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GWAR Frontman Pays Tribute To MIKE SCACCIA

GWAR frontman Dave Brockie (a.k.a. Oderus Urungus) has posted the following message regarding the passing of MINISTRY and RIGOR MORTIS guitarist Mike Scaccia: "The metal and music world in general lost a true legend this past week after the unexpected death of MINISTRY and RIGOR MORTIS guitar player...

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RIGOR MORTIS Frontman Remembers Guitarist MIKE SCACCIA

RIGOR MORTIS and WARBEAST frontman Bruce Corbitt spoke to Jay Nanda of the San Antonio Metal Music Examiner about the passing of MINISTRY and RIGOR MORTIS guitarist Mike Scaccia, who died on December 22 while performing with RIGOR MORTIS at The Rail Club in Fort Worth, Texas at Corbitt's 50th-birthd...

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Former WHITE LION Singer MIKE TRAMP: 'There Will Never Be Another Classic Rock Album'

Steve Mascord of Hot Metal recently conducted an interview with former WHITE LION singer Mike Tramp. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On the artists that are now considered to be "classic rock" and whether any current acts have the potential to achieve that kind of longevity: Tramp: "What...

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STEPHEN PEARCY Backed By W.A.S.P. Bassist, Ex-WHITE LION Drummer At Wisconsin Gig (Video)

Fan-filmed video footage of Stephen Pearcy (RATT) performing the RATT classic "Back For More" on December 14 at Waverly Beach in Menasha, Wisconsin can be seen below. Backing Pearcy at the gig were former WHITE LION and ANTHRAX drummer Greg D'Angelo, guitarist Erik Ferentinos and W.A.S.P. bassist Mi...

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FATES WARNING Completes Writing Music For New Album

Guitarist Jim Matheos of U.S. progressive metal icons FATES WARNING has issued the following update: "I'm happy to say that all the music for [the new FATES WARNING album] is now written (finally!). Still some lyrics to do, but we're close. Looking forward to sharing this with you in 2013." FATES WA...

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY: New Video Interview Posted Online

Metal Mark of SkullsNBones.com conducted an interview with Raleigh, North Carolina legends CORROSION OF CONFORMITY aboard Barge To Hell — the world's most extreme metal cruise — which sailed Monday, December 3, 2012 from Miami, Florida to Nassau, Bahamas and returned to the real world on Friday, Dec...

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DRUM! Magazine Presents: Disciples Of JOHN BONHAM Speak On His Historic Beat

Enter Music Publishing, publishers of hip, drum/percussion magazines worldwide, has published a very special issue of DRUM! to start the New Year. The January 2013 issue is dedicated to the legacy of John Bonham, and it features 12 diverse drummers, from Mike Portnoy to Jason Bonham, discussing how...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE: Video Footage And Photos Of 'Hometown' Show

AlexIsLegend.com has uploaded photos and video footage of KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's December 19 "hometown" stop on their "Alive Or Just Breathing" 10th-anniversary tour at Pearl Street in Northampton, Massachusetts. Check out the clips below. KILLSWITCH ENGAGE vocalist Jesse Leach announced during the ban...

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SUFFOCATION: 'Pinnacle Of Bedlam' Trailer Released

A two-minute trailer for "Pinnacle Of Bedlam", the new album from New York death metal veterans SUFFOCATION, can be seen below. The CD will be released on February 15, 2013 via Nuclear Blast Records. The artwork was handled this time around by Raymond Swanland and can be found below. Commented SUFFO...

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VISION OF DISORDER: Video Interview With TIM WILLIAMS

Jo Schüftan of Horns Up Rocks! conducted an interview with vocalist Tim Williams of hardcore/metal veterans VISION OF DISORDER (a.k.a. V.O.D.) prior to the band's November 24 performance at the Music Hall Of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, New York. You can now watch the chat below. VISION OF DISORDER's n...

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MINISTRY/RIGOR MORTIS Guitarist MIKE SCACCIA: Public Memorial Announced

The official memorial for MINISTRY and RIGOR MORTIS guitarist Mike Scaccia will be held on Sunday, December 30 at 3:00 p.m. at Aristide Event Center in Mansfield, Texas. The event is open to the public. Aristide Event Center 570 North Walnut Creek Drive Mansfield, TX 76063 Scaccia died this past Sat...

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SWEET's ANDY SCOTT Interviewed By 'Metal Express Radio' (Audio)

On December 15, Michael Burgess of Metal Express Radio conducted an interview with original member Andy Scott (guitar and vocals) of one of the most legendary, influential and enduring names in the history of rock music, SWEET, at The Sage in Gateshead (Newcastle),England. You can now listen to the...

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ARSIS: New Audio Interview Posted Online

Mike Lopez of The Offering Magazine and Pyrophoric Radio conducted an interview with Virginia-based melodic tech-death metal masters ARSIS on December 15 in Joliet, Illinois. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. ARSIS' new EP, "Lepers Caress", is available for free download via...

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MIKE SCACCIA: Official Cause Of Death Revealed; Benefit Concert Planned

RIGOR MORTIS frontman Bruce Corbitt has announced plans to start an online fundraiser for the family of the band's guitarist, Mike Scaccia, who died this past Saturday night (December 22) while performing with RIGOR MORTIS at The Rail Club in Fort Worth, Texas at Corbitt's 50th-birthday celebration....

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JOHN 5: 'Noche Acasador' Video Released

"Noche Acasador", the new video from former MARILYN MANSON and current ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5 (real name: John William Lowery),can be seen below. This 2D version of the clip (3D version to be made available in 2013) was directed by Jonny Coffin (owner of the iconic Coffin Case brand),features...