany . You can now watch the chat below. The self-titled fifth album from SONIC SYNDICATE...July 13, 2014
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DIO DISCIPLES: Fan-Filmed Footage Of Chihuahua Concert
Fan-filmed video footage of DIO DISCIPLES' July 4 performance at House Of Blues in Chihuahua, Mexico can be seen below. DIO DISCIPLES, which pays tribute to legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, DIO, HEAVEN & HELL) and is fully supported by Dio's widow/manager, W...July 12, 2014
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METALLICA: Official Footage Of Werchter Concert
METALLICA's official YouTube channel Metallica TV has been updated with fly-on-the-wall footage shot by a MetOnTour.com reporter on July 3 in Werchter, Belgium. The 24-minute clip includes footage of METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich in the Met Club meet-and-greet, warming up in the Tuning Room and "The...July 11, 2014
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Former MEGADETH Members NICK MENZA, JAMES LOMENZO Announce 'Working Relationship'
Former MEGADETH members Nick Menza (drums) and James Lomenzo (bass) have 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 in Stu...July 11, 2014
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DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS: 'We're Passionate About Making Music'
Felicity Hall of GetYourRockOut 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 alr...July 11, 2014
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METALLICA's ''Tallica Parking Lot' Animated Film To Be Screened At COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL
"'Tallica Parking Lot", an animated film created by METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo and Titmouse Animation Studio, will be screened on July 25 at San Diego Comic-Con International, a multigenre entertainment and comic convention held annually in San Diego, California. Following the screening, ther...July 11, 2014
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ANTHRAX Guitarist SCOTT IAN To Release 'I'm The Man' Autobiography In October
On October 14, Da Capo Press, a member of the Perseus Books Group, will publish "I'm The Man: The Official Story Of Anthrax", the long–awaited and vastly entertaining autobiography of Scott Ian, a founding member of legendary, ground-breaking and influential thrash–metal band ANTHRAX. The official b...July 10, 2014
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PAPA ROACH To Release 'F.E.A.R. (Face Everything And Rise)' Album In Early 2015
California rockers PAPA ROACH have set "F.E.A.R. (Face Everything And Rise)" as the title of their eighth studio album, due in early 2015 via Eleven Seven Music. The follow-up to 2012's "The Connection" was recorded at Las Vegas' The Hideout Recording Studio, which is owned and operated by Canadian...July 10, 2014
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Former DIO Guitarist CRAIG GOLDY Taps Bassist DARIO SEIXAS For New Project
Ex-DIO guitarist Craig Goldy and former QUIET RIOT frontman Mark Huff have recruited bassist Dario Seixas (FIREHOUSE, STEPHEN PEARCY, CROWN OF THORNS, JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE) for their new project. Goldy says: "[Dario is] a very experienced and knowledgeable musician and quite multi-faceted, if...July 10, 2014
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