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EXODUS Singer Says 'Big Four' Of Thrash Metal Is Really 'The Big One And The Other Three'

In a brand new interview with the Argentinian radio station Rock & Pop 95.9 FM, vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza of San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans EXODUS was asked why his band rarely gets mentioned alongside the so-called "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal — METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER...

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VOLBEAT's MICHAEL POULSEN: I Don't Really Believe That GENE SIMMONS Thinks Rock And Roll Is Dead

Guitarist/vocalist Michael Poulsen of Danish/American metal rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT is the latest musician to respond to KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' recent comment that "rock is dead." Simmons told Esquire magazine last month — in an interview conducted by his son Nick — that "rock did not...

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K.K. DOWNING Doesn't Regret Leaving JUDAS PRIEST: 'I Thought That It Had Run Its Course'

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing says that he has no regrets about leaving the band but admits that he misses "being at the pinnacle" of the group's career. Downing, who is a founding member of the British heavy metal legends and was part of the group since 1969, announced his re...

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SLASH: Why COREY TAYLOR Was Not The Right Singer For VELVET REVOLVER

Corey Taylor of SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR was the singer that came "closest" to replacing Scott Weiland in VELVET REVOLVER, but he was eventually ruled out of the running by Slash, who felt that Corey's voice "didn't have certain elements" the guitarist thought it needed. VELVET REVOLVER has still not...

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MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN Defends His AVENGED SEVENFOLD Takedown, Says It Was Done 'Out Of Love'

Robb Flynn of San Francisco metallers MACHINE HEAD has defended his withering and amusing takedown of AVENGED SEVENFOLD's latest album, "Hail To The King", explaining that bands "should be accountable to each other" and claiming that his comments were made "out of love." In a lengthy critique which...

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FOO FIGHTERS: 'Sonic Highways' Premiere-Party Concert To Be Streamed On Facebook

The highly anticipated new HBO series "Foo Fighters: Sonic Highways" debuts on Friday, October 17 at 11:00 p.m. EST. In celebration of the premiere, HBO will collaborate with Facebook to present "Foo Fighters Sonic Highways: Live From The Cubby Bear", a live stream of the FOO FIGHTERS premiere party...

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METALLICA Planned To Fire LARS ULRICH In 1986, Confirms ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has confirmed long-running rumors that METALLICA planned to fire Lars Ulrich back in the mid-'80s, but believes that James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett and Cliff Burton would have changed their minds before dismissing their Danish-born drummer. The story of METALLICA's alleged...

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MERCYFUL FATE's HANK SHERMANN And MICHAEL DENNER Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of 'Don't Break The Oath': Part One

Part one of a new video of MERCYFUL FATE guitarists Hank Shermann and Michael Denner playing the band's classic "Don't Break The Oath" album to celebrate the LP's 30th anniversary can be seen below. Says Shermann: "With the overwhelming feedback from the 'Melissa' 30-year anniversary video [which wa...

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SLIPKNOT: New Song 'Sarcastrophe' Available For Streaming

A brand new SLIPKNOT song called "Sarcastrophe" can be streamed at this location. The track is taken from the band's fifth album, ".5: The Gray Chapter", which will arrive on October 21 via Roadrunner. The new CD — the first by SLIPKNOT since the 2010 death of bassist Paul Gray and the late ...

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SLAYER's PAUL BOSTAPH: 'You've Gotta Write Music For Yourself And Enjoy What You Do'

SLAYER drummer Paul Bostaph says that no band has ever managed to have the kind of career where every one of their albums was universally praises by critics and fans alike, explaining that most "good" songwriters compose music for themselves first. Commenting on the criticism that is constantly leve...

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Former KORN Drummer DAVID SILVERIA Apologizes For Not Being Able To Take Part In 20th-Anniversary Tour

Former KORN drummer David Silveria had thanked the band's fans on the 20th anniversary of the release of the group's classic debut album and has apologized for not being able to celebrate the milestone by taking part in KORN's upcoming tour. In a posting on his Facebook page, Silveria wrote: "To all...

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SLIPKNOT: New Song 'Custer' Available For Streaming

A brand new SLIPKNOT song called "Custer" can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. The track is taken from the band's fifth album, ".5: The Gray Chapter", which will arrive on October 21 via Roadrunner. The new CD is the first by SLIPKNOT since the 2010 death of bassist Paul Gray and the late ...

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SLAYER Drummer PAUL BOSTAPH: 'People Are Cowards Behind Their Computers'

SLAYER drummer Paul Bostaph says that "people are cowards behind their computers," explaining that social media has made it possible for everyone to speak with virtually no accountability because they can hide behind false names and identities. Asked by AndrewHaug.com, Australia's first-ever dedicat...

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SKID ROW's DAVE 'SNAKE' SABO Says Managing DOWN Is 'One Of The Most Important Things' In His Life

SKID ROW guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo, who works for the successful management company McGhee Entertainment (KISS, DOWN, TED NUGENT, NIGHT RANGER) headed up by Doc McGhee, spoke to Jacky BamBam of Philadelphia's 93.3 WMMR radio station about his work with DOWN, the band featuring singer Philip Anselm...

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QUEEN's 'Queen Forever' Album Trailer

Three previously unreleased QUEEN songs featuring late singer Freddie Mercury spearhead an exciting new QUEEN album, "Queen Forever", due November 10 on the Virgin Records label. A trailer for "Queen Forever" is available below. The tracks include a long-anticipated track from QUEEN and Michael Jack...