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ZAKK WYLDE Is Putting Finishing Touches On 'Book Of Shadows' Follow-Up

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY leader and former OZZY OSBOURNE axeman Zakk Wylde says that he is putting the finishing touches on "Book Of Shadows Volume II" for an early 2016 release. The effort, which will be made available on the 20th anniversary of the arrival of the original "Book Of Shadows" album, will...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE MANGINI Designs 'Very Unique' VATER Drumstick

Vater has welcomed four-time Grammy Award nominee and DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini as a Vater drumstick artist. Mike has been working closely with Vater over the past few months. He also spent time at the Vater factory to develop a very unique design, of which Mike has said: "It's not your ord...

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NEUROSIS To Begin Recording New Album This Week

Long-running Oakland, California-based industrial/alternative/metal pioneers NEUROSIS will enter Electrical Audio Studio again with producer Steve Albini on December 27 to record a brand new album, the follow-up to 2012's "Honor Found In Decay". In other news, NEUROSIS has announced more live shows...

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MIKE PORTNOY Doesn't Hold A Grudge Against GEOFF TATE

Drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, THE WINERY DOGS, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) was interviewed on a recent edition of "The Shoe With Miles Schuman", the Internet radio show hosted by 15-year-old Miles "The Shoe" Schuman. You can now listen to the chat using the Spreaker widget below. Speaking about his cu...

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THE CULT: Video Footage Of 91X Live Session

Video footage of THE CULT's live session for the 91X radio station in San Diego, California can be seen below. THE CULT's tenth studio album, "Hidden City", will be released on February 5, 2016 via Cooking Vinyl. The follow-up to 2012's "Choice Of Weapon" was written by singer Ian Astbury and guitar...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Says DAVID LEE ROTH Is 'Into' Reuniting 'Eat 'Em And Smile' Band To Celebrate 30th Anniversary

Bass legend Billy Sheehan has confirmed that there are plans for VAN HALEN singer David Lee Roth and the band for his debut solo album, "Eat 'Em And Smile", to reunite following the cancelation of their November 25 reunion attempt at the Lucky Strike Live in Hollywood. Roth's "Eat 'Em And Smile" reu...

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Video: MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Performs PRIEST, MAIDEN, AC/DC Classics With SIN CITY SINNERS

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson joined SIN CITY SINNERS on stage on November 27 at Count's Vamp'd in Las Vegas, Nevada to perform classic songs from JUDAS PRIEST, IRON MAIDEN, AC/DC, MOTÖRHEAD and DEF LEPPARD. Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can be seen below. Asked who the greatest bass...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's VINCE NEIL Says 'The Dirt' Movie Should Be Out Next Summer

MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil spoke to Las Vegas Magazine about the status of the long-awaited film adaptation of the group's biography, "The Dirt - Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock Band". He said: "Making music and making movies is two different things. We're involved in it, but … we...

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BLACK STONE CHERRY: 'Kentucky' Artwork Unveiled; New Song 'The Way Of The Future' Streaming

Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY will release their fifth studio album, "Kentucky", on April 1, 2016 via Mascot Label Group. The band recorded the effort at Barrick Recording in Glasgow, Kentucky. Taking a "back-to-the-roots" approach, the CD was produced in the same way and same place as BLACK S...

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DAVE LOMBARDO: 'I'm Much More Than Just A Metal Drummer'

Wikidrummers recently conducted an interview with former SLAYER and current PHILM drummer Dave Lombardo. You can now watch the chat at this location. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how he first got into drumming: Lombardo: "I very young and I had a very strong pass...

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DREAM THEATER To Perform Entire 'The Astonishing' Album On North American Tour

DREAM THEATER has announced their first North American tour of 2016, which will see the pioneering group performing a historic set in immersive and interactive settings for a unique and unparalleled live experience. Set to kick off April 14 at Quebec City’s Theatre Du Capitole, the spring trek will...

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BARONESS: Entire 'Purple' Album Available For Streaming

BARONESS's fourth album, "Purple", is available for streaming in its entirety below. The CD will be released on December 18 through Abraxan Hymns). The "Purple" cover artwork was created by BARONESS frontman John Baizley. Baizley has done the artwork for all of BARONESS's releases as well as fine ar...

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VINNY APPICE, RUDY SARZO, CRAIG GOLDY Join Forces In MASTERS OF CLASSIC ROCK

MASTERS OF CLASSIC ROCK, the new project featuring guitarist Craig Goldy (DIO),drummer Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, DIO),singer Doogie White (MICHAEL SCHENKER'S TEMPLE OF ROCK, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, RAINBOW),bassist Rudy Sarzo (QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, DIO) and keyboardist Wayne...

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RUSH's ALEX LIFESON On His 'Blah Blah Blah' ROCK HALL Speech: 'It Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time'

RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson recently stopped the Rolling Stone headquarters to answer questions the magazine readers submitted on Twitter and Facebook. Check out the question-and-answer session below. Asked about his legendary Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction speec...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX: I'm The 'Anti Rock Star'

Niclas Müller-Hansen of RockSverige.se recently conducted an interview with MÖTLEY CRÜE and SIXX: A.M. bassist Nikki Sixx. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On MÖTLEY CRÜE's "The Final Tour" coming to and end: "I'm a person who believes in manifesting stuff...