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SCORPIONS: 'Taken By Force' Documentary Part 2 Celebrating 50th-Anniversary Deluxe Edition

1965 marks the starting point of one of the most successful rock bands of our time. Hailing from Hannover, Germany, the SCORPIONS embarked on a journey that would lead them around the globe and would establish them as one of the greatest rock bands of all time. With the November 6 release of the 50t...

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Dozens Confirmed Dead At EAGLES OF DEATH METAL Show In Night Of Violence In Paris

**UPDATE**: EAGLES OF DEATH METAL have posted a message on their Facebook page. It reads as follows: "We are still currently trying to determine the safety and whereabouts of all our band and crew. Our thoughts are with all of the people involved in this tragic situation." More than 100 people were...

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DAVE LOMBARDO Talks About His Favorite Double-Bass Drummers: MIKE PORTNOY, JOEY JORDISON, GINGER BAKER

Former SLAYER and current PHILM drummer Dave Lombardo recently spoke to Louder Noise about some of his favorite double-bass drummers: Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, THE WINERY DOGS),Joey Jordison (SLIPKNOT) and Ginger Baker (CREAM). Check out the clip below. Lombardo was effectively fired from SLAYER...

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APOCALYPTICA's PERTTU KIVILAAKSO And EICCA TOPPINEN Create 'Indigo' Opera

Perttu Kivilaakso and Eicca Toppinen, members of the world-famous heavy metal cello band APOCALYPTICA, have written an opera for the Finnish National Opera, combining heavy rock music with unabashedly Romantic melodies. "Indigo" will be premiered in Helsinki on January 22, 2016. Year 2016 for the Fi...

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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY Is 'Devastated' By Loss Of PHIL 'PHILTHY ANIMAL' TAYLOR

MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister has paid tribute to the band's former drummer Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor, who died on Wednesday, November 11 at the age of 61. Lemmy told U.K.'s Classic Rock magazine that he is "devastated" to have lost one of his best friends as he also remembered former...

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AVANTASIA: 'Ghostlights' Album Details Revealed

EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project will release its seventh studio album, "Ghostlights", on January 29, 2016 via Nuclear Blast. The twelve-song CD was produced by Tobias and Sascha Paeth at Gatestudio in Wolfsburg, Germany. Paeth engineered and mixed "Ghostlights", while the mastering...

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SKUNK ANANSIE: Lyric Video For New Single 'Love Someone Else'

British rockers SKUNK ANANSIE will release their sixth studio album, "Anarchytecture", on January 15, 2016. The follow-up to 2012's "Black Traffic" was produced by Tom Dalgety (ROYAL BLOOD, KILLING JOKE, BAND OF SKULLS) at RAK Studios in London, with mixing duties divided between Dalgety and Jeremy...

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KAMELOT's TOMMY KAREVIK Talks Balancing Two Careers: Singer And Firefighter (Video)

HeadBangers LifeStyle conducted an interview with KAMELOT singer Tommy Karevik on October 16 at 013 in Tilburg, The Netherlands. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On what he thinks he brought to KAMELOT: "Maybe a little more positive vib...

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How New AVENGED SEVENFOLD Drummer BROOKS WACKERMAN Celebrated Landing Gig

Less than a week after he was officially announced as the new drummer for AVENGED SEVENFOLD, Brooks Wackerman spoke to Metal Hammer magazine about the circumstances that led to his joining the band. Asked how he celebrated landing the gig, Wackerman said: "The first thing I did was go and tell my wi...

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MIKE PORTNOY: 'Everything I've Done In The Last Five Years Is The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of'

In a brand new interview with Metal Assault, drummer Mike Portnoy (THE WINERY DOGS, METAL ALLEGIANCE, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) was asked if he ever feels overwhelmed when he thinks about how many bands and projects he is currently in. He responded: "I can handle it. I'm wired that way. I'm...

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LAMB OF GOD Announces U.S. Tour With ANTHRAX

Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD will embark on a U.S. headlining tour in January/February 2016. Direct support on the trek will come from ANTHRAX The trek will begin on Friday, January 15 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and visit several major U.S. markets before coming to a close in Los Angele...

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MAX CAVALERA Ordered To Pay Damages To Former Sister-In-Law For Libeling Her In His Autobiography

Former SEPULTURA frontman Max Cavalera has been ordered to pay damages to his ex-sister-in-law for allegedly slandering her in his autobiography. Monika Bass Cavalera, who became SEPULTURA's manager several years after Max left the band, filed a lawsuit against Max for calling her a "bitch" in his 2...

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AEROSMITH's STEVEN TYLER Launches Philanthropic Initiative: JANIE'S FUND

AEROSMITH singer Steven Tyler, an iconic rock star forever known for his big voice, is now opening his big heart. Tyler is honored to announce today the launch of his new signature philanthropic initiative: Janie's Fund, in partnership with Youth Villages. The fund will bring hope and healing to gir...

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Video: Making Of IRON MAIDEN's Official 'Powerslave Eddie' Ring

Legendary jewelers The Great Frog, synonymous with the rock and roll scene since 1972, have launched the first of four official IRON MAIDEN rings with "Powerslave Eddie" ahead of the band's "The Book Of Souls" 2016 tour. The Great Frog, now in its 43rd year as the go-to brand for alternative, high-e...

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DORO: 'Love's Gone To Hell' Video Teaser

German metal queen Doro Pesch recently launched a Kickstarter campaign to help produce a high-quality video for her band's new single, "Love's Gone To Hell". A teaser for the upcoming clip is available below (filmed and edited by Patrick von Schuckmann of www.rock-it-tv.de). Says Doro: "While creati...