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There Would Be No New VAN HALEN Tour Without WOLFGANG In The Band, Says VALERIE BERTINELLI

Valerie Bertinelli, the ex-wife of VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen and the mother of the band's bassist, Wolfgang Van Halen, says that the current VAN HALEN tour would not be taking place if her son hadn't joined the group as the replacement for original VH bassist Michael Anthony. According to...

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Interviewed On 'Maximum Threshold' Show (Audio)

Raleigh, North Carolina legends CORROSION OF CONFORMITY were interviewed on this past weekend's edition of the "Maximum Threshold" show. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. The new self-titled album from CORROSION OF CONFORMITY sold 3,800 copies in the United States...

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MIKE PORTNOY Says Playing With AVENGED SEVENFOLD Was 'A Great Experience'

Drummer Mike Portnoy says that recording and touring with AVENGED SEVENFOLD was "a great experience" despite the fact that the band ended up recruiting a younger musician to replace him on the road only a few months after Portnoy quit DREAM THEATER. AVENGED's original drummer James "The Rev" Sulliva...

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JOE SATRIANI: Another Clip From 'Satchurated' Film Available

Joe Satriani, one of the most respected and innovative guitarists in the world today, announces the release of the live-concert film, "Satchurated: Live In Montreal". "Satchurated" was filmed during Satriani's "The Wormhole Tour", supporting his studio album, "Black Swans And Wormhole Wizards", at t...

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY: New Album First-Week Sales Revealed

The new self-titled album from Raleigh, North Carolina legends CORROSION OF CONFORMITY sold 3,800 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 157 on The Billboard 200 chart. The CD landed at position No. 5 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which...

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CANCER BATS: 'Road Sick' Video Released

"Road Sick", the new video from Canadian metallers CANCER BATS, can be seen below. The song comes off the band's fourth full-length album, "Dead Set On Living", which is scheduled for release in the U.S. on April 24 via Metal Blade Records. Once again utilizing the legendary Vespa Studios and produc...

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'Rock 'N' Roll Allstars' Tour: Tentative Setlist Revealed

Comprised of musicians from some of the biggest bands in recent rock history, the Rock 'N' Roll Allstars tour will hit the road in South and Central America in April/May. Described as a live show unlike any before, Rock 'N' Roll Allstars will include appearances by the following musicians: * Gene Si...

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Season Ten Of VH1 CLASSIC's 'That Metal Show': Guests Announced

Season ten of VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show" kicks off on Saturday, March 31 and featured guests include IRON MAIDEN's Adrian Smith (making his first appearance on the program),METALLICA's Lars Ulrich, MOTÖRHEAD's Lemmy Kilmister, Alice Cooper and former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted. "I've know...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE MANGINI To Take Part In Q&A At 'A Drummer's Dream' Screening

Drummer Mike Mangini of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER will take part in a question-and-answer session after the Saturday, March 10 screening of the "A Drummer's Dream" film at the Boston Museum Of Fine Arts. Featuring Nasyr Abdul Al-Khabyyr, Dennis Chambers, Kenwood Dennard, Horacio "El-Neg...

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MINISTRY Mainman Says GEORGE W. BUSH And Governor RICK PERRY Ruined The State Of Texas

MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen — who currently lives and records in El Paso, Texas — was asked in a brand new interview with Loudwire for his thoughts on Texas Governor and former Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry. "I have no thoughts on him," he replied. "You know why? Because he's got n...

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WORLD UNDER BLOOD Joined By MALIGNANCY Drummer, Ex-IN THIS MOMENT Bassist

WORLD UNDER BLOOD — the melodic death metal project led by CKY guitarist/vocalist Deron Miller — has announced the addition of drummer Mike Heller (MALIGNANCY) and bassist Kyle Konkiel (IN THIS MOMENT) to the group's ranks. WORLD UNDER BLOOD 2012 is: Deron Miller (CKY): guitars, Vocals Mike Heller (...

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MIKE PORTNOY: DREAM THEATER's GRAMMY Nomination 'Was Heartbreaking For Me On A Personal Level'

Fingers of the Babylon, New York rock radio station WBAB recently conducted an interview with drummer Mike Portnoy (ADRENALINE MOB, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD). You can now listen to the chat at this location. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow below (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NE...

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GEORGE LYNCH To Perform At 93.3 KDKB 'Headbangers' One-Year-Anniversary Party

Legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB, SOULS OF WE, TOOTH AND NAIL) will make a special appearance at the one-year-anniversary party for the 93.3 KDKB Headbangers bar on Saturday, March 10 at The Blooze in Phoenix, Arizona. George will be jamming that night with some — or all — of the...

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PORTNOY, SHEEHAN, MACALPINE, SHERINIAN At 'Drum Off Grand Finals'; Pro-Shot Footage Available

Drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD),bassist Billy Sheehan (STEVE VAI, DAVID LEE ROTH),guitarist Tony MacAlpine (neo classical-metal style, STEVE VAI) and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, PLANET X, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION) performed on January 14, 2012 at the twenty-t...

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COAL CHAMBER: New Video Interview Posted Online

Australia's Hysteria TV conducted an interview with COAL CHAMBER, the reformed '90s alt-metal band fronted by current DEVILDRIVER singer Dez Fafara, during this year's Soundwave Festival. You can now watch the chat in two parts below. In a 2011 interview with Australia's Loud magazine, Dez stated ab...