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APOCALYPTICA Creates Music From Finnish DNA: 'The Symphony Of Extremes' Video Premiere

Eicca Toppinen, a member of the Finnish cello metal band APOCALYPTICA, has composed a new piece of music based on DNA samples gathered around Finland by geneticists. The effort is part of Visit Finland's new campaign, "The Symphony Of Extremes - Born From Finnish DNA", to honor the 100th anniversary...

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AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE Bassist CHAD HANKS Dead At 46

Chad Hanks, bassist of the Minneapolis, Minnesota hard rock/industrial metal outfit AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE, passed away earlier today at the age of 46. He had reportedly been battling a terminal illness in the months prior to his death, with various social media posts suggesting he was suffering from...

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MARKUS GROSSKOPF On HELLOWEEN's 'Pumpkins United' Reunion Tour: 'It's Getting Better And Better Every Day'

Brazil's Heavy Talk conducted an interview with bassist Markus Grosskopf of German power metal legends HELLOWEEN prior to the band's October 31 "Pumpkins United" show at Pepsi On Stage in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The "Pumpkins United" tour features former HELLOWEEN vocalist Michael Kiske and guitarist...

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MIKE PORTNOY On SONS OF APOLLO: 'Basically, This Was My Dream Lineup'

France's Big Bang magazine recently conducted an interview with former DREAM THEATER members Mike Portnoy (drums) and Derek Sherinian (keyboards) about their new band, SONS OF APOLLO. The group also features guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (ex-GUNS N' ROSES),bassist Billy Sheehan (THE WINERY DOGS,...

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DEEP PURPLE To Perform Exclusive Show For BBC Radio 2's 'In Concert' Series

Legendary British/American rockers DEEP PURPLE will perform later this month as part of "BBC Radio 2 In Concert" series of shows. Direct from the BBC Radio Theatre in London, the band will be lighting a fire in the sky as it rolls through its back catalogue of rock classics, including tracks from it...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Has 'Almost Half' Of Next Album Written; Late 2018 Release Expected

CHILDREN OF BODOM bassist Henkka Seppälä (a.k.a. Henkka T. Blacksmith) has confirmed to The Salt Lake Tribune that the band has commenced work on material for the follow-up to 2015's "I Worship Chaos" album. "We've been already writing the whole fall, actually," he said. "We have almost half the new...

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SHAWN DROVER On MEGADETH: 'DAVE MUSTAINE Gave Me A Career, And I'll Always Be Thankful'

Former MEGADETH and current ACT OF DEFIANCE drummer Shawn Drover recently spoke with the "Talking Metal" podcast. The full chat can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On ACT OF DEFIANCE's second album, "Old Scars, New Wounds": Shawn: "I'm really proud of t...

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OF MICE & MEN To Release 'Defy' Album In January; 'Warzone' Video Available

OF MICE & MEN will release its new album, "Defy", on January 19, 2018 via Rise Records. The disc will mark OF MICE & MEN's first full-length release without vocalist Austin Carlile, who left the group due to his ongoing battle with Marfan syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that afflicts the connectiv...

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FOREIGNER To Be Rejoined By Drummer BRIAN TICHY For Five Shows

Drummer Brian Tichy will rejoin FOREIGNER for the next five shows, beginning with this Saturday's (November 11) concert in Hammond, Indiana. He will be filling in for FOREIGNER's regular drummer Chris Frazier, who is "ill" and "has been advised to rest it up a bit," according to Brian. "He'll jump b...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Calls New Autobiography 'A Celebration Of Life'

IRON MAIDEN vocalist Bruce Dickinson recently spoke with New York City's Q104.3 about his new autobiography, "What Does This Button Do?" The full chat can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On the inspiration behind the book's title: Bruce: "My dad... one...

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RONNIE MONTROSE: Lyric Video For 'Color Blind' Song Feat. SAMMY HAGAR, STEVE LUKATHER

The official lyric video for the song "Color Blind" from Ronnie Montrose can be seen below. The track, which features Sammy Hagar and Steve Lukather, is taken from the late guitar legend's final album, "10x10", available now on Rhino Records. When Ronnie Montrose passed away on March 3, 2012, he was...

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CREMATORY To Release 'Oblivion' Album In April

German gothic metal band CREMATORY is in the studio recording a new album titled "Oblivion" for an April 13, 2018 release via SPV/Steamhammer. The band is once again working with producer Kristian Bonifer at the Kohlekellerstudio. Through collaboration with new idea donors and arrangers such as Stef...

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Heavy Metal Singer Becomes Virginia's First Openly Transgender Legislator

Danica Roem, who on Tuesday (November 7) became the first openly transgender person elected to a U.S. statehouse seat, is a longtime lead singer of a metal band called CAB RIDE HOME. Democrat Roem, a former journalist for the Montgomery County Sentinel and a lifelong resident of Manassas, Virgina, d...

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BRET MICHAELS To Release Holiday Classic 'Jingle Bells'

POISON frontman Bret Michaels has recorded and produced a contemporary version of the timeless holiday classic "Jingle Bells". This is the legendary frontman's first time releasing a holiday song. Fans can expect the track to be packed with high energy, great grooves, and the ever-present spirit of...

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CELLAR DARLING Feat. Former ELUVEITIE Members: 'Six Days' Animated Video

The official animated music video for the song "Six Days" from CELLAR DARLING, the band featuring former ELUVEITIE members Anna Murphy (vocals, hurdy-gurdy),Merlin Sutter (drums) and Ivo Henzi (guitars, bass),can be seen below. The song is taken from CELLAR DARLING's debut album, "This Is The Soun...