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DAVE GROHL: I Knew Nothing About New Orleans Or Jazz Before 'Sonic Highways'

FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl admitted in a new interview with Rolling Stone that he knew nothing about the history and culture of New Orleans before he and the band traveled there for the sixth episode of their HBO series "Sonic Highways". According to The Pulse Of Radio, Grohl explained, "Befor...

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ENUFF Z'NUFF: Video For Cover Version Of BILLY SQUIER's 'The Stroke'

ENUFF Z'NUFF's video for their cover version of the BILLY SQUIER classic "The Stroke" can be seen below. Celebrating an amazing 30 years as one of the hardest-working bands in show business, ENUFF Z'NUFF proudly presents this exciting new project, a heartfelt salute to the music and artists who have...

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Video: Reunited Original Lineup Of EXCITER Performs In Porto Alegre

Video footage of the reunited original lineup of Canadian thrash metal pioneers EXCITER — guitarist John Ricci, drummer/vocalist Dan Beehler and bassist Allan Johnson — performing on October 5 in Porto Alegre, Brazil can be seen below. On episode 475 of the "Talking Metal" podcast, Mark Strigl condu...

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RAVEN: Audio Samples Of SWEET, SLADE And DEEP PURPLE Covers

NWOBHM thrash godfathers RAVEN have launched a Kickstarter crowd-funding campaign to finance the recording of their next studio album, "ExtermiNation". The band has recorded a full-length covers CD titled "Party Killers" that is being offered as an exclusive Kickstarter reward for backers. The group...

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DAVE LOMBARDO Explains His Double-Bass Technique (Video)

Video footage of former SLAYER and current PHILM drummer Dave Lombardo's November 22 clinic at Cueva Rock in Quartucciu, Sardinia, Italy can be seen below. Lombardo was effectively fired from SLAYER after sitting out the band's Australian tour in February/March 2013 due to a contract dispute with th...

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SOUNDGARDEN: 'Storm' Video Released

On November 24, SOUNDGARDEN released the long-awaited 3-CD rarities collection "Echo Of Miles: Scattered Tracks Across The Path". Among the set's seven unreleased tracks is a brand-new recording, "Storm", recorded in May this year with producer Jack Endino in Seattle. You can now see the video for t...

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ROBERT PLANT Explains His Need For Creative Stimulation

According to The Pulse Of Radio, Robert Plant shared some ambiguous explanations as to why he refuses to reunite with his LED ZEPPELIN bandmates. During an interview with Sound Opinions, he explained that he developed his lifelong creative wanderlust while fronting the pre-ZEPPELIN group BAND OF JOY...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN To Commemorate 100th Anniversary Of Armenian Genocide With 'Wake Up The Souls' Tour

April 24, 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, an attempted extermination of the Armenian people by the Ottoman Empire. A century later, the members of SYSTEM OF A DOWN refuse to let the victims and lessons learned be forgotten. On April 10, 2015, they'll commemorate the Genoci...

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Video: JAKE E. LEE's RED DRAGON CARTEL Performs OZZY OSBOURNE's 'The Ultimate Sin' At Whisky A Go Go

Video footage of RED DRAGON CARTEL, the band led by former OZZY OSBOURNE and BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee, performing the OZZY classic "The Ultimate Sin" on November 22 at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California can be seen below. Bassist Ron Mancuso recently decided to leave RED DRAGON C...

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Discusses His Mother's Near-Suicide Attempt (Audio)

In a recent appearance on MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx's "Sixx Sense With Nikki Sixx" radio show, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian recalled one of the more painful passages from his recently released autobiography, "I'm The Man: The Story Of That Guy From Anthrax", involving his parents during a partic...

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JOHN CORABI Plays MÖTLEY CRÜE Songs During Warm-Up Set For 20th-Anniversary Tour (Video)

This past Tuesday, November 18, John Corabi, former lead singer of MÖTLEY CRÜE, THE SCREAM and UNION, played a surprise warm-up show for his upcoming tour during which he will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the MÖTLEY CRÜE album that he appeared on by performing most of the songs from the LP with...

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DEE SNIDER's 'Rock & Roll Christmas Tale': Video Highlights

Broadway In Chicago has uploaded a one-minute collection of video highlights from "Dee Snider's Rock & Roll Christmas Tale", starring and written by the iconic TWISTED SISTER rocker, directed by Adam John Hunter and produced by John B. Yonover, which is playing the Broadway Playhouse at Water To...

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JIMMY PAGE Takes Part In SiriusXM Town Hall On Classic Vinyl (Video)

LED ZEPPELIN guitar legend Jimmy Page sat down with a group of SiriusXM subscribers and super fans for an intimate question-and-answer session at his SiriusXM Town Hall on Classic Vinyl. Check out video footage below. Page publicized the release of his official photographic autobiography, "Jimmy Pag...

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JAKE E. LEE's RED DRAGON CARTEL Featuring New Bassist GREG CHAISSON: First Promotional Photos

Bassist Ron Mancuso recently decided to leave RED DRAGON CARTEL, the band led by former OZZY OSBOURNE and BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee, in order to return to his production career. He was replaced by none other than Lee's former BADLANDS bandmate Greg Chaisson. The first two promotional photos of...

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MINISTRY Announces 2015 Touring Lineup

Industrial metal pioneers MINISTRY have confirmed their touring lineup for next year. Joining mainman Al Jourgensen in the band's latest incarnation will be guitarists Monte Pittman (PRONG, MADONNA) and Sin Quirin, bassist Tony Campos (SOULFLY, STATIC-X),drummer Aaron Rossi and keyboardist John Bec...