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DIO: 'A Decade Of Dio: 1983-1993' Boxed Set Due In July

Ronnie James Dio's sinister howl and wicked songcraft bewitched hard rock fans in the seventies and eighties during his memorable stints with ELF, RAINBOW and BLACK SABBATH. In 1983, the singer formed his own band, launching a successful solo career that led to ten studio albums and sales of more th...

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RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE's Debut Album To Be Released On Limited-Edition Hybrid SACD

Marshall Blonstein's Audio Fidelity will release the critically acclaimed debut album by RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE on limited-edition Hybrid SACD. RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE's first album is a mix of punk, metal, hardcore and politically resonate rap. Every song is full of energy with smart lyrics and...

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PROPHETS OF RAGE Feat. RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE Members: Video Footage Of Live Debut

PROPHETS OF RAGE, the new supergroup featuring the instrumental members of RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE alongside rappers Chuck D from PUBLIC ENEMY and B-Real from CYPRESS HILL, made its live debut last night (Tuesday, May 31) at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. Tickets went on sale Tue...

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Video: DISTURBED Drummer Joins SIXX:A.M. On Stage At RIVER CITY ROCKFEST

Drummer Mike Wengren of DISTURBED joined SIXX:A.M. on stage on May 29 at the River City Rockfest in San Antonio, Texas to perform the SIXX:A.M. song "Life Is Beautiful". Fan-filmed video footage can be seen below (courtesy of Chris Ramon). The first volume of "Prayers For The Damned", the new double...

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Female Heavy Metal Bassists Discuss Art Of Headbanging On Stage (Audio)

Kim Chakanetsa of the BBC World Service recently quizzed two heavy metal bass guitarists about their roles in their bands, how they learnt to headbang, and juggling the music with their day jobs. You can now listen to the program at BBC.co.uk. Doris Yeh tours all over the world with best-selling ...

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Video: Reunited DEMOLITION HAMMER Plays First Comeback Show At MARYLAND DEATHFEST

Reunited cult New York thrash metal act DEMOLITION HAMMER played its first comeback concert yesterday (Sunday, May 29) at the Maryland Deathfest at Edison Lot in Baltimore, Maryland. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be seen below. As previously reported, DEMOLITION HAMMER will also pl...

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Former THE HAUNTED Singer, Ex-FORBIDDEN Guitarist Join Forces In DRESS THE DEAD

Former THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving has joined forces with ex-FORBIDDEN guitarist Craig Locicero in a new project called DRESS THE DEAD. The group, whose lineup is rounded out by Mark Hernandez on drums, James Walker on bass and Dan Delay on guitar, has revealed its mission statement: "We inte...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Joins CORROSION OF CONFORMITY On Stage In Oakland: Photos, Video

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield joined CORROSION OF CONFORMITY on stage last night (Sunday, May 29) at the Fox Theater in Oakland, California to perform the song "Seven Days", which appeared on C.O.C.'s 1994 album "Deliverance". Video footage and photos of his appearance can be seen below. CORROSI...

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Releases Official Performance Video For 'Raising Hell'

Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE have released an official performance video for the song "Raising Hell". Check it out below. BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE recently signed a worldwide deal with Search And Destroy/Spinefarm Records. The band's latest album, "Venom", was released in August 2015 via R...

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SIXX:A.M. Members Join DISTURBED On Stage For U2, THE WHO Covers (Video)

SIXX:A.M. members Nikki Sixx and James Michael joined DISTURBED on stage on May 27 at this year's Rocklahoma festival in Pryor, Oklahoma to perform cover versions of U2's "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" and THE WHO's "Baba O'Riley". Video footage of their renditions can be seen below. D...

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BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH Talks To 'Whiplash' About 'With My Eyes Wide Open' Book, Upcoming KORN Album

KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch was interviewed on the May 23 edition of "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie. A few excerpts from the chat follow below (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). Full Metal Jackie: A book like "With My Eyes Wide Open: Miracles & Mistakes On My W...

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Video: New RAINBOW Singer RONNIE ROMERO Performs With LORDS OF BLACK In Bilbao, Spain

Fan-filmed video footage of Spanish melodic progressive metal masters LORDS OF BLACK — who feature in their ranks new RAINBOW singer Ronnie Romero — performing on May 13 in Bilbao, Spain can be seen below. LORDS OF BLACK's second album, "II", was released on March 18 via Frontiers Music Srl. LORDS O...

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Sword Songs

Anyone who has idled time lounging in their rooms with power metal and barbarian pulp novels cracked open will consider it time hanging with GRAND MAGUS well spent. Particularly if you're underage, the appeal of it all is amped by sneaking beers behind your folks' backs with the sound of whumping fa...

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From Worlds Beyond

Showtime has "Masters of Horror" and "Masters of Sex". Heavy music has MASTERS OF METAL. Without making too light of things, the side project of AGENT STEEL members Robert Cardenas, Bernie Versailles, Rigo Amezcua and Juan Garcia has whipped up a buzz in the underground. Fans have been anxiously awa...

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Video: DIO DISCIPLES Perform New, Original Music At 'Ride For Ronnie' Event

DIO DISCIPLES, which pays tribute to Ronnie James Dio and is fully supported by Dio's widow/manager, Wendy, performed three new, original songs during the band's May 22 appearance at the "Ride For Ronnie" motorcycle rally and concert for Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund in Encino, Cal...