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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER: It's Important To Write Lyrics About What's Happening In Our World Now
In a brand new interview with Lithium Magazine, former ACCEPT and current U.D.O. frontman Udo Dirkschneider spoke about the biting social and political commentary that has been his hallmark as a lyricist for more than four decades. "I don't want to be a teacher, but, for me, it's important to do lyr...February 22, 2015
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AGNOSTIC FRONT: First 'The American Dream Died' Webisode
New York hardcore legends AGNOSTIC FRONT will release their eleventh album, "The American Dream Died", on April 4 via Nuclear Blast. The CD was produced by MADBALL singer Freddy Cricien and engineered, mixed and mastered by Paul Miner (H2O, TERROR). The record, which features guest appearances by Cr...February 20, 2015
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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD Has No Interest In Writing Autobiography
In a brand new interview with Australia's Brisbane Times, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford was asked if he had plans to ever chronicle his life in a memoir. "I know that my own life, my own experiences have something in them that people could learn from, that could really help somebody," Halford said...February 19, 2015
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Y&T's DAVE MENIKETTI: 'We're Hopeful That We'll Have New Product Out Next Year'
Episode 260 of the "Iron City Rocks" podcast (web site) features an interview with Y&T's founder and frontman Dave Meniketti. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Speaking about Y&T's plans to release a follow-up album to 2010's "Facemelter", Meniketti said: "We're pl...February 18, 2015
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Video: MACHINE HEAD Joined By IGNITE Singer For 'Bleeding' Performance At Germany's SUMMER BREEZE
Video footage of IGNITE's Zoltán "Zoli" Téglás joining San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD on stage on August 15, 2014 at the Summer Breeze festival in Dinkelsbühl, Germany to perform the IGNITE song "Bleeding"can be seen below. MACHINE HEAD's cover version of "Bleeding" was included on a...February 18, 2015
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GODSMACK's ROBBIE MERRILL Feels Bad For Rock Bands That Are Starting Out Today
Australia's Metal Ignition recently conducted an interview with GODSMACK bassist Robbie Merrill. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On GODSMACK celebrating its 20th anniversary this year: "Yeah, it's been a long ti...February 18, 2015
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STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Announce Spring Tour
STONE TEMPLE PILOTS have announced a spring tour, kicking off April 8 in Seattle, Washington. A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale will begin on Wednesday February 18 at 10:00 a.m. local time in several markets listed below, which you can unlock by entering the promo code "BLABBERMOUTH" when prompted....February 17, 2015
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THE RESISTANCE Featuring THE HAUNTED, Ex-IN FLAMES Members: 'Dead' Lyric Video
THE RESISTANCE, the Swedish extreme metal band featuring former and current members of IN FLAMES and THE HAUNTED, will release a new mini-album, "Torture Tactics", on February 27 via earMUSIC. The effort is described in a press release as "30 minutes of a good old slap in the face. It jumps at you w...February 17, 2015
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CLIFF BURTON's Father On His Son: He 'Knew His Talent But He Never Bragged About It'
On February 10, Rock 103 in Memphis, Tennessee honored late, great original METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton on his 53rd birthday with an exclusive interview with Cliff's father Ray Burton (pictured). The station continued Cliff's life celebration throughout the day with a Cliff 'Em All Two For Tuesda...February 14, 2015
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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN: 'I'm A Caveman When It Comes To Guitar'
Guitar Interactive magazine recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian. You can now watch the chat in three parts below. Asked what advice he would give to up-and-coming guitarists, some of whom believe that strong social-media skills are as important to success as the ability...February 13, 2015
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THE DEAD DAISIES Featuring GUNS N' ROSES, Ex-THIN LIZZY Members Heading To Cuba
Dynamic musical collective THE DEAD DAISIES will head to Cuba this month as guests of the Cuban Ministry Of Culture, Cuban Institute Of Music and the Cuban Rock Agency. The rock band will be in Havana from February 20 to March 1 as part of a cultural exchange organized by the Cuban Ministry Of Cultu...February 10, 2015
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THE RESISTANCE Featuring THE HAUNTED, Ex-IN FLAMES Members: New Song 'For War' Available For Streaming
THE RESISTANCE, the Swedish extreme metal band featuring former and current members of IN FLAMES and THE HAUNTED, will release a new mini-album, "Torture Tactics", on February 27 via earMUSIC. The effort is described in a press release as "30 minutes of a good old slap in the face. It jumps at you w...February 9, 2015
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EUROPE's JOEY TEMPEST: 'If You Don't Make New Albums, People Are Gonna Automatically Listen To Your Old Stuff'
On February 3, vocalist Joey Tempest of Swedish hard rockers EUROPE took part in a press conference at the Hard Rock Café in Paris, France. You can now watch video footage of the question-and-answer session below. Asked if it's still fun to be a professional musician today, and what he thinks about...February 8, 2015
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CHRIS SLADE Confirms Return To AC/DC: 'This Is An Amazing Opportunity For Me'
Drummer Chris Slade has confirmed that he will rejoin legendary hard rockers AC/DC for their appearance at the 57th annual Grammy Awards as well as the band's upcoming tour. Said Slade in a statement: "This is an amazing opportunity for me. After all, most people don't ever get to play with their fa...February 7, 2015
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SOILWORK: 'This Momentary Bliss' Performance Clip From 'Live In The Heart Of Helsinki' DVD
Swedish metallers SOILWORK will release their first live DVD/Blu-ray, "Live In The Heart Of Helsinki", on March 13 via Nuclear Blast. The disc was recorded during the band's special show on March 21, 2014 at Circus Club in the Finnish capital and features guest appearances by Floor Jansen (NIGHTWISH...February 6, 2015
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