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HAMMERFALL: '(r)Evolution' First-Week Chart Positions Revealed

"(r)Evolution", the new album from Swedish metallers HAMMERFALL, has registered the following first-week chart positions: Sweden: #1 Germany: #4 Czech Republic: #4 Switzerland: #5 Finland: #10 Austria: #13 France: #67 Belgium: #84 Netherlands: #105 UK: #110 "(r)Evolution" sold around 1,900 copies in...

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SIXX: A.M.'s JAMES MICHAEL, DJ ASHBA Talk To ARTISAN NEWS About 'Modern Vintage' Album (Video)

James Michael and DJ Ashba of SIXX: A.M. recently talked to Artisan News. You can now watch the chat below. SIXX: A.M. which features Michael and Ashba alongside MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx, will release its third album, "Modern Vintage", on October 7 via Eleven Seven Music. Said Sixx: "Like our...

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QUEENSRŸCHE 'Deep Into The Writing Mode' For Next Studio Album

QUEENSRŸCHE's Scott Rockenfield spoke to Gary Graff of Billboard.com about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's next studio album following the settlement agreement between the band and its former lead singer, Geoff Tate, over the rights to the QUEENSRŸCHE name which gave the moni...

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SWEET/LYNCH Featuring MICHAEL SWEET, GEORGE LYNCH: Lyric Video For 'September' Song

The official lyric video for the song "September" from SWEET/LYNCH — the new band featuring guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER, legendary guitarist George Lynch (T&N, DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB),bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH, WHITE LION, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer...

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SIXX: A.M.'s JAMES MICHAEL, DJ ASHBA On France's RTL2: Interview, Acoustic Performance (Video)

James Michael and DJ Ashba of SIXX: A.M. recently took part in an interview and acoustic performance on the French radio station RTL2. Check out the chat below. The "Life Is Beautiful" performance can be seen at this location. SIXX: A.M. which features Michael and Ashba alongside MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist...

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HELLOWEEN's ANDI DERIS Featured In LOVE.MIGHT.KILL's 'Addicted To The Night' Video

Andi Deris of HELLOWEEN is featured as a guest singer in the song "Addicted To The Night" from German/Italian melodic metallers LOVE.MIGHT.KILL, who include in their ranks drummer Michael Ehré (GAMMA RAY, FIREWIND, ULI JON ROTH, METALIUM). Says LOVE.MIGHT.KILL in a statement: "Andi fits 100% for thi...

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SANCTUARY's WARREL DANE: 'I Didn't Have Any Apprehension Or Fears' About Making New Album

Matt Coe of DeadRhetoric.com recently conducted an interview with SANCTUARY and NEVERMORE singer Warrel Dane. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On how the SANCTUARY reunion came together with guitarist Lenny Rutledge, bassist Jim Sheppard, drummer Dave Budbill, and guitarist Brad Hull...

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SYMPHONY X To Begin Recording New Album This Week

American progressive metal veterans SYMPHONY X will enter the studio this week to begin recording the follow-up to 2011's "Iconoclast" for an early 2015 release. "We're gonna start the drums on Tuesday [September 9], and with all the recording and then the promotion, we hope to have a new album out...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Has '14 To 15 Songs' Ready For Next Album

On August 31, J.R. Straus conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE and SOULBENDER guitarist Michael Wilton at Farm Rock in Wauconda, Illinois. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about the progress of the songwriting sessions for QUEENSRŸCHE's follow-up to last year's self-titled album, tentat...

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Video: JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE Performs LED ZEPPELIN's 'Immigrant Song' In Agoura Hills

Ron Fauth Rockography has uploaded video footage of JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE performing a cover version of the LED ZEPPELIN classic "Immigrant Song" on September 7 at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, California. Check it out below. JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE features Jack Russell on vocals alongsi...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY Says 'It's Really Sad' He Hasn't Spoken To VAN HALEN Brothers In 10 Years

Former VAN HALEN and current CHICKENFOOT bassist Michael Anthony was interviewed on the September 3 edition of New York radio personality and VH1 Classic "That Metal Show" co-host Eddie Trunk's podcast, "Eddie Trunk Podcast". You can now listen to the chat at this location. A few excerpts follow (tr...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's SCOTT ROCKENFIELD: 'Every Day Keeps Getting Better And Better'

QUEENSRŸCHE's Scott Rockenfield spoke to Gary Graff of The Oakland Press about the group's future following the settlement agreement between the band and its former lead singer, Geoff Tate, over the rights to the QUEENSRŸCHE name which gave the moniker to the drummer and his bandmates Eddie Jackson...

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MERCYFUL FATE Guitarists MICHAEL DENNER And HANK SHERMANN Join Forces In New Project

MERCYFUL FATE guitarists Michael Denner and Hank Shermann have joined forces in a new project called DENNER/SHERMANN. Hank explains in a statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "We recently recorded the video for 'Dont Break The Oath' 30-year anniversary, and got so inspired that we transformed the idea to c...

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SIXX: A.M.'s JAMES MICHAEL, DJ ASHBA On UK's TeamRock Radio: Interview, Acoustic Performance (Audio)

James Michael and DJ Ashba of SIXX: A.M. recently took part in an interview and acoustic performance on the TeamRock Radio "Breakfast Show" in the United Kingdom. They talk to comedian and Metal Hammer journalist Stephen Hill about making the new SIXX: A.M. album, "Modern Vintage", with bandmate Nik...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON Speaks To 'The Silk And Steel Power Hour' About New SOULBENDER Album

QUEENSRŸCHE and SOULBENDER guitarist Michael Wilton was interviewed by Lance Hall on "The Silk And Steel Power Hour" on WJSC FM 90.7 in Johnson, Vermont. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud player below. SOULBENDER will release its sophomore album, simply titled "Soulbender II", on S...