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Heavy Metal Music Can Help Promote Scientific Thinking, Says Canadian Professor

A Canadian psychology professor has claimed that heavy metal can help promote scientific thinking in the classroom. In a recently published article, Rodney Schmaltz, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at McMaster University in Edmonton, Alberta, argues that cases where heavy metal h...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'I Had Complete Control Over What I Played' On MEGADETH's 'Rust In Peace' Album

Jay Nanda of San Antonio Metal Music Examiner recently conducted an interview with former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he keeps up with what MEGADETH is d...

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Video: YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Performs At 'Guitar Gods Festival' In Miami

Fan-filmed video footage of legendary guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen performing on February 19 at the Guitar Gods Festival in Miami Beach, Florida can be seen below. The brainchild of Yngwie's wife and manager April Malmsteen, Guitar Gods Festival was a wall-to-wall showcase of virtuosity featuring perf...

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COREY TAYLOR: 'I'm Not Quitting SLIPKNOT'

SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor has clarified his recent comments in which he said that "might step away" from the band at some point in the future. Asked on the "Someone Who Isn't Me" podcast if he thought he will ever get "tired of touring," Taylor replied, "Honestly, if you'd asked me a year ago,...

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JOHAN HEGG On New AMON AMARTH Album 'Jomsviking': 'I Don't Think Any Fans Are Going To Be Disappointed'

On March 25, Swedish metal kings AMON AMARTH will unleash their tenth studio album, "Jomsviking", via Metal Blade in North America and Sony Music internationally. "Jomsviking" — the first concept record in AMON AMARTH's storied career — tells a tragic tale of love and revenge, backed by the Swedes'...

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Video Premiere: BLACK STONE CHERRY's 'The Rambler'

"The Rambler", the new video from Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY, can be seen below. The song, which was co-written by former SHINEDOWN guitarist Jasin Todd, is taken from BLACK STONE CHERRY's fifth studio album, "Kentucky", which will be released on April 1 via Mascot Label Group. The band rec...

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ZAKK WYLDE: Debuts 'Sleeping Dogs' Single From Book Of Shadows II' Album

Guitar icon Zakk Wylde has debuted a new single titled "Sleeping Dogs" from his forthcoming solo LP. Artwork, created by Wylde and longtime collaborator John Irwin, is being revealed today along with 14-song track listing. "Sleeping Dogs" will also be available as an iTunes instant gratification tra...

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COREY TAYLOR: 'I Might Step Away From SLIPKNOT At Some Point'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Someone Who Isn't Me" podcast, hosted by Daniel P. Carter of BBC Radio 1's "The Rock Show", SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor was asked if he thinks he will ever decide that he is "tired of touring." Taylor replied: "You know, honestly,...

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Video: SEBASTIAN BACH And STEVE VAI Perform RUSH Classics At 'Monsters Of Rock' Cruise Pre-Party

Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach was joined by legendary guitarist Steve Vai for a performance of a couple of RUSH classics on February 21 at the Monsters Of Rock cruise pre-party at the Magic City Casino In Miami, Florida. Check out fan-filmed video footage below. In a 2005 interview, Bach sta...

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DEF LEPPARD Announces Rescheduled Tour Dates

DEF LEPPARD has rescheduled the majority of their recently postponed tour dates with STYX and TESLA, according to The Pulse Of Radio. The tour played just one show — January 29 in Sunrise, Florida — before the dates were pulled with LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen tweeting about frontman Joe Elliott: "Th...

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AC/DC Tops BILLBOARD's 'Hot Tours' Chart

According to Billboard.com, AC/DC's three Midwestern U.S. arena shows in Fargo, North Dakota; St. Paul, Minnesota; and Chicago, Illinois were seen by 47,939 fans, generating $5.7 million in box office revenue and placing the trek at No. 1 on the weekly "Hot Tours" list of top-grossing tours. The Feb...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Tells 'School Of Rock' Kids That His 'Relationship With God' Helps Him Get Through The Day

MEGADETH lead singer and guitarist Dave Mustaine visited the School Of Rock's Frisco, Texas location on Friday, February 19. Mustaine gave musical guidance to School Of Rock students, working personally with the future rock stars to help advance their musical skills. Additionally, he joined students...

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UNEARTH Frontman Launches LIFEBLOOD INC. Label Imprint

Entertainment One (eOne) has announced a partnership with metal label Lifeblood, Inc. to bring the Lifeblood Inc. imprint under eOne Music's umbrella. As part of this exclusive deal, all releases will be marketed and distributed by eOne Music on a worldwide basis. Lifeblood was formed by three indus...

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TREAT: New Song 'Inferno' Available For Streaming

Frontiers Music Srl will release "Ghost Of Graceland", the new album from Swedish hard rockers TREAT, on April 15. The song "Inferno", taken from "Ghost Of Graceland", can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. Building on the success of their last album, 2010's "Coup De Grace", hailed by both fans...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: 'We Genuinely Wanna Do Another Record'

ACCEPT frontman Mark Tornillo conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford last year for a feature in Germany's Rock Hard magazine. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he thinks it's still...