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Singer PATTY SMYTH Says She Was First Choice To Replace DAVID LEE ROTH In VAN HALEN

When VAN HALEN parted with frontman David Lee Roth in 1985, his eventual replacement, Sammy Hagar, was not the band's first choice to fill Roth's shoes. According to The Pulse Of Radio, guitarist Eddie Van Halen asked Patty Smyth of the group SCANDAL to join the band first, which Smyth has now recou...

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GUS G. Talks About Debut Solo Album In BLACKSTAR Interview (Video)

Guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, was interviewed at the Blackstar booth at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which took place January 23-26 at the Anaheim Conv...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY On VAN HALEN: 'We Weren't Just A Bunch Of Sloppy Musicians On Stage Drinking'

Jeffrey Easton of Metal Exiles recently conducted an interview with former VAN HALEN and current CHICKENFOOT bassist Michael Anthony. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Exiles: To tap into VAN HALEN for a moment, you guys were always known for the excesses like the drinking, drug...

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EMMURE To Release 'Eternal Enemies' In April

Queens, New York-based deathcore act EMMURE will release its seventh full-length album, "Eternal Enemies", on April 15 via Victory Records. According to a press release, the CD "is without a doubt the most aggressive, brutal and devastating of [album of the band's] career." Pre-orders for "Eternal E...

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MAYHEM To Release 'Psywar' Single In April; Full-Length Album To Follow In May

Norwegian black metallers MAYHEM will release their as-yet-untitled new album at the end of May via Season Of Mist. A single, "Psywar", will precede the full-length effort on April 25. The "Psywar" lyric video was created by revered artist Costin Chioreanu (SPIRITUAL BEGGARS, ORANSSI PAZUZU, VULTURE...

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BLACK SABBATH's Touring Drummer TOMMY CLUFETOS Speaks To U.K.'s RHYTHM Magazine (Video)

In the four-minute preview for the brand new issue of U.K.'s Rhythm magazine, BLACK SABBATH's current touring drummer Tommy Clufetos talks about playing with the legendary heavy metal band, his huge kit and the importance of hard work. Clufetos explained why he took the SABBATH job despite fan disap...

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LITA FORD, GILBY CLARKE, JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE Confirmed For ROCK AGAINST MS Benefit Concert

The second annual Rock Against MS returns on Wednesday, March 26 to the Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood with yet another amazing all-star lineup. The event has the rock stars returning in support of longtime friend and publicist Nancy B. Sayle. This rock-fueled concert is to help raise awareness and fun...

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ANGRA's KIKO LOUREIRO Speaks To UNITED ROCK NATIONS (Audio)

On February 4, Carmziofa of United Rock Nations conducted an interview with guitarist Kiko Loureiro of Brazilian/Italian metallers ANGRA. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Behind-the-scenes footage from the first ANGRA photo session featuring the band's new lead singer, accla...

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BLACK STAR RIDERS' RICKY WARWICK And DAMON JOHNSON Working On Songs For Second Album (Video)

Ricky Warwick and Damon Johnson recently spent some time together in Nashville, Tennessee working on tracks for the upcoming second album from BLACK STAR RIDERS. Check out a short clip below. BLACK STAR RIDERS is the band formed by THIN LIZZY alumni Ricky Warwick (guitar, vocals),Damon Johnson (gui...

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STEEL PANTHER's Guide To Valentine's Day (Video)

In the four-minute clip below, guitarist Satchel (real name Russ Parrish; ex-FIGHT) and singer Michael Starr (real name Ralph Saenz; ex-L.A. GUNS) of Los Angeles glam-metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER offer their "guide to Valentine's Day." STEEL PANTHER is the '80s metal/hard rock tribute band formerly...

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LOMBARDO Was 'Shocked' By ARAYA's Absence And KING's 'Self-Centered Stories' At HANNEMAN Memorial

Mark Ashby of Planet Mosh recently conducted an e-mail interview with former SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo. A couple of excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow below. On his most recent split with SLAYER and how it was handled: Lombardo: "This could have been an easy fix. I wasn't asking...

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BOBBIE BROWN Interviewed On 'Talking Metal' Podcast (Audio)

The latest episode of the "Talking Metal" podcast (web site) features an interview with actress, model, and glam rock icon Bobbie Brown. You can now listen to the podcast using the audio player below. Actress, model, and glam rock icon Bobbie Brown was interviewed on the December 5, 2013 edition of...

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ANGRA's FABIO LIONE Answers Fan-Submitted Questions - Part 2 (Video)

Acclaimed Italian vocalist Fabio Lione (VISION DIVINE, RHAPSODY OF FIRE, KAMELOT),who recently joined Brazilian metallers ANGRA as the replacement for Eduardo "Edu" Falaschi, has answered a number of questions that were submitted by ANGRA fans on the band's Facebook page. Check out the second part...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Releases Audio Version Of 'Making Music Your Business' Book

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has made an audio version of his first book, "Making Music Your Business: A Guide For Young Musicians", available at Audible.com. It will also soon be released through iTunes and Amazon. Being a successful musician takes more than playing well. This audiobook helps mu...

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Video: RIOT V Performs New Song 'Metal Warriors' In Athens

Fan-filmed video footage of RIOT V, the new band featuring nearly all the surviving members of the most recent lineup of U.S. metal pioneers RIOT, performing on February 9 in Athens, Greece can be seen below. The group's set includes a brand new song, "Metal Warriors". RIOT V is continuing on in hon...