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Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Explains Decision To Shelf NEWSTED Project

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted spoke to Billboard.com about his decision to shelf NEWSTED, the heavy metal project he operated between 2012 and 2014. "I was trying to take on too much stuff at once," he said. "You can only do so much and make it work right. I won't call it over ...

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TOOL's JUSTIN CHANCELLOR Featured In ERNIE BALL's 'String Theory' Episode

Ernie Ball's latest "String Theory" episode features TOOL bassist Justin Chancellor. Justin discusses why "playing bass is the ultimate freedom," his early influences and how performing live is the ultimate confluence of emotions. On enjoying the simplicity of the outdoors and the way it helps inspi...

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TWISTED SISTER's JAY JAY FRENCH: 'Where Are The 25-Year-Old Rock Stars?'

Kaaos TV conducted an interview with TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French prior to the band's August 4 performance in Finland. You can now watch the chat below. Asked if he thinks any of the newer hard rock artists have a shot at becoming arena-sized acts once the current crop of dinosaur bands ....

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HELLYEAH Frontman: 'PANTERA Can Never Do A Reunion'

HELLYEAH frontman Chad Gray says that people constantly calling for a PANTERA reunion are "assholes" for seemingly forgetting that Vinnie Paul Abbott "watched his brother get tragically murdered in front of him." Speaking about the inspiration for the title of HELLYEAH's new album, "Unden!able", Gra...

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NILE's KARL SANDERS: 'The Digital Medium Is The Newest Way To Completely Rip Off The Artist'

Karl Sanders of South Carolina-based extreme technical death metallers NILE was interviewed on a recent edition of the "Neckbreaker" podcast. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below (starting around the one-hour, 53-minute mark). Speaking about how the licensing rates for st...

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Video: JUDAS PRIEST Performs At Whisky A Go Go As Part Of 'Rock And Roll Fantasy Camp'

Rock And Roll Fantasy Camp celebrated its 20th anniversary this past weekend (August 4-7) with an amazing summer camp featuring British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST. As headliners at Rock And Roll Fantasy Camp, attendees jammed with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford and Richie Faulkner. Particip...

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Video Premiere: PAIN's 'Call Me'

The official video for "Call Me", a brand new song from PAIN, the Swedish metal band led by multi-instrumentalist and producer Peter Tägtgren, can be seen below. The song is taken from PAIN's new album, "Coming Home", which will be released on September 9 through Nuclear Blast. The follow-up to 2011...

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DESTRUCTION: Lyric Video For 'Generation Nevermore' Song

The official lyric video for the song "Generation Nevermore" from German thrashers DESTRUCTION can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's latest album, "Under Attack", which was released on May 13 via Nuclear Blast. DESTRUCTION frontman Schmier states: "Did you ever ask yourself how is it...

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POP EVIL Frontman: 'There's No Excess In Rock Anymore'

Yell! magazine conducted an interview with vocalist Leigh Kakaty of Michigan rockers POP EVIL at this year's Heavy Montreal festival, which was held August 6-7 at Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. You can now watch the chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)....

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TARJA TURUNEN: 'I Love This Freedom That Has Been Given To Me As An Artist To Express Myself'

ARTE Concert conducted an interview with former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen at this year's Wacken Open Air festival, which was held August 4-6 in Wacken, Germany. You can now watch the chat below. Asked if she ever gets told by anyone that she needs to slow down her work schedule sometimes, T...

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LED ZEPPELIN's Attempt To Recoup 'Stairway' Trial Legal Fees Denied

LED ZEPPELIN's publisher Warner/Chappell Music has lost its bid to recoup almost $800,000 in fees in connection with the lawsuit filed by the estate of SPIRIT's Randy California over "Stairway To Heaven". The plaintiffs had argued that the song borrowed heavily from SPIRIT's "Taurus", but a jury in...

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BOBBY BLOTZER's RATT Parts Ways With Guitarist NICHOLAS 'BLAZE' BAUM

Bobby Blotzer's RATT has parted ways with guitarist Nicholas "Blaze" Baum. Said Blotzer in a statement on Facebook: "While we are shocked and saddened by the events that led up to his departure and do not agree with the manner and time frame in which he chose to let us know, in that only giving ...

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JUDAS PRIEST, Ex-BLACK SABBATH Members Jam With Attendees At 'Rock And Roll Fantasy Camp' (Video)

Rock And Roll Fantasy Camp celebrated its 20th anniversary this past weekend (August 4-7) with an amazing summer camp featuring British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST. As headliners at Rock And Roll Fantasy Camp, attendees jammed with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford and Richie Faulkner. Particip...

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STEVE GRIMMETT'S GRIM REAPER: 'Walking In The Shadows' Album Details Revealed

STEVE GRIMMETT'S GRIM REAPER, the revamped version of the cult '80s British metal act GRIM REAPER led by singer Steve Grimmett, will release its new album, "Walking In The Shadows", on September 23 via Dissonance Productions. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Wings Of Angels 02. Walkin...

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BOBBY BLOTZER Says Singer Of His Version Of RATT 'Blows STEPHEN PEARCY Out Of The Water'

Bobby Blotzer has defended his decision to go out on tour as RATT without any other original members of the band, explaining that fans just want to hear the music performed the way it was recorded on the group's albums. The drummer has been touring the U.S. for the last few months with his own ...