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STEVE VAI, ZAKK WYLDE, JOHN 5, MIKE PORTNOY, BILLY SHEEHAN To Perform At TONY MACALPINE Benefit Concert

Guitar legends Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde and John 5, along with drum powerhouse Mike Portnoy, bass icon Billy Sheehan and keyboard phenomenon Derek Sherinian are joining forces to play a benefit concert for guitar and keyboard virtuoso Tony MacAlpine, who was recently diagnosed with colon cancer. The be...

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Former EXODUS Singer ROB DUKES Says There Was 'No Passion' In Band's Music Prior To His Exit

Former EXODUS singer Rob Dukes says that he was "unhappy" before he was fired from the group, due in part to the fact that his bandmates were writing music that was "regurgitated shit" with "no life to it." EXODUS in June 2014 announced the departure of Dukes and the return of his predecessor, Steve...

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BURNING POINT Featuring Ex-BATTLE BEAST Singer NITTE VÄNSKÄ: 'Queen Of Fire' Video

"Queen Of Fire", the new video from Finnish melodic metallers BURNING POINT, whose current lineup includes singer Nitte Vänskä (ex-BATTLE BEAST),can be seen below. The song is taken from BURNING POINT's new, self-titled album, which came out on June 12 in Europe and July 7 in the U.S. via AFM Recor...

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY's PEPPER KEENAN On New Album: 'We're Pretty Amped To F**king Get On It'

Jimmy Cabbs conducted an interview with CORROSION OF CONFORMITY members Pepper Keenan (guitar, vocals) and Woody Weatherman (guitar) at this year's Knotfest, which was held October 24-25 in San Bernardino, California. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLAB...

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NIGHTWISH: 'Yours Is An Empty Hope' Performance Clip From 'Endless Forms Most Beautiful' Tour Edition

Finland-based symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH released a strictly limited (no re-prints!),special tour edition of their current album, "Endless Forms Most Beautiful", on October 30 via Nuclear Blast. The set comes with a bonus DVD containing all 21 making-of episode for the CD as well as two new, unr...

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DEEP PURPLE's ROGER GLOVER: 'RITCHIE BLACKMORE Was An Amazing Guitarist, Way Ahead Of His Time'

In a brand new interview with Goldmine magazine, DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover was asked if he ever gets tired of playing the band's classic song "Smoke On The Water". He responded: "I don't mean to be disrespectful, but the only boring part is people asking me about it. [Laughs] It's a great ...

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DREAM THEATER Confirms 'The Astonishing' Album Title

Progressive metallers DREAM THEATER have set "The Astonishing" as the title of their thirteenth album, due in early 2016 via Roadrunner. The band confirmed the title after promoters in Europe leaked it on a number of tour posters. DREAM THEATER yesterday announced new tour dates for a momentous Euro...

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FLYING COLORS Feat. MIKE PORTNOY, STEVE MORSE: 'Bombs Away' Performance Clip From 'Second Flight' DVD

FLYING COLORS, the band featuring Mike Portnoy (drums, vocals),Dave LaRue (bass),Neal Morse (keyboards, vocals),Casey McPherson (vocals, guitars) and Steve Morse (guitar),will release the electrifying "Second Flight: Live At The Z7" on November 13 via Music Theories Recordings/Mascot Label Group...

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CRADLE OF FILTH Announces 'Inquisitional Tourture' North American Tour With BUTCHER BABIES

British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH will embark on the "Inquisitional Tourture" North American headlining tour in January. Support on the trek will come from BUTCHER BABIES and NE OBLIVISCARIS. A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale will take place on Tuesday, November 3 from 10:00 a.m. until Thur...

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ANTHRAX To Release 'For All Kings' Album In February

ANTHRAX will release its long-awaited new album, "For All Kings", on February 26, 2016 via Megaforce in North America and Nuclear Blast in Europe. Beginning in the fall of 2014, ANTHRAX — Charlie Benante (drums),Scott Ian (rhythm guitar),Frank Bello (bass),Joey Belladonna (vocals),and lead guita...

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VOIVOD Announces First Leg Of 2016 U.S. Tour

Canadian progressive metal pioneers VOIVOD have announced the first leg of their next U.S. tour, starting in February 2016, with support from VEKTOR and EIGHT BELLS. Comments VOIVOD drummer Michel "Away" Langevin: "VOIVOD are excited to follow up the success of the NAPALM DEATH tour of USA last wint...

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BURY TOMORROW To Release 'Earthbound' Album In January

At a time when modern metal is so slavishly led by the following of whatever fashion carousel is popular this week, rare are the bands who find success on their own, gimmick-free terms. A decade into their career, Southampton/Portsmouth quintet BURY TOMORROW are, by whatever yardstick you want to me...

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New Wave Of British Heavy Metal Band VARDIS Signs With SPV/STEAMHAMMER

SPV/Steamhammer has announced the signing of one of the real and true veterans of the NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal): VARDIS. The band's new album, "Red Eye", will be released in 2016. VARDIS was forged out of glam, punk, heavy metal, blues and rock 'n' roll in the crucible of 1970s northe...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE: U.K. Rock Show Announced For June 2016

Legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore will perform RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE material at what will probably be four shows next year in Europe. The U.K. concert will take place on Saturday, June 25 at the Genting Arena in Birmingham. The performance will be Blackmore's first U.K. rock show in over 20 y...

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Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Singer GEOFF TATE To Release 'Insania' Wine In Europe

Former QUEENSRŸCHE and current OPERATION: MINDCRIME singer Geoff Tate has announced the release of his wine, Insania, in Europe. He will be working with Friedhelm and Anne Rinklin of the Rinklin winery to release an amazing white wine. The Rinklin winery is in the small village of Eichstetten, Germa...