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STEVEN ADLER Celebrates One Year Of Sobriety, Completes Work On New ADLER Song

Diamond Dave Castagno conducted an interview with ADLER's Jacob Bunton and Johnny Martin at this year's NAMM show, which was held January 22-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about ADLER's extended break following the cancelation o...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON: 'STEVE HARRIS Really Opened My Eyes To What A Bass Player Could Do'

In a brand new interview with TheMusicBiz.org, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked how he managed to develop a distinctive bass style at a time when no one quite knew how to be a metal bass player, especially in terms of thrash. "Well, y'know, for me, I grew up on a farm in ...

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JUDAS PRIEST, GUNS N' ROSES, RUSH, DEF LEPPARD Members To Be Profiled In 'Rock Icons' Documentary Series

Banger Films and VH1 Classic present "Rock Icons", an original documentary series profiling the most legendary artists in the history of rock music, premiering Saturday, February 21 on VH1 Classic. "Rock Icons" is 10 groundbreaking 30-minute episodes that go past the veil of mystery and beyond the v...

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IRON MAIDEN's DAVE MURRAY Collaborates With FENDER On California Series Stratocaster

IRON MAIDEN guitarist Dave Murray has teamed up with Fender for a new signature model, dubbed the Dave Murray California Series Stratocaster. The Dave Murray California Series Stratocaster is inspired by Murray's longtime onstage go-to guitar, combining time-honored Strat tradition with the modern r...

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NICK MENZA On Possible Return To MEGADETH: 'It'll Be Final When It's Final'

According to Examiner.com, ex-MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza has not denied that he has been in contact with his former bandmates about rejoining the group, further fueling rumors about the possibility of a reunion of MEGADETH's classic "Rust In Peace" lineup after guitarist Chris Broderick and drummer...

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DAVE LOMBARDO: 'It's Been Amazing Being A Part Of Such An Amazing Band Like SLAYER'

Former SLAYER and current PHILM drummer Dave Lombardo was interviewed by Diane Farris on the December 18, 2014 edition of the WFMU program "Diane's Kamikaze Fun Machine". You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Asked what keeps him motivated to perform and record new music more tha...

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STEVEN ADLER On His '50' Art Collection: 'You Could See So Much Deeper Into The Music'

On January 22, Steven Adler, one of the most acclaimed and notorious drummers in rock history, celebrated two important milestones — 30 years behind the drums and 50 years of life. Utilizing the very rhythms that made him a legend, he'll unveil a collection of fine art "built" from the new medium of...

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CARMINE And VINNY APPICE's 'Drum Wars': Official Fan-Filmed Video

Drumming demi-gods Carmine and Vinny Appice have both had extraordinary careers behind the drum kit, beginning with Carmine's tenure in such legendary classic rock bands as VANILLA FUDGE and CACTUS as well as supporting stints with Rod Stewart and Ozzy Osbourne. Meanwhile, younger brother Vinny made...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'I'm Not Just A Metal Musician'

Italy's Accordo.it recently conducted an interview with former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman. You can now watch the chat below. Asked what he would have become had he not gotten into heavy metal music, Friedman responded: "I'm not just a metal musician, although metal is maybe what I'm known for...

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First Reviews Surface For KURT COBAIN Documentary 'Montage Of Heck'

"Kurt Cobain: Montage Of Heck", the first documentary about late NIRVANA frontman Kurt Cobain made with the authorization and cooperation of his family, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on Saturday (January 24). According to The Pulse Of Radio, the film was praised in sever...

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RUSH's ALEX LIFESON Guests On Toronto's Q107 (Audio)

On Monday, January 26, RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson was interviewed by John Derringer of the Toronto, Ontario, Canada rock station Q107. You can listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. Celebrating 40 years, RUSH confirmed that the "R40 Live" tour will visit 34 cities throughout North Am...

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APOCALYPTICA's MIKKO SIRÉN Says 'Shadowmaker' Album Includes A Couple Of 'Really Epic, Mellow Tracks'

Nev Pearce of Australia's "Rabid Noise" podcast recently conducted an interview with Mikko Sirén of Finnish cello rockers APOCALYPTICA. You can now listen to the chat using the Spreaker widget below. Asked what his favorite song is to perform is from the forthcoming APOCALYPTICA album, "Shadowmaker"...

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FEAR FACTORY: Video Footage Of Last Night's Whisky A Go Go Concert

Video footage of FEAR FACTORY's January 22 performance at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California can be seen below. FEAR FACTORY recently entered NRG Recording Studios in North Hollywood, California with longtime producer/collaborator Rhys Fulber and engineer Mike Plotnikoff to begin tracking...

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SLAYER's DAVE LOMBARDO, ANTHRAX's CHARLIE BENANTE Honored With 'Legend' Award For Pioneering Thrash Metal

Dave Lombardo (SLAYER, PHILM) and Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) were honored with the "Legend" award at last night's (Thursday, January 22) "Bonzo Bash" at The Observatory in Santa Ana, California for pioneering the genre of music known as "thrash metal." Video footage of the award presentation (courtes...

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FEAR FACTORY's BURTON C. BELL On Upcoming Album: It's 'The Sound That Fans Have Always Expected'

FEAR FACTORY recently entered NRG Recording Studios in North Hollywood, California with longtime producer/collaborator Rhys Fulber and engineer Mike Plotnikoff to begin tracking its new album for an early 2015 release via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The CD will be mixed by acclaimed British produce...