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JAMES DURBIN Interviewed Before Milwaukee Concert (Video)
"American Idol" finalist James Durbin was interviewed prior to his January 28 appearance at the The Rave/Eagles Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. You can now watch the chat below. Durbin's debut solo album, "Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster", sold around 28,000 copies in the United States in its first w...February 4, 2012
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ANTERIOR To Play 'Last-Ever' Concert In March
Welsh metallers have announced that they will split up after one final farewell show in London on March 2. The band released two albums on Metal Blade — "This Age Of Silence" in 2007 and last year's "Echoes Of The Fallen" — since signing to the label six years ago. ANTERIOR said in a statement: ...February 4, 2012
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DREAM THEATER Singer Talks Next Solo Album
Vocalist James LaBrie of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER recently spoke to the Attention Deficit Delirium about the progress of the songwriting sessions for his next solo album. "Right now, Matt [Guillory], I and the other guys are writing," LaBrie said. "We're about halfway through. I would...February 3, 2012
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KORN Performs On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' (Video)
KORN appeared on last night's (Thursday, February 2) edition of ABC-TV's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" The band — Jonathan Davis (vocals),James "Munky" Shaffer (guitar),Reggie "Fieldy" Arvizu (bass) and Ray Luzier (drums) — along with very special guest Kill the Noise, performed their Top Five active rock...February 3, 2012
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EXODUS Drummer Talks About 'Bonded By Baloff' Concert (Video)
Drummer Tom Hunting of San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS was interviewed by "Metal Zone" host Nikki Blakk of the San Francisco, California radio station 107.7 The Bone about the upcoming special concert to mark the 10-year anniversary of former EXODUS singer Paul Baloff's passing. Dubbed "Bond...February 2, 2012
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PUSCIFER: 'Telling Ghosts' Video Released
"Telling Ghosts", the new video from PUSCIFER, the eclectic music-meets-comedy troupe helmed by Maynard James Keenan (TOOL, A PERFECT CIRCLE),can be seen below. The clip was shot by Tim Cadiente (Barton Perreira) and Meats Meier (3D Art Space) and was edited by Mat Mitchell. "Telling Ghosts" comes...February 2, 2012
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BILL WARD Says He May Be Forced To Sit Out BLACK SABBATH Reunion
BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has announced that he will not be able to partake in the recording sessions for the band's new album and subsequent touring activities unless he is presented with a "fair agreement." His official statement on the matter reads as follows: "Dear SABBATH fans, fellow mus...February 2, 2012
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Deluxe Editions Of First Three DIO Albums To Be Made Available In March
According to the unofficial BLACK SABBATH web site Black-Sabbath.com, Universal Music has set a March 19 European release date for the "deluxe-edition" reissues of the first three DIO albums: "Holy Diver", "The Last In Line" and "Sacred Heart". These reissues are being made available worldwide, exce...February 1, 2012
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ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON, SLASH, MEGADETH, Others Confirmed For ROCK ON THE RANGE
Rock On The Range returns for its sixth year boasting a massive lineup covering the rock spectrum. America's premier destination rock festival will be held May 18-20 at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio featuring performances from INCUBUS, ROB ZOMBIE, SHINEDOWN, MARILYN MANSON, FIVE FINGER DEA...February 1, 2012
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A PERFECT CIRCLE Guitarist Selling California Home For $1.8 Million
According to the Los Angeles Times, guitarist-songwriter Billy Howerdel (A PERFECT CIRCLE, ASHES DIVIDE) has put his Studio City house on the market at $1.799 million. The property, which Howerdel bought in 2008 for $1.685 million, features 10-foot ceilings, formal dining and living rooms, three fir...January 31, 2012
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Former DIO Guitarist TRACY G Talks About Upcoming Book In New Audio Interview
On January 18, Brian Rademacher of RockEyez conducted an interview with former DIO guitarist Tracy "G" Grijalva. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Grijalva is working on a book that will chronicle his time in DIO (from 1993 through 1999). In the book, titled "Tracy G: The Dio...January 31, 2012
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Call For Birmingham To Host A BLACK SABBATH Day
According to the Birmingham Post, Philip Parkin of the Birmingham City Council has written a letter of recommendation urging city officials in Birmingham, England create a "Black Sabbath Day" to highlight the legendary rock band's contribution to music. The "Destination Birmingham" document said: "B...January 31, 2012
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HELSTAR/MALICE Singer Launches METAL ASYLUM
Acclaimed Houston, Texas-based heavy metal singer James Rivera (HELSTAR, MALICE, VICIOUS RUMORS, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM) has formed a new project entitled METAL ASYLUM, which is slated to be launched in February. The concept of METAL ASYLUM was inspired by two of Rivera's previous endeavors; the first t...January 30, 2012
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JOHN SYKES Says His Collaborative Project With MIKE PORTNOY 'Didn't Work Out'
Guitarist/vocalist John Sykes (WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, THIN LIZZY) has commented on the dissolution of his much-hyped collaborative project with drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB). Portnoy and Sykes announced they were working together during a July 2011 taping...January 30, 2012
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STAIND Frontman Nominated For Two 'Academy Of Country Music' Awards
Aaron Lewis has received two Academy Of Country Music nominations for his debut country single, "Country Boy", continuing his breakthrough year as a solo artist. The singer, songwriter and guitarist was nominated in the "Vocal Event of the Year" category for the song — which features George Jones an...January 28, 2012
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