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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist RICHIE FAULKNER Interviewed At U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival (Video)
Sophie K of Total Rock conducted an interview with guitarist Richie Faulkner of British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST at this year's edition of the Download festival, which is being held June 8-10 at Donington Park in Leicestershire, United Kingdom. You can now watch the chat below. JUDAS PRIEST...June 9, 2012
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ROB ZOMBIE Says 'The Lords Of Salem' Is Not Finished Yet
Rocker-turned-filmmaker Rob Zombie has confirmed that he has yet to complete work on his much-anticipated new film, "The Lords Of Salem". He writes on Facebook, "For those of you wondering if 'The Lords Of Salem' is finished, the answer is no. I had to take a break due to the MEGADETH tour and a few...June 9, 2012
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VIRGIN STEELE Working On 'Next Three Albums'
U.S. power metallers VIRGIN STEELE are recording their new album for a tentatively late 2012 release. According to vocalist David DeFeis, the band is also recording the various bonus tracks that will be made available with the upcoming reissues of the group's catalog. David says, "We are really work...June 8, 2012
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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Says He Has 400 Riffs To Choose From For Next Studio Album
Earlier this week, Josh Hart of GuitarWorld.com conducted an interview with METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. GuitarWorld.com: You've been playing "the black album" all summer on tour in Europe, and you'll be playing it the second night of [Orion Musi...June 7, 2012
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MALEFICE Signs With TRANSCEND MUSIC
Transcend Music has announced a major restructuring program incorporating new signings and streamlining measures which strengthen its position as a force to be reckoned with at the business end of rock and metal. The new measures see Transcend absorbing the associated businesses of renowned manageme...June 6, 2012
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The Complete Albums Collection
"Think 'heavy metal' and few bands come to mind as quickly as JUDAS PRIEST," reads a sentence from Greg Prato's liner notes from the 17-disc box (literally) set titled "The Complete Albums Collection". And who could argue that point with any semblance of a logical foundation? One could say the same...June 5, 2012
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EXOTYPE: 'Synthetics' Video Released
"Synthetics", the first-ever video from EXOTYPE, the new band featuring members of Florida's CATALEPSY, can be seen below. According to the group's official bio, EXOTYPE's sound is characterized by "heavily detuned guitars," "pulsing dubstep drops laced with cybernetic synths" and "thought-provoking...June 5, 2012
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OZZY OSBOURNE & FRIENDS Perform In Dortmund; Video Available
The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH — who late last year confirmed the recording of their first new album in more than 33 years and a worldwide headlining tour — had to put some plans on hold due to guitarist Tony Iommi's battle with lymphoma. At this time, BLACK SABBATH will perform only one show...June 5, 2012
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PEARL JAM, ANTHRAX Members Guest On WORLD FIRE BRIGADE Debut
WORLD FIRE BRIGADE, the new band featuring Brett Scallions (frontman of FUEL, as well as lead vocalist with Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger of THE DOORS),Sean Danielsen (lead singer/guitarist of SMILE EMPTY SOUL) and Eddie Wohl (producer/mixer for ANTHRAX, ILL NINO, SMILE EMPTY SOUL, JESSE MALIN, 36...June 4, 2012
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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN Talks About Playing Bass On New STONE SOUR Album (Video)
TheBackstageBeat.com recently conducted an interview with SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan. You can now watch the chat below. When asked what he has been up to lately, Bolan said, "We're starting work on our new album, so to speak. We're doing it a little different this time. We're doing [it in] three...June 3, 2012
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OZZY OSBOURNE & FRIENDS Perform In Malmö; Video Available
The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH — who late last year confirmed the recording of their first new album in more than 33 years and a worldwide headlining tour — had to put some plans on hold due to guitarist Tony Iommi's battle with lymphoma. At this time, BLACK SABBATH will perform only one show...June 2, 2012
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VAMPIRES EVERYWHERE! Frontman Talks About Forthcoming Album - Part 2 (Video)
The second in a series of video clips in which vocalist Michael Vampire of Los Angeles-based goth-metallers VAMPIRES EVERYWHERE! discusses the band's forthcoming sophomore album, "Hellbound And Heartless", can be seen below. "Hellbound And Heartless" will be released on June 19 via Hollywood Waste R...June 2, 2012
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OZZY OSBOURNE & FRIENDS Perform In Oslo; Video Available
The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH — who late last year confirmed the recording of their first new album in more than 33 years and a worldwide headlining tour — had to put some plans on hold due to guitarist Tony Iommi's battle with lymphoma. At this time, BLACK SABBATH will perform only one show...June 1, 2012
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ANTIMATTER Signs New Two- Album Deal With PROPHECY PRODUCTIONS
ANTIMATTER, the U.K. project whose recording/touring lineup has included current and former members of ANATHEMA, has signed a new two-album deal with Prophecy Productions. Work on the band's fifth LP, "Fear Of A Unique Identity" (formerly "Wide Awake In The Concrete Asylum") is largely completed; it...June 1, 2012
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ZAKK WYLDE Talks 'Bringing Metal To The Children' Book (Video)
Zakk Wylde, guitar legend and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY frontman, recently spoke to Rolling Stone magazine about his handbook to all things heavy metal — "Bringing Metal To The Children" — which was released on April 10 via William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Check out the footage belo...June 1, 2012
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