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ANTHRAX's CHARLIE BENANTE Slams Internet Haters
On Friday, January 8, John Doan of MusicFrenzy.net conducted an interview with ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante. You can now listen to the chat at this location . Speaking about the way social media has affected the way bands gauge the fan response to their music, Benante said: "What I find nowadays,...January 9, 2016
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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'Heavy Metal Music Is Really Popular When The World Is Under A Lot Of Stress'
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine recently spoke to Loudwire about the songwriting process for the band's new album, "Dystopia". You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow. On whether the lyrics for "Dystopia" came first, followed by the music, or the other way around: Mustaine: "I u...January 8, 2016
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MOTÖRHEAD Song Played By Oslo City Hall Bell Tower In Honor Of LEMMY
The carillon in Oslo, Norway's City Hall bell tower is paying tribute to iconic MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister by playing the band's song "Electricity" every day at 6:00 p.m. from January 7 until June 1. Other tunes that can be heard during the day include the "Super Mario" theme, "Hurt" b...January 8, 2016
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Former BLACK SABBATH, IRON MAIDEN, GUNS N' ROSES Members Cover DAVID BOWIE For Paris Terror Attack Victims
French singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Stéphane Honde (pictured; HOLLYWOOD MONSTERS, THE STARS) has assembled an all-star lineup of rock musicians — including former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno, STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet and ex-BLACK SABBATH and DIO drummer Vinny Appice — to re...January 8, 2016
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METALLICA Guitarist KIRK HAMMETT's KHDK ELECTRONICS Presents No. 1 Overdrive
With the recent success of their inaugural product, the Ghoul Screamer, guitar legend Kirk Hammett's KHDK Electronics is now ready to unleash the No. 1 Overdrive, an original tube-like overdrive pedal. The No. 1 Overdrive is a powerful, character-defining pedal that boasts a KHDK original circuit ba...January 7, 2016
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AEROSMITH, MEGADETH, Ex-GUNS N' ROSES, WHITESNAKE Members Set For RONNIE MONTROSE Memorial Concert
A memorial celebration for legendary rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose will be held on January 23. The event, dubbed "Ronnie Montrose Remembered", will be held at the Observatory in Santa Ana, California and will feature many well-known rock musicians and artists coming together to pay homage to Ronnie...January 7, 2016
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RESURRECTION KINGS Feat. VINNY APPICE, CRAIG GOLDY: 'Path Of Love' Song Streaming
"Path Of Love", a song from RESURRECTION KINGS — new so-called "supergroup" featuring singer Chas West (TRIBE OF GYPSIES, LYNCH MOB),guitarist Craig Goldy (DIO, GIUFFRIA, ROUGH CUTT, DIO DISCIPLES),bassist Sean McNabb (DOKKEN, GREAT WHITE) and drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN &...January 7, 2016
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U.K. Professor Backs Campaign To Name New Heavy Metal Element After LEMMY
According to the Liverpool Echo, a U.K. physics professor has thrown his support behind a campaign to rename a "super-heavy" periodic element in memory of Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister. Fans wishing to honor Lemmy are petitioning to name one of four newly discovered elements after the recently deceased MOTÖ...January 6, 2016
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SLASH, PAUL STANLEY, JERRY CANTRELL, JOHN 5 Featured In 'Turn It Up!' Documentary
Celebrating the electric guitar, the full-length documentary film "Turn It Up!" will be released on January 22. A cinematic and auditory tour de force, the film — shot in high definition — is a combination of stunning photography, musical performances, world-class collections, and in-depth interview...January 6, 2016
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BLACK VEIL BRIDES Frontman On His ANDY BLACK Project: 'It's More U2 Than MEGADETH'
BLACK VEIL BRIDES singer Andy Biersack spoke to U.K.'s Kerrang! magazine about the forthcoming debut album from his solo project, ANDY BLACK. Tentatively due later in the year, the disc — which is being produced by John Feldmann — is expected to include collaborations with FALL OUT BOY's Patrick Stu...January 6, 2016
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ROB ZOMBIE Guitarist JOHN 5: 'Inspiration Is One Of The Most Important Things To Me'
Auriel Balistreri of JAM Magazine conducted an interview with former MARILYN MANSON and current ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5 (real name: John William Lowery) on November 19, 2015 in Dallas, Texas. You can now watch the chat in two parts below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH....January 6, 2016
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THE CULT: Video For New Song 'Hinterland'
The official video for the song "Hinterland" from THE CULT can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's tenth studio album, "Hidden City", which will be released on February 5, 2016 via Cooking Vinyl. The follow-up to 2012's "Choice Of Weapon" was written by singer Ian Astbury and guitarist...January 4, 2016
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ROB ZOMBIE Guitarist JOHN 5 Releases 'Black Grass Plague' Video
The video for "Black Grass Plague", a new song from former MARILYN MANSON and current ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5 (real name: John William Lowery),can be seen below. The clip was filmed last summer with John 5's buddies from THE CREATURES — drummer Rodger Carter and bassist Ian Ross — in North Holl...January 1, 2016
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AC/DC Leads All Touring Acts With Most Tickets Sold
According to The Pulse Of Radio, Taylor Swift may have been the top touring act of 2015 with her "1989" tour grossing $250.4 million worldwide but it was veteran rock act AC/DC that sold the most tickets this year. The rockers sold 2.31 million tickets to beat Swift's total of 2.27 million. AC/DC di...December 30, 2015
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ZAKK WYLDE On Paris Concert Massacre: 'It's Ridiculous, Man'
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY mainman Zakk Wylde has commented on the events of November 13 in Paris, France, when more than 129 people were killed in seven coordinated terrorist attacks. The greatest number of deaths took place at the Bataclan, a French music venue where EAGLES OF DEATH METAL were performing...December 29, 2015
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