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MASTODON's BRANN DAILOR: METALLICA Made 'American Dream' Seem Possible For Newer Metal Bands

In a brand new interview with The Aquarian Weekly, MASTODON drummer Brann Dailor was asked if he felt like it was "a miss" when his band was nominated for a "Best Metal Performance" Grammy for the song "High Road" but lost out to comedy duo TENACIOUS D. "No, it's a Grammy, what else?" ...

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DUFF MCKAGAN On 'Kurt Cobain: Montage Of Heck': 'It's A Brilliantly Done Documentary'

Fox 5 anchor Steve Lacy conducted an interview with Duff McKagan before the former GUNS N' ROSES bassist's May 12 book signing at the Strand bookstore in New York City. They spoke about the new Kurt Cobain documentary, "Montage Of Heck"; MCA from the BEASTIE BOYS; reconnecting with Axl Rose and the...

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SLIPKNOT's JIM ROOT On 'Mad Max: Fury Road' Movie: 'I Was A Little Bit Let Down'

Nic and Big J of the Boise, Idaho radio station 100.3 The X Rocks conducted an interview with SLIPKNOT guitarist Jim Root at this year's Rock On The Range, which was held May 15-17 at MAPFRE Stadium (formerly Crew Stadium) in Columbus. You can now listen to the chat below. Asked for his opinion of ....

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Video: AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON Takes MG's Very First Race Car For Drive Test In New 'Cars That Rock' Episode

In the clip below, AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson visits the iconic MG factory in Longbridge to gain an insight into the beloved British marque as part of the second season of the "Cars That Rock" series. A six-part series, "Cars That Rock" features Brian meeting designers, engineers and car fans from...

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COAL CHAMBER And FEAR FACTORY To Join Forces For North American Tour

COAL CHAMBER and FEAR FACTORY will join forces for a North American tour this summer. Support on the trek will come from DEVIL YOU KNOW (select dates),JASTA (select dates),SAINT RIDLEY and MADLIFE (all dates). The tour kicks off July 24 in Tucson, Arizona and will wrap up on August 22 in Santa Ana...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH: 'Got Your Six' Artwork, Release Date Revealed; Tour Dates With PAPA ROACH, IN THIS MOMENT Announced

Las Vegas-based metallers FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH will release their sixth full-length studio album, "Got Your Six", on August 28. To promote the CD, the band will embark on a North American co-headlining tour with PAPA ROACH this fall. Also appearing on the bill will be IN THIS MOMENT and FROM ASHE...

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Founding YES Bassist CHRIS SQUIRE Diagnosed With Leukemia

Founding YES bassist Chris Squire has been diagnosed with a form of leukemia called acute erythroid leukemia. As a result, he will be forced to miss the group's tour this summer for the first time to receive medical treatment in Phoenix, where he resides. He will be temporarily replaced by Billy She...

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DUFF MCKAGAN And KRIST NOVOSELIC Join Forces For Accordion-And-Bass Cover Of 'Sweet Child O' Mine'

Former GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan was joined by ex-NIRVANA member Krist Novoselic for an accordion-and-bass cover version of GN'R's "Sweet Child O' Mine". The jam session took place Sunday night (May 17) at Seattle's Neptune Theatre, where McKagan celebrated the release of his second book, "...

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DUFF MCKAGAN On His 'How To Be Man' Collaboration With IZZY STRADLIN, JERRY CANTRELL: 'It Was So Natural'

Having just released his much-buzzed-about new book, "How To Be A Man (And Other Illusions)" (Da Capo Press),former GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan issued a three-song companion EP, "How To Be A Man". Made available on the same day as the book (May 12),the disc features former GUNS N' ROSES gui...

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CRAIG GOLDY Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'The Whole World Was Affected By That Man'

Ex-DIO guitarist Craig Goldy has paid tribute to his former bandmate, legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW),saying that "Ronnie changed the world because he created his own universe with his lyrics and the way he wrote." After joining DIO in...

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BLACK VEIL BRIDES: Official 'Alive And Burning' DVD/Blu-Ray Trailer

Los Angeles theatrical rockers BLACK VEIL BRIDES will release their first-ever concert DVD and Blu-ray, "Alive And Burning", on July 10. The cover artwork for the set was designed by the band's longtime friend and previous album cover illustrator, Richard Villa, and can be seen below. Also available...

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NIGHTWISH Announces 2016 North American Tour

Finland-based symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have announced their 26-date headlining tour of North America for 2016, launching in Sayreville, New Jersey on February 19, hitting six Canadian cities plus Pittsburgh, Anaheim, and New Orleans, then closing out in Tampa, Florida on March 23. Opening for t...

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YES To Release "Like It Is - Yes At The Mesa Arts Center" 2CD/DVD And Blu-Ray

Frontiers Music Srl will release "Like It Is - Yes At The Mesa Arts Center", a new concert recording from the legendary rock group YES, on July 3 in Europe and July 10 in North America. Available in 2CD/DVD, Blu-ray and digital formats, with a later release planned on vinyl too, this new live album,...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Talks MEGADETH's Failed 'Rust In Peace' Reunion, Working With CHRIS ADLER

In a brand new interview with RollingStone.com, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine spoke about his attempt to reunite the band's "Rust In Peace"-era lineup, with Marty Friedman and Nick Menza, following last year's departures of Chris Broderick and Shawn Drover. "Contrary to all the scuttlebutt that's g...

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HALESTORM's JOE HOTTINGER: 'We're Literally Doing What We've Always Dreamed Of Doing'

On March 18, Holland's FaceCulture conducted an interview with HALESTORM guitarist Joe Hottinger. You can now watch the chat in two parts below. Asked about the meaning of the title of HALESTORM's third album, "Into The Wild Life", Joe said: "We were talking a while about album titles and… We actual...