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DAVID DRAIMAN: The Existence Of DEVICE Does Not Mean The End Of DISTURBED

DISTURBED frontman David Draiman, who last year announced the formation of his new project DEVICE, also featuring former FILTER guitarist Geno Lenardo, has posted the following message online: "My brothers and sisters, my blood, I just wanted to take a moment to thank all of you for coming with me o...

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BLACK STAR RIDERS Debut Album In Mixing Stage

The debut album from BLACK STAR RIDERS — the new band formed by THIN LIZZY alumni Ricky Warwick (vocals),Scott Gorham (guitar),Damon Johnson (guitar),Marco Mendoza (bass) with new addition Jimmy DeGrasso (ALICE COOPER, MEGADETH, DAVID LEE ROTH, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES) on drums — is currently being m...

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WHITESNAKE To Release 'Made In Japan' In April

Frontiers Records will release WHITESNAKE's highly anticipated live concert, "Made In Japan", on deluxe 2CD/DVD edition, Blu-ray and DVD in North America on Tuesday, April 23. Multi-platinum rock band WHITESNAKE co-headlined the Loud Park festival on October 15, 2011 at Saitama Super Arena in Japan...

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KISS' TOMMY THAYER Discusses Signature Guitar With 'Backstage Axxess' (Video)

David "Gus" Griesinger of BackstageAxxess.com conducted an interview with Tommy Thayer of KISS at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, a massive music-products convention that took place January 24-27 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. You can now wa...

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DOWN's 'Down IV Part I - The Purple EP' To Be Released On Purple Vinyl This Month

DOWN's latest EP, "Down IV Part I - The Purple EP", will be released on purple vinyl on February 26. "Down IV Part I" sold 12,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 35 on The Billboard 200 chart. "Down IV Part I - ...

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KISS' TOMMY THAYER Discusses Signature Guitar On 'Talking Metal' (Audio)

On the latest episode of the "Talking Metal" podcast, host Mark Strigl talks to Tommy Thayer of KISS about the Tommy Thayer "Spaceman" Les Paul model guitar from Epiphone. To hear the chat, listen to the "Talking Metal" podcast using the audio player below (the interview starts approximately 14 minu...

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PHILIP ANSELMO Discusses Upcoming Solo Album In Second Part Of New Video Interview

On January 12, "Robb's MetalWorks" conducted an interview with Philip Anselmo (DOWN, PANTERA) at Backstage Live in San Antonio, Texas. The second part of the chat, in which Anselmo discusses his new split EP, "War Of The Gargantuas", with Texas thrashers WARBEAST and his upcoming solo album, "Walk T...

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Video: YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Interviewed On GRAMMY AWARDS Red Carpet

Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen was interviewed by CBS on the red carpet of the 55th annual Grammy Awards, which was held last night (Sunday, February 10) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Check out the short chat below. As previously reported, Malmsteen will release his autobiograp...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Drummer SCOTT ROCKENFIELD: 'The Rock Is Back!'

David Lowry of Live From The Music City last week conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE drummer Scott Rockenfield. You can now listen to the entire one-hour chat using the audio player below. Asked about what fans can expect from QUEENSRŸCHE's upcoming live shows, Rockenfield said: "Our plan that...

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DISTURBED Frontman's DEVICE: First Teaser Released

DEVICE, the new industrial-style project featuring DISTURBED frontman David Draiman and former FILTER guitarist Geno Lenardo, will play a number of shows this spring and summer in support of its debut album, which is due out April 9. The CD will feature guest appearances from AVENGED SEVENFOLD singe...

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Video: STRIFE Joined By BIOHAZARD's BILLY GRAZIADEI At Hollywood Gig

Billy Graziadei of BIOHAZARD joined the Southern California hardcore band STRIFE on stage on February 1 at the Key Club in West Hollywood, California to perform the song "Never Look Back". Video footage of his appearance can be seen below. Graziadei makes a guest appearance on STRIFE's new album, "W...

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'Louder Than Hell: The Definitive Oral History Of Heavy Metal' Coming In May

Emerging from the blues and psychedelic rock of the 1960s and '70s, heavy metal has been a driving force in music for nearly 50 years — known for its massive sound, extended guitar solos, and unrelenting intensity. Despite being critically reviled throughout its history, metal has stood the test of...

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HEAVEN & EARTH's 'Dig' Due In April

Taking up where iconic bands like DEEP PURPLE and BAD COMPANY left off, HEAVEN & EARTH is on a mission to resurrect the sanctity of classic rock in its purest, most accessible form on their third studio album titled "Dig". Due out on April 23 via Quarto Valley Records, the CD was produced by Dav...

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BRET MICHAELS Hosting TRAVEL CHANNEL's 'Rock My RV': Trailers Released

POISON singer Bret Michaels will host the all-new series "Rock My RV" on Travel Channel beginning in May. Fans of Michaels know him as a long-time RV devotee, and now Travel Channel is revealing, for the first time, just how deep his RV passions run. Michaels, a hands-on enthusiast, leads a team of...

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'Raiding The Rock Vault' Year-Long Run In Las Vegas To Kick Off In Early March

The history of rock 'n' roll will come to life like never before when Raiding The Rock Vault, a one-of-a-kind rock concert experience boasting the ultimate set list, kicks off a year-long run Saturday, March 9 at the LVH — Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. Tickets for Raiding The Rock Vault go on sale S...