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RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS And CHICKENFOOT Drummer CHAD SMITH To Unveil Art Collection

Over the last three decades, Chad Smith has become one of the most recognizable figures in rock and rhythm. As drummer for the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, he's sold more than 80 million albums and been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. With supergroup CHICKENFOOT and the BOMBASTIC MEATBATS, h...

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New TRIVIUM Drummer Was Recommended By DREAM THEATER's MIKE MANGINI

Florida metallers TRIVIUM have commented on their split with drummer Mat Madiro and addition of Paul Wandtke. Wandtke, who previously drummed for the hit musical "Rock Of Ages" and sat behind the kit for KILL HANNAH during the band's main-support run with the SMASHING PUMPKINS, made his live debut w...

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ANTHRAX's JOEY BELLADONNA: 'I Could Have Sang On Any' Of JOHN BUSH-Era Albums

ANTHRAX frontman Joey Belladonna says that there wasn't "any reason" for the band to fire him in 1992 and replace him with John Bush, explaining that he "could have sang" on any of the albums that were made during his absence from the band. Belladonna, whose most recent return to ANTHRAX was officia...

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JOHN CORABI To Release Live Album, DVD Of His Performance Of MÖTLEY CRÜE's Entire 1994 Album

Former MÖTLEY CRÜE singer John Corabi is planning to release a live album and DVD of his performance of the band's entire 1994 self-titled album, recorded earlier this year in Nashville, Tennessee. Corabi originally joined CRÜE in 1992 as the replacement for the group's original singer, Vince Neil,...

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SLIPKNOT, LAMB OF GOD, GHOST, SEVENDUST, AUGUST BURNS RED Among GRAMMY AWARDS Nominees

SLIPKNOT, LAMB OF GOD, GHOST, SEVENDUST and AUGUST BURNS RED are among the nominees for the 58th annual Grammy Awards, which will be held on February 15, 2016 at Staples Center in Los Angeles and broadcast on CBS at 8 p.m. ET. The nominees in the "Best Metal Performance" category are as follows: Ban...

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MATT SORUM On SCOTT WEILAND: He Was 'Definitely One Of The Greatest' Frontmen In Rock

Matt Sorum has spoken out about the death of his former VELVET REVOLVER bandmate Scott Weiland, saying that he the singer to be remembered for his music and not for his troubled personal life. Weiland was found dead on his band's tour bus Thursday night (December 3). The singer, who was 48 years old...

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BLACK VEIL BRIDES In Pre-Production For New Album

BLACK VEIL BRIDES have entered the studio to begin pre-production on their fifth album. The band is once again working with with GOLDFINGER frontman and producer extraordinaire John Feldmann, who helmed BLACK VEIL BRIDES' 2013 effort "Wretched And Divine: The Story Of The Wild Ones". A few photos of...

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JASON BONHAM Says LED ZEPPELIN's 2007 Reunion Concert Was 'Very, Very Special'

Jason Bonham says that he was able to live out all of his LED ZEPPELIN fantasies when he performed as part of the band on December 10, 2007 at London's O2 Arena. Bonham, who's currently on tour with his critically acclaimed LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE production, told the Cleveland Scene about the rehea...

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SEVENDUST Guitarist 'Doesn't Blame' LAMB OF GOD For Canceling Remainder Of European Tour

SEVENDUST guitarist John Connolly 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 when...

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HOLY GRAIL: 'Times Of Pride And Peril' Cover Artwork Unveiled

Los Angeles-based heavy metal warriors HOLY GRAIL will release their third album, "Times Of Pride And Peril", on February 12, 2016 via Prosthetic Records. The follow-up to 2013's "Ride The Void" was recorded earlier this year with Grammy Award-winning producer John Spiker (TENACIOUS D, FILTER) and e...

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SCOTT WEILAND's VELVET REVOLVER Bandmates: 'His Artistry Will Live On'

Scott Weiland's former bandmates in VELVET REVOLVER — guitarist Slash, bassist Duff McKagan, drummer Matt Sorum and guitarist Dave Kushner — have released the following statement regarding the singer's death: "We are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of our old friend and bandmate, Scott Weiland....

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BARONESS: New Song 'Morningstar' Available For Streaming

BARONESS will release its fourth album, "Purple", on December 18 through Abraxan Hymns). The song "Morningstar", taken from "Purple", can be streamed below. The "Purple" cover artwork was created by BARONESS frontman John Baizley. Baizley has done the artwork for all of BARONESS's releases as well a...

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SOULFLY To Tour Europe With LODY KONG, INCITE And KING PARROT

SOULFLY will embark on a European headlining tour in early 2016 in support of the band's latest album, "Archangel". Says SOULFLY mainman Max Cavalera: "Now it's Europe's turn to have a taste of the 'We Sold Our Souls To Metal' tour 2016. It's gonna be epic and unforgettable. Plus, we got LODY KONG,...

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VENOMOUS CONCEPT Feat. NAPALM DEATH, BRUTAL TRUTH Members: New Song 'Rise' Streaming

VENOMOUS CONCEPT — the international grind punk "supergroup" featuring BRUTAL TRUTH vocalist Kevin Sharp and bassist Danny Lilker alongside NAPALM DEATH members Shane Embury (bass) and Danny Herrera (drums),plus guitarist John Cooke, will release its third full-length album, "Kick Me Silly - VC III...

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JANE'S ADDICTION's DAVE NAVARRO On Documentary About His Mother's Murder: 'We Funded And Shot Everything Ourselves'

JANE'S ADDICTION guitarist Dave Navarro is at the center of a new documentary called "Mourning Son", which focuses on the true story of what happened to Navarro's mother and the repercussions of her death. The film was written by Navarro and director Todd Newman, and was produced by Navarro, Newman...