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Watch: Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Plays First NEWSTED Concert In Nearly 10 Years

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted performed with his NEWSTED project for the first time in nearly a decade last night (Saturday, May 20) at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Newsted, who plays bass and sings in the project, was joined at the gig by original NEWSTED members Jesus Mend...

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DEREK ST. HOLMES Says TED NUGENT's Politics Have Hurt His Legacy: 'I Want To Go To A Concert And Have A Good Time'

In a new interview with AL.com, Derek St. Holmes, the legendary guitarist and vocalist known for his time working with Ted Nugent in the 1970s, was asked if he thinks Ted's politics have diminished his guitar legacy. Derek responded: "The answer to your question is yes, I do. I was leery of doing an...

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Go Inside METALLICA Pop-Up Store In Paris: Video, Photos

To celebrate METALLICA's two concerts at the Stade De France in Paris, France during the recently launched "M72" world tour, Cremerie De Paris had the honor to host a really cool pop-up store for the band's fans. In the two-minute video below, which was uploaded to the Cremerie De Paris YouTube chan...

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Watch: METALLICA Plays Second Of Two Concerts In Paris As Part Of 'M72' World Tour

METALLICA played the fourth show of its "M72" world tour earlier tonight (Friday, May 19) at Stade De France in Paris, France. The trek sees the band playing two nights in every city it visits — with each "No Repeat Weekend" featuring two completely different setlists and support lineups. The "M72"...

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PHIL COLLEN Believes Singing 'With American Accents' Had 'Something To Do' With DEF LEPPARD's Massive Success In U.S.

In a new interview with Music Radar, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen was asked if it's fair to say that he and his bandmates were much more commercially successful in America than they were in their native England. "Oh, absolutely," he responded. "Something dawned on me a few years ago — we sing w...

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U.D.O. Announces 'Touchdown', First Studio Album With PETER BALTES As Official Member

After touring Australia and Japan as well as kicking off this year's festival season by introducing new bassist Peter Baltes last month, U.D.O. — the heavy metal five-piece led by former ACCEPT vocalist Udo Dirkschneider — let the next cat out of the bag today: In between various live activities thr...

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JASON NEWSTED On NEWSTED Project: 'It's Honest, Authentic, Old School' And There's 'No Cheating'

In a new interview with 98.7 The Gater's "The Jason & Franny Show", former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted spoke about his decision to reactivate his NEWSTED project for a May 20 concert at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Newsted, who plays bass and sings in the project, will be joi...

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DORO's New Album 'Conqueress Forever Strong And Proud' To Include Duet With ROB HALFORD: 'It Is A Dream Come True'

German metal queen Doro Pesch has set "Conqueress Forever Strong And Proud" as the title of her new album, due on October 27, one day before her 40th-anniversary concert at the Mitsubishi Electric Halle in Düsseldorf, Germany. The LP's first single, "Time For Justice", will arrive on June 9. In an e...

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Watch: METALLICA Plays First Of Two Concerts In Paris As Part Of 'M72' World Tour

METALLICA played the third show of its "M72" world tour earlier tonight (Wednesday, May 17) at Stade De France in Paris, France. The trek sees the band playing two nights in every city it visits — with each "No Repeat Weekend" featuring two completely different setlists and support lineups. The "M72...

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RICHIE FAULKNER To Sign Copies Of Debut ELEGANT WEAPONS Album At Nashville Record Store

Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) will sign copies of ELEGANT WEAPONS' debut album, "Horns For A Halo", on Saturday, May 27 at 5:00 p.m. at Grimey's in his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. For more information, visit Grimeys.com. "Horns For A Halo" will be released on May 26 via Nuclear Blast. The LP...

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JASON NEWSTED Talks About His Exit From METALLICA, Says He Has 'Always Kept Playing With Whoever Wants To Play'

In a new interview with the Sun Sentinel promoting this weekend's NEWSTED concert in Fort Lauderdale, Jason Newsted was asked about Lars Ulrich's comment from a couple of years ago about how he has come to understand why the bassist shocked the rock world by quitting METALLICA. Asked if he was looki...

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STITCHED UP HEART Releases Hard-Hitting New Single 'To The Wolves'

Los Angeles hard rockers STITCHED UP HEART have returned with an unapologetic new single, "To The Wolves". A harbinger of things to come and one of the band's heaviest songs to date, the anthemic new track serves as an inspiration to stand up and fight back, as vocalist Alecia "Mixi" Demner reminds...

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Watch: Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Joins VOIVOD On Stage In Fort Lauderdale

Canadian metal innovators VOIVOD were joined by their former bassist Jason Newsted during their May 16 performance at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for two songs: "Rebel Robot" and "Voivod". Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can be seen below (courtesy of Sonic Perspectives)....

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The genre-defying, musically adventurous sensibilities that are inherent to the immensely talented YAKUZA have been both a blessing and a curse. They've been overwhelming and impressive when measured artistically. But while they've shared stages with the likes of MASTODON, LACUNA COIL, THE DILLINGER...

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Hear Newly Remastered Version Of 'Children Of The Sea' From BLACK SABBATH's 'Live Evil (40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition)'

BLACK SABBATH's first official live album, "Live Evil", celebrates its 40th anniversary this year with a new Super Deluxe Edition that introduces newly remixed and remastered versions of the acclaimed double album. "Live Evil (40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition)" will be released on June 2 as a 4...