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GOJIRA Frontman: 'It Was Vital For Me To Start Doing Something New With My Vocals'
Exclaim!'s Aggressive Tendencies recently conducted an interview with vocalist/guitarist Joseph Duplantier of French progressive metallers GOJIRA. You can now watch the chat in four parts below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On GOJIRA's musical progression: Duplantie...February 5, 2017
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NONPOINT Frontman Says He Wouldn't Pay To See Hologram Concerts, Slams Bands Who Use Pre-Recorded Backing Tracks
Sofa King Cool recently conducted an interview with NONPOINT frontman Elias Soriano. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On a possible new trend in concert technology where artists are performing as full, life-sized holograms: Elias: "It's...February 5, 2017
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MICHAEL ANTHONY On Possible Return To VAN HALEN: 'Never Say Never'
Michael Anthony says that he is open to reuniting with VAN HALEN to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the release of the band's classic debut album. Anthony, singer Sammy Hagar, Alex and Eddie Van Halen last teamed up in 2004 for a U.S. summer tour. In exchange for taking part in the tour, Antho...February 4, 2017
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DEVILDRIVER Frontman: 'Political Statements Are Far Out Of My Bounds'
On January 25, Harel Golstein of Metal Temple magazine conducted an interview with DEVILDRIVER frontman Dez Fafara. You can listen to the full chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he finds touring boring after doing it for so long: Dez: "No, not boring for...February 4, 2017
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Video Premiere: OVERKILL's 'Goddamn Trouble'
"Goddamn Trouble", the new video from New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL, can be seen below. The clip was directed by Kevin Custer and edited by Denise Korycki at Wild Wind Productions (CANNIBAL CORPSE, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE). Commented OVERKILL frontman Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth: "We hooked up aga...February 3, 2017
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Former SISTER SIN Singer Releases 'Let Me Out' Video
The official video for "Let Me Out", the debut single from former SISTER SIN vocalist Liv "Sin" Jagrell, can be seen below. The track was produced by longtime U.D.O. bassist Fitty Wienhold and will be featured on Liv's debut solo album, "Follow Me", which will be released on April 28 via the Swedish...February 3, 2017
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JACK RUSSELL Says 'The Mystique' From Music Industry Is Gone
I'm Music Magazine recently conducted an interview with former GREAT WHITE and current JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell. An excerpt from the chat follows below. I'm Music Magazine: There aren't many bands from your era who are putting out new music, with most just relying on nostalgia...February 2, 2017
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FOO FIGHTERS Guitarist CHRIS SHIFLETT To Release 'West Coast Town' Solo Album
"West Coast Town", the new solo album from acclaimed musician, songwriter and performer Chris Shiflett, will be released April 14 on SideOneDummy Records. In advance of the release, the title track can be streamed below. Working with Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb and Grammy Award-winning e...February 1, 2017
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MICHAEL WILTON Talks About QUEENSRŸCHE's Early Years (Video)
In April 2016, QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton talked to Rock Scene about his very young years in San Francisco, California before moving to Seattle, Washington and playing bass in garage bands while growing up. Eventually switching instruments with a guitar player, Michael began learning all t...February 1, 2017
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Kiss Rocks Vegas
Playing Vegas for a succession of dates used to carry a stigma, perhaps because it was where Elvis Presley reeled off a legendary number of performances in the waning moments of his life and career before. A musician or band hitting Vegas for more than two gigs in one trip was frequently, if mostly...February 1, 2017
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NITA STRAUSS Assembles Solo Band, Hopes To Release More Music This Spring
Brad Tolinski of BackStory Events conducted an interview with Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, at this year's NAMM show, which was held January 19-22 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. You can watch the chat below. Strauss recently...January 31, 2017
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WHITESNAKE: 'In Full Flight' Photo Book Due In April
"Whitesnake In Full Flight" is a fully independent publication in collaboration with bassist Neil Murray. It is a combination of behind-the-scenes shots and dynamic gig photos from the early years of David Coverdale's band, beautifully presented in a 128-page, full-color hardback book. Limited to on...January 30, 2017
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SLIPKNOT's MICK THOMSON Introduces His Jackson USA Signature Soloist Guitar To TOTAL GUITAR Magazine (Video)
Total Guitar magazine has posted a video clip of SLIPKNOT lead guitarist Mick Thomson introducing his new USA Signature Limited Edition Mick Thomson Soloist guitar from Jackson at this year's NAMM show in Anaheim, California. Check it out below. Thomson is one of metal's most successful and revered...January 30, 2017
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UNLOCKING THE TRUTH Teams Up With 'America's Got Talent' Star SKY KATZ For 'Rockstar' Single
When it comes to crossing genre lines from hard rock and heavy metal to rap and hip-hop, plenty of bands have made successful crossover hits from Jay Z and LINKIN PARK to PUBLIC ENEMY and ANTHRAX. But in recent years as some of these iconic collaborations have fallen to the wayside, a new era of ...January 29, 2017
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TOM ARAYA's Daughter Defends Him Against Accusations Of Homophobia
Ariel Araya, the 20-year-old daughter of SLAYER frontman Tom Araya, has defended her father against accusations of homophobia, saying that Tom was merely repeating what "many other people have been saying online." A controversy arose when a photoshopped picture of Donald Trump and the members of SLA...January 27, 2017
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