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SAMMY HAGAR On U.S. Presidential Election: 'The Country Needs A Huge Change'

Sammy Hagar has weighed in on the 2016 presidential election, saying that "the country needs a huge change." The former VAN HALEN frontman, who built an empire and made a fortune off his Cabo Wabo clubs and tequila brand, tells Yahoo! Music: "I've never had two less likable candidates in my life… Bu...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Explains Why He Is 'Difficult To Work With'

Greg Dwyer and Bill Obenauf (a.k.a. Bill Michaels),who host a morning show on 97X in Davenport, Iowa, recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On bein...

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Hear Early Mix Of PANTERA's 'Floods' From 'The Great Southern Trendkill' Reissue

PANTERA's "The Great Southern Trendkill: 20th Anniversary Edition" will be released on October 21. This two-disc set includes the original album remastered, plus a dozen previously unreleased mixes, instrumentals, and live recordings. Also being released on October 21 is a single LP titled "The Grea...

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FLOOR JANSEN: 'No, I Won't' Quit NIGHTWISH

NIGHTWISH's Floor Jansen and Tuomas Holopainen have shot down rumors that the singer will leave the band after welcoming her first child in early 2017 during the group's previously announced year-long break. Speaking to Mariskal Rock TV, the keyboardist and main songwriter said: "It's just a little...

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LEAVES' EYES Singer ELINA SIIRALA Releases New ANGEL NATION Single 'Do It Anyway'

ANGEL NATION, the band founded by new LEAVES' EYES singer Elina Siirala, has released a new single, "Do It Anyway". The single was mixed and mastered by Jay Ruston and Paul Logus (ANTHRAX, STEEL PANTHER) and made available as a special-edition digipack CD, which can be purchased from Nuclear Blast a...

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STEVE VAI: EDDIE VAN HALEN Is 'A Genius' Who 'Brought So Much Inspiration For Me'

Steve Vai spoke to The Press-Enterprise about his years as the guitarist in David Lee Roth's post-VAN HALEN solo band, alongside former TALAS bassist Billy Sheehan and drummer Gregg Bissonette. "When I heard Roth was looking for a guitarist, I just knew it was going to be me," Steve said. "Billy She...

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MARTIN VAN DRUNEN On Split With HAIL Of BULLETS: 'I Was Absolutely Not Happy Anymore'

Martin Van Drunen (PESTILENCE, ASPHYX) has broken his silence about his departure from Dutch death metallers HAIL OF BULLETS, saying that he was "absolutely not happy anymore in the band." Van Drunen's exit from HAIL OF BULLETS was announced in November 2015. The remaining members of the group state...

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NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN 'Will Be Working On Being Very Pregnant' In Early 2017

Finland's Kaaos TV recently conducted an interview with NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen. You can now watch the chat below. Asked if she is planning to reactivate her REVAMP project during NIGHTWISH's previously announced year-long break in 2017 following the completion of the touring activities for th...

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Video: TWISTED SISTER Performs At New Jersey's ROCK CARNIVAL Festival

Fan-filmed video footage of TWISTED SISTER's October 1 performance at the Rock Carnival festival at Lakewood, New Jersey's FirstEnergy Park can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. What You Don't Know (Sure Can Hurt You) 02. The Kids Are Back 03. Burn In Hell 04. Destroyer 05. I Bel...

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GONE IS GONE Feat. MASTODON, AT THE DRIVE-IN, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Members: 'Echolocation' Album Details

"Echolocation", the debut album from GONE IS GONE, the new project featuring MASTODON's Troy Sanders, AT THE DRIVE-IN's Tony Hajjar, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE's Troy Van Leeuwen and guitarist-keyboardist Mike Zarin, will be released on January 6, 2017 via their imprint label Black Dune Records in part...

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FLOOR JANSEN Recalls 'Goosebump Moment' When NIGHTWISH Was Joined On Stage By RICHARD DAWKINS

HardrockHaven.net conducted an interview with NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen earlier in the year during the band's U.S. headlining tour. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the fan response to NIGHTWISH's latest album, 2015's "Endless Fo...

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PEARCY, DEMARTINI, CROUCIER, CAVAZO: Video Of 'Wanted Man' Performance From MONSTERS OF ROCK CRUISE

Video footage of three members of RATT's classic lineup — singer Stephen Pearcy, bassist Juan Croucier and guitarist Warren DeMartini — performing the RATT song "Wanted Man" as the "surprise band" on Saturday (October 1) on the Monsters Of Rock Cruise West, also known as Monsterwood, can be seen bel...

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Video: SUICIDE SILENCE Performs New Song At OZZFEST MEETS KNOTFEST

Fan-filmed video footage of SUICIDE SILENCE performing a brand new song during this year's Ozzfest Meets Knotfest, which was held September 24-25 a at San Manuel Amphitheater in Devore, California, can be seen below. Joining the band on stage during the performance was Jose Mangin, SiriusXM on-air h...

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RATT Members DEMARTINI, PEARCY, CROUCIER And CAVAZO Play Surprise Show On MONSTERS OF ROCK CRUISE

Three members of RATT's classic lineup, singer Stephen Pearcy, bassist Juan Croucier and guitarist Warren DeMartini, reunited to perform as the "surprise band" earlier today (Saturday, October 1) on the Monsters Of Rock Cruise West, also known as Monsterwood. Joining them on stage at the event were...

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NIGHTWISH Singer Pulls Plug On REVAMP: 'I Don't Want To Give Fans False Hope'

REVAMP — the Dutch band led by former AFTER FOREVER frontwoman and current NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen — has officially called it quits. The group says in a statement: "After two great albums, it is unfortunately not possible for the founding front lady Floor Jansen to have a band next to NIGHTWIS...