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Video: GIRLSCHOOL Performs At Whisky A Go Go

Video footage of GIRLSCHOOL's May 22 performance at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California can be seen below. GIRLSCHOOL is touring North America for the first time in 20 years, reclaiming its rightful place as the hardest-rocking bunch of females to ever destroy a stage. Support on the trek i...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO's Son DAN PADAVONA Releases Second Full-Length Novel, 'Dark Vanishings'

Dan Padavona, the son of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO, RAINBOW),has released his second full-length novel, "Dark Vanishings", a post-apocalyptic horror/adventure novel that is the first in a series. Episode Two of "Dark Vanishings" is schedule...

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE's MATT TUCK Says 'Venom' Is 'Going To Be The Biggest Metal Record Of The Year'

U.K. metal titans BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE will release their fifth studio album, "Venom", on August 14 via RCA. The CD marks the band's first release since the departure of longtime bassist Jason James and addition of Jamie Mathias. Jamie, who has been playing and touring in bands for the last ten y...

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TRACII GUNS Talks Writing 'Neoclassical Metal' Music With GUNZO, Possible Collaboration With PHIL LEWIS (Audio)

Former L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns was interviewed on the May 12 edition of the "Another FN Podcast With Izzy Presley". You can now listen to the chat using the Spreaker widget below. Speaking about GUNZO, his new band also featuring legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo (ex-QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, WH...

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SOUNDGARDEN Singer CHRIS CORNELL To Release 'Higher Truth' Solo Album

Chris Cornell will release his new solo album, "Higher Truth", in September. In support of the CD, the current SOUNDGARDEN and former AUDIOSLAVE singer will embark on a tour of Australia and New Zealand in November/December, performing songs spanning his entire career, as well as new songs from "Hig...

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Video: DIO DISCIPLES Perform At RONNIE JAMES DIO Fifth-Year Memorial Celebration

Gear Gods has uploaded video footage of DIO DISCIPLES performing this past Sunday (May 17) at Los Encinos State Historic Park in Encino, California in remembrance of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, DIO, HEAVEN & HELL) on the fifth anniversary of his death....

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TOM MORELLO: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Stood Up For Hard Rock And Heavy Metal In A Very Unapologetic Way'

Members of STONE SOUR, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, THEORY OF A DEADMAN and others were on hand this past weekend to mark the fifth anniversary of the death of legendary heavy rock vocalist Ronnie James Dio. The BLACK SABBATH and RAINBOW frontman died on May 16, 2010 from gastric cancer at the age of 6...

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DEATH ANGEL: 'The Bay Calls For Blood - Live In San Francisco' Artwork Unveiled

Thrash veterans DEATH ANGEL will release "The Bay Calls For Blood - Live In San Francisco" on LP exclusively through Nuclear Blast mail-order on July 24. The release will also be made available in the digital format and as a bonus CD with the band's upcoming DVD called "A Thrashumentary". Artwork fo...

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Video: RONNIE JAMES DIO Honored With Condor Squadron Flyover

This past Sunday (May 17),seven AT-6 Texans of the Condor Squadron soared above Los Encinos State Historic Park in Encino, California in remembrance of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio on the fifth anniversary of his death. Video footage of the flyover can be seen below. The Condor Squ...

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Video Premiere: IMPELLITTERI's 'We Own The Night'

"We Own The Night", the new video from IMPELLITTERI, can be seen below. Directed by John Logsdon, who has helmed videos for DEF LEPPARD, VAN HALEN and NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK, the clip was filmed at the Mates rehearsal room in Los Angeles while VAN HALEN was preparing in the next room for its ...

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Former EVILE Guitarist's 'Old Rake' Debut: Audio Samples Available

Former EVILE lead guitarist Ol Drake will release his debut solo album, "Old Rake", on June 22 in Europe and June 23 in the USA. The CD features instrumental guitar encompassing a myriad of styles, including flat-out shredding, classical, progressive, melodic and acoustic. Check out audio samples of...

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TONY IOMMI Releases New Video Message In Support Of 'Great Lefty: Live Forever' Tribute Album

Tanzan Music and "Tony Iommi Fan-Tastic" team of Iommi supporters together with Facebook communities "Tony Iommi The Man The Master The Legend" and "Global Black Sabbath Convention" have released a compilation tribute in honor of BLACK SABBATH's true heart and soul, legendary riffmaster Tony Iommi....

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE To Release 'Venom' Album In August; New Song 'No Way Out' Streaming

Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE have set "Venom" as the title of their new album, due on August 14. The CD was recorded with producer Colin Richardson (CARCASS, FEAR FACTORY, MACHINE HEAD) and producer/engineer Carl Bown. A track from "Venom" called "No Way Out", will be released digitally t...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD: 'Being A Parent Is So Hard'

In the one-and-a-half-minute video below, METALLICA frontman James Hetfield recalls turning 50 and reminiscing about having to balance between being a rock star and his family. His family is most important, because it's unconditional love. Some parents can smother their kids with rules and boundarie...

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Former And Current Members Of BLACK SABBATH, MEGADETH, STONE SOUR Pay Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO At Public Memorial

A free public memorial service for legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) took place yesterday (Saturday, May 16) at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills on Saturday, May 16 to commemorate the fifth anniversary of Ronnie's passing. Several of Dio's form...