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Singer JACK RUSSELL Launches New Version Of GREAT WHITE

GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell has released the following statement: "To all my friends: Just wanted to announce that I will be coming back with my band, GREAT WHITE, and a BRAND NEW lineup. "My new bandmates are some of the most incredible musicians I have ever had the privilege to play with: Matt...

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DEATH ANGEL Guitarist 'Doesn't Really Like Playing' Club Where DIMEBAG Was Murdered

DEATH ANGEL guitarist Rob Cavestany says that he "doesn't really like" playing the Alrosa Villa nightclub in Columbus, Ohio because it conjures up images of late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN axeman "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, who was shot to death on stage while performing at the venue in December 2004. Cavesta...

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ROB HALFORD, GLENN DANZIG, JERRY CANTRELL Perform With METALLICA At Third 30th-Anniversary Show

Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST),Glenn Danzig (DANZIG, MISFITS, SAMHAIN),Jerry Cantrell (ALICE IN CHAINS),Pepper Keenan (DOWN, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY),Gary Rossington (LYNYRD SKYNYRD),Nick "Animal" Culmer (ANTI-NOWHERE LEAGUE) and former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted joined METALLICA on stage last...

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'The Queen Extravaganza' Band Lineup Announced

Four decades later, the music of QUEEN hasn't just survived, it's thrived. The band, who recently received the "Global Icon Award" at the MTV European Music Awards, has sold more than 300 million albums, 16 of which were No. 1 chart-toppers. They've written and recorded 18 No. 1 singles, played over...

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VAINGLORY: New Atlanta Concert Footage Available

American power metal band VAINGLORY, which features in its ranks vocalist Kate French (CHASTAIN) and lead guitar virtuoso Corbin King, opened for FIREWIND on October 10 at Masquerade in Atlanta, Georgia. Video footage of VAINGLORY's performance can be seen below. VAINGLORY recently announced the add...

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COREY TAYLOR And Friends Perform At 'Drop In The Bucket' Benefit Concert; Video Report

Henry Rollins recruited SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian, SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo, JANE'S ADDICTION guitarist Dave Navarro, STONE SOUR drummer Roy Mayorga and members of Rob Zombie's band, including guitarist John 5, for a benefit concert on November 30...

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JUDAS PRIEST Singer Interviewed On San Antonio's X106.7 Radio Station (Audio)

On October 11, Tom "T-Bone" Scheppke of San Antonio, Texas' classic rock radio station X106.7 conducted an interview with vocalist Rob Halford of British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Interview (audio):

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DIMEBAG's Longtime Girlfriend Says This Year's 'Dimebash' Will Be 'Quite Magical'

Metal guitar legend "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) influence on the music community can never be fully estimated, but if the collection of artists and players at this year's Dimebash is any indication, his legacy is as far-reaching and deeper than ever before. On December 14, the w...

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ROB HALFORD Remembers DIMEBAG

Today (Thursday, December 8) marks the seven-year anniversary of the death of PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. Abbott, one of the most beloved and respected musicians in hard rock, was shot onstage during a DAMAGEPLAN concert at the Alrosa Villa club in Columbus, Ohio by a...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Interviewed On 'Friday Frenzy With Karen Kixx' (Audio)

Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach was interviewed last month on the "Friday Frenzy With Karen Kixx" radio show, which airs every Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on PennsPeakRadio.com. You can now listen to the chat in two parts below. Bach's new album, "Kicking & Screaming", sold 6,600 copies i...

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ANTHRAX: New Video Inteview With ROB CAGGIANO

On November 15, David "Gus" Griesinger of BackstageAxxess.com conducted an interview with ANTHRAX guitarist Rob Caggiano before the band's concert at the Town Ballroom in Buffalo, New York with TESTAMENT and DEATH ANGEL. You can now watch the chat below. ANTHRAX is featured in a new series of albums...

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LILLIAN AXE Signs With AFM RECORDS

Louisiana rockers LILLIAN AXE have inked a deal with Germany's AFM Records. The band's new album, "XI: The Days Before Tomorrow", will be released on January 27. The CD was recorded at Sound Landing Studio in Covington, Louisiana, with the band's guitarist/songwriter Steve Blaze acting as producer a...

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DIO DISCIPLES, KILL DEVIL HILL To Perform At 'Dimebash'

DIO DISCIPLES the new project featuring former DIO members Simon Wright (drums),Craig Goldy (guitar),Scott Warren (keyboards) and Rudy Sarzo alongside singers Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) and Toby Jepson (LITTLE ANGELS, GUN) and KILL DEVIL HILL the b...

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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer AL ATKINS Talks About Band's Early Days In 'Untold Stories'

Birmingham Music Heritage's heritage film called "Untold Stories" looks at the Birmingham, England music scene between 1965 and 1985, the heyday of Brummie pop and rock. Lots of interviews and clips make this film a unique story told by the people who were there and made the music. In part 3 of "Unt...

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APOCALYPTICA Is 'Honored' To Be Taking Part In METALLICA's 30th-Anniversary Celebration

Finnish cello rockers APOCALYPTICA opened the week-long celebration of METALLICA's 30th anniversary on Monday, December 5 at The Fillmore Theatre in San Francisco. Besides their own set, APOCALYPTICA also joined METALLICA on stage for a few songs. After supporting METALLICA several times (the first...