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Sol Invictus
For a long time, as unlikely a reunion as the original lineup of VAN HALEN still is, the moment is finally here. They'd hit a slew of gigs spanning from 2009 to 2012, but if you'd put money down upon a brand new FAITH NO MORE album surfacing then, you'd have cast a sucker bet. ...May 4, 2015
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Rivals
A decade ago, the thought of seeing Dez Fafara onstage with COAL CHAMBER seemed less likely than John Constantine kicking his cigarette habit. The disputes, the altercations, the divisions into new bands with Fafara doing plenty well for himself in DEVILDRIVER. All variables staking heavy odds again...May 4, 2015
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ExtermiNation
41 years, sheesh, it's hard to believe where the time goes. RAVEN often gets left off the radar, especially when discussing both the NWOBHM and thrash, but here's a trio equally deserving of the celebratory comeuppance ANVIL enjoyed a few years ago following their film documentary. While RAVEN's "Ro...May 4, 2015
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JOHN BUSH: 'It Wasn't My Destiny To Be In METALLICA'
Former ANTHRAX and current ARMORED SAINT singer John Bush was recently interviewed by Howie D. from Hard Edge Radio and National Rock Review. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Asked if he ever regretted not joining METALLICA when he was asked to sing for the band in ...May 3, 2015
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DEZ FAFARA: DEVILDRIVER Has '12 Blistering Songs' Written For Next Album
DEVILDRIVER frontman Dez Fafara has confirmed to Australia's The Rockpit that the band will return in 2016 with a new studio album. The CD will mark the group's first release since the departures of guitarist Jeff Kendrick and drummer John Boecklin and addition of axeman Neal Tiemann and former CHIM...May 2, 2015
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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI Talks Musical Beginnings, Genesis Of His Sound (Video)
Guitarist John Petrucci of progressive metallers DREAM THEATER dropped by Guitar Center in Carle Place, New York and talked about his musical beginnings, the genesis of his sound, and signature guitars with Ernie Ball Music Man. Check out the clip below. DREAM THEATER recently returned to the studio...May 1, 2015
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NUCLEAR ASSAULT: Audio Samples Of New EP 'Pounder'
When thrash metal legends NUCLEAR ASSAULT announced last year that they would be reforming to celebrate their 30th anniversary in 2015 and undertake what was to be their "Final Assault" world tour, it didn't take long after their initial rehearsals for new music to emerge. The band entered Black Dog...May 1, 2015
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VAN HALEN To Perform At BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS
Billboard and Dick Clark Productions have announced that one of the greatest rock and roll bands of all time, VAN HALEN, will perform on the 2015 Billboard Music Awards, marking the band's first-ever performance on an awards show with Eddie, Alex, Wolfgang Van Halen and David Lee Roth. VAN HALEN joi...May 1, 2015
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MIKE PORTNOY And JORDAN RUDESS Reunite At HAKEN's New York City Concert
Former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy and the band's keyboardist, Jordan Rudess, joined the British progressive metal band HAKEN on stage last night (Wednesday, April 30) at the The Studio at Webster Hall in New York City. A photo taken after the concert can be seen below. NEXT TO NONE, the band...May 1, 2015
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OZZY And SHARON OSBOURNE, DUFF MCKAGAN Take Part In 'Let A Bear Sh!t In The Woods' Campaign
On May 13, artists, comedians and celebrities are coming together. Their goal: to let bears shit in the woods. The "Let A Bear Sh!t In The Woods" campaign features major celebrities — including Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, Simon Le Bon, Anthony Kiedis, Moby, Duff McKagan, Steve-O, and Matt Lucas — in a...April 30, 2015
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ART OF ANARCHY Featuring SCOTT WEILAND, BUMBLEFOOT: Audio Samples Of Entire Debut Album
ART OF ANARCHY, the new band featuring Scott Weiland (STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, VELVET REVOLVER) on vocals, John Moyer (DISTURBED) on bass, Jon and Vince Votta on guitar and drums, and Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (GUNS N' ROSES) as co-guitarist and producer — will release its self-titled debut album on June 2...April 30, 2015
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ARMORED SAINT: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From 'Win Hands Down' Video Shoot
Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Win Hands Down", the new video from Los Angeles, California metallers ARMORED SAINT, can be seen below. The clip was directed by Andrew Nethery. "Win Hands Down" is the title track of ARMORED SAINT's seventh studio album, which will be released on June 2...April 30, 2015
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SATYRICON's FROST: 'I Never Try To Copy Anyone'
Alexander Pallis and Micheal J. Coyle of Metal Temple conducted an interview with drummer Kjetil-Vidar "Frost" Haraldstad of Norwegian black metallers SATYRICON when the band played at Sound Control in Manchester, England on April 7. You can now watch the chat below. Asked where he finds the inspira...April 28, 2015
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Video: Reunited Original Lineup Of EXCITER Performs At Germany's KEEP IT TRUE Festival
Video footage of the reunited original lineup of Canadian thrash metal pioneers EXCITER — guitarist John Ricci, drummer/vocalist Dan Beehler and bassist Allan Johnson — performing on April 24 at the Keep It True festival in Lauda-Königshofen, Germany can be seen below. Speaking to the "Talking Metal...April 26, 2015
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POP EVIL Releases First Episode Of Behind-The-Scenes Studio Documentary
Michigan-based act POP EVIL has released the first in a series of eight episodes featuring footage from the making of the band's new studio album, due this summer. Helmed by the band's longtime director and collaborator Scott Corl, the series aims to give the fans an inside look at the creation of P...April 23, 2015
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