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Ex-STATIC-X Guitarist TRIPP EISEN Accuses Former Bandmates Of 'Patently Deceptive Songwriting Credits' On 'Project Regeneration Vol. 1' Album

Ex-STATIC-X guitarist Tripp Eisen has accused his former bandmates of taking undeserved songwriting credit on some of the tracks on the group's just-released "Project Regeneration Vol. 1" album. The first of two volumes, "Project Regeneration Vol. 1" features 12 brand new tracks, containing many of...

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THE PRETTY RECKLESS's TAYLOR MOMSEN Explains 'Death By Rock And Roll' Cover Artwork

THE PRETTY RECKLESS frontwoman Taylor Momsen spoke to the 104.9 The X radio station about the band's fourth album, "Death By Rock And Roll". Asked what the "goal" was with the LP's cover artwork, Momsen said (see video below): "It's a lot of goals. The first thing was, 'We need to make something tha...

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VENOMOUS CONCEPT Feat. NAPALM DEATH And BRUTAL TRUTH Members: New Song 'Eliminate' Available For Streaming

Grindcore/hardcore punk veterans VENOMOUS CONCEPT — featuring members of BRUTAL TRUTH and NAPALM DEATH — will release their fourth full-length album, "Politics Versus The Erection", on August 28 via Season Of Mist. The disc's second single, "Eliminate", can be streamed below. Track listing: 01. Simi...

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Hear CHUCK BILLY's Foreword To Audio Edition Of JONNY Z's 'Heavy Tales' Book

An audio edition of Megaforce Records founder Jon Zazula's acclaimed autobiography, "Heavy Tales: The Metal. The Music. The Madness. As Lived By Jon Zazula", read by the author himself and featuring more than two hours of bonus material, will be available July 21 via Audible. Like the print edition,...

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ICED EARTH's JON SCHAFFER On Coronavirus Pandemic: 'I Disagree Completely With The Way The Governments Have Handled The Whole Thing'

In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, ICED EARTH leader Jon Schaffer discussed how the coronavirus pandemic has turned a lot of people's lives upside down and how it has affected him personally. He said (hear audio below): "This was planned to be a year of some time off and studi...

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AC/DC Launches 'The Story Of Back In Black' Video Series

AC/DC is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its classic 1980 album "Back In Black" by launching the new video series, "The Story Of Back In Black". Episode one of the series, which focuses on the song "You Shook Me All Night Long", is available below. Last December, "Back in Black" was certified by...

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TWISTED SISTER's JAY JAY FRENCH Blasts People Who Refuse To Wear Face Masks

TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French has blasted people who refuse to wear a mask in public spaces to protect others from possible infection. French addressed the hot-button issue as lawmakers push harder for their constituents to wear face masks to limit the spread of coronavirus. Months after h...

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BRET MICHAELS Trains For Upcoming Action/Suspense Film (Video)

POISON frontman Bret Michaels is working with Taran Butler, a 23-time Southwest Pistol League champ who has earned a national reputation as Hollywood's go-to weapons trainer, on his first action/suspense streaming series tentatively titled "The Music Man". Production on the show is set to begin when...

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RAVEN Unveils 'Metal City' Album Artwork

British/American metal trio RAVEN will release its new album, "Metal City", on September 18 via SPV/Steamhammer. The cover artwork for the disc is available below. According to the label, the long-awaited follow-up to 2015's "ExtermiNation" contains "ten metallic masterpieces tapping heavily into th...

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WARRANT's JOEY ALLEN On Performing Live Amid Coronavirus Pandemic: 'We're Definitely Not Gonna Be The First Guinea Pigs'

In a new interview with the "80's Glam Metalcast" podcast, WARRANT guitarist Joey Allen spoke about the band having to postpone its "Cherry Pie" 30th-anniversary tour due to the coronavirus pandemic which is sweeping the globe. He said (hear audio below): "We got into this business because we love m...

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SEVENDUST's LAJON WITHERSPOON Recalls 'Life-Changing' Phone Conversation With LITTLE RICHARD

In a recent interview with Australia's "Everblack" podcast, SEVENDUST singer Lajon Witherspoon paid tribute to Little Richard, who died on May 9 at the age of 87. Lajon said (hear audio below): "One of my very good friends, Jay, was actually a background singer and dancer for Little Richard for year...

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JEREMY SPENCER Is Selling His FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Drum Kit

**July 12 UPDATE** The drum kit has now been sold. The original article follows below. Ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH drummer Jeremy Spencer is selling a drum kit he used on tour with his former band. Spencer posted a photo of the Rad Rod Drums kit on his Instagram, writing in a caption: "Anyone wanna b...

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THE PRETTY RECKLESS's TAYLOR MOMSEN On Singing 'Like A Stone' Days After CHRIS CORNELL's Death: 'I Could Barely Get Through It'

THE PRETTY RECKLESS singer Taylor Momsen, who has repeatedly named SOUNDGARDEN as one of her favorite bands, spoke to "Offstage With DWP" about the influence of the iconic Seattle alternative rock act on her music career and her songwriting approach. She said (see video below): "Their level of artis...

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LINKIN PARK's MIKE SHINODA Releases Official Music Video For 'Open Door' Solo Single

LINKIN PARK's Mike Shinoda has just released a new solo record, "Dropped Frames, Vol. 1", via his Kenji Kobayashi Productions label. The LP features the first batch of instrumentals inspired by Shinoda's live Twitch streams from his home studio, with assistance from his fans. "'Dropped Frames' is ju...

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BON JOVI Sings About GEORGE FLOYD, Protests On New Single 'American Reckoning'

The official lyric video for BON JOVI's new single "American Reckoning" can be seen below. The song, written by Jon Bon Jovi, offers a deeply compelling look at current times. "American Reckoning" will be included on BON JOVI's forthcoming album, "Bon Jovi 2020", which takes a critical view of this...