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RAVEN Interviewed On 'The Governor's Ball' (Audio)

Bassist/vocalist John Gallagher and drummer Joe Hasselvander of the veteran British/American heavy metal trio RAVEN were interviewed for the latest episode of "The Governor's Ball". You can now stream the program in two parts below. Part 1: ...
April 28, 2011
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist GLEN DROVER Interviewed On 'Maximum Threshold' (Audio)

Former MEGADETH/KING DIAMOND guitarist Glen Drover was interviewed on the April 23, 2011 edition of the "Maximum Threshold" show. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. Interview (audio):
April 27, 2011
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DEFTONES Frontman: 'I Feel Obligated To At Least Play Stuff From All The Records'

Metal Insider conducted an interview with Chino Moreno, vocalist and lyrical mastermind of DEFTONES, on April 16, 2011 at the third show of the Sacramento band's current U.S. tour in support of its sixth studio effort, "Diamond Eyes". A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Insider: I...
April 27, 2011
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METALLICA: Audio Samples Of Entire 'Big Four' Concert From Indio

Audio samples of METALLICA's entire set at this past Saturday's (April 23) "Big Four" concert at the Empire Polo Grounds in Indio, California can be streamed at LiveMetallica.com. Full-song downloads can be purchased for $0.99 each. Launched in March 2004, LiveMetallica.com initially sold downloads...
April 27, 2011
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TWISTED SISTER Performs On 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' (Video)

TWISTED SISTER performed on last night's (Tuesday, April 26) edition of NBC-TV's "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon". The program aired at 12:35 a.m. ET (technically early Wednesday morning, April 27). You can now watch the "We're Not Gonna Take It" performance below. The band also played a second track,...
April 27, 2011
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DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED: 'The Taking' First-Week Sales Revealed

"The Taking", the new album from DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED — the band led by VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan — sold 2,300 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 12 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the bes...
April 27, 2011
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HALFORD, ARMORED SAINT Members Featured On RAY BURKE Solo Debut

Los Angeles-based bass player Ray Burke, whose credits include BRUCE DICKINSON, LIFE AFTER DEATH, ROB ROCK, WARRIOR, and currently THE GREEN ALMIGHTY, has announced the release of his debut solo album, titled "Humanity Street", out on Bright Orange Records. "Humanity Street", inspired by a flooded s...
April 27, 2011
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California's 'Big Four' Concert: Soundboard-Quality, Multi-Camera Footage Of 'Am I Evil?'

Official Metallica.com footage of METALLICA's pre-show meet-and-greet, tuning-room jam and performance at this past Saturday's (April 23) "Big Four" concert at the Empire Polo Grounds in Indio, California can be viewed below. The all-day festival featured the so-called "Big Four" bands of 1980s thra...
April 26, 2011
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CRITICAL SOLUTION's METALLICA Cover Featuring KING DIAMOND Guitarist Posted Online

KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque has contributed a guest guitar solo to a cover version of the METALLICA classic "Seek And Destroy" which will appear on the forthcoming EP from the Norwegian heavy metal band CRITICAL SOLUTION. Entitled "Evidence Of Things Unseen", the CD was recorded at La Rocq...
April 26, 2011
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DIAMOND HEAD Guitarist BRIAN TATLER Talks METALLICA In New Video Interview

Base Media recently conducted an interview with NWOBM heavy metal legend Brian Tatler of DIAMOND HEAD. You can now watch the chat below. One of the most remarkable talents to rise out of the NWOBHM, DIAMOND HEAD's legacy still ranks among the most influential of the genre, with both MEGADETH and MET...
April 26, 2011
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FREEDOM CALL: 'Live In Hellvetia' Trailer Available

Having sold over 35,000 copies of its debut, "Stairway To Fairyland", FREEDOM CALL's tour with SAXON, ANGRA and EDGUY turned into a triumphal march. The tour culminated with memorable shows with SAVATAGE and SKEW SISKIN in August 1999 as part of the Popkomm music fair in Cologne. The band played alm...
April 26, 2011
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SHINEDOWN Members To Take Part In Online Chat

SHINEDOWN vocalist Brent Smith and bassist Eric Bass will take part in a live online chat on Monday, May 2 at 6:00 p.m. EST at Shinedown.com. SHINEDOWN's live, multi-disc CD/DVD collection, "Somewhere In The Stratosphere", will arrive in stores and at all DSPs on May 3. The collection — which receiv...
April 25, 2011
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LARS ULRICH: Playing METALLICA Song With 'Big Four' Would Seem 'A Little Selfish'

On Sunday, April 24, Steve Appleford of LA Weekly conducted an interview with METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. LA Weekly: How was it playing on the polo fields last night? Ulrich: It was a little bit windy, but other than that it was great. The ...
April 25, 2011
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SLAYER's JEFF HANNEMAN On Return To Live Stage: 'I'm The Happiest Man In The World'

Founding SLAYER guitarist Jeff Hanneman stepped onstage with his band at this past Saturday's "Big Four" concert in Indio, California, marking the first time he has played with SLAYER since last October. In January, Hanneman contracted necrotizing fasciitis, likely caused by a spider bite, and has b...
April 25, 2011
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ANTHRAX, MEGADETH Members Discuss 'Big Four' American Concert Debut (Video)

Artisan News Service spoke to members of ANTHRAX and MEGADETH about this past Saturday's (April 23) debut performance on American soil by the "Big Four" bands of 1980s thrash metal — METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX — at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California in front of a capacity crowd o...
April 25, 2011