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CHESTER BENNINGTON Says The Music On Upcoming STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Album Is 'Pretty Insane'
In a brand new interview with ARTISTdirect.com editor in chief Rick Florino, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS and LINKIN PARK singer Chester Bennington spoke about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for STP's new album, tentatively due this fall. "We're really trying to take the musicality to...April 1, 2015
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TONY MACALPINE To Release 'Concrete Gardens' Album Next Month
In his 29-year career, Tony MacAlpine has redefined instrumental hard rock, jazz-fusion and heavy metal for a generation of progressive-minded music fanatics. Whether it's been as a solo artist, or with the progressive supergroup PSMS (with Mike Portnoy, Billy Sheehan and Derek Sherinian); the mind-...March 31, 2015
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ANTHRAX Has 'Raised The Bar' On Upcoming Album
ANTHRAX, five-time-Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling, and card-carrying-member of the "Big Four," will begin the set-up of its brand new album when the band hits the road late next month. First up, a six-week-plus North American trek that will include 24 dates with VOLBEAT, as well as appearances a...March 31, 2015
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MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO: 'Burn' Cover Featuring MARK TREMONTI, TODD LA TORRE Streaming
Considered to be a pioneer of the "shred guitar" genre, Michael Angelo Batio is set to release his first-ever career retrospective. Due on April 14 via Rat Pak Records, "Shred Force 1: The Essential Michael Angelo Batio" not only highlights Michael's best work to date, but also brings together many...March 31, 2015
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SIX FEET UNDER Bassist JEFF HUGHELL Releases Solo Album 'Chaos Labyrinth'
SIX FEET UNDER bassist Jeff Hughell has released his debut full-length solo album, "Chaos Labyrinth", showcasing his unique skills as a preeminent bass guitar player. His technical metal roots shine through on tracks such as "Jagermeister Death Grind" and "Chaotic Implosion", yet exceptional versati...March 31, 2015
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AC/DC's ANGUS YOUNG Turns 60 Years Old
The Pulse Of Radio reports that AC/DC lead guitarist Angus Young turns 60 years old on Tuesday (March 31). Since 1974, Angus has been the iconic image of the band in his trademark schoolboy uniform, while also influencing generations of guitar players with his fluid solos and the no-nonsense, blues-...March 31, 2015
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SCOTT WEILAND's THE WILDABOUTS Guitarist JEREMY BROWN Dies
Jeremy Brown (pictured),guitarist for former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS/VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland and his backing band THE WILDABOUTS, has died. The group was scheduled to perform a record-release show Monday (March 30) in Hollywood for its debut album, "Blaster", which comes out today (Tuesday...March 31, 2015
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TESLA's JEFF KEITH Recovering From Hip Replacement Surgery
TESLA lead singer Jeff Keith has made a full recovery from his hip replacement surgery and is currently enjoying some much-needed rest and relaxation. The band will resume rehearsals for the Monsters Of Rock cruise next week and run through a set of songs from its latest album, "Simplicity". TESLA's...March 30, 2015
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SIXX: A.M.: Video Highlights Of Band's First-Ever Concert In Japan
SIXX: A.M., the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael, made its live debut with drummer Dustin Steinke of the Canadian rock band BLEEKER RIDGE on February 19 at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan as part of Vampark Fest hosted by the ro...March 30, 2015
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SCOTT WEILAND On Split With STONE TEMPLE PILOTS: 'It's A Shame How It Happened'
Ex-STONE TEMPLE PILOTS singer Scott Weiland says that the way he was ousted from the band was "a shame" and blames his split with the group on the fact that the other members of STP "got different management." STP fired Weiland in February 2013, claiming that his own solo activities and erratic beha...March 30, 2015
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ALICE COOPER, THE YARDBIRDS, SAXON, FEAR FACTORY, CLUTCH Featured In 'Before I Hit The Stage' Book
When the outspoken Gene Simmons of KISS declared in an interview with Esquire last year that "rock is finally dead," a wave of response followed, both in agreement and dissent. Whether dead or alive, one thing is for certain: backstage at a rock concert is not the same as it used to be. Authors and...March 30, 2015
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FAILURE To Release 'The Heart Is A Monster' Album In June
FAILURE will release "The Heart Is A Monster", the Los Angeles-based trio's follow-up to 1996's "Fantastic Planet", on June 30 via INgrooves Music Group's artist services division, INresidence. "Trying to follow up 'Fantastic Planet' was a bit daunting," said Ken Andrews, who mixed the 18-song colle...March 30, 2015
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New Book 'Iron Maiden: '80 '81' Tells Story Of Legendary Metal Band's Paul Di'Anno Years
By the mid-to-late '80s, IRON MAIDEN was unquestionably one of the biggest heavy metal bands on the planet — regularly headlining arenas and stadiums, each new album rocketing up the charts, and t-shirts sporting their ghastly mascot (Eddie) was one of the most popular fashion statements by metalhea...March 30, 2015
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RICHARD PATRICK Says New FILTER Album Is Shaping Up To Be 'Really Different' And 'Original Sounding'
On March 17, Shabby Hasan of All Access Live conducted an interview with FILTER mainman Richard Patrick at the Cotillion Ballroom in Wichita, Kansas. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about the progress of the recording sessions for FILTER's new album, Richard said: "I wanted to release som...March 28, 2015
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EXODUS/SLAYER Guitarist GARY HOLT Talks About His Pedals (Video)
A three-minute video clip in which EXODUS and SLAYER guitarist Gary Holt talks about the pedals and effects he uses — which include Vortex Flanger, Shaker Vibrato and G-major 2 from TC Electronic — can be seen below. During an appearance at this past January's NAMM show in Anaheim, California, Holt...March 27, 2015
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