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Turbo 30: Remastered 30th Anniversary Edition
The ruckus made in recent years about JUDAS PRIEST attempting a controversial metal opera with "Nostradamus" can be used as a frame of reference if you weren't there for the controversy "Turbo" created for the band in 1986. The album was hung upon PRIEST as an indictment by "pure" headbangers in the...January 4, 2017
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SEPULTURA Guitarist: 'We Like To Live In The Present And What We Are Doing Now'
In a brand new interview with The Rockpit, SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser spoke about the persistent criticism of the band's recent musical output and constant calls for a reunion of the group's classic lineup. He said: "Well, it's their problem, it's not my problem. I hear many criticisms, peop...January 3, 2017
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SUICIDE SILENCE Teases New Album
California deathcore masters SUICIDE SILENCE will release their new, self-titled album on February 24 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The CD was produced by Ross Robinson, who has previously worked with KORN, SLIPKNOT, LIMP BIZKIT and SEPULTURA, among others, and was mixed by Joe Barresi (KYUSS, ME...January 3, 2017
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OZ FOX Explains STRYPER's 'Hiatus'
STRYPER guitarist Oz Fox has spoken out about the "personal issues" that have resulted in the band taking a hiatus and possibly considering a future without bassist Tim Gaines. Asked by The Vinyl Mishappenings what the reason is that STRYPER is planning to take some time off, Fox said: "Well, it's a...January 3, 2017
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AIRBOURNE Frontman: 'You Have To Have Fun With Rock And Roll'
A Music Blog, Yea! conducted an interview with Joel and Ryan O'Keefe of Australian hard rockers AIRBOURNE prior to the band's October 7 show at The Opera House in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. You can watch the full chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On releasing their...December 31, 2016
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GENE SIMMONS Says KISS Was Never Asked To Perform At DONALD TRUMP's Inauguration
Gene Simmons has shot down reports that KISS was invited to perform at Donald Trump's inauguration. Word of KISS's possible involvement with the president-elect's big event next month began circulating last week when Simmons's wife Shannon Tweed said Trump's camp approached her husband about partici...December 30, 2016
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PEARL JAM Gives $70,000 To Man Who Once Rescued EDDIE VEDDER
PEARL JAM has given a donation of $70,000 to help a man with his medical costs some 15 years after the man himself actually rescued singer Eddie Vedder in a boating mishap. According to The Pulse Of Radio, Vedder and five friends were sailing in Hawaii a decade and a half ago when ...December 29, 2016
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LITA FORD: I Have 'No Communication With My Sons Whatsoever'
In a brand new interview with The Women's International Music Network, '80s hard rock queen Lita Ford spoke about how she became an advocate for parents' rights shortly after her divorce in 2011, when she was allegedly denied contact with both of her sons. Asked if she was still actively involved in...December 29, 2016
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SUICIDE SILENCE: New Album Track Listing, Cover Artwork, Release Date Unveiled
California deathcore masters SUICIDE SILENCE will release their new, self-titled album on February 24 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The CD was produced by Ross Robinson, who has previously worked with KORN, SLIPKNOT, LIMP BIZKIT and SEPULTURA, among others, and was mixed by Joe Barresi (KYUSS, ME...December 27, 2016
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MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON Comments On Latest GRAMMY Nomination
Thrash metal pioneers MEGADETH have been nominated for a 2017 Grammy Award for "Best Metal Performance" for the title track of their latest album, "Dystopia". This marks the band's 12th Grammy nomination in this category (including nominations in the discontinued "Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance" c...December 26, 2016
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SEBASTIAN BACH: 'People Will Always Love Rock And Roll'
Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach was interviewed earlier in the month on the Fox Business program "Kennedy", hosted by former MTV VJ Kennedy. You can now watch the segment below. Asked if he ever thought that he wasn't going to survive the days of rock and roll debauchery and Sunset Strip exces...December 26, 2016
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SLIPKNOT's JIM ROOT On His Disk Replacement Surgery: 'It Got To The Point Where I Couldn't Ignore It Anymore'
SLIPKNOT guitarist Jim Root was interviewed on a recent installment of HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta's official podcast, "The Jasta Show". You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. Speaking about his recent disk replacement surgery, Root said: "What happened was I had this r...December 25, 2016
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CANDLEMASS Mainman LEIF EDLING's THE DOOMSDAY KINGDOM: Debut Album Due In March
THE DOOMSDAY KINGDOM, the new solo project from CANDLEMASS bassist and songwriter Leif Edling, will release its self-titled debut album on March 31, 2017 via Nuclear Blast. The disc will contain eight epic doom tracks with a pinch of NWOBHM and haunting catchy melodies. Joining Edling on the effort...December 25, 2016
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Watch VINCE NEIL Perform MÖTLEY CRÜE Classics At 105.7 WAPL's 'Xmas Bash'
Fan-filmed video footage of MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil performing with his solo band on December 19 at Waverly Beach in Menasha, Wisconsin as part of 105.7 WAPL's Xmas Bash can be seen below. Neil recently explained to GreeleyTribune.com why he continues to play MÖTLEY CRÜE's hit songs during his...December 24, 2016
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ICED EARTH Mainman Says Changes In The Music Industry Aren't 'Anything To Be Afraid Of'
Sebastiano Mereu of From Hero To Zero recently conducted an interview with ICED EARTH guitarist and main songwriter Jon Schaffer. You can watch the full chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the differences in being a musician in 2016 versus the mid-'80s: Jon: "The...December 24, 2016
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