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ALICE COOPER, THE YARDBIRDS, SAXON, FEAR FACTORY, CLUTCH Featured In 'Before I Hit The Stage' Book
When the outspoken Gene Simmons of KISS declared in an interview with Esquire last year that "rock is finally dead," a wave of response followed, both in agreement and dissent. Whether dead or alive, one thing is for certain: backstage at a rock concert is not the same as it used to be. Authors and...March 30, 2015
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Guitarist LLOYD GRANT: How I Ended Up Playing On Original Recording Of METALLICA's 'Hit The Lights'
Lloyd Grant, the guitarist who played on the original recording of the METALLICA song "Hit The Lights" in early 1982, was interviewed on the February 27 edition of the "Rockzone Legends" show. You can now listen to the chat below. Asked how he first got involved with METALLICA, Grant said: "There's...March 28, 2015
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THE DARKNESS: New Single 'Open Fire' Available For Streaming
"Open Fire", the new single from British rockers THE DARKNESS, can be streamed below. The song is taken from the band's fourth album, "Last Of Our Kind", which will be released on June 1 in partnership with Kobalt Label Services. The CD was penned in Ireland and was produced by THE DARKNESS guitaris...March 23, 2015
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Explains Why BEYOND FEAR's Second Album Has Yet To See Light Of Day
On February 20, The Great Metal Debate conducted an interview with acclaimed Ohio-based heavy metal singer Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN). You can now listen to the chat below. Asked about the status of the songwriting and recording sessions for the long-awaited soph...March 12, 2015
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Former MASSACRE Members Join Forces With Ex-SIX FEET UNDER Drummer In New Project
Bassist Terry Butler (OBITUARY, ex-DEATH, MASSACRE) and vocalist Ed Webb (ex-MASSACRE) are forging ahead with an as-yet-unnamed project which will feature Greg Gall (SIX FEET UNDER) behind the drum kit. Butler states: "It's in the infancy stage at this time, but will be up and running soon. I'm not...March 5, 2015
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Arrest Warrant Issued For Former PEARL JAM Drummer DAVE ABBRUZZESE
According to the Denton County Crime Stoppers web site, an arrest warrant has been issued for Dave Abbruzzese, who played drums for PEARL JAM from 1991 until 1994. The musician is wanted in Texas on charges involving controlled substances. The charges — which date back to September 26, 2014 — includ...February 25, 2015
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THE DARKNESS: 'Last Of Our Kind' Album Due In June; 'Barbarian' Video Released
"Barbarian", the new video from British rockers THE DARKNESS, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's fourth album, "Last Of Our Kind", which will be released on June 1 in partnership with Kobalt Label Services. The CD was penned in Ireland and was produced by THE DARKNESS guitarist Dan...February 23, 2015
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THE DARKNESS: Audio Snippet Of New Song 'Barbarian'
An audio snippet of "Barbarian", a brand new song from British rockers THE DARKNESS, can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. The track is taken from the band's new album, tentatively titled "Cliffhanger", which is due later this year. THE DARKNESS frontman Justin Hawkins recently told Classic Roc...February 19, 2015
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VAN HALEN's EDDIE And ALEX VAN HALEN Sign Publishing Deal With THE ATLAS MUSIC GROUP
Eddie Van Halen and Alex Van Halen of the legendary rock group VAN HALEN have signed an exclusive worldwide deal with Atlas Music Publishing, as announced today by Richard Stumpf, CEO of Atlas Music Publishing. The deal covers the band's entire catalog except for VAN HALEN's last album, 2012's "A Di...February 18, 2015
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EXHUMED, POSSESSED, MALEVOLENT CREATION Members Join Forces In GRUESOME
GRUESOME is a debilitating death metal faction featuring members of EXHUMED, POSSESSED, MALEVOLENT CREATION and DERKETA. A respectful celebration of the sound of the early DEATH records, the collective was borne out of guitarist/vocalist Matt Harvey (EXHUMED) and drummer Gus Rios' (MALEVOLENT CREATI...February 18, 2015
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Reunited STUCK MOJO Working On Material For New Studio Album
Rap/metal pioneers STUCK MOJO are working on material for their comeback album — their first to feature the lineup of Rich "The Duke" Ward on guitar, Bonz on vocals, Corey Lowery on bass and Frank Fontsere on drums since 1998's "Rising". During a recent appearance on 99.1 CJAM-FM's melodic metal rad...February 5, 2015
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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON: 'STEVE HARRIS Really Opened My Eyes To What A Bass Player Could Do'
In a brand new interview with TheMusicBiz.org, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked how he managed to develop a distinctive bass style at a time when no one quite knew how to be a metal bass player, especially in terms of thrash. "Well, y'know, for me, I grew up on a farm in ...January 28, 2015
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It's Official: AC/DC To Perform At GRAMMY AWARDS
The first performances for the 57th annual Grammy Awards telecast have been announced and include a range of new and legendary artists, from country rocker Eric Church, pop star Ariana Grande, and singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran to Grammy-winning hard rock veterans AC/DC and seven-time Grammy-winning p...January 13, 2015
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THE DARKNESS Recruits Female Drummer EMILY DOLAN DAVIES
British rockers THE DARKNESS have recruited Emily Dolan Davies (pictured) as their new drummer. The band has just completed recording its new album, tentatively titled "Cliffhanger", for a March 2015 release via Wind-Up. Emily Dolan Davies, who has previously worked with Bryan Ferry and Tricky, has...December 28, 2014
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STUCK MOJO Featuring RICH WARD, BONZ, COREY LOWERY, FRANK FONTSERE: Video Of Atlanta Reunion Show
Rap/metal pioneers STUCK MOJO reunited for a special concert last night (Friday, December 26) at the Masquerade in Atlanta, Georgia. The band's lineup for the show included Rich "The Duke" Ward on guitar, Bonz on vocals, Corey Lowery on bass and Frank Fontsere on drums. This marked the first time Ri...December 27, 2014
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