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Sol Invictus

For a long time, as unlikely a reunion as the original lineup of VAN HALEN still is, the moment is finally here. They'd hit a slew of gigs spanning from 2009 to 2012, but if you'd put money down upon a brand new FAITH NO MORE album surfacing then, you'd have cast a sucker bet. ...

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Sanctitude

Both OPETH and KATATONIA are flaunting their softer, progressive measures these days, and with good reason. While both of these contemporaries are widely-acknowledged masters of death metal, doom and goth, they have both proven to be fearlessly dynamic, even more so the past few years. KATATONIA res...

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JOURNEY Kicks Off Las Vegas Residency: Photos, More Fan-Filmed Video Footage Available

JOURNEY kicked off its first-ever, nine-show residency, "Journey Las Vegas", at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada this past Wednesday night (April 29) . The residency, produced exclusively by AEG Live Las Vegas, continues through Saturday, May 16. More than two dozen pho...

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Former JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist K.K. DOWNING Looks Back On 'Defenders Of The Faith' Album

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing has has posted the following message in the "blog" section of his Steel Mill web site: "In 1984, PRIEST 'Defenders Of The Faith' tour sold out Madison Square Garden! Now that was what you call a memorable gig, exuberant fans decided to fill the stage with f...

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RIVAL SONS: 'Electric Man' Video Released

"Electric Man", the new video from California blues rockers RIVAL SONS, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's latest album, "Great Western Valkyrie", which was released in June 2014. The CD was recorded with producer Dave Cobb at LCS Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. In a recent interv...

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PRO-PAIN To Release 'Voice Of Rebellion' Album In June

Aggressive, meticulous, passionate, righteous — all distinguishing traits that have come to symbolize the fundamentals of metal/hardcore pioneers PRO-PAIN. Since their crushing 1992 NAIRD-nominated debut album "Foul Taste Of Freedom", PRO-PAIN have become a staple in the diets of heavy music listene...

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SLAYER's KERRY KING: The Door Is Shut On Another Reunion With DAVE LOMBARDO

In a brand new interview with U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine, SLAYER's Kerry King and Tom Araya were asked if the tragic passing of the band's co-founding guitarist, Jeff Hanneman, in 2013, had any impact on their relationship with original SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo. "Nah," Kerry responded. "That's...

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TOURNIQUET Drummer's 'The Slave Ring' Track Featuring Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS POLAND

TOURNIQUET is widely known for its outspoken voice against animal abuse and has previously released songs that focused on that subject matter. This time, however, drummer and songwriter Ted Kirkpatrick devotes an entire album, "Onward To Freedom", to the struggles and abuses animals face. The CD fea...

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EUROPE: 'Days Of Rock 'N' Roll' Video Premiere

"Days Of Rock 'N' Roll", the new video from Swedish hard rockers EUROPE, can be seen below. The clip was directed by Patric Ullaeus of Revolver Film Company, who has previously worked with DIMMU BORGIR, LACUNA COIL, IN FLAMES, SONIC SYNDICATE and KAMELOT, among others. Said EUROPE vocalist Joey Temp...

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Video: MARTY FRIEDMAN Talks To Argentina's CN23 About His ÁSTOR PIAZZOLLA Tribute

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman teamed up with Argentine tango-jazz act ESCALANDRUM to pay tribute to Argentine tango composer, bandoneon player and arranger Ástor Piazzolla on April 9 at the Usina del Arte’s Sala Sinfónica in Buenos Aires. The concert featured such songs as "Tangueria", "V...

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STONE TEMPLE PILOTS' New York City Concert To Be Streamed On YAHOO!; More Dates Announced

As they wrap up their current sold-out tour, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS have announced more dates this fall, kicking off September 15 at the House of Blues in Cleveland, Ohio. Tickets go on sale to the public May 1, but a special pre-sale begins Wednesday, April 28 at 10:00 a.m. local time. There will be a...

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TONY HARNELL: 'I'm Hoping To Be Accepted By SKID ROW Fans As Time Goes By'

Former TNT and current SKID ROW singer Tony Harnell was interviewed on a recent edition of "The Classic Metal Show", which is heard live on Saturdays from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. EST at TheClassicMetalShow.com. You can now listen to the chat using the Spreaker widget below. A few excerpts follow (transcrib...

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REFUSED To Release 'Freedom' Album In June

Reunited seminal Swedish hardcore band REFUSED will release its new album, "Freedom", on June 30 via Epitaph. The CD was produced by Nick Launay (ARCADE FIRE, Kate Bush, Nick Cave) except for the songs "Elektra" and "366", which were helmed and co-written by Shellback, the Swedish pop superproducer...

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Video: SEBASTIAN BACH Performs SKID ROW Classics In Fresno

Fan-filmed video footage of Sebastian Bach's April 25 performance at Strummer's in Fresno, California can be seen below. SKID ROW fired singer Johnny Solinger over the phone on April 6, a few hours before announcing ex-TNT vocalist Tony Harnell as his replacement. Solinger, who joined SKID ROW in 19...

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Video: VENOM INC. Performs Live For First Time At Germany's KEEP IT TRUE Festival

VENOM INC., the new band featuring original VENOM members Jeff "Mantas" Dunn (guitar) and Anthony "Abaddon" Bray (drums) alongside ex-VENOM bassist/vocalist Tony "Demolition Man" Dolan, made its live debut this past Saturday, April 25 at the Keep It True festival in Lauda-Königshofen, Germany. Video...