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SILVERCHAIR Frontman DANIEL JOHNS Covers NIRVANA, Prepares To Release New Music

SILVERCHAIR frontman Daniel Johns performed a heartfelt version of the NIRVANA classic "Smells Like Teen Spirit" at this past Friday's (January 16) "Beat The Drum" event in Sydney, Australia. Johns was watched by 25,000 fans in attendance as he turned the song into a slow piano ballad, backed by a h...

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THE WINERY DOGS: Photos From Songwriting Sessions For Second Album

THE WINERY DOGS, the power trio featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB),legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS, DAVID LEE ROTH) and guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen (MR. BIG, POISON),has reconvened in Los Angeles to begin work on its sophomore alb...

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Sex Act At DEAD KENNEDYS Concert Could Lead To Misdemeanor Charge

According to KGTV, San Diego's ABC affiliate, photos have surfaced online of a sex act being performed during DEAD KENNEDYS' January 15 concert in Solana Beach, California. The pictures depict a female audience member laid down fully exposed on the stage during the band's set, while a male audience...

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BLACK SABBATH's BILL WARD On ANTHRAX's CHARLIE BENANTE: 'His Bass-Drum Work Is Phenomenal'

This weekend's edition of legendary BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward's radio show "Rock 50" included his spotlight on ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante. Check out a highlights video below. Said Ward: "Those of you who have watched Charlie play, he… I mean, his bass-drum work is phenomenal. He hits hard...

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GUNS N' ROSES, MEGADETH, TESTAMENT, MACHINE HEAD Members Featured On 'Randy Rhoads Remembered Vol. I' Album

Tish Tone Records has announced the release of a powerful, heartfelt album celebrating the legacy of legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT). Blessed by the Rhoads family and including a track by Randy's brother Kelle Rhoads, the CD's final tracks are being laid down as we speak...

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TESTAMENT In The Studio Demoing New Material; Photos Available

Vocalist Chuck Billy and guitarist Eric Peterson of San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT are back in the studio demoing material for the follow-up to the band's 2012 album "Dark Roots Of Earth". Several photos from the latest writing sessions can be seen below. In a recent interview with Josh...

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KISS's PAUL STANLEY: 'Social Media Is A Great Thing When Used Properly'

KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley recently spoke to Jefferson Graham of USA Today about the new Kiss Me photo app, moving the Kiss Army to social media, and why the iPhone 6 Plus is his go-to device. Check out the clips below. Speaking about the importance of social media in today's world, Stanle...

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ANTHRAX, FATES WARNING, THE CULT Members Join Forces In MOTOR SISTER; More 'Ride' Album Details Revealed

Guitarist Scott Ian (ANTHRAX),his wife Pearl Aday (daughter of actor/musician Meat Loaf),drummer John Tempesta (currently of THE CULT, formerly of EXODUS, TESTAMENT, WHITE ZOMBIE, HELMET and other bands) and bassist Joey Vera (current ARMORED SAINT and FATES WARNING member, who was briefly in ANTH...

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IN FLAMES' IWERS And GELOTTE: English-Language Version Of '2112 - A Tale Of Meat And Metal' Book Available

Peter Iwers and Björn Gelotte are known as two members of the Swedish heavy metal act IN FLAMES. But outside the world tours and sold-out gigs, Peter and Björn are also proud owners of Restaurant 2112 in Gothenburg. In "Restaurant 2112 - A Tale Of Meat And Metal", together with childhood friend Matt...

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How IRON MAIDEN's 'Trooper' Beer Is Canned; Video Footage, Photos

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN will start selling their Trooper beer in a 500ml "Tall Boy" can in the U.S. this month. 300,000 Trooper cans will be made available in the U.S. beer market. Video footage and photos showing how Trooper is canned can be seen below. MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson...

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Former SCAR THE MARTYR Singer HENRY DEREK BONNER Involved In 'Horrific Car Crash' (Photo)

According to a posting on the Facebook page of the Los Angeles-based metal band THROWN INTO EXILE, the group's lead singer, Henry Derek Bonner (pictured; formerly of SCAR THE MARTYR),was involved "in a horrific car crash on his way home" Sunday night (January 11). THROWN INTO EXILE guitarist Mario...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER's TEMPLE OF ROCK: 'Spirit On A Mission' Album Details Revealed

Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker will release a new studio album titled "Spirit On A Mission" in the U.K. on March 23. Released by in-akustik, the collection of all-new material features Schenker's TEMPLE OF ROCK band — ex-SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell and bassist Francis Buchholz, ex-RAINBO...

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HELLYEAH's CHAD GRAY: DIMEBAG Inspired People To Live In The Moment

JAM Magazine's Michael Insuaste recently conducted an interview with HELLYEAH singer Chad Gray. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Speaking about late PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, the brother of HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott, Chad said: "Dime was one of my...

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OPETH's FREDRIK ÅKESSON: 'Heritage' Was 'An Album That We Needed To Do'

Planet Music recently conducted an interview with guitarist Fredrik Åkesson of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On his contribution to OPETH's latest album, "Pale Communion": Fredrik: "Mikael [Åkerfe...

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MEGADETH's ELLEFSON: MUSTAINE And I Are 'Working Diligently' To Find Replacements For DROVER, BRODERICK

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson says that he and the band's mainman, Dave Mustaine, "are working diligently" to find suitable replacements for recently departed drummer Shawn Drover and guitarist Chris Broderick, explaining that "it's time to knock this out." Asked if it was just time for Drover and...