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RONNIE JAMES DIO Remembered On Fifth Anniversary Of His Death
Legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio, best known for his work with BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW and his own band DIO, died of stomach cancer five years ago (May 16) at the age of 67. The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund is hosting a weekend of celebratory activities to ...May 16, 2015
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Rock Writer JOEL MCIVER To Deliver Heavy Metal Lecture At University Of Helsinki
The University Of Helsinki in Finland is delighted to announce that the best-selling author Joel McIver (pictured) will be a guest lecturer on its forthcoming three-week academic course about the history of heavy metal music and its importance in contemporary western society, held by PhD candidate P...May 15, 2015
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Rockers Pay Tribute To Blues Legend B.B. KING
Legendary blues artist B.B. King died at the age of 89 on Thursday night (May 14). King's lawyer reported that King passed away in his sleep at his home in Las Vegas, according to The Pulse Of Radio. He had long suffered from Type II diabetes and canceled a tour last October due to ill ...May 15, 2015
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METALLICA: Official Video Footage From ROCK IN RIO USA Festival
Fly-on-the-wall footage of METALLICA's May 9 performance at the Rock In Rio USA festival in Las Vegas, Nevada can be seen below. The 12-minute clip, which was shot by a MetOnTour reporter, includes drummer Lars Ulrich and guitarist Kirk Hammett in the meet-and-greet, and "Disposable Heroes" from the...May 13, 2015
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METALLICA At ROCK IN RIO USA: 'Fuel' Performance Clip From Fans' POV On Stage
A select group of fans were brought on stage during METALLICA's May 9 performance at the Rock In Rio USA festival in Las Vegas, Nevada to add to the ambiance. Video footage of the opening song of METALLICA's appearance at Rock In Rio USA from the fans' point on view on stage can be seen ...May 13, 2015
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DUFF MCKAGAN On Playing With GN'R Again: There Was A 'Weird Hearing-The-Band-For-The-First-Time-Ever Sensation'
On May 12, former GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan promoted the release of his much-buzzed-about new book, "How To Be A Man (And Other Illusions)", by taking part in a question-and-answer session at the Strand bookstore in New York City. You can watch video footage of his appearance below. Asked w...May 13, 2015
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JOE SATRIANI To Release 'Shockwave Supernova' Album In July
Legendary guitarist Joe Satriani will release his 15th solo studio album, "Shockwave Supernova", on July 24, making him one of the first to utilize the new "Friday, Global Release Day" for music. It would be easy to call "Shockwave Supernova" a "masterpiece" or "the last word on guitar" from the wor...May 12, 2015
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LARS ULRICH On Release Date For New METALLICA Album: 'I Wouldn't Hold My Breath Or Skip Going To The Bathroom'
"The Woody Show", which airs on the Los Angeles radio station ALT 98.7 KYSR, conducted an interview with METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich at the Rock In Rio USA festival on May 9 in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about a possible release date for METALLICA's next studio a...May 12, 2015
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P.O.D.'s 'The Awakening' Is A 'Conceptual' Record
Christian hard rockers P.O.D. (PAYABLE ON DEATH) have set an August 21 release date for their new album, "The Awakening". The CD's first single will arrive later this month. "We're excited about the new record," P.O.D. singer Sonny Sandoval told MikeJamesRockShow.com this past Saturday (May 10) in P...May 11, 2015
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METALLICA Performs At ROCK IN RIO USA Festival; Pro-Shot Footage Available
Professionally filmed video footage of METALLICA's May 9 performance at the Rock In Rio USA festival in Las Vegas, Nevada can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Fuel 02. Master Of Puppets 03. King Nothing 04. Disposable Heroes 05. Welcome Home (Sanitarium) 06. Lords Of Summer 07....May 10, 2015
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ROTTING CHRIST Begins Recording New Album
Greek extreme metal veterans ROTTING CHRIST have entered Devasoundz studios in Athens to begin recording their new album for an early 2016 release. The CD is once again being produced by the band's frontman, Sakis Tolis. ROTTING CHRIST says in a statement: "We will work hard to not disapoint you." R...May 8, 2015
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HOLY GRAIL To Enter Studio This Weekend
Los Angeles-based metal powerhouse HOLY GRAIL will enter the studio this weekend with Grammy Award-winning producer John Spiker to begin tracking its third album. A fall release via Prothetic is expected. Following an extensive tour campaign to promote the band's 2013 release, "Ride The Void", HOLY...May 7, 2015
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ROB HALFORD: Will There Be Another Great, Big Rock-Star Giant Like OZZY OSBOURNE And AXL ROSE?
JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford believes that the rock scene is "thriving" but admits that the changes in the music industry have made it difficult for new artists to launch their careers. Asked if he thinks any of the newer hard rock artists have a shot at becoming arena-sized acts once the current...May 7, 2015
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SIX FEET UNDER: 'Open Coffin Orgy' Video Released
"Open Coffin Orgy", the new video from death metal veterans SIX FEET UNDER, can be seen below. The clip was filmed with director Mitch Massie, who has previously worked with WHITECHAPEL and CATTLE DECAPITATION. The track is taken from the band's eleventh studio recording, which was released on May 5...May 6, 2015
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KAMELOT's THOMAS YOUNGBLOOD: 'Everybody In The Band Has Massive Strengths In Their Own Right'
On March 17, Holland's FaceCulture conducted an interview with KAMELOT guitarist and founder Thomas Youngblood. You can now watch the chat in two parts below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether singer Tommy Karevik felt more comfortable contributing to the songwritin...May 5, 2015
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