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SLIPKNOT Guitarist MICK THOMSON Joins JACKSON Family

Jackson has announced a forceful new addition to its stellar artist roster in SLIPKNOT lead guitarist Mick Thomson. Thomson's arrival heralds the induction of one of metal's most successful and revered players into the Jackson fold. "Jackson is exceptionally honored to have Mick Thomson joining our...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: Why MEGADETH Has Canceled Its Fan Meet-And-Greets

MEGADETH has canceled all of its previously scheduled meet-and-greets on the European leg of the "Dystopia" tour, effective June 29. In a video message posted on Periscope earlier today (Saturday, July 2),MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine explained why the band decided to scrap the special fan package...

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GARY MOORE's Guitars Sell At Auction For $190,000

More than 35 guitars and amplifiers from the collection of late Irish guitarist Gary Moore were offered at Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia sale, which took place on June 29 at the auctioneer's location in Knightsbridge, London. Leading the collection — which sold for a total of £143,235 (approxima...

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SLAYER Releases 'You Against You' Single

Today marks the release of SLAYER's new single, "You Against You", after the thrash titans unleashed their bloody music video to the world earlier this year. You can purchase the two vinyl editions of the single (in black and bi-colored versions) here. With the video for "You Against You", SLAYER de...

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BRUJERIA To Release 'Pocho Aztlan' Album In September

Extreme metallers BRUJERIA will release their fourth full-length album, titled "Pocho Aztlan", on September 16 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The release will be followed by a U.S. tour this October alongside CATTLE DECAPITATION and PIÑATA PROTEST. "Pocho Aztlan" is the band's first release since...

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MORBID ANGEL, AUTOPSY, TERRORIZER Confirmed For Next Year's MARYLAND DEATHFEST

Death metal veterans MORBID ANGEL and AUTOPSY are among the first confirmed bands for next year's edition of Maryland Deathfest, set to take place May 25-28, 2017 in Baltimore. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ACID KING AKERCOCKE (UK) (exclusive U.S. appearance) AUTOPSY BEHEXEN (Finlan...

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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON To Take Part In Charity Road Trip

According to the Surrey Mirror, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson and his son Griffin are among a group of 32 friends who are driving to France with the hope of raising £50,000 for four of their favorite charities. The drivers will travel 832 miles in pairs in cheap cars to raise funds for ...

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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON To Speak At Scotland's GOLD AWARDS

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson will be a guest speaker at this year's Gold Awards in Scotland. The aviation specialist and master brewer will make his debut as an after-dinner speaker to a select audience of 300 at the September 8 event in Aberdeen. Damian Bates, editor-in-chief of The Press And...

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GREAT WHITE To Re-Team With Producer MICHAEL WAGENER For Next Studio Album

GREAT WHITE will enter WireWorld Studio in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville, in January 2017 to begin recording its new full-length album. Helming the sessions will be legendary rock producer Michael Wagener, who previously worked with GREAT WHITE on the "Out Of The Night" EP (1983...

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CHRIS CORNELL Says SOUNDGARDEN 'Is In The Middle Of Writing Songs'

SOUNDGARDEN is continuing to write material for the follow-up to 2012's comeback album, "King Animal". The band started work on a new record last year, but took a break while frontman Chris Cornell toured through the fall in support of his latest solo effort, "Higher Truth". The singer has since res...

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Video: BOBBY BLOTZER's RATT Performs In Central City, Colorado

Fan-filmed video footage of Bobby Blotzer's new RATT performing on June 25 at Reserve Casino Hotel's Lava Room in Central City, Colorado can be seen below. Blotzer's RATT recently parted ways with bassist Scotty Griffin (ex-L.A. GUNS) and replaced him with Robbie Crane. Crane previously played bass...

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RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS' 'The Getaway' Lands At No. 2 On U.S. Chart

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS' eleventh studio album, "The Getaway", has topped the charts around the world. The heralded studio effort from the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees landed No. 2 on The Billboard Top 200, having shifted 118,000 equivalent album units in the week ending June 23. "The Getaway"...

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Watch KING DIAMOND Perform In London

Fan-filmed video footage of KING DIAMOND's June 21 performance at O2 Forum Kentish Town in London, United Kingdom can be seen below. KING DIAMOND's November 25, 2015 and November 28, 2015 live shows in Philadelphia and Detroit, respectively, were flmed for the band's forthcoming DVD. The set is bein...

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TWISTED SISTER: 'You Can't Stop Rock 'N' Roll' Performance Clip From 'Metal Meltdown' DVD

The first "Metal Meltdown" concert series event kicked off at The Joint at the world famous Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas on May 30, 2015. Legendary, selling rockers TWISTED SISTER performed an explosive 90-minute concert of their biggest hits spanning their 40-year career. The show was dedicated to...

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MEMORIAM Feat. BOLT THROWER And BENEDICTION Members: Deal With NUCLEAR BLAST Signed

Nuclear Blast has announced the signing of MEMORIAM, the new Birmingham, United Kingdom-based death/grind metal band featuring Karl Willets (BOLT THROWER) on vocals, Frank Healy (BENEDICTION, CEREBRAL FIX) on bass, Scott Fairfax (CEREBRAL FIX) on guitar and Andy Whale (BOLT THROWER) on drums. Founde...