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FIREWIND/OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist GUS G.: There's No Money In The Record Industry Anymore

Jorge Fretes of Spain's GoetiaMedia.com recently conducted an interview with Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. A couple of exce...

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MIKE PORTNOY: 'Everything I've Done In The Last Five Years Is The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of'

In a brand new interview with Metal Assault, drummer Mike Portnoy (THE WINERY DOGS, METAL ALLEGIANCE, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) was asked if he ever feels overwhelmed when he thinks about how many bands and projects he is currently in. He responded: "I can handle it. I'm wired that way. I'm...

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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE To Help Select Winners Of Online Program Designed To Foster Aspiring Musicians

Hyundai and The Recording Academy today announced the launch of the fourth annual Grammy Amplifier program. Grammy Amplifier is an innovative online music initiative providing aspiring artists with the opportunity to realize their passion and further their musical careers through one-of-a-kind exper...

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METAL ALLEGIANCE: 'Scars' Lyric Video Feat. MARK OSEGUEDA, CRISTINA SCABBIA

The official lyric video for the song "Scars" from METAL ALLEGIANCE, the all-star metal band consisting of a rotating cast of musicians, including members of MEGADETH, TESTAMENT, can be seen below. The track is taken from METAL ALLEGIANCE's self-titled debut album, which was released on September 18...

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Video: STAIND's AARON LEWIS Berates Bottle-Throwing Concertgoer

Aaron Lewis of STAIND berated someone in the crowd for allegedly throwing a beer bottle and hitting a girl in the back of her head during Aaron's November 7 concert at Cowboys Dance Hall in San Antonio, Texas. Addressing the culprit, Lewis said (see video below): "What the fuck is wrong with you? Th...

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Listen To AVENGED SEVENFOLD's Original Score 'Jade Helm' For 'Call Of Duty: Black Ops III'

AVENGED SEVENFOLD has contributed a brand new track called "Jade Helm" to accompany a portion of the multiplayer soundtrack for Call Of Duty: Black Ops III, the third installment in the Black Ops sub-series developed by Treyarch. You can now listen to the song below. AVENGED SEVENFOLD said in a stat...

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JOE SATRIANI's Guide To JIMI HENDRIX-Style R&B Rhythm Guitar Playing (Video)

In the five-minute Guitar World clip below, Joe Satriani teaches Jimi Hendrix-style R&B rhythm guitar playing techniques. Full tabs can be found at GuitarWorld.com. Satriani released his 15th solo studio album, "Shockwave Supernova", on July 24, making him one of the first to utilize the new "Fr...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Music Featured In 'Call Of Duty: Black Ops III' Trailer

AVENGED SEVENFOLD's song "Nightmare" is featured in the new trailer for Call Of Duty: Black Ops III, the third installment in the Black Ops sub-series developed by Treyarch. Check it out below. As previously reported, AVENGED SEVENFOLD has contributed a brand new track called "Jade Helm" to accompan...

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Video: ANNIHILATOR Performs In Tilburg

Fan-filmed video footage of ANNIHILATOR's November 4 performance at 013 in Tilburg, The Netherlands can be seen below. ANNIHILATOR's fifteenth studio album, "Suicide Society", was released on September 18 via UDR Music. As he has in the past, guitar wizard Jeff Waters handled all songwriting duties,...

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ZAKK WYLDE, MIKE INEZ, PENTAGRAM Featured On 'Sweet Leaf - A Stoner Rock Salute To Black Sabbath'

Alright now… won't you listen? With those simple words and that monster riff from the song "Sweet Leaf", BLACK SABBATH laid the blueprint for stoner rock, a genre known for being as obsessed with fuzzed-out guitars and skull-rattling rhythms as it is with the sweet, sweet cannabis leaf. And listen w...

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W.A.S.P.: 'Golgotha' Lyric Video Released

The official lyric video for "Golgotha", the title track of W.A.S.P.'s new album, can be seen below. "Golgotha" was released on October 2 via Austria's Napalm Records. The CD has registered the following first-week chart positions: Sweden: #6 Finland: #13 Norway: #17 Germany: #18 Austria: #33 Switze...

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STEVE VAI, ZAKK WYLDE, JOHN 5, MIKE PORTNOY, BILLY SHEEHAN To Perform At TONY MACALPINE Benefit Concert

Guitar legends Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde and John 5, along with drum powerhouse Mike Portnoy, bass icon Billy Sheehan and keyboard phenomenon Derek Sherinian are joining forces to play a benefit concert for guitar and keyboard virtuoso Tony MacAlpine, who was recently diagnosed with colon cancer. The be...

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Video: THE WINERY DOGS Perform In Agoura Hills

Fan-filmed video footage of THE WINERY DOGS' November 5 performance at The Canyon club in Agoura Hills, California can be seen below. THE WINERY DOGS is the power trio featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB),legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS,...

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MONSTROSITY Singer MIKE HRUBOVCAK Releases 'Extremely Graphic' Art Book

Mike Hrubovcak, vocalist in the death metal bands MONSTROSITY and VILE, and an acclaimed artist, known for his over-the-top album cover illustrations created for the death metal underground through his web site VisualDarkness.com, has released an art book celebrating 20 years of horror: "The Artwork...

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THE WINERY DOGS' MIKE PORTNOY Discusses Current Touring Kit (Video)

Gear Gods recently met up with Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, THE WINERY DOGS) to talk about the kit he is using on the current THE WINERY DOGS world tour. Check out the footage below. In addition to Portnoy, THE WINERY DOGS features bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS, DAVID LEE...