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HUNTRESS To Record Third Album This Summer

Los Angeles-based, occult-themed traditional heavy metal band HUNTRESS will enter the studio later this summer with the production duo of Andrew Alekel (FOO FIGHTERS, NO DOUBT, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, CLUTCH) and James A. Rota ("Sound City" movie, FIREBALL MINISTRY) to record its third album for an...

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HAMMERFALL: First '(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 first trailer for "(r)Evolution", recorded during...

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METALLICA's Playful Video Response To Animal-Rights Activists Opens 'Sensational' GLASTONBURY Set

METALLICA's appearance Saturday night (June 28) at Glastonbury festival marked the first time in the U.K.s event's 44-year history that a metal act has topped the bill. The heavy metal giants faced much controversy when they were first announced as headliners — drawing criticism for frontman James H...

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SWEET SAVAGE: 'Regenerator' Video Released

"Regenerator", the new Mark Hylands-directed video from reactivated NWOBHM legends SWEET SAVAGE (based in Belfast, Northern Ireland),can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's latest album, "Regeneration", which was released in 2011 via Rock Candy Records. According to SWEET SAVAGE, the g...

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METALLICA Pokes Fun At GLASTONBURY Backlash With Special T-Shirt

METALLICA has found a way to poke fun of the controversy surrounding its headlining appearance at this weekend's Glastonbury festival by selling a special t-shirt at the U.K. event featuring negative quotes about the band emblazoned across it. (See images below.) The front of the shirt features the...

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METALLICA: Official Footage Of ROCK AM RING Concert

Official Metallica.com footage METALLICA's June 8 performance at the Rock Am Ring festival in Nürburg, Germany can be seen below. The 21-minute clip includes footage of METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett in the pre-show meet-and-greet, the band warming up in the tuning room, and "Master Of Puppets" an...

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SONIC SYNDICATE: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'Before You Finally Break' Video

Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the video for the song "Before You Finally Break" from Anglo-Swedish modern metal powerhouse SONIC SYNDICATE can be seen below. The clip was shot by renowned director Patric Ullaeus (IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR) and features SOILWORK singer Björn "Speed" Stri...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: 'I Don't Know How Long It Can Last' In Terms Of 'The Physical Side Of What We Do'

During a brand new interview with U.K.'s Kerrang! magazine, the members of METALLLICA were asked about how long they think they can keep performing before it's time for them to finally retire from the live stage. "It's the physical aspect. Tendonitis, tinnitus, ligament atrophy, accidents, repetitiv...

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'Mall' Thriller Directed By LINKIN PARK's JOE HAHN Acquired By PARAGON PICTURES

Paragon Pictures has acquired the North American rights to the thriller "Mall", directed by LINKIN PARK bandmember Joe Hahn. The announcement was made by Evan Crooke, CEO of Paragon Pictures. "Mall" has a screenplay by Vincent D'Onofrio ("Jurassic World", Marvel's "Daredevil"),Joe Vinciguerra and S...

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MICHAEL SWEET Reveals Possible Name For Project With GEORGE LYNCH, JAMES LOMENZO, BRIAN TICHY

Guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER spoke to Guitar International about his recently announced project with legendary guitarist George Lynch (T&N, DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB),bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH, WHITE LION, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and Brian Tichy (S.U.N., WHITESN...

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GENERATION KILL Featuring Former EXODUS Singer ROB DUKES: 'There Is No Hope' Video Released

"There Is No Hope", the new video from GENERATION KILL, the band featuring former EXODUS frontman Rob Dukes, can be seen below. The song is taken from GENERATION KILL's sophomore album, "We're All Gonna Die", which was released on November 15, 2013 via Nuclear Blast, the CD was produced by Chris "Ze...

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MIKE PORTNOY Speaks To ZRockR Magazine (Video)

Jon Mills of ZRockR Magazine conducted an interview with drummer Mike Portnoy (THE WINERY DOGS, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB) before THE WINERY DOGS' May 31 performance at Vamp'D in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can now watch the chat below. Portnoy, who co-founded DREAM THEATER more th...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: Some People In U.K. 'Look At Hard Rock As Inferior Or Lower Class'

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke to BBC 6 Music about the "hoopla" surrounding the band's appearance at the Glastonbury festival, saying that everyone attending the event should get "ready to have a good time." METALLICA is the first metal act to headline Glastonbury in its 44-year history. Glast...

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METALLICA: Official Footage of ROCK IM PARK Festival Performance

Official Metallica.com footage of METALLICA's June 6 performance at Rock Im Park festival in Nürnberg, Germany can be seen below. The 20-minute clip includes footage of bassist Robert Trujillo in the METALLICA fan club meet-and-greet, the band warming up in the tuning room and the songs "Creeping De...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Says New Song 'Lords Of Summer' Is 'Going Down Well'

METALLICA has made a studio version of its new song, "Lords Of Summer", available at iTunes. Dubbed the "First Pass" version, the recording is basically a demo of the song that the band made before playing it live on its recent "Metallica By Request" tours of South America and Europe. The studio ver...