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STRIFE Guitarist Talks 'Witness A Rebirth' Album In New Video Interview
Jo Schüftan of Horns Up Rocks! recently conducted an interview with guitarist Andrew Kline of the Southern California hardcore band STRIFE. You can now watch the chat below. STRIFE's new album, "Witness A Rebirth", will be released on November 6 via 6131 Records. Some bands leave such an impression...October 17, 2012
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METALLICA Guitarist: 'DEEP PURPLE Definitely Belongs In The ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME'
METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett, who was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame with his bandmates in 2009, told Artisan News that he was a bit turned off given that the Hall has overlooked so many other great rock bands, including DEEP PURPLE, who is among 15 finalists for induction into the...October 17, 2012
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PHILIP ANSELMO: I Never Spoke To ZAKK WYLDE About Possible PANTERA Reunion
DOWN's Philip Anselmo, Pepper Keenan and Kirk Windstein recently answered a number of fan-subimitted questions from the readers of the Ultimate-Guitar.com web site. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Ultimate-Guitar.com: What was the cause for such a dramatic change in your vocal style on th...October 16, 2012
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PARKWAY DRIVE: New Song Available For Streaming
"Old Ghosts / New Regrets", a brand new song from Australian metallers PARKWAY DRIVE, can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. The track comes off the band's fourth album, "Atlas", which will be released on October 30 via Epitaph Records. The deluxe package will include the "Home Is For The Heartl...October 16, 2012
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THE HAUNTED Guitarist ANDERS BJÖRLER Quits
Guitarist Patrik Jensen of Swedish metallers THE HAUNTED has released the following statement: "It's with deep regret we have to inform you of another two departures from THE HAUNTED; guitarist Anders Björler and drummer Per Møller Jensen. No animosity whatsoever caused these events, nor are there a...October 16, 2012
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Drummer PER MØLLER JENSEN Quits THE HAUNTED
Danish drummer Per Møller Jensen has left Swedish metallers THE HAUNTED. He says in a statement released to BLABBERMOUTH.NET, "This decision has been underway for a long time and cannot be attributed to [former THE HAUNTED frontman Peter] Dolving's departure earlier this year. "It's been a good 13-y...October 16, 2012
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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION's GLENN HUGHES Interviewed By France's HARD FORCE TV (Video)
Hard Force TV recently conducted an interview with legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, TRAPEZE, BLACK SABBATH, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION) in Paris, France. You can now watch the chat below. BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, the Anglo-American rock group comprising Hughes, drummer Jason Bonham...October 15, 2012
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DJ LETHAL Rejoins LIMP BIZKIT
DJ Lethal has rejoined LIMP BIZKIT after apologizing to the band for launching a public feud that began in April and lasted several months. Earlier this year, DJ Lethal went on a Twitter tirade, writing, "I hate assholes that judge me for leaving a ‘band' I was in for 15 years. You're like a fucking...October 15, 2012
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Down IV: The Purple EP
It's been 17 years since a little side project amongst New Orleans-based metal buddies defied the odds and became a genre phenomenon. There have been countless metal, sludge and doom acts serving electric alms to BLACK SABBATH, going as far back as PENTAGRAM, WITCHFINDER GENERAL, SAINT VITUS, CANDLE...October 12, 2012
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QUEENSRŸCHE Guitarist's WRATCHET HEAD: Previously Unreleased Demo Tracks Posted Online
QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton has posted two previously unreleased demo tracks from his side project WRATCHET HEAD. Check out "Doomsday" (originally slated to be the B-side of the "Coming For You" single) and "Defy" below. WRATCHET HEAD made its live debut on December 3, 2010 at Showbox SoDo...October 12, 2012
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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION: Fifth 'Afterglow' Webisode Released
BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, the Anglo-American rock group comprising vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, TRAPEZE),drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN, FOREIGNER),Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, ALICE COOPER, BILLY IDOL) and blues-rock guitarist/vocalist Joe Bonamassa, will release its third al...October 12, 2012
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RUSH Guitarist: 'I Don't Want To Be 70 Years Old Jumping Around Onstage'
Shawn Hammond of Premier Guitar recently conducted an interview with bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson of Canadian rock legends RUSH for the November issue of the magazine. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Premier Guitar: Geddy, how would you describe Alex's evolu...October 12, 2012
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STRATOVARIUS Singer, Ex-SONATA ARCTICA Guitarist: 'Blackoustic' Track-By-Track Breakdown
A track-by-track breakdown of "Blackoustic", the first-ever acoustic album by Finnish heavy metal singer Timo Kotipelto (STRATOVARIUS, CAIN'S OFFERING, KOTIPELTO) and guitarist Jani Liimatainen (CAIN'S OFFERING, ex-SONATA ARCTICA),can be seen below. The CD will be released on October 19 via earMUSI...October 12, 2012
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Former DEEP PURPLE Guitarist RITCHIE BLACKMORE 'Couldn't Care Less' About ROCK HALL Induction
DEEP PURPLE is among 15 finalists for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's Class Of 2013. "Personally, I couldn't care less," former PURPLE guitarist Ritchie Blackmore tells Billboard.com. "I would never go. I'm not really a fan of that stuff. Considering some of the people that are in th...October 11, 2012
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HATEBREED Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST, RAZOR & TIE
Connecticut hardcore/metal masters HATEBREED have inked a European deal with Nuclear Blast Records. North America will be handled by Razor & Tie. The band's new album was co-produced by HATEBREED, Chris "Zeuss" Harris (SUICIDE SILENCE, ALL THAT REMAINS, SHADOWS FALL) and Josh Wilbur (LAMB OF GOD...October 11, 2012
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