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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: Why Critics Have Been Harsh On 'Super Collider'

In a brand new interview with the Detroit Metro Times, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine was asked why he thinks critics have been harsh on the band's new album, "Super Collider", while fans seem to "love" the CD. Mustaine replied: "Critics have to listen to a whole bunch of records and don't really ha...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Bassist On Split With GEOFF TATE: 'It Was A Decision That Needed To Be Made'

Goldenplec recently conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE bassist Eddie Jackson and guitarist Parker Lundgren. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On the band's split with singer Geoff Tate and addition of Todd La Torre (formerly of CRIMSON FLORY): Eddie: "The intention was to carry o...

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METAL CHURCH Guitarist Interviewed On New Zealand's 'The Sick Room' (Audio)

Caleb Smith of "The Sick Room" radio in New Zealand recently conducted an interview with METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. "Generation Nothing", the tenth studio album from METAL CHURCH — Ronny Munroe on vocals, Kurdt Vanderhoof and Ri...

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IRON MAIDEN Golf Balls Now Available

A pack of three Titleist DT Solo golf balls featuring IRON MAIDEN mascot Eddie and drummer Nicko McBrain's printed signature are now available exclusively at the IRON MAIDEN shop. In an interview with the Broward Palm Beach New Times, McBrain stated about his passion for golf: "I live for it! If I w...

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Former SABATON Drummer ROBBAN BÄCK: 'I Wasn't Kicked Out' Of The Band

Former SABATON drummer Robban Bäck has released the following statement: "I keep getting tons of e-mails from all over the world regarding this matter so I feel it's time to speak up... "NO, I am not the drummer of [SABATON] anymore, and NO, I wasn't kicked out. I made the decision to LEAVE the band...

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VAN CANTO's New Album To Include BLACK SABBATH, EUROPE Covers

German "a cappella metal" band VAN CANTO — which consists of five singers and one drummer (no guitars, no bass, no keyboards) — will release its new studio album, "Dawn Of The Brave", on February 7, 2014 via Napalm Records. The CD was recorded with Charlie Bauerfeind (BLIND GUARDIAN, HELLOWEEN, HAMM...

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BLEEDING THROUGH's Trailer 'Totaled' In Road Accident

California hardcore/metal outfit BLEEDING THROUGH was involved in a road accident on the way to the final show of the band's U.S. tour with WINDS OF PLAGUE, OCEANO, GIDEON, and SWORN IN. Says BLEEDING THROUGH in a posting on the band's Facebook page: "Well, boys and girls, this happened again. Good...

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TODD LA TORRE-Fronted Version Of QUEENSRŸCHE: 'Ad Lucem' Mini Movie Posted Online

The Todd La Torre-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE recently filmed a "mini movie," with the tracks "Spore", "Midnight Lullaby", "A World Without" and "X2" providing the score to a 10-plus minute story, dubbed "Queensrÿche: Ad Lucem". The film was created by Veva Entertainment Co. with director Daniel...

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KORN, ANTHRAX, TWISTED SISTER, POISON Drummers Confirmed For Next 'Bonzo Bash'

The next "Bonzo Bash" will take place on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at The Observatory in Santa Ana, California. "Bonzo Bash" is the "celebration show" that John Bonham freak/worshipper/drum lifer Brian Thomas Tichy (WHITESNAKE, FOREIGNER, OZZY OSBOURNE, BILLY IDOL) put together to pay tribute to th...

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Video: TODD LA TORRE-Fronted Version Of QUEENSRŸCHE Performs In Hampton Beach

Fan-filmed video footage of the Todd La Torre-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE performing on November 16 at Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire can be seen below. The Todd La Torre-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE recently filmed a "mini movie," with the tracks "Spore", "Midnig...

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MAYAN: First 'Antagonise' Trailer Released

MAYAN — the band featuring EPICA guitarist/songwriter Mark Jansen alongside Jack Driessen (ex-AFTER FOREVER) and Frank Schiphorst — will release its sophomore album, "Antagonise", on January 31, 2014 via Nuclear Blast Records. The 11-song CD, which was recorded at Sandlane studio with producer Joost...

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RIOT To Carry On As RIOT V; New Singer Announced

RIOT's classic "Thundersteel" and "Privilege Of Power" lineup reunited in 2009 and delivered a critically acclaimed album, "Immortal Soul", via major metal heavyweights SPV/ Steamhammer and Avalon/ Marquee. A successful tour with performances on the prestigious 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise and appeara...

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SABATON Plays First Show With New Drummer; Video Available

Swedish metallers SABATON played their first show with new drummer Hannes Van Dahl this past Saturday, November 16 at the Metal Hammer Paradise festival in Germany. Behind-the-scenes footage from the concert can be seen below. Regarding their decision to enlist Hannes Van Dahl, SABATON said in a sta...

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BUCKCHERRY: Fan-Filmed Video Footage Of Aschaffenburg Concert

Fan-filmed video footage of BUCKCHERRY's November 19 performance at Colos-Saal in Aschaffenburg, Germany can be seen below. BUCKCHERRY's sixth studio album, "Confessions", sold 18,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 20 on The Billboard 200 chart. The...

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THE DEVIL'S BLOOD Mastermind SELIM LEMOUCHI To Unleash New Sound Séance

THE DEVIL'S BLOOD mastermind Selim Lemouchi is pleased to enter a brand new chapter of sonic exploration with SELIM LEMOUCHI & HIS ENEMIES and their debut, "Earth Air Spirit Water Fire". Recorded, mixed and mastered in part by Pieter G. Kloos, the offering, written by Lemouchi alongside his new...