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90-Year-Old Acting Legend CHRISTOPHER LEE To Release '100% Heavy Metal' Album
Legendary actor Christopher Lee, who has appeared in such cinematic milestones as "Lord Of The Rings", "Star Wars", "The Man With The Golden Gun" and "Dracula", has celebrated his 90th birthday by releasing a second heavy metal album. The singer-actor's first creation, "Charlemagne: By The Sword And...June 8, 2012
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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Says He Has 400 Riffs To Choose From For Next Studio Album
Earlier this week, Josh Hart of GuitarWorld.com conducted an interview with METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. GuitarWorld.com: You've been playing "the black album" all summer on tour in Europe, and you'll be playing it the second night of [Orion Musi...June 7, 2012
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I AM I Covers QUEEN's 'The Show Must Go On' At Live Debut; Video Available
I AM I, the new band led by former DRAGONFORCE singer ZP Theart, made its live debut on Sunday, May 27 at Birmingham, England's O2 Academy 2. Fan-filmed video footage of I AM I performing a cover version of the QUEEN classic "The Show Must Go On" at the Birmingham concert can be seen below. ...June 7, 2012
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AXL ROSE Says Woman Who Stole His Jewels Was 'Just An Excited Fan'
GUNS N' ROSES lead singer Axl Rose got his jewelry back after the woman who stole them returned the items to a police station in central Paris, France. Rose was robbed of three gold-and-diamond necklaces worth $200,000 after the band performed in Paris on Tuesday night (June 5). The robbery took pla...June 7, 2012
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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION To Begin Work On New Album This Weekend
The members of BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, the English-American rock band featuring the talents of bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, TRAPEZE, BLACK SABBATH),blues rock guitarist/vocalist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN),and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER),will...June 7, 2012
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KING DIAMOND On Performing With METALLICA: 'It Was Great To Get Back On Stage'
In March 2012, Swedish metal blog Bara Metal conducted an interview with legendary Danish heavy metal singer King Diamond (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE) (real name: Kim Bendix Petersen). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Bara Metal: You played live with METALLICA in December 2011, and...June 7, 2012
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ENTOMBED Covers KING DIAMOND's 'Welcome Home' For New 7" Single
Screaming Records is issuing new, old and borrowed material from none other than the legendary death 'n' rollers from Sweden — ENTOMBED. While putting final touches to their next full-length album, which is slated for a spring 2013 release, the band has chosen to issue two singles; one is a digital...June 6, 2012
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CANDLEMASS With Singer MATS LEVÉN: First Video Footage Posted Online
Legendary Swedish doom metallers CANDLEMASS played their first show with stand-in singer Mats Levén this past Tuesday, June 5 at Debaser Slussen in Stockholm, Sweden. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert's opening song, "Prophet", can be seen below. Levén is a former member of YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, T...June 6, 2012
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FEAR FACTORY Vocalist Defends Decision To Utilize Drum Machine On 'The Industrialist'
Brian Giffin of Australia's Loud magazine recently conducted an interview with vocalist Burton C. Bell of Los Angeles cyber metallers FEAR FACTORY. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On how FEAR FACTORY's new album, "The Industrialist", slots neatly next to early FF masterpieces "Deman...June 6, 2012
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DANKO JONES: More 'Bring On The Mountain' DVD Details Revealed
Canadian rockers DANKO JONES are gearing up to release their first-ever official DVD, entitled "Bring On The Mountain". Due on July 3 in the United States, the two-disc set features a comprehensive 90-minute documentary spanning the band's incredible career, including a slew of exclusive live clips...June 6, 2012
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STRATOVARIUS To Release 'Under Flaming Winter Skies - Live In Tampere' DVD/Blu-Ray
The news of drummer Jörg Michael's departure from the Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS in September 2011 was a shock for all of the band's fans. To say goodbye to a friend, hero and member who characterized STRATOVARIUS' sound for over a decade, the group embarked on a five-show farewell tour...June 6, 2012
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KING DIAMOND's 'Grandma' Interviewed (Video)
KING DIAMOND's official YouTube channel has been updated with a video interview with Jodi Zachia, the actress who toured with the band as Grandma, Lula, Jeanne Dibasson and Countess Mariam Natius. Check out the six-minute question-and-answer session below. As previously reported, KING DIAMOND will p...June 6, 2012
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Report: Woman Admits To Having 'Inadvertently' Taken AXL ROSE's Jewelry
According to RTL.fr, a young woman was placed into police custody earlier today (Wednesday, June 6) after she admitted having taken $200,000 worth of jewelry belonging to GUNS N' ROSES lead singer Axl Rose. The young model, whose identity was not revealed, told the police that she drank too much and...June 6, 2012
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DAVE LOMBARDO Discusses PHILM, Forthcoming SLAYER EP
Anthony Morgan of Metal Forces recently conducted an interview with SLAYER/PHILM drummer Dave Lombardo. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On reforming PHILM: Lombardo: "I really liked Gerry's [Nestler, guitar and vocals] style. I found it very unique; it was heavy at times, but it jus...June 6, 2012
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GUNS N' ROSES Lead Singer Robbed Of $200,000 Worth Of Jewelry
GUNS N' ROSES lead singer Axl Rose was robbed of jewelry worth $200,000 after the band's concert in Paris. The theft reportedly occurred last night during a private party at an area guarded by the frontman's personal security team. The singer, who was not wearing the items at the time, was said to b...June 6, 2012
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