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STRYPER Confirms New Album Title, Collaborates With SEVENDUST's CLINT LOWERY On New Song

Christian hard rockers STRYPER entered SpiritHouse Recording Studios in Northampton, Massachusetts earlier in the month to begin recording their new album, "Fallen", for a late 2015 release via Frontiers. An audio sample of one of the new STRYPER songs can be streamed in the video clip embedded with...

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MAIDEN UNITED's 'Remembrance' Album Featuring PAUL DI'ANNO, BLAZE BAYLEY: Cover Artwork Unveiled

MAIDEN UNITED, the acoustic IRON MAIDEN tribute project featuring Damian Wilson (THRESHOLD, HEADSPACE) and Ruud Jolie (WITHIN TEMPTATION),will release a new album, "Remembrance", on May 22 on CD, red 12-inch vinyl and as a digital download. The cover artwork for the album can be seen below. "Rememb...

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Arrest Warrant Issued For Former PEARL JAM Drummer DAVE ABBRUZZESE

According to the Denton County Crime Stoppers web site, an arrest warrant has been issued for Dave Abbruzzese, who played drums for PEARL JAM from 1991 until 1994. The musician is wanted in Texas on charges involving controlled substances. The charges — which date back to September 26, 2014 — includ...

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In The Hot Tub With STRYPER (Video)

Christian hard rockers STRYPER entered SpiritHouse Recording Studios in Northampton, Massachusetts earlier in the month to begin recording their new album for a late spring/early summer release via Frontiers. A video update on the recording process from STRYPER guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet and g...

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Ex-WHITESNAKE Guitarist DOUG ALDRICH Says DEE SNIDER Made A 'Mistake' By Calling Him Out On Twitter

Former WHITESNAKE and DIO guitarist Doug Aldrich says that Dee Snider "didn't know what he was talking about" when the TWISTED SISTER frontman questioned the relevance of any of the WHITESNAKE releases Aldrich appeared on. On February 9, Snider posed the following question for his 124,000 Twitter fo...

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STEEL PANTHER's MICHAEL STARR: 'If You're Gonna Do A VAN HALEN Reunion, You Can't Have Your Son Playing Bass'

Nev Pearce of Australia's "Rabid Noise" podcast recently conducted an interview with singer Michael Starr (real name Ralph Saenz; ex-L.A. GUNS) of Los Angeles glam-metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER. You can now listen to the chat using the Spreaker widget below. Asked if he has ever had a chance to bump...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Is Working On A Solo Album

According to The Pulse Of Radio, VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen revealed in his recent talk at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington D.C. that his son, VAN HALEN bassist Wolfgang Van Halen, is working on a solo album. Eddie said, "Wait 'til you hear his record. This...

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VAN HALEN's EDDIE And ALEX VAN HALEN Sign Publishing Deal With THE ATLAS MUSIC GROUP

Eddie Van Halen and Alex Van Halen of the legendary rock group VAN HALEN have signed an exclusive worldwide deal with Atlas Music Publishing, as announced today by Richard Stumpf, CEO of Atlas Music Publishing. The deal covers the band's entire catalog except for VAN HALEN's last album, 2012's "A Di...

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Ex-VAN HALEN Bassist MICHAEL ANTHONY Joins JOHN 5 On Stage For 'Somebody Get Me A Doctor' Performance (Video)

Former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony and ROB ZOMBIE bassist Matt Montgomery (a.k.a. Piggy D.) joined former MARILYN MANSON and current ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5 (real name: John William Lowery) on stage on February 11 at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California to perform the VAN HALEN...

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SLAYER, ANTHRAX, BLACK VEIL BRIDES, SOULFLY, QUIET RIOT, Ex-KISS Members To Guest On 'That Metal Show'

With the recent announcement of Geddy Lee (RUSH) and John Petrucci (DREAM THEATER) on the season premiere of VH1 Classic's centerpiece in original programming "That Metal Show", more guests have been confirmed for what promises to be the most diverse season in the show's history. Recently confirmed...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN Gives Update On VAN HALEN And DAVID LEE ROTH

According to The Pulse Of Radio, guitarist Eddie Van Halen spoke about the status of VAN HALEN during a visit last week (Thursday, February 12) to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington D.C. When Rolling Stone asked the rocker about current plans for the band, he said, "I'...

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WITHIN THE RUINS Narrowly Escapes Injury In Van Crash

Massachusetts metal act WITHIN THE RUINS flipped its van and trailer off an interstate in Pennsylvania yesterday afternoon en route to California to begin a month-long tour with SUICIDE SILENCE. While no one was hurt, the van, trailer and WITHIN THE RUINS' gear were completely destroyed. "We rolled...

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STEPHEN PEARCY: There Will Probably Never Be Another RATT Album

Former RATT singer Stephen Pearcy was interviewed on a recent edition of VH1 Classic "That Metal Show" co-host Eddie Trunk's podcast, "Eddie Trunk Podcast". You can now listen to the chat at this location. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On his latest departure from RATT: "I...

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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...

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Video: EDDIE VAN HALEN Takes Part In Smithsonian Chat

Eddie Van Halen spoke on Thursday, February 12 at L.A.'s Smithsonian's National Museum Of American History and Zocalo Public Square as part of the ongoing "What It Means To Be American" program. The Dutch-born Van Halen discussed his American journey, "his role in creating one of the biggest America...