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VINNY APPICE On Why He Hasn't Been Inducted Into ROCK HALL: ''Cause They're A Bunch Of F***in' A**holes'

Original DIO drummer Vinny Appice has once again said that Ronnie James Dio should have been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. The legendary heavy metal vocalist, best known for his work with BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW and his own band DIO, died of stomach cancer 12 years ago at the age of 6...

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EXCITER Announces Fall 2022 U.S. Tour Dates

Canadian thrash metal pioneers EXCITER have announced a limited run of U.S. tour dates that includes stops the band hasn't played since as early as 1984. The tour begins with a trio of Midwest shows, then heads out to Salt Lake City for a special Halloween night appearance, before joining up with Ho...

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WENDY DIO: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Was Always Overlooked During The Time That He Was Alive'

The first-ever career-spanning documentary on the life and times of legendary metal icon Ronnie James Dio will be presented in more than 500 cinemas worldwide by Trafalgar Releasing and BMG for two days only on Wednesday, September 28 and Sunday, October 2. Executive-produced by Dio's widow and long...

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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Announces New Lineup, Return To Live Stage

Michigan's THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER has just announced a show in Detroit on October 28 at Saint Andrew's Hall, which will be a celebration of the life and legacy of Trevor Strnad. The concert marks the band's return to the stage after the untimely passing of their beloved frontman on May 11. Founding...

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OZZY OSBOURNE To Release Documentary About Making Of 'Patient Number 9' Album

On Friday, September 16, Ozzy Osbourne will release a three-part video series about the making of his new album, "Patient Number 9". A teaser for the first episode is available below. Produced by Andrew Watt (who handled the same duties on 2020's "Ordinary Man") and released on Epic, the new LP mark...

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NICKELBACK Shares Music Video For New Single 'San Quentin'

Canadian rock band NICKELBACK has shared the official music video for its new single, "San Quentin". The clip was filmed on August 30 at the Simon Fraser University Convocation Mall in British Columbia. According to CTV News, hundreds of NICKELBACK fans attended the shoot, including one fan who one...

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BUSH's GAVIN ROSSDALE: It's 'Hard To Fathom That In 2022' Abortion Rights Are Still An Issue

BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale spoke to Z93's "The Morning After" about the lyrical inspiration for the band's new single, "More Than Machines". The song, which alludes to the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, along with two other "really big topics", will appear on BUSH's upcoming studio al...

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IRON MAIDEN Releases Live Music Video For 'Stratego'

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have released the official live video for their song "Stratego" from. The track, which was written by guitarist Janick Gers and founding bassist Steve Harris, is taken from the band's 17th studio album, "Senjutsu", which came out in September 2021 via BMG. Say...

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LAMB OF GOD's ART CRUZ: RANDY BLYTHE Is 'The Greatest Frontman In Heavy Metal History'

LAMB OF GOD drummer Art Cruz joined Joshua Toomey and the "Talk Toomey" podcast this week to discuss all things LAMB OF GOD and the band's upcoming album, "Omens". In the video clip below, Art talks about the fill-in musicians that helped out LAMB OF GOD on their recent tours, and the "greatness" of...

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Watch: Ex-MEGADETH Members DAVID ELLEFSON, JEFF YOUNG And CHRIS POLAND Discuss Upcoming 'Kings Of Thrash' Tour

Former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar) recently announced the first four shows of the KINGS OF THRASH "The MEGA Years" tour. They will be joined at the dates by another former MEGADETH member, Chris Poland (guitar). KINGS OF THRASH, which also includes drummer Fred Ach...

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Opvs Contra Natvram

Contrary to popular opinion, the greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was somehow getting BEHEMOTH into arenas. No wonder the Polish band are more confident and imperious than ever on their 12th studio album. After such a long, hard and tumultuous rise from underground obscurity to the metal mainstr...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Says There Will Be 'No Ballads' On His Upcoming Solo EP

This past July, former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens released the official music video for his new solo song "Embattled". The track, which will appear on Owens's upcoming EP, was produced by Jamey Jasta (HATEBREED) and Nick Bellmore (JASTA, DEE SNIDER). Players on the effort, which will con...

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Ex-METALLICA Bassist RON MCGOVNEY Casts Doubt On DAVE MUSTAINE's 'Alpha Male' Claim: 'That's Not How I Remember Those Days'

Former METALLICA bassist Ron McGovney has cast doubt on the veracity of Dave Mustaine's claim that Dave was "the alpha male" while he was a member of METALLICA. In a recent interview with Classic Rock magazine, Mustaine was asked about a comment he made in his 2010 autobiography, "Mustaine: A Heavy...

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What Makes A Good Frontman? LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE Weighs In

During an appearance on a recent episode of "Stoke The Fire", the alternative lifestyle and culture podcast hosted by musician Jesse Leach (KILLSWITCH ENGAGE) and DJ/presenter Matt Stocks ("Life In The Stocks"),LAMB OF GOD's Randy Blythe spoke about what he believes makes a good frontman. "There ar...

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Sunrise On Slaughter Beach

CLUTCH has been in gear for a little over 30 years. Their new effort, "Sunrise on Slaughter Beach", closes the longest gap between their thirteen albums, their first since 2018's "Book of Bad Decisions". It is an album that's nuanced yet streamlined, true to form and desirably adventurous. CLUTCH ha...