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IRON MAIDEN, DREAM THEATER, Ex-MEGADETH Drummers Jam Metal Classics At 'Golf Rocks' Event

On Saturday, May 23, an event was held at the Hard Rock Cafe at the Seminole Casino in Tampa, Florida in connection with the new reality series in production called "Golf Rocks". IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain, along with DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini, and former MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drove...

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CLUTCH's JEAN-PAUL GASTER On 'Psychic Warfare': 'It's Definitely A Departure From What We Did Last Time'

On May 21, Mike Bax of Lithium Magazine conducted an interview with drummer Jean-Paul Gaster of Maryland rockers CLUTCH in London, Ontario, Canada. You can now watch the chat below. Asked how CLUTCH's forthcoming album, "Psychic Warfare", compares to the band's previous efforts, Gaster responded: "I...

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New FEAR FACTORY Album 'Genexus' To Feature Guest Appearance By JOURNEY Drummer DEEN CASTRONOVO

On May 21, Jo Schüftan of Horns Up Rocks! conducted an interview with FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares (pictured). You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On FEAR FACTORY's forthcoming album, "Genexus", due on August 7 vi...

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FEAR FACTORY To Release 'Genexus' Album In August

Los Angeles-based cyber metallers FEAR FACTORY have set "Genexus" as the title of their ninth studio album, due on August 7 worldwide via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The follow-up to 2012's "The Industrialist" was co-produced by longtime collaborator Rhys Fulber, along with guitarist Dino Cazares a...

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STRYPER, SYMPHONY X, Ex-BLACK SABBATH, DOKKEN Members Guest On VERONICA FREEMAN's Solo Debut

Frontiers Music Srl will release "Now Or Never", the debut album from BENEDICTUM singer Veronica Freeman's solo project THE V, on July 3 in Europe and July 10 in North America. THE V marks a major step out of Veronica's comfort zone, since it delves into a definite melodic hard rock vibe. An impress...

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Video: DUFF MCKAGAN And KRIST NOVOSELIC In Conversation At Seattle's Neptune Theatre

Former GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan has been out on a book tour promoting his "How To Be a Man (And Other Illusions)" , and in a stop on May 17 in Seattle at the Neptune Theatre, he invited a few special guests along for the ride. PEARL JAM's Mike McCreedy introduced McKagan and ...

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Drummer JOEY CASTILLO Temporarily Exits SCOTT WEILAND'S Band

According to The Pulse Of Radio, former QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE drummer Joey Castillo has left Scott Weiland's band THE WILDABOUTS in the middle of the group's tour. But Weiland quickly posted a statement confirming that Castillo was only off the tour for a week, saying, "Just to clear up the confus...

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FAITH NO MORE's MIKE BORDIN Says Re-Recording Drum Parts On Classic OZZY OSBOURNE Albums Was 'F**ked Up'

In a brand new interview with Radio.com, FAITH NO MORE drummer Mike Bordin spoke about his involvement in the controversial 2002 re-recordings of the drum and bass parts on OZZY OSBOURNE's classic first two solo albums, 1980's "Blizzard Of Ozz" and 1981's "Diary Of A Madman". The tracks originally p...

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Former EVILE Guitarist's 'Old Rake' Debut: Audio Samples Available

Former EVILE lead guitarist Ol Drake will release his debut solo album, "Old Rake", on June 22 in Europe and June 23 in the USA. The CD features instrumental guitar encompassing a myriad of styles, including flat-out shredding, classical, progressive, melodic and acoustic. Check out audio samples of...

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IWRESTLEDABEARONCE Wanted To Write 'Some Straight-Up Heavy, Crazy, Gnarly Music' On 'Hail Mary'

When it came time to record their fourth full-length album and first for Artery Recordings, "Hail Mary", the members of IWRESTLEDABEARONCE all agreed on one thing. So, what was the great unifier in this case for musicians Steven Bradley (guitar),Courtney LaPlante (vocals),Mike Stringer (guitar),M...

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LOUDNESS To Be Rejoined By Singer MICHAEL VESCERA For Special Performance At Japan's LOUD PARK

Ex-LOUDNESS singer Michael Vescera will rejoin his former bandmates for a very special show at this year's edition of the Loud Park festival in Japan. Billed as SOLDIER OF FORTUNE, the group will perform material from Vescera's time in LOUDNESS. Although Vescera will sing the entire set with LOUDNES...

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DUFF MCKAGAN And KRIST NOVOSELIC Join Forces For Accordion-And-Bass Cover Of 'Sweet Child O' Mine'

Former GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan was joined by ex-NIRVANA member Krist Novoselic for an accordion-and-bass cover version of GN'R's "Sweet Child O' Mine". The jam session took place Sunday night (May 17) at Seattle's Neptune Theatre, where McKagan celebrated the release of his second book, "...

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'Photofantasm Soundgarden' First-Ever Fan-Based Compilation Photobook Now Available

"Photofantasm Soundgarden: Nudedragons To King Animal" highlights the Seattle band's rebirth via hundreds of pages' worth of photographs, graphic art, anecdotes, interviews, and reviews. In a truly collaborative effort, fans, artists, musicians, authors, photographers, and other notable personalitie...

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New Rock 'Supergroup' SAINT ASONIA Performs Live For First Time; Video Available

SAINT ASONIA, the new rock "supergroup" led by former THREE DAYS GRACE frontman Adam Gontier, with the rest of the group consisting of STAIND guitarist Mike Mushok, ex-FINGER ELEVEN drummer Rich Beddoe and journeyman bassist Corey Lowery, made its live debut this past Saturday, May 16 at the Rock On...

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TONY IOMMI Releases New Video Message In Support Of 'Great Lefty: Live Forever' Tribute Album

Tanzan Music and "Tony Iommi Fan-Tastic" team of Iommi supporters together with Facebook communities "Tony Iommi The Man The Master The Legend" and "Global Black Sabbath Convention" have released a compilation tribute in honor of BLACK SABBATH's true heart and soul, legendary riffmaster Tony Iommi....