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MICHAEL SCHENKER On Brother RUDOLF: 'I Can't Trust Him Anymore'

Jimmy Kay and Alan Dixon of Canada's The Metal Voice recently conducted an interview with legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker (UFO, SCORPIONS). You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Asked if he would ever consider recording with the SCORPIONS again, Michael said: "No. I c...

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NAILS: Making Of 'You Will Never Be One Of Us' Part 2 (Video)

The second part in a behind-the- scenes-making-of documentary for "You Will Never Be One Of Us", the new album from Southern California-based hardcore metal-punks NAILS, can be seen below. The CD will be released on June 17 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. Also available is the music video for the t...

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NAILS: Making Of 'You Will Never Be One Of Us' Part 1 (Video)

The first part in a behind-the- scenes-making-of documentary for "You Will Never Be One Of Us", the new album from Southern California-based hardcore metal-punks NAILS, can be seen below. The CD will be released on June 17 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. Also available is the music video for the ti...

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Singer Of Tribute Band THUNDERSTRUCK Says He Also Auditioned For AC/DC

Story by April Rosequist The first thought running through Lee Robinson's mind when he was asked if he wanted to audition for AC/DC was that someone was playing an elaborate joke on him. Good ole boys from Butner, North Carolina just don't get called by booking agents in Los Angeles. "If it hadn't b...

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Rockers React To PRINCE's Death

Members of GUNS N' ROSES, AEROSMITH, KISS, SLIPKNOT, MÖTLEY CRÜE, HALESTORM and JANE'S ADDICTION are among the rock musicians and scores of other artists who reacted on social media to the passing of the artist known as Prince, who died earlier today (Thursday, April 21) at the age of 57. "It is wit...

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NAILS To Release 'You Will Never Be One Of Us' Album In June

Southern California-based hardcore metal-punks NAILS will release "You Will Never Be One Of Us" on June 17 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. Today, on the eve of their Choosing Death Fest appearance, the band is proud to reveal album details and the music video for the titletrack. Check out the Jimmy...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Says He Is Talking More On Stage Now Because He Is 'Having Fun'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine was interviewed by Terrie Carr for the latest edition of "Box Of Rock" on WDHA-FM 105.5 FM, the rock music station licensed to Dover and Morristown, New Jersey. You can now watch the first part of the chat at this location. Asked if it was fun to make MEGADETH's ...

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KISS's GENE SIMMONS: Having THAYER And SINGER Wear 'Spaceman' And 'Catman' Makeup Was 'Right Decision'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has once again defended the band's decision to have current KISS members Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer dress up as Peter Criss's and Ace Frehley's respective "Spaceman" and "Catman" personas, explaining that every musician is replaceable. Speaking to Rolling Stone,...

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SECRET SPHERE Feat. WHITESNAKE Keyboardist MICHELE LUPPI: New Studio Album Due In 2017

Frontiers Music Srl has announced the signing of Italy's SECRET SPHERE to a multi-album deal. SECRET SPHERE honors the heritage of big names in the metal scene by creating a very unique brand of symphonic power metal: catchy choruses, majestic arrangements, and a multitude of musical influences (fro...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'Make All Politicians Work For Free, And Then You'll Really See Who Loves America'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine was asked by Vanyaland if he thinks someone like controversial Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump actually has a chance at becoming president. He responded: "Of course — anybody does." He added: "I'm not going to go on record and say that I support anybody,...

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KROKUS Singer MARC STORACE Would 'Certainly' Accept Offer To Front AC/DC

KROKUS singer Marc Storace says that he would "certainly" accept an invitation to step in for AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson, who has been advised by doctors to stop touring immediately or risk total hearing loss. The Maltese-born vocalist, whose band has opened for AC/DC in the past and who once decl...

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MAX CAVALERA Remembers LEMMY: 'My Relationship With Him Didn't Start Off Good'

Niclas Müller-Hansen of RockSverige.se recently conducted an interview with Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, SEPULTURA, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY). An excerpt from the chat follows below. RockSverige.se: About the early days, are you a nostalgic person? Max: Not really. From time to time there might be a YouTube vi...

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MOTÖRHEAD's MIKKEY DEE On LEMMY: 'He Was Such A Legit, Real, F**king True Rock Dude'

Vintage Rock's Junkman conducted an interview with MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee on January 22 at the NAMM show in Anaheim, California. You can now watch the chat below (captured and edited by Tom Riehl of Unriehl Productions). Speaking about the reaction from the rock community to the recent passing...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Says LEMMY 'Had A Very Childlike Side To Him'

MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine has paid tribute to MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister, calling him a "giant" who stayed true to his initial, throwback aesthetic until the very end. During a December 29 appearance on Ozzy's Boneyard (SiriusXM channel 38),Mustaine said about Lemmy (hear audio be...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER Slams SCORPIONS For 'Completely Distorting' His Involvement With Band

In a brand new interview with Gigs And Festivals, legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker spoke about what it was like playing in the earliest days of the SCORPIONS alongside his brother Rudolf. He said: "There are things that I know today, and I must say I'm actually very disappointed in my bro...