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AEROSMITH, IRON MAIDEN, CHICKENFOOT Members To Guest On VH1 CLASSIC's 'That Metal Show'
"That Metal Show" Season 11 is back on VH1 Classic and is jam-packed with a star-studded lineup of the "who's who" in heavy metal. "That Metal Show" hosts Eddie Trunk, Don Jamieson and Jim Florentine are the only trio on television ready to discuss, dissect and debate all things hard rock and heavy...August 1, 2012
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Video: TESTAMENT Guitarist Recording Solos For Cover Version Of QUEEN's 'Dragon Attack'
Video footage of TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick tracking solos at Spin Studios in Long Island City, New York for the band's cover version of the QUEEN classic "Dragon Attack" can be seen below. The song is included on the CD/DVD and vinyl versions of TESTAMENT's new album, "Dark Roots Of Earth",...August 1, 2012
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HENRY ROLLINS Joins 'Dark Prophet' Cast
Punk rock icon, spoken-word artist and activist Henry Rollins has joined the cast of the new action-packed thriller "Dark Prophet". Rollins will play General Adam Luther, the mastermind behind Black Box. "Dark Prophet" is an original web and TV series which follows Dai Shepherd, an extraordinarily g...July 31, 2012
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TESTAMENT Frontman Interviewed On FULL METAL JACKIE's Radio Show (Audio)
Vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT was interviewed on the July 27-29 edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. To see a full list of stations carrying the program and when it airs, go...July 31, 2012
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KISS: 'Monster' Track Listing Revealed
Legendary rockers KISS will release their 20th studio album, "Monster", on October 16 through Universal Music Enterprises. Described in a press release as a "12-track, straight-ahead rock 'n' roll album," the CD features collaborations among all four members — including co-founders Paul Stanley and...July 31, 2012
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Dark Roots Of Earth
Four years removed from the eardrum-obliterating comeback that was "The Formation Of Damnation", TESTAMENT roars back with an album that shatters any notion that the band hit its final peak in 2008. Where "The Formation Of Damnation" was among the band's most crushingly heavy offerings, "Dark Roots...July 30, 2012
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TESTAMENT Frontman Says Musicians Need More Protection From Overzealous Fans
Vocalist Chuck Billy (pictured below) of San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT is one of a number of musicians who have come out in support of LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe, who is facing manslaughter charges in the Czech Republic. Blythe, 41, is accused of causing the fatal injury that occ...July 30, 2012
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CASTLE Signs With PROSTHETIC RECORDS
Thrash-inspired doom metallers CASTLE will release their second album, "Blacklands", on September 11 via their new North American label Prosthetic Records. The CD — which was produced by Billy Anderson (CATHEDRAL, SLEEP, EYEHATEGOD, NEUROSIS) — was described by Metal Hammer as "charged with arcane m...July 30, 2012
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KISS: 'Monster' Cover Artwork Unveiled
KISS has revealed the final piece of the cover for its 20th studio album, "Monster". Using their recently launched "Monster Hunt" Facebook app, the rockers have been exposing portions of the image at various web sites around the Internet since last week. The complete "Monster" cover can now be seen...July 30, 2012
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TESTAMENT: 'Native Blood' Video Released
"Native Blood", the new video from San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT, can be seen below. TESTAMENT vocalist Chuck Billy collaborated with seasoned director Mike Sloat to put together a clip that is universal in message while bringing the spotlight to Billy's Native American heritage — The P...July 30, 2012
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CINDERELLA Guitarist Talks Early Tours, Commercial Success
Kris Engelhart of BackstageAxxess.com recently conducted an interview with CINDERELLA guitarist Jeff LaBar. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. BackstageAxxess.com: I know one of the first tours CINDERELLA ever did was with LOUDNESS. What was that tour like and how would it compare to t...July 29, 2012
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BLACK SABBATH Bassist GEEZER BUTLER Joins HARTKE Family
Hartke has announced the addition of legendary bassist Geezer Butler to its family of artists. Best known as the co-founder of the iconic band BLACK SABBATH, Butler has been a mainstay in the hard rock community for over 40 years. A prolific songwriter, Butler is credited with being the first bassis...July 27, 2012
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TESTAMENT Frontman Interviewed On 'Heavy Metal Thunder' (Audio)
DJ JC Green of Metal Messiah Radio's "Heavy Metal Thunder" show recently conducted an interview with vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Interview (audio):July 27, 2012
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WINTERSUN: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From 'Time I' Photo Shoot
Behind-the-scenes footage from the photo shoot for WINTERSUN's long-awaited new album, "Time I", can be seen below. The effort will be made available on October 12 via Nuclear Blast Records. A gallery of the photo shoot — which was helmed by photographer Nana Simelius — is available at this location...July 27, 2012
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KISS Guitarist TOMMY THAYER Interviewed By CBS Sacramento (Audio)
CBS Sacramento recently conducted an interview with KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer. During the chat, which can be streamed using the audio player below, Thayer spoke about replacing Ace Frehley in KISS; his best and worst onstage experiences; the forthcoming KISS album, "Monster"; and the band's curren...July 26, 2012
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