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ERIC PETERSON Reflects On TESTAMENT's 'Darkest' Period

In a new interview with Guitar World, TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson said that the "darkest" period of the band's career probably took place around the time of the 1992 album "The Ritual". "I remember Atlantic Records telling us that we had only sold around 250,000 records that year — which would...

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ACE FREHLEY On Making Music: 'I Like Coming Up With Ideas Off The Top Of My Head'

Ace Frehley, KISS co-founder and 2014 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee, continues his reflections on a lifetime in music with "Origins Vol. 2". No stranger to cover versions throughout his musical history — having recorded, rebranded and repossessed such notable nuggets as "New York Groove", "Do...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Says FRANKIE BANALI Reached Out To Him Two Months After He Was Diagnosed With Pancreatic Cancer

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "This May End Badly With Craig Fraser" podcast, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett spoke about his friendship with QUIET RIOT's Frankie Banali, who died last week after a battle with pancreatic cancer. The 59-year-old Rikki, who went through his own battle...

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THE PRETTY RECKLESS's TAYLOR MOMSEN On 'Death By Rock And Roll' Album: 'I Think We Really Made Something Special'

THE PRETTY RECKLESS singer Taylor Momsen spoke to U.K.'s Rock Sound about what it was like for her and her bandmate Ben Phillips (guitar) to take on co-production duties, along with Jonathan Wyman, on the group's upcoming album, "Death By Rock And Roll". She said (see video below): "I think as a son...

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Watch PAPA ROACH Perform 'Dead Cell' As Part Of 'Infest In-Studio' Event

Video of California rockers PAPA ROACH performing the song "Dead Cell" as part of their second live streaming experience iteration called "Infest In-Studio" can be seen below. The program was a special virtually ticketed, live HD broadcast, which took place June 20 from Sacramento, and it featured...

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IRON MAIDEN's Legendary Debut To Be Reissued On Picture Vinyl For 40th Anniversary

Parlophone Records will issue a very special limited-edition 12-inch vinyl version of IRON MAIDEN's iconic self-titled debut album on October 9. The release honors both the 40th anniversary of the album, which came out on April 14, 1980 and reached No. 4 in the U.K. chart, and also 2020's National A...

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More Details Revealed About RONNIE JAMES DIO Graphic Novel Based On 'Holy Diver' Album Cover

The Ronnie James Dio estate and Z2 Comics have teamed up to bring you "Dio - Holy Diver", the graphic novel adaptation of DIO's classic album "Holy Diver" and the artwork it inspired. Penned by acclaimed horror comics writer Steve Niles ("30 Days Of Night"),the book will tell the tale behind the ev...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA's Entire 2017 Concert In Mexico City

METALLICA has posted the final video as part of its concert series "#MetallicaMondays", where the band is streaming a complete live show for fans on the group's YouTube channel and on Facebook every week. The latest concert to be shared was recorded on March 3, 2017 at Foro Sol in Mexico City, Mexic...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Comic Book Based On 'Holy Diver' Album Cover Tentatively Due In 2021

Z2, the premier destination for top quality music-based comics and graphic novels, has teamed up with the Ronnie James Dio estate to create a comic book based on the the cover art of DIO's classic debut album, "Holy Diver". Tentatively due in the summer of 2021, "Ronnie James Dio's Holy Diver" will...

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Official ENTOMBED Jigsaw Puzzles To Be Released In November

ENTOMBED will get the jigsaw puzzle treatment this fall. "Left Hand Path" and "Clandestine" will be made available on November 6, 2020 as 500-piece puzzles. Zee Productions will release the album covers as jigsaws via its Rock Saws imprint. The iconic arts of some of rock's most influential and high...

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TRIVIUM To Play 'The Deepest Cuts' As Part Of Free Livestreamed Concert

On Saturday, August 29 at 3 p.m ET, Florida-based metallers TRIVIUM — the kings of streaming who've been embracing the art of the livestream for years — will play a free show that will stream on singer/guitarist Matt Heafy's Twitch channel. The performance will take place live from the band's rehear...

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STEEL PANTHER's STIX ZADINIA Recalls His PRINCE Encounter: 'It Was Some Serious A**holery Going On'

In a recent interview with New York's Q104.3 radio station, STEEL PANTHER drummer Stix Zadinia recalled the time his paths crossed with the legendary artist Prince. He said (see video below): "I was in a band a long, long time ago. We were doing disco covers many years ago up in San Francisco. And P...

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FOO FIGHTERS' TAYLOR HAWKINS: 'There's Lots Of People Right Now In America Who Are Absolutely F**ked'

FOO FIGHTERS drummer Taylor Hawkins spoke to Australia's Triple M radio station about how he is dealing with the coronavirus crisis. He said (hear audio below): "It's definitely been a weird half a year, at least. At this point, I guess we're six months into it. I feel guilty saying I'm fine. We're...

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CHRIS JERICHO Sings A Cappella Version Of QUIET RIOT's 'Metal Health' In Honor Of FRANKIE BANALI (Video)

In honor of QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali, who passed away earlier this week, FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho sang an a cappella version of QUIET RIOT's "Metal Health" during last night's (August 22) episode of "Saturday Night Special", Jericho's weekly live series which airs on his YouTube channel...

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TWISTED SISTER Pays Tribute To FRANKIE BANALI: He Was 'An Inspiration'

TWISTED SISTER has paid tribute to Frankie Banali, who died earlier this week after a battle with pancreatic cancer. On Friday (August 21),the members of TWISTED SISTER shared a photo that was taken when the QUIET RIOT drummer joined them for a two-song set in May 2016 at the Vegas Rocks! Hair Meta...