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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: There's A Reason Albums From '70s And '80s Still Top Sales Charts

STRYPER guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet has clarified his recent comments regarding the quality of the new rock albums being released today, explaining that "we all need to strive to write, record and produce great music." In a new post on his Facebook page, Sweet wrote: "I know sometimes things th...

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CRAIG GOLDY Wants To Put 'Holy S**t' Factor Back Into Hard Rock With His New Band ENDANGERED SPECIES

On October 9, 2014, Argentinean rock journalist Lucas H. Gordon conducted an interview with former DIO guitarist Craig Goldy at T.J. Martell Foundation's Rock 'N' Bowl tournament at the PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, California. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about ENDANGERED SPECIE...

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THE CIRCLE Featuring SAMMY HAGAR, MICHAEL ANTHONY, JASON BONHAM To Release 'At Your Service' Live Album

THE CIRCLE, the combo consisting of legendary rocker Sammy Hagar alongside Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham and Vic Johnson will release a concert album, "At Your Service", on May 19 in both digital and physical packages. Recorded live on tour in 2014, this release documents the blistering performance...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Says A Lot Of Good Rock Bands Are Putting Out 'Crap' New Music

In a brand new interview with Guitar International, STRYPER guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet was asked for his take on the Grammy Awards overlooking rock and heavy metal. "It's really crazy," Sweet responded. "I'm a fan of all types of good music. When I hear a song, I don't care if it's R&B, co...

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Former DARK ANGEL Frontman DON DOTY Sings 'Darkness Descends': New Recording Posted Online

Former DARK ANGEL frontman Don Doty has posted a new clip of him singing the band's classic song "Darkness Descends". He says: "[it's] just a quick one-one time [with] take no effects." Check it out below. Doty is not involved in DARK ANGEL's current reunion, which includes Gene Hoglan (drums),Eric...

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STEEL PANTHER Guests On 'Larry King Now' (Video)

Los Angeles glam-metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER took part in an acoustic performance and interview with Larry King on the Emmy-nominated series "Larry King Now". Check out the clips below. STEEL PANTHER in December released its first-ever original Christmas track, "The Stocking Song". Featuring STEEL...

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4ARM: Official 'Poisoned Mind' Lyric Video

Australian metallers 4ARM will release their fourth album, "Survivalist", later in the year. The CD contains eight tracks clocking in at 51 minutes. Mixing duties were once again handled by U.K. engineer Matt Hyde. The album artwork was designed by Colin Marks at Rain Song Design. Singer and guitari...

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VINNY APPICE, BUMBLEFOOT, TONY FRANKLIN, GLEN SOBEL To Be Inducted Into 'RockGodz Hall Of Fame'

RockGodz Hall Of Fame has announced its second induction ceremony and show featuring a host of new inductees, including guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal from GUNS N' ROSES; Vinny Appice, drummer for BLACK SABBATH and DIO; bassist Tony Franklin, formerly with THE FIRM and Jimmy Page; Glen Sobel, drumm...

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SLIPKNOT's MICK THOMSON Suffers Stab Wound To Back Of Head In Knife Fight With Brother

**UPDATE #5** March 12 at 7:00 a.m EST - Speaking to BBC Newsbeat, patrol officer Danny Anderson said both Mick Thomson and his brother Andrew have now been released, adding that neither man had been arrested and that the police investigation continues. **UPDATE #4** March 11 at 11:25 p.m EST – The...

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JACK STARR'S BURNING STARR Prepares To Record New Album 'Stand Your Ground'

JACK STARR'S BURNING STARR, the American power metal act founded in 1984 by ex-VIRGIN STEELE guitarist Jack Starr, has commenced the pre-production process for its new studio album, titled "Stand Your Ground". The CD is scheduled to be recorded during the spring and summer and will include the follo...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN, MICHAEL AMOTT And JEFF LOOMIS Discuss State Of Metal Lead Playing In 2015 (Video)

U.K.'s Total Guitar magazine rounded up three of the finest metal guitarists around today — Marty Friedman (MEGADETH),Michael Amott (ARCH ENEMY) and Jeff Loomis (ARCH ENEMY, NEVEMORE) — to find out their thoughts on the state of metal lead playing in 2015. Check out the discussion below. Asked for...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS, CRAIG GOLDY, VINNY APPICE Join Forces In BLACK KNIGHTS RISING: Dallas Concert Footage

Fan-filmed video footage of BLACK KNIGHTS RISING — the all-star band featuring guitarist Craig Goldy (DIO, GIUFFRIA, ROUGH CUTT, DIO DISCIPLES),drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL),bassist Elliott Rubinson (Uli Jon Roth, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, Carmine Appice) and vocalists...

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DOWN: Pro-Shot Footage Of RESURRECTION FEST Performance

Profesionally filmed video footage of DOWN performing the song "Stone The Crow" on August 1, 2014 at the Resurrection Fest, which was held in Viveiro, Lugo, Spain, can be seen below. DOWN's latest EP, "Down IV - Part Two", sold around 10,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release t...

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE: New Video Footage From The Studio

Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE recently entered the studio with producer Colin Richardson (CARCASS, FEAR FACTORY, MACHINE HEAD) and producer/engineer Carl Bown to begin recording their fifth album for a tentative summer release. Several video clips from the studio can be seen below. BULLET...

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Former HANOI ROCKS Singer MICHAEL MONROE Recording New Solo Album

Former HANOI ROCKS singer Michael Monroe has renewed his recording contract with Universal Music/Spinefarm Records and has begun work on a new solo album, to be released in the fall. Says Monroe: "Once again, it's time for a new Michael Monroe album! "We are happy to have recently renewed our deal w...