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DARK ANGEL's GENE HOGLAN On Upcoming Studio Album: 'We're Gonna Try To Destroy Everybody'

Legendary extreme metal drummer Gene Hoglan (TESTAMENT, DETHKLOK, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DEATH, DARK ANGEL) was interviewed on a recent episode of "Talking Bollocks", the All About The Rock monthly metal podcast hosted by former ACID REIGN frontman-turned-stand-up-comedian Howard H. Smith. You can now...

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WHITESNAKE's DAVID COVERDALE On 'The Purple Album': 'It's A Testament To The Songs That They Stand Up'

WHITESNAKE mainman David Coverdale spoke to Billboard.com about his decision to "re-imagine" classic songs from his time as the lead singer for DEEP PURPLE's Mark 3 and Mark 4 studio albums on WHITESNAKE's forthcoming "The Purple Album" set, to be released in Europe on May 15 and in North America on...

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SIXX: A.M. Taps BLEEKER RIDGE Drummer For Upcoming Tour

SIXX: A.M., the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael, has hired drummer Dustin Steinke of the Canadian rock band BLEEKER RIDGE to sit behind the kit for SIXX: A.M.'s upcoming U.S. tour, which is scheduled to kick off in early April. Ba...

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PHILIP ANSELMO Featured In KING PARROT's 'Like A Rat' Video

Australian thrash grind unit KING PARROT will release its long-awaited new full-length album on May 19 in North America via Housecore Records. Titled "Dead Set", the record was produced by former PANTERA and current DOWN singer Philip H. Anselmo and his recording crew of Michael Thompson and Steve B...

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HELLOWEEN: 'My God-Given Right' Album Track Listing Revealed; 'Battle's Won' Single Due In April

German power metallers HELLOWEEN will release their 15th studio album, "My God-Given Right", on May 29 via Nuclear Blast. The CD was recorded between October 2014 and February 2015 at the band's MiSueno Studio on the isle of Tenerife with producer Charlie Bauerfeind (GOTTHARD, HAMMERFALL). "My God-G...

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JAKE E. LEE's RED DRAGON CARTEL Parts Ways With Singer DARREN JAMES SMITH

RED DRAGON CARTEL, the band led by former OZZY OSBOURNE and BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee, has parted ways with singer Darren James Smith and has replaced him with Michael Beck. Smith will shortly hit the road with the veteran Canadian rock outfit HAREM SCAREM, in which he plays drums and sings. Mi...

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WHITESNAKE: EPK For 'The Purple Album'

Rock icons WHITESNAKE are set to return with their 12th studio album this spring. "The Purple Album" will be released in Europe on May 15 and in North America on May 19 via Frontiers Music SRL. "The Purple Album" is a re-imagination of classic songs from David Coverdale's time as the lead singer for...

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TREMONTI's 'Cauterize' Pushed Back To June; New 'Flying Monkeys' Preview Clip Available

TREMONTI, the band led by CREED and ALTER BRIDGE guitarist Mark Tremonti, will release its second album, "Cauterize", on June 9 (pushed back from the previously announced May). The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Radical Change 02. Flying Monkeys 03. Cauterize 04. Arm Yourself 05. Dark T...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Gets Comic Book Treatment

Bluewater Productions has announced the release of a brand new comic book biography on the life of a rock icon as part of their popular Orbit series. "Ozzy Osbourne: The Metal Madman" will be released this week and will be available in both print and digital. Jump on board the crazy train and read a...

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Former FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Drummer KELLY SMITH: 'I Had At One Time Considered The End'

Drummer Kelly Smith, who left veteran Arizona metallers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM in November 2014 to focus on caring for his family, has issued the following update: "When I made my decision to step away from FLOTSAM, life was crushing me and my family, with crisis of family deaths (father-in-law [in Augu...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: There's A Reason Albums From '70s And '80s Still Top Sales Charts

STRYPER guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet has clarified his recent comments regarding the quality of the new rock albums being released today, explaining that "we all need to strive to write, record and produce great music." In a new post on his Facebook page, Sweet wrote: "I know sometimes things th...

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CRAIG GOLDY Wants To Put 'Holy S**t' Factor Back Into Hard Rock With His New Band ENDANGERED SPECIES

On October 9, 2014, Argentinean rock journalist Lucas H. Gordon conducted an interview with former DIO guitarist Craig Goldy at T.J. Martell Foundation's Rock 'N' Bowl tournament at the PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, California. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about ENDANGERED SPECIE...

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THE CIRCLE Featuring SAMMY HAGAR, MICHAEL ANTHONY, JASON BONHAM To Release 'At Your Service' Live Album

THE CIRCLE, the combo consisting of legendary rocker Sammy Hagar alongside Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham and Vic Johnson will release a concert album, "At Your Service", on May 19 in both digital and physical packages. Recorded live on tour in 2014, this release documents the blistering performance...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Says A Lot Of Good Rock Bands Are Putting Out 'Crap' New Music

In a brand new interview with Guitar International, STRYPER guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet was asked for his take on the Grammy Awards overlooking rock and heavy metal. "It's really crazy," Sweet responded. "I'm a fan of all types of good music. When I hear a song, I don't care if it's R&B, co...

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Former DARK ANGEL Frontman DON DOTY Sings 'Darkness Descends': New Recording Posted Online

Former DARK ANGEL frontman Don Doty has posted a new clip of him singing the band's classic song "Darkness Descends". He says: "[it's] just a quick one-one time [with] take no effects." Check it out below. Doty is not involved in DARK ANGEL's current reunion, which includes Gene Hoglan (drums),Eric...