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IN THIS MOMENT's CHRIS HOWORTH: 'Unless You Are METALLICA, You Cannot Take A Long Time To Do Records'
CrypticRock.com recently conducted an interview with IN THIS MOMENT guitarist Chris Howorth. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. CrypticRock.com: Last we spoke, IN THIS MOMENT was in the midst of supporting the highly successful 2012 album "Blood". That album really turned a lot of head...July 12, 2015
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METALLICA Bassist ROBERT TRUJILLO's 'Jaco' Documentary On Track For November Release
METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo's documentary film on the life and music of bass legend Jaco Pastorius, "Jaco - A Documentary Film", is on track for a November 2015 release. According to a posting on the project's official Facebook page, "We are doing some film festivals this summer (you may have...July 8, 2015
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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE, EXODUS'S GARY HOLT Featured In METAL ALLEGIANCE Studio Clip
METAL ALLEGIANCE — the all-star metal band consisting of a rotating cast of musicians, including members of MEGADETH, TESTAMENT — which debuted on MOTÖRHEAD's Motörboat cruise last year, and performed at this year's NAMM show and on the ShipRocked cruise, will release its self-titled debut album on...July 8, 2015
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COAL CHAMBER's DEZ FAFARA: Nu Metal Has 'Never Left'
COAL CHAMBER singer Dez Fafara says that he is proud to have been part of the so-called "nu-metal" genre in the mid-'90s to the early 2000s, claiming that his band was one of several California-based acts who "did something special" and "helped save L.A." Essentially a fusion of rap and alternative...July 7, 2015
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SAINT ASONIA Feat. STAIND, Ex-THREE DAYS GRACE Members: First Tour Announced
SAINT ASONIA, the new act featuring ex-THREE DAYS GRACE frontman Adam Gontier and STAIND guitarist Mike Mushok, has announced its first tour, kicking off August 14 in Oklahoma City. Opening most of the shows on the trek will be ALICE DRINKS THE KOOL-AID. Local pre-sale for tickets including VIP will...July 7, 2015
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DORO Announces 'Strong & Proud' European Tour
German metal queen Doro Pesch will embark on the "Strong & Proud" European tour in November. Support on the trek will come from ARCHER. Says Doro: "These guys are really good, especially the guitarist is great. ARCHER fit super to the DORO band. In spring, they've already proved their qualities...July 7, 2015
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APOCALYPTICA Members 'Love Being Naked'
Samuli Väänänen of Finland's Radio Nova recently conducted an interview with Franky Perez and Eicca Toppinen of Finnish/American cello rockers APOCALYPTICA. You can now watch the chat below. Also available is footage of the band performing the songs "Shadowmaker" and a cover of the METALLICA classic...July 7, 2015
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's JEREMY SPENCER: LARS ULRICH Inspired Me To Play Double Bass
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's Jeremy Spencer says that Lars Ulrich was a huge influence on him as a drummer and credits the METALLICA sticksman for inspiring him to play double bass. Spencer, 42, started playing drums at age six on a drum set his grandmother purchased at Sears. After high school, he mov...July 5, 2015
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FAITH NO MORE's BILLY GOULD: 'I Thought Rock Was Dead In 1981'
FAITH NO MORE bassist Billy Gould has responded to KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' recent comment that "rock is dead." Simmons told Esquire magazine in September — in an interview conducted by his son Nick — that "rock did not die of old age. It was murdered. Some brilliance, somewhere, was goin...July 4, 2015
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DISTURBED's DAVID DRAIMAN On Quitting Twitter: 'I'm Done Being Anybody's Punching Bag'
DISTURBED singer David Draiman was interviewed on a recent edition of the "Sixx Sense" radio show hosted by MÖTLEY CRÜE and SIXX: A.M. bassist Nikki Sixx. You can now listen to the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On DISTURBED's musical progression on the ba...July 4, 2015
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METALLICA Co-Manager PETER MENSCH Says There Is A Lack Of Quality New Hard Rock Bands
Peter Mensch, a co-owner of Q Prime, a talent management company that has handled the careers of such artists as METALLICA, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, AC/DC and LED ZEPPELIN's Jimmy Page, spoke about the current state of the music business on the latest edition of BBC Radio 4's "Today" program. You can...July 3, 2015
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Video Premiere: PERZONAL WAR's 'Metalizer'
"Metalizer", the new live performance video from German thrash metallers PERZONAL WAR, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's latest studio album, "The Last Sunset", which came out on June 23 via Metalville Records. As the band triumphantly gravitate towards their 20th year together, t...July 2, 2015
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JOEY BELLADONNA Didn't Understand Why His Voice Wasn't Right For ANTHRAX During JOHN BUSH Era
"Somewhat Legendary" recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna. You can now listen to the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether there was ever any competition between ANTHRAX and the other "Big Four" bands (METALLICA, SLAYER a...July 1, 2015
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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT To Appear At San Diego's COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL
METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett is continuing his partnership with Nuclear Blast for an appearance at next month's Comic-Con International in San Diego, California at the Nuclear Blast / Stern Pinball / KVH Toys / JSR Merchandising booth (#501). Fans in attendance who buy these limited-edition figu...June 29, 2015
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SAINT ASONIA Feat. STAIND, Ex-THREE DAYS GRACE Members: Lyric Video For 'Blow Me Wide Open' Song
The lyric video for the song "Blow Me Wide Open" from SAINT ASONIA, the new act featuring ex-THREE DAYS GRACE frontman Adam Gontier and STAIND guitarist Mike Mushok, can be seen below. The track is taken from SAINT ASONIA's self-titled debut album, which will be released on July 31 via RCA. The albu...June 29, 2015
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