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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Singer: 'You Have To Give People Things That Frighten Them A Little Bit'
During a brand new interview with San Antonio's Current, AVENGED SEVENFOLD singer M. Shadows was asked if his band ever suffered from the "successful band syndrome" — meaning that they were loved, or at least respected, by critics until they started selling some records. "You can't be everything at...October 19, 2013
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SUFFOCATION Featuring Drummer KEVIN TALLEY: Amityville Concert Footage Available
Drummer Kevin Talley (CHIMAIRA, MISERY INDEX, DAATH) played his first show with SUFFOCATION in more than 15 years on October 11 at the Trois-Rivières Metalfest in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada. He also performed with the group on October 18 Revolution Bar & Music Hall in Amityville, New York. T...October 19, 2013
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SUICIDAL TENDENCIES: Photos From 'Smash It!' Video Shoot
On October 7, long-running Venice Beach, California thrash/punk band SUICIDAL TENDENCIES filmed a video for the song "Smash It!" in Southern California. They were joined during the shoot by the the Metal Mulisha freestyle motocross team. A few photos from the video shoot can be seen below. "Smash It...October 19, 2013
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FLYING COLORS: 'Kayla' Video Released
The official video for the song "Kayla" from FLYING COLORS — the band featuring Mike Portnoy (drums, vocals),Dave LaRue (bass),Neal Morse (keyboards, vocals),Casey McPherson (vocals, guitars) and Steve Morse (guitar) — can be seen below. Mascot Label Group released FLYING COLORS "Live In Europe"...October 19, 2013
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THE ANSWER Frontman Guests On 'From Out Of Nowhere' Podcast (Audio)
Episode 81 of the "From Out Of Nowhere" podcast features an interview with vocalist Cormac Neeson of Irish rockers THE ANSWER. Cormac discusses the band's new album, "New Horizon"; their recent promotional trip to America; having their album cover designed by Storm Thorgerson; and upcoming tour plan...October 18, 2013
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PROTEST THE HERO: Entire 'Volition' Album Available For Streaming
"Volition", the fourth studio album from Canada's PROTEST THE HERO, is available for streaming in its entirety in the YouTube clip below. The CD will be released on October 29 (one day earlier internationally). The long-awaited follow-up to 2011's "Scurrilous" (Vagrant),"Volition" has been licensed...October 18, 2013
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TRANSATLANTIC To Release 'Kaleidoscope' In January
Progressive-rock supergroup TRANSATLANTIC — Roine Stolt (THE FLOWER KINGS),Pete Trewavas (MARILLION),Neal Morse (ex-SPOCK'S BEARD) and Mike Portnoy (THE WINERY DOGS, DREAM THEATER),will release its fourth studio album, "Kaleidoscope", on January 27, 2014 via InsideOut Music. The track listing for...October 17, 2013
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THE FLOWER KINGS: 'Desolation Road' Lyric Video Released
The official lyric video for the song "Desolation Road" from Swedish progressive rockers THE FLOWER KINGS can be seen below. The track comes off the band's new album, "Desolation Rose", which will be released in the USA on October 29. To be issued in a digipack, the U.S. edition will also include a...October 17, 2013
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PROTEST THE HERO: 'A Life Embossed' Lyric Video Released
Due to the overwhelming response to the lyric video for the track "Clarity" from the band's forthcoming album "Volition", Canada's PROTEST THE HERO have released a lyric video for one of the more socially conscious songs on the album, "A Life Embossed". PROTEST THE HERO lead singer Rody Walker, who...October 17, 2013
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DEVILDRIVER Interviewed By Groovey.tv (Video)
Groovey of Groovey.tv recently conducted an interview with guitarists Mike Spreitzer and Jeff Kendrick of Californian metallers DEVILDRIVER. You can now watch the chat below. DEVILDRIVER's sixth album, "Winter Kills", sold around 11,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to deb...October 17, 2013
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RICHIE KOTZEN Speaks To 'Talking Metal' Podcast About THE WINERY DOGS (Audio)
Episode 439 of the "Talking Metal" podcast (web site) features an interview with guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen (THE WINERY DOGS, MR. BIG, POISON). You can now listen to the episode below. (Note: The Kotzen chat begins around the 10-minute mark.) In a recent interview with Metal Exiles, Kotzen sta...October 17, 2013
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MEGADETH, TESTAMENT, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, HALESTORM Reveal Their 'Tour Essentials' (Video)
A number of metal and hard rock musicians — including members of MEGADETH, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, HALESTORM, PAPA ROACH, TESTAMENT and ASKING ALEXANDRIA — spoke to Full Metal Jackie at the Aftershock festival, which took place September 14-15 at Discovery Park in Sacramento, California. Watch the...October 16, 2013
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CHILDREN OF BODOM Drummer Speaks To 'The Mike James Rock Show' (Video)
"The Mike James Rock Show" conducted an interview with drummer Jaska Raatikainen of Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM prior to the band's October 8 concert in Bristol, England. You can now watch the chat below. CHILDREN OF BODOM's eighth album, "Halo Of Blood", sold 8,400 copies in the United Stat...October 16, 2013
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UFO's VINNIE MOORE Interviewed By LoudGuitars.com (Video)
On October 11, Mike Blackburn of LoudGuitars.com conducted an interview with UFO guitarist Vinnie Moore in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. You can now watch the chat below. UFO released a new digital single, "Wonderland", on February 22 via SPV/Steamhammer. The track listing for the effort is as follows:...October 16, 2013
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THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Frontman Interviewed By METAL EXPRESS RADIO (Audio)
Mick Burgess of Metal Express Radio recently spoke to vocalist Mike Hranica of the American Christian metalcore band THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA's "First Sight" video was directed by Maria Juranic, an independent filmmaker bo...October 16, 2013
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