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SPINAL TAP Bassist DEREK SMALLS: 'MRI' Video

"MRI", the new video from Derek Smalls, the bass force formerly of the fabled heavy metal band formerly known as SPINAL TAP, can be seen below. The song is taken from his first full-length solo venture, "Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing)", which was released on April 13 via Twanky Records/BMG...

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APOCALYPTICA's Next Album Will Probably Be All Instrumental, Says EICCA TOPPINEN

APOCALYPTICA's next studio album will likely be an all-instrumental effort, Eicca Toppinen has revealed. The Finnish cello rockers have spent most of the last two years touring behind the re-release of their epic debut, "Plays Metallica By Four Cellos". The remastered version of the instrumental cel...

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TARJA TURUNEN On Her Relationship With Ex-Bandmates In NIGHTWISH: 'They Have Their Own Life, I Have My Own Life. Everything Is Fine'

Chris Peters of Australia's Heavy magazine recently conducted an interview with former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen. You can listen to the entire chat via the Spreaker widget below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On her new live album, "Act II": Tarja: "I'm very happ...

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NAPALM DEATH's BARNEY GREENWAY: 'Our Independence Of Mind Has Kept Us Afloat All Of These Years'

United Rock Nations conducted an interview with frontman Mark "Barney" Greenway of British extreme metal veterans NAPALM DEATH at this year's Hellfest, which was held last month in Clisson, France. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how...

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EPICA Vocalist SIMONE SIMONS: 'I've Always Felt Very Comfortable In The Male-Dominated World'

EPICA vocalist Simone Simons recently spoke with Metal Wani's Carl O'Rourke. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On the band recently performing their 1,000th concert: Simone: "It was kind of weird to think that we have played so m...

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ORGY Announces Two New Members

Electronic rock veterans ORGY recently announced their upcoming "Bring Your Army" tour featuring support from MOTOGRATER, BRAND OF JULEZ and THE CROWNED, kicking off on August 17 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Joining ORGY on this tour will be two new members — multi-talented guitarist, singer and produce...

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Watch Documentary About Making Of OTEP's 'Kult 45' Album

A 20-plus-minute documentary about the making of "Kult 45", the eighth full-length album from OTEP, the band led by singer, poet, illustrator, author and activist Otep Shamaya, can be seen below. The disc was released today (Friday, July 27) via Napalm Records. Drawing influences from politically ch...

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI Begins Recording Guitars For New Album

Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER recently entered an undisclosed studio to begin work on material for the follow-up to 2016's "The Astonishing" album. An early 2019 release is expected. A new one-minute video message from DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci, filmed during the guitar-tracking...

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MAYAN Feat. EPICA's MARK JANSEN: Lyric Video For New Song 'The Rhythm Of Freedom'

The official lyric video for "The Rhythm Of Freedom", a new song from MAYAN — the band featuring EPICA guitarist/songwriter Mark Jansen alongside Jack Driessen (ex-AFTER FOREVER) and Frank Schiphorst — can be streamed below. The track is taken from MAYAN's new album, "Dhyana", which will be released...

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IAN GILLAN And THE JAVELINS: Cover Of 'It's So Easy' Available

Ian Gillan has reunited with his pre-DEEP PURPLE band THE JAVELINS to record the group's debut album. "Ian Gillan And The Javelins" will be released August 31 as a CD digipak, a vinyl LP and a digital download. The 16-track collection features covers of American blues, rock 'n' roll, soul and countr...

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METALLICA Shapes Setlist Around What Fans Are Listening To On SPOTIFY, Says DANIEL EK

According to Quartz, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said on his company's earnings call today METALLICA looks at what audiences are listening to on the music-streaming service in the city it's playing in, and changes the setlist to include some of the most popular songs in that area. "You have an artist like...

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TESTAMENT Vocalist CHUCK BILLY Expands 'The Chief' Signature Vaporizer Line With New Products

In early 2015, TESTAMENT vocalist Chuck Billy introduced his signature herbal vaporizer pen, "The Chief", by Lord Vaper Pens. In a time when most herbal smoking products and accessories were being marketed towards urban and hip-hop audiences, Chuck wanted to release a pen that hard rockers and metal...

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Video Premiere: CROSSFAITH's 'Catastrophe'

"Catastrophe", the new video from Japanese metal juggernauts CROSSFAITH, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's new album, "Ex_Machina", which will be released on August 3. The disc features lead single "The Perfect Nightmare" as well as cameos from ENTER SHIKARI frontman Rou Reynolds...

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JOHN CORABI Defends KISS Over PAUL STANLEY's Vocal Issues

John Corabi has defended KISS against criticism over the band's recent live performances, saying that Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley deserve a lot of credit for putting on great, energetic shows even though they are almost 70 years old. When KISS kicked off its European tour earlier in the month in B...

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SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS: 'Living The Dream' Artwork Unveiled; 'Driving Rain' Single Available

SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS will release their new album titled "Living The Dream" on September 21 via Slash's own label Snakepit Records, in partnership with Roadrunner Records. The group unleashed "Driving Rain" — the first single off "Living The Dream" — today, to radio. Li...