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SCOTT WEILAND: Internet Makes All Haters Think They Have A Voice

Former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS and VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland was interviewed on a recent episode of Canada's "Mike On Much" podcast, hosted by Mike Veerman. You can now listen to the chat below. Speaking about the differences between being in the spotlight today versus how it was when STONE...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Bassist Hopes His Band Can Follow In Footsteps Of BLACK SABBATH, IRON MAIDEN

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael was interviewed on a recent edition of the "Talk Toomey" podcast. You can now listen to the chat using the widget below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH can follow in the footsteps of bands l...

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SAXON: 'Battering Ram' Electronic Press Kit Available

An Electronic Press Kit (EPK) for "Battering Ram", the 21st studio album from British heavy metal legends SAXON, is available below. The CD will be released on October 30 in North America via UDR Music. On "Battering Ram" — with Biff Byford singing as well as he ever has, Paul Quinn and Doug Scarrat...

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OPETH: Wuppertal Performance Footage From '25th Anniversary Tour'

Fan-filmed video footage of OPETH's October 13 performance at Stadthalle in Wuppertal, Germany during the band's "25th Anniversary Tour" can be seen below. Asked for his opinion about some fans' position that OPETH guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt should have started a side project under a new na...

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GEOFF TATE Is Comforted By Fact That Future Generations Will Have Chance To Discover His Music

"The Metal Meltdown" recently conducted an interview with former QUEENSRŸCHE and current OPERATION: MINDCRIME singer Geoff Tate. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. Asked what he would like to be remembered for in a hundred years' time, Tate responded: "Well, I think th...

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Former CALIFORNIA BREED Guitarist ANDREW WATT Releases 'Ghost In My Head' EP

Former CALIFORNIA BREED guitarist Andrew Watt has just released his debut solo EP, "Ghost In My Head", via John Varvatos Records/Republic Records. The digital EP includes the first single from Watt, the title track, "Ghost In My Head". "Ghost In My Head" paves the way for Watt's blues-infused, guita...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Launches Label Imprint, Signs Teenage Female Rock Band DOLL SKIN

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has created an imprint called EMP Records through the legendary label Megaforce, also known as the launching pad for legendary thrash bands METALLICA and ANTHRAX. The imprint's first release will be "In Your Face", the debut six-song EP from the Arizona-based all-fema...

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SAXON: Lyric Video For New Song 'Queen Of Hearts'

The lyric video for the song "Queen Of Hearts" from British heavy metal legends SAXON can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's 21st studio album, "Battering Ram", which will be released on October 16 in North America via UDR Music. On "Battering Ram" — with Biff Byford singing as well as...

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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Doesn't Think He Could Work With Any Of His Musical Idols

Guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH recently answered a number of fan-submitted questions on a wide range of topics for the video question-and site asQme. Check out the clips below. Asked if he would ever consider putting together a supergroup to record a new a...

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RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE: 'Testify' Performance Clip From 'Live At Finsbury Park' DVD

Eagle Rock Entertainment will release RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE's "Live At Finsbury Park" on DVD, Blu-ray and digital formats on October 16. Filmed in high definition at London's Finsbury Park on June 6, 2010, this concert, which includes "Killing In The Name", "Bulls On Parade", "People Of The Sun",...

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GEOFF TATE's OPERATION: MINDCRIME Announces European Tour Dates

OPERATION: MINDCRIME, the new band led by former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate, will embark on a European tour in November. Confirmed dates are as follows: Nov. 13 - D - Memmingen - Kaminwerk Nov. 15 - CZ - Zlin - Euronics Hall (Winter MOR) Nov. 16 - HU - Budapest - A38 Nov. 17 - ...

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BOBBY BLOTZER Says That He Has The Legal Right To Tour As RATT

RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer says that he has the legal right to bring his version of RATT out on the road without any other original members because the band's guitarist, Warren DeMartini, breached his fiduciary duty by refusing to tour under the RATT name while he is a partner in the corporation tha...

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SEBASTIAN BACH: 'I Know I Look Like A Girl'

May The Rock Be With You conducted an interview with former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach during his recent Australian tour. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On his plans for the rest of 2015: "I have to finish my book. It's a boring ....

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DISTURBED's DAVID DRAIMAN: 'I Hate All Politicians Equally'

DISTURBED frontman David Draiman was recently asked by Loudwire for his thoughts on the 2016 U.S. presidential race. He responded (see video below): "I think it's all entertainment. I don't know how you can take any of these guys seriously. You know, they're all full of shit — every last one of 'em....

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CAULDRON: 'In Ruin' Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

Toronto, Ontario, Canada metallers CAULDRON will release their fourth studio album, "In Ruin", on January 8 via The End Records. High Roller Records will make the album available in Europe on January 29. The cover artwork for "In Ruin" can be seen below. Comments CAULDRON's Jason Decay: "We wanted a...