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DAN DONEGAN Talks FIGHT OR FLIGHT, Future Of DISTURBED
Jason Tanamor of Zoiks! Online recently interviewed DISTURBED guitarist Dan Donegan about Dan's new project FIGHT OR FLIGHT. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Zoiks! Online: You're best known for the band DISTURBED. DISTURBED is currently on hiatus. Your side project is called FIGHT O...July 8, 2013
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NEWSTED: Video Footage Of Milan Soundcheck, Meet-And-Greet
Newsted Italia has posted video footage of NEWSTED's June 19 soundcheck and pre-show meet-and-greet at Alcatraz in Milan, Italy. Check it out below. NEWSTED is the new band led by former METALLICA, VOIVOD and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist Jason Newsted. The group's full-length debut, "Heavy Metal Music...July 8, 2013
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JASON BECKER Interviewed By EQUAL TIME TV (Video)
In the 28-minute clip below, Equal Time reporter Anthony Bonanno interviewed guitarist Jason Becker, who was a child prodigy at age 15, but later diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease. Also featured is former San Jose State football player Neil Parry who lost a leg after an injury on the field. Interv...July 8, 2013
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Ex-SLAYER Fill-In Drummer: 'It Was An Honor And Privilege To Be Part Of Their History Again'
Raquel Figlo of Heavy Metal Hill conducted an interview with drummer Jon Dette (TESTAMENT, SLAYER, ANTHRAX, ANIMETAL USA) at Thomas Lang's Big Drum Bonanza, which was held July 3-7 at Drum Channel Studios in Oxnard, California. You can now watch the chat below. On doing double duty with SLAYER and A...July 8, 2013
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JOE SATRIANI To Perform National Anthem At Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix
As Joe Satriani finishes up his hugely successful two-month European tour, the critical praise is overwhelming. Hitting seventeen countries in all, the tour has played to sold-out venues throughout the continent and the Euro press response has been spectacular. Satriani has been an unstoppable force...July 8, 2013
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MASTODON: New Video Interview With BRANN DAILOR
The Netherlands' FaceCulture recently conducted an interview with drummer Brann Dailor of Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON. You can now watch the chat in two parts below. Asked about the progress of the songwriting sessions for MASTODON's follow-up to 2011's "The Hunter", guitarist Bill Kellih...July 8, 2013
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Video: ALICE IN CHAINS Joined Onstage By LAYNE STALEY's Father
According to The Pulse Of Radio, ALICE IN CHAINS were joined onstage last week by Phil Staley, father of the band's late lead vocalist Layne Staley, during their set at FoxFest in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. The group invited the senior Staley to the stage before playing the song "Nutshell" i...July 8, 2013
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DEATH DEALER: Fan-Filmed Video Footage Of Mexicali Concert
DEATH DEALER, the new band featuring MANOWAR and the DICTATORS guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman alongside vocalist Sean Peck (CAGE),guitarist Stu Marshall (producer and guitarist for such voices as Udo Dirkschneider and Steve Grimmett),bassist Mike Davis (HALFORD, LIZZY BORDEN),and drummer Kenn...July 8, 2013
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD: 30-Second Audio Sample Of New Song Posted Online
AVENGED SEVENFOLD will release its sixth studio album, "Hail To The King", on August 27. The title and the cover artwork (see below) were uncovered via an online scavenger hunt that led fans to different web sites that were hosting puzzle pieces. A 30-second audio sample of what appears to be the CD...July 8, 2013
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IRON MAIDEN's Beer Being Sold At U.K.'s House Of Commons Bar
IRON MAIDEN's new ale, the Trooper beer, is being sold at the bar in Britan's House Of Commons to members of Parliament. The Trooper, which was officially launched on May 9 at Robinsons Brewery in Cheshire, features packaging that is based on that artwork for IRON MAIDEN's single "The Trooper", rele...July 8, 2013
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PRAYING MANTIS Fires Singer, Drummer
NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) legends PRAYING MANTIS have parted ways with singer Mike Freeland and drummer Gary Mackenzie. In a statement, Freeland says: "It is with great sadness that I have to tell you all that I am no longer a member of PRAYING MANTIS. Please know that this was not my...July 8, 2013
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NEWSTED Interviewed In Uncasville (Video)
Mouth4Music conducted an interview with NEWSTED — the new band led by former METALLICA, VOIVOD and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist Jason Newsted — before the group's July 5 performance at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut as part of this year's Gigantour. You can now watch the chat below....July 7, 2013
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DREAM THEATER: Revised Edition Of Authorized Biography To Cover MIKE PORTNOY's Departure
Out of print for four years, the new release of "Lifting Shadows: The Authorized Biography Of Dream Theater" is now available to order. Publication will be in September but pre-ordered books will ship as soon as they are available. This paperback edition is fully updated by author Rich Wilson, featu...July 7, 2013
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BATTLECROSS: New Video Interview Posted Online
On June 30, El Muerte of "Rock Hard Live" conducted an interview with Michigan's BATTLECROSS at the Mountain View, California stop of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. You can now watch the chat below. BATTLECROSS' new album, "War Of Will", will be released on July 9 via Metal Blade Records...July 7, 2013
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QUEENSRŸCHE's LUNDGREN Says 'Chaos' Album Contained Songs He'd Never Heard Prior To CD Release
Jody Hickman of Ice Vajal recently conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Parker Lundgren. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Ice Vajal: Starting out, you were in Geoff's [Tate] first solo band, right? Parker: Yeah. Ice Vajal: Then you had the unique position to be married t...July 6, 2013
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