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DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER Says Heavy Metal Bands Using Backing Tracks In Concert Are 'Lying' To Fans

Anthony Morgan of Metal Forces recently conducted an interview with DESTRUCTION vocalist/bassist Schmier. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On making of DESTRUCTION's new album, "Under Attack": Schmier: "It's the biggest time off that we had between albums — four years — so we had eno...

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KISS: 'Shout It Out Loud' Preview Clip From 'Kiss Rocks Vegas' Concert Movie

Back in November 2014, the helicopter descended upon the infamous Hard Rock Hotel as KISS invaded Las Vegas for an historic nine-show run. Now, for one night only on May 25, fans will be able to experience this spectacular night for themselves as "Kiss Rocks Vegas" hits cinemas across the globe. Fro...

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Previously Unreleased DIMEBAG Recording To Be Included On HELLYEAH's 'Unden!able' Album

HELLYEAH's forthcoming fifth album, "Unden!able", will feature a cover version of the song "I Don't Care Anymore", which was written, performed, and produced by English singer-songwriter Phil Collins, having originally appeared on his second solo LP, "Hello, I Must Be Going!" (1982). According to HE...

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SIXX:A.M.'s DJ ASHBA Doesn't Understand Internet Haters

Kaytie of the 97.7 WQLZ radio station in Springfield, Illinois conducted an interview with former GUNS N' ROSES and current SIXX:A.M. guitarist DJ Ashba at this year's Rock On The Range festival, which is being held May 20-22 in Columbus, Ohio. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts...

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HELLYEAH: New Song 'Startariot' Available For Streaming

"Startariot", a brand new song from HELLYEAH, can be streamed using the Spotify widget below. The track is taken from the band's fifth album, "Unden!able", which will be released on June 3 via Eleven Seven Music. The effort marks the first time HELLYEAH's current lineup — vocalist Chad Gray, guitari...

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AEROSMITH's JOE PERRY Says New Singer Rumors Are 'Completely Untrue'

AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry has shot down as "completely untrue" recent reports that the band was considering bringing in a guest vocalist while Steven Tyler is busy with his solo country career. The rumors of a new singer for AEROSMITH were revived earlier this week when guitarist Brad Whitford t...

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TOM KEIFER Says 'Unresolved Issues' Have Sidelined CINDERELLA For Last Four Years

During a brand new interview with RockRevolt Magazine, CINDERELLA frontman Tom Keifer was asked if the band is now officially "done." He responded: "Well, the truth of the matter is, there have been some issues with CINDERELLA, within the ranks of CINDERELLA, for years now… going back decades. They...

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PAUL STANLEY Calls NIKKI SIXX's Slams On GENE SIMMONS 'Self-Serving' And 'Annoying'

Although Paul Stanley was at odds with both Gene Simmons and his wife Shannon Tweed over Simmons's admittedly callous remarks regarding Prince's death — Stanley is taking his partner's side and lashing out at Nikki Sixx. On Sixx's radio show, the MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist slammed Simmons — who's since apo...

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VINNIE PAUL Remembers Meeting ROB HALFORD For First Time

Louder Noise has uploade a new episode of "Vinnie Paul's True Metal Stories" in which former PANTERA and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott talks about how a chance meeting with Rob Halford in the early 1990s led to PANTERA touring Europe with JUDAS PRIEST. The clip, which was animated and...

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Origins Vol. 1

To be frank, covers albums are getting to be so passé it becomes subjective to taste and artist loyalty to avoid thinking of them as contract fillers. However, Ace Frehley's on a roll right now, and we like where he's at, so we'll cut the man some slack. After all, in the past, he's done ...

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Video: SLIPKNOT's JIM ROOT Shows You How To Play 'The Devil In I'

On April 8, Fret12 released the latest installment of the "The Sound And The Story" instructional-documentary guitar DVD series starring Grammy Award-winning guitarist and songwriter Jim Root of SLIPKNOT. "The Sound And The Story" DVD series is quickly becoming known for featuring comprehensive guit...

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AEROSMITH Is Still Considering Touring Without STEVEN TYLER

Even though AEROSMITH and Steven Tyler resolved the issues that almost broke them up a few years ago, there is still talk about bringing in a guest vocalist while Tyler is busy with his solo country career. Guitarist Brad Whitford tells Metal Rules: "Absolutely, we have considered it — but whether i...

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Video: JORN LANDE Covers DEEP PURPLE's 'Stormbringer'

Frontiers Music Srl will release JORN's new album, "Heavy Rock Radio", on June 3. One of the greatest rock singers of our time, Jorn Lande returns with a unique album of covers of classics from artists and bands that have meant something special to him, and helped forge this talented man's own uniqu...

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PAUL STANLEY To NIKKI SIXX: 'Get Off Your Self-Inflated Pedestal'

Paul Stanley has rushed to the defense of his KISS bandmate Gene Simmons after Nikki Sixx slammed Gene over the KISS bassist's statement that the death of Prince, allegedly from a drug overdose, was "pathetic." Last week, Simmons received backlash from friends, family and fans after insinuating that...

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Former IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL DI'ANNO Hospitalized; Brazilian Tour Canceled

Former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno has reportedly been hospitalized for an undisclosed medical issue, forcing him to cancel his previously announced June 2016 tour of Brazil. According to the tour's promoter, Blog n Roll Produções, Di'Anno is undergoing a series of tests to help ensure an accura...