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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: How I Quit Using Cocaine

In a recent interview with U.K.'s Mirror, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich once again credited the group's healthy diet and lifestyle for its longevity, insisting all his bandmates eat well and try to live balanced lives when they’re not on the road. Lars, who runs on the treadmill every morning for 30...

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PRIMUS Drummer TIM ALEXANDER Recovering After Successful Heart Bypass Surgery

PRIMUS drummer Tim "Herb" Alexander underwent a successful bypass procedure earlier today to remove blockage from arteries near his heart. The band writes on its Facebook page: "The mighty Tim 'Herb' Alexander has pulled through surgery, the blockage from his heart has been removed with no complicat...

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X-DRIVE Featuring Former MEGADETH, MONTROSE Members: 'California' Video Premiere

"California", the new video from X-DRIVE, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's debut album, "Get Your Rock On", which will be released on August 22 in Europe and August 26 in North America via Frontiers Records. "California" is also available now — together with the title track, "Get...

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PRIMUS Frontman Asks Fans To 'Send Good Thoughts' To Ailing Drummer TIM ALEXANDER

PRIMUS vocalist/bassist Les Claypool has asked fans to keep the band's drummer, Tim "Herb" Alexander, in their thoughts as Alexander prepares to undergo a bypass procedure to remove blockage from arteries near his heart. Claypool writes on Facebook: "[Tim] is a strong Herculean fellow and we all exp...

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PRIMUS And PUSCIFER Drummer TIM ALEXANDER Suffers Heart Attack

Drummer Tim Alexander, who has played with PRIMUS, PUSCIFER and A PERFECT CIRCLE, has suffered a heart attack and will undergo open heart-surgery in a couple of days. Alexander, 49, originally left PRIMUS in 1996 and played sporadically with the band in the early 2000s in addition to being involved...

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FLYLEAF Talks To RockNRollIndustries.com About 'Between The Stars' Album, 'Set Me On Fire' Single (Video)

RockNRollIndustries.com conducted an interview with the alternative, hard rock band FLYLEAF on the set of the video shoot of their new single, "Set Me On Fire". Check out the chat below. "Set Me On Fire" marks the first single off FLYLEAF's fourth studio album, "Between The Stars", which will be rel...

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CINDERELLA Guitarist JEFF LABAR Releases First-Ever Solo Video, 'No Strings'

"No Strings", the new solo video from CINDERELLA guitarist Jeff LaBar, can be seen below. The clip was directed by James Erdman and features drummer Matthew Arnn, Jeff's son, guitarist Sebastian LaBar, and bassist Jasmine Cain. "No Strings" was recorded with TESLA drummer Troy Luccketta and was mixe...

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HAMMERFALL: Second '(r)Evolution' Trailer

After taking a creative break last year, Swedish metallers HAMMERFALL are fully recharged and back with a vengeance. The band's new album, "(r)Evolution", will be released on August 29 in Europe and September 2 in North America via Nuclear Blast. The second trailer for "(r)Evolution" can be seen bel...

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Ex-MEGADETH Members NICK MENZA, JAMES LOMENZO Cover METALLICA's 'Motorbreath'; Free Download Available

Former MEGADETH members Nick Menza (drums) and James Lomenzo (bass) last week announced a working musical relationship that will lead into a full working, writing, recording and touring band at some point. Menza and Lomenzo's first jam session took place on June 25 at Menza's Disintegrator Studios i...

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BROKEN HOPE Guitarist Shares Tour Tips (Video)

Each episode of "Tour Tips" features a touring act sharing five pieces of advice for artists who want to hit the road. In this episode, guitarist Jeremy Wagner of reformed death metallers BROKEN HOPE shares his tips for being on the road. BROKEN HOPE's sixth album, "Omen Of Disease", sold around 1,0...

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN's BEN WEINMAN Launches PARTY SMASHER INC.

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN guitarist Ben Weinman has launched Party Smasher Inc., a collective of creative professionals and artistic provocateurs. PartySmasherInc.com is a one-stop portal for musicians, photographers, illustrators, fashion designers and industry mavericks of all stripes. The shared...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Speaks To BBC About Playing At GLASTONBURY (Video)

Video footage of METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich being interviewed by Jo Whiley and Huw Stephens of BBC immediately after the band's June 28 performance at the Glastobury Festival in Glastonbury, England can be seen below. As previously reported, METALLICA took on the haters directly with its headlini...

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI Says 'It's Great' To See Younger Bands Influenced By Progressive Music

Metal Hammer editor Alexander Milas recently conducted an interview with guitarist John Petrucci of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER for the "Metal Hammer" radio show on TeamRock Radio. You can listen to the chat using the SoundCloud player below. Asked if it feels vindicating for him to see a...

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SONIC SYNDICATE's NATHAN JAMES BIGGS Interviewed By METAL4 At Germany's ROCKHARZ OPEN AIR (Video)

Metal4 conducted an interview with singer Nathan James Biggs of the Anglo-Swedish modern metal powerhouse SONIC SYNDICATE at this year's Rockharz Open Air festival, which was held July 10-12 in Ballenstedt, Germany . You can now watch the chat below. The self-titled fifth album from SONIC SYNDICATE...

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DIO DISCIPLES: Fan-Filmed Footage Of Chihuahua Concert

Fan-filmed video footage of DIO DISCIPLES' July 4 performance at House Of Blues in Chihuahua, Mexico can be seen below. DIO DISCIPLES, which pays tribute to legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, DIO, HEAVEN & HELL) and is fully supported by Dio's widow/manager, W...