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THE CULT Frontman: 'We Don't Think That Music Should Be Given Away For Free'

The Silver Tongue recently conducted an interview with THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury. A couple of exceprts from the chat follow below. The Silver Tongue: With this new format you're delaying your releases. Is this so the release coincides with the tour, or is there a specific reason for releasing th...

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EPICA In Dolceacqua: Photos, Video Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of EPICA's October 31, 2010 performance at the Halloween Gothic Fest in Dolceacqua, Italy can be viewed below. Photos of the concert are available on the news blog Musica Metal. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Samadhi 02. Resign to Surrender 03. Sensorium 04. Fools of...

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STEVEN TYLER Says KID ROCK Is 'Just Jealous'

AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler has responded to Kid Rock after Rock called Tyler's decision to be a judge on "American Idol" "the stupidest thing he's ever done in his life. He's a sacred American institution of rock 'n' roll, and he just threw it all out the window. Just stomped on it and set it ....

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ICED EARTH Mainman Shuts Down Fan Club, Cites FACEBOOK's Success As Reason

ICED EARTH founder Jon Schaffer today closed his band's fan club, the Minions of the Wicked, citing the success of Facebook as the reason. "When we launched Minions of the Wicked," Schaffer said, "the real power and usefulness of social-network sites like Facebook was unknown to us. Everyone knew ab...

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FIREWIND Supports SCORPIONS In Athens; Video Available

Greek melodic metallers FIREWIND — who feature in their ranks current OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Gus G. and new SPIRITUAL BEGGARS vocalist Apollo Papathanasio — supported German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS on October 27, 2010 at the Peace & Friendship Stadium in Athens, Greece. Fan-filmed video fo...

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SYMPHONY X, MANOWAR, ROYAL HUNT Members Join Forces In AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE, the brand new band formed by guitarist Ango Tasso (MIKE VESCERA PROJECT),has made its four-song EP available for free download. The group's current lineup is completed by metal veterans Mark Boals (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ULI JON ROTH, ROYAL HUNT, RING OF FIRE, SEVEN THE HARDWAY) on vocals, Mi...

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ICED EARTH: Live Tracks From Forthcoming DVD Available For Free

U.S. power metallers ICED EARTH have just made available two free blistering live tracks from their forthcoming DVD, "Festivals Of The Wicked", to be released in early 2011. Click here to find out how to obtain them (free sign-up required). "Festivals Of The Wicked" features full-length concerts fro...

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FIREWIND: 'Days Of Defiance' First-Week Sales Revealed

"Days Of Defiance", the new album from Greek melodic metallers FIREWIND — who feature in their ranks current OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Gus G. — sold around 700 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 53 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, w...

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SLAYER Guitar Techs Interviewed (Video)

SLAYER guitar techs Warren Lee and Armand Crump were interviewed during the band's recently completed Jägermeister Music Tour with MEGADETH and ANTHRAX. You can now watch the footage below. Wrapping up one of the most memorable years of the band's career, SLAYER will make available a previously unre...

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ICED EARTH Mainman Discusses SONS OF LIBERTY Project On 'Deadline Live' (Audio)

ICED EARTH/SONS OF LIBERTY mastermind Jon Schaffer was recently interviewed on "Deadline Live" with host Jack Blood. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. With several years of research and comprehensive information gathering, Jack "has a serious understanding of how the globa...

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STRYPER Frontman: 'We'll Go To The Grave Making A Bold Stand For Christ'

"The Covering", the much-anticipated covers album from Christian hard rockers STRYPER, will be released in early 2011 via Big3 Records. "The Covering", produced by frontman Michael Sweet, will be unlike any previous STRYPER recording in that it's a collection of cover songs from bands that inspired...

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WHIPLASH To Make Special Appearance At 'Dingbatz Metal Massacre'

New Jersey thrashers WHIPLASH will make a special guest appearances on November 6 at Dingbatz in Clifton, New Jersey for the first annual "Dingbatz Metal Massacre" to perform a handful of the classic thrash hits from "Power and Pain" and "Ticket To Mayhem". Other acts scheduled to appear at the even...

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SOLEFALD: New Album Samples Available

"Vitets Vidd I Verdi", a brand new song from the Norwegian avant-garde act SOLEFALD, is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The track comes off the group's new album, "Norrøn Livskunst", which is scheduled for release on November 15 via Indie Recordings. Commented SOLEFALD's Lars "La...

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OZZY OSBOURNE/FIREWIND Guitarist GUS G. Interviewed On 'Heavy Metal Thunder' (Audio)

DJ JC Green of Metal Messiah Radio's "Heavy Metal Thunder" show recently conducted an interview with OZZY OSBOURNE and FIREWIND guitarist Gus G.. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below.

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Former DIO Guitarist TRACY G Schedules California Appearances

Former DIO guitarist Tracy "G" Grijalva will take part in a performance and clinic on November 21 at D.O.B. Sound Recording A& Rehearsals in Santa Fe Springs, California. The show is scheduled for 2 p.m. Admission is free. He will also perform on December 11 at T. Phillip's Alehouse And Grill in...