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New QUEENSRŸCHE Lineup: First Video Interview Posted Online

Matty Rocks conducted an interview with the new QUEENSRŸCHE lineup — featuring singer Todd La Torre as the replacement for Geoff Tate — prior to the band's official live debut as the headliner of the last day of this year's Halfway Jam, which took place July 26-28 in Royalton, Minnesota. You can wat...

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CRADLE OF FILTH: North American Release Date For New Album Announced

British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH will release their tenth studio album, "The Manticore & Other Horrors", in North America on October 30 via Nuclear Blast Records. Commented the band's infamous frontman, Dani "Filth" Davey, "This is our 10th commandment in metal. We have diversified and...

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STRIKER Wins Opening Slot For METALLICA This Weekend

According to The Calgary Herald, Canadian metallers STRIKER will support METALLICA at two sold-out shows on August 17 and August 18 at Rexall Place in their hometown of Edmonton, Alberta. STRIKER landed the opening slot for METALLICA after winning a contest on radio station The Bear. There were more...

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GEOFF TATE To Embark On QUEENSRŸCHE 'Anniversary Tour' Featuring 'All-Star Lineup'

Singer Geoff Tate's (QUEENSRŸCHE) official Facebook page has been updated with the following message under the heading "Queensrÿche Starring Geoff Tate The Original Voice": "This fall, Geoff Tate electric band will be releasing his new solo metal album on InsideOut Music, which features such labelma...

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ANTHRAX's 'Got The Time' Used To Wake Up Mars Rover 'Curiosity'

According to BusinessInsider.com, ANTHRAX's cover version of JOE JACKSON's "Got The Time" is one of several songs that have been used to wake up the Mars Science Laboratory rover, nicknamed Curiosity, since it touched down on the Red Planet's surface on August 5. Former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz c...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE Threatened With Lawsuit Over Drum Roller Coaster

According to TMZ.com, MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee has been threatened with legal action by a Los Angeles engineer who claims that Lee stole his idea for a drum kit roller coaster. Scott King sent a letter to CRÜE's lawyers claiming that he approached the drummer in 1991 to pitch him the idea ...

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ANTHRAX: New Video Interview With SCOTT IAN, ROB CAGGIANO

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann of Loudwire conducted an interview with ANTHRAX guitarists Scott Ian and Rob Caggiano at the August 5 stop of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival in Hartford, Connecticut. You can now watch the chat below. ANTHRAX has been confirmed for next year's edition of the Blo...

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SLEDGE LEATHER Interviewed On 'Focus On Metal' Podcast (Audio)

Focus On Metal podcast recently conducted separate interviews with singer Leather Leone (SLEDGE LEATHER, CHASTAIN, RUDE GIRL, MALIBU BARBI) and her SLEDGE LEATHER bandmate Sandy Sledge (RUDE GIRL, MALIBU BARBI, WARBRIDE, WEAPONSVAN. You can now listen to both chats below. The SLEDGE LEATHER debut al...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Drummer Says "Return To History' Tour Will Focus On 'Great, Old Classic Material'

Joe Reinartz of Pollstar, the only trade publication covering the worldwide concert industry, has published a new interview with QUEENSRŸCHE drummer Scott Rockenfield and guitarist Michael Wilton regarding their legal battle with singer Geoff Tate over the band's name. An excerpt from the chat follo...

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Federal Judge Rules On KYUSS LIVES! Lawsuit

The federal court issued its ruling on Monday (August 13) on the request made by ex-KYUSS members Josh Homme and Scott Reeder that it enjoin former bandmates John Garcia and Brant Bjork from using the name KYUSS LIVES! Garcia, Bjork and ex-KYUSS bassist Nick Oliveri reunited for shows last year unde...

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New QUEENSRŸCHE Lineup Talks Lawsuit, Plans 'Return to History' Tour

Christa Titus of Billboard.com recently conducted an interview with the new QUEENSRŸCHE lineup, featuring singer Todd La Torre as the replacement for Geoff Tate, alongside Michael Wilton (guitar),Eddie Jackson (bass),Scott Rockenfield (drums) and Parker Lundgren (guitar). An excerpt from the chat...

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SLAYER's KERRY KING Says 'The World Misses' PHILIP ANSELMO

Three of the leading gear/technology companies for both musicians and consumers alike are returning with their successful "Metal Masters" clinic series. Partnering up with Guitar Center, "Metal Masters 4" will take place in New York City on September 7 at The Gramercy. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. w...

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OBSESSION: 'Order Of Chaos' Album Details Revealed

Reactivated classic early '80s metal band OBSESSION will release its long-awaited new album, "Order Of Chaos", on October 3 in Europe and October 9 in North America through Inner Wound Recordings. The CD will be made available in Japan on September 19 through Spiritual Beast. In a recent interview,...

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GEOFF TATE To Tour With His Own Version Of QUEENSRŸCHE?

According to Billboard.com, it appears singer Geoff Tate is preparing to tour with his own version of QUEENSRŸCHE following his split with the band's original members, guitarist Michael Wilton, drummer Scott Rockenfield and bassist Eddie Jackson. Tate's personal web site, GeoffTate.com, was recently...

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SLASH Joined By GILBY CLARKE For Performance Of GUNS N' ROSES Classic (Video)

Slash was joined by his former GUNS N' ROSES bandmate Gilby Clarke on stage on Friday, August 10 at the Buffalo Chip Campground during this year's Sturgis motorcycle rally for a performance of the GN'R classic "Paradise City". You can watch fan-filmed video footage of Gilby's appearance below. Slash...