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SIXX: A.M.: New Artwork Preview
SIXX: A.M., the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael, will release its third album on October 7. A video for the CD's first single, "Gotta Get It Right", was filmed in mid-June. Other songtitles tentatively set to appear on the CD incl...July 30, 2014
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GEOFF TATE's QUEENSRŸCHE To Forge Ahead As OPERATION: MINDCRIME
On the very day his farewell tour as QUEENSRŸCHE begins, Geoff Tate — one of rock's quintessential front men and the lead vocalist heard on all QUEENSRŸCHE hits since the inception of the band — has announced that his current version of QUEENSRŸCHE will forge ahead as OPERATION: MINDCRIME after the...July 30, 2014
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QUEEN: 'Live At The Rainbow '74' Trailer
A trailer for the forthcoming "Queen: Live At The Rainbow '74" package can be seen below. Sunday March 31, 1974 is a landmark date in the history of rock music. It is now celebrated in the multi-format release of a rare recording made at legendary London venue The Rainbow, of a concert by a then-up-...July 30, 2014
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DOWNSET: 'One Blood' Video Released
Hardcore punk/rap metal veterans DOWNSET released their new album, "One Blood", on July 21 after a 10-year hiatus. The video for the CD's title track can be viewed below. The clip was produced by Marcelo Palomino and Brian Cox of Digital Iris Productions. "Doing the 'One Blood' video was putting a b...July 30, 2014
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ZAKK WYLDE, JAMES LABRIE, GEOFF TATE, DAVID ELLEFSON, VINNY APPICE To Take Part In 'Metal All Stars'
There have been quite a few unmistakable characters that heavy metal has given us over the years. On Tuesday, December 16, an impressive amount of these renowned names will unite as the Metal All Stars for a special one-off concert at O2 Academy Brixton in Londonn England. Tickets will go on general...July 30, 2014
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QUIET RIOT: Fan-Filmed Video Footage Of Huntington Performance
Fan-filmed video footage of QUIET RIOT's July 23 performance at The Paramount in Huntington, New York can be seen below. QUIET RIOT released a new album, "10", on June 27 via iTunes and Amazon through RSM Records. The effort contains six new songs — including the single "Rock In Peace" — with the ba...July 29, 2014
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TOOL's MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN Welcomes Baby Daughter
Maynard James Keenan (TOOL, A PERFECT CIRCLE, PUSCIFER) and his wife welcomed a new daughter named Lei Li Agostina Maria on Friday, July 25 at 7:19 p.m. The baby weighed in at 7 pounds and measured 19 inches. The news was revealed via PUSCIFER's Instagram account earlier today. Keenan has an 18-year...July 29, 2014
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Ex-MEGADETH Drummer NICK MENZA Says That He Doesn't Want To Bash His Former Bandmates
Ex-MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza says that he had a "great" time with his former bandmates but insists that he will "chart [his] own way" during the coming months "and not rely on any shining reunion." Menza joined MEGADETH for the 1989 recording "Rust In Peace" and for the next nine years became asso...July 29, 2014
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SIXX: A.M. Confirms Release Date For Third Album
SIXX: A.M., the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael, will release its third album on October 7. A video for the CD's first single, "Gotta Get It Right", was filmed in mid-June. Other songtitles tentatively set to appear on the CD incl...July 28, 2014
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH, KIRK HAMMETT Talk About 30th Anniversary Of 'Ride The Lightning'
METALLICA's Lars Ulrich and Kirk Hammett spoke to RollingStone.com about the band's classic sophomore album, "Ride The Lightning", which celebrated its 30th anniversary this week. Asked if METALLICA was trying to do something different, musically, after 1983's "Kill 'Em All", Ulrich replied: "It was...July 28, 2014
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KIX's STEVE WHITEMAN Talks To Metalholic.com About 'Rock Your Face Off' Album
On July 23, Rustyn Rose of Metalholic.com conducted an interview with KIX singer Steve Whiteman. You can now listen to the chat below. KIX's seventh album, "Rock Your Face Off", will be released on August 5 via Loud & Proud Records. For KIX, not recording any new music for two decades has been ....July 27, 2014
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Shows Off His Car Collection
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine spoke to Motortrend.com about his collection of cars, which includes a 2006 Aston Martin Vanquish S, a 2006 Bentley Continental GT, a 2006 Mercedes CLS500 and a 2010 Range Rover. Mustaine, who says he worked as a full-time mechanic in Huntington Beach, California in hi...July 27, 2014
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MIKE PORTNOY Admonishes Fan For Showing Up To Signing Wearing MANGINI-Era DREAM THEATER Shirt
**UPDATE**: Mike Portnoy posted the following message on his Facebook page earlier tonight: "Once again everyone's got their panties in a bundle and have taken a post of mine and turned it into sensationalized 'news'....ugh! "Look...it's as simple as this: do what you want, say what you want, listen...July 26, 2014
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MUSTAINE: Getting FRIEDMAN And MENZA Back In MEGADETH Makes As Much Sense As Putting Rotten Tooth Back In Your Mouth
Loaded Radio's Scott Penfold recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the status of the songwriting sessions for MEGADETH's follow-up to 201...July 26, 2014
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TOM KEIFER On JOHNNY WINTER: 'I Didn't Even Realize How Big He Was In My Life' Until After His Death
During a brand new interview with Lithium Magazine, CINDERELLA frontman Tom Keifer spoke about what a significant influence late blues guitar legend Johnny Winter was on his musical development. "I didn't even realize how big he was in my life until the news [of Winter's recent passing] hit me," he...July 26, 2014
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