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SLAYER Looks Back On 37 Years: Episode 7 Released
Over SLAYER's career, the band has made available to its fans some pretty cool swag, from an ugly Christmas sweater to BMX's "Cradle to Grave" four-bike collection, a SLAYER Snow Globe where blood-red particles fall, a series of Vans footwear including one with blood-splatters, the SLAYER Pinball Ro...April 4, 2019
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QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON Rules Out Another 'Operation: Mindcrime' Sequel: 'There's Many Reasons Why Not To Do It'
Michael Wilton says that there are no plans for QUEENSRŸCHE to release another sequel to the band's 1988 masterpiece "Operation: Mindcrime". The original "Operation: Mindcrime" album weaved themes of religion, drug abuse and underground, radical politics and was certified platinum by the RIAA (Recor...April 3, 2019
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FOREIGNER's KELLY HANSEN On Performing With Original Members: 'Everyone Had A Great Attitude'
FOREIGNER's "Double Vision: Then And Now" concerts last fall saw the band's original members take the stage with the current members. Singer Lou Gramm, drummer Dennis Elliott, keyboardist Al Greenwood, guitarist/saxophonist Ian McDonald and bassist Rick Wills joined guitarist Mick Jones and the rest...April 3, 2019
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SLIPKNOT's SID WILSON Is 'Laying The Last' Of His Parts Down For New Album
SLIPKNOT DJ Sid Wilson is wrapping up the recording sessions for the band's new album. Wilson checked in via Instagram yesterday, saying that he was "lounging out" in the SLIPKNOT studios "laying the last" of his parts down. "So, it's getting closer, y'all," he added. Due on August 9, SLIPKNOT's upc...April 3, 2019
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DEVIN TOWNSEND Still Can't Listen To VAI's 'Sex & Religion' Album
Devin Townsend says that he "still can't listen" to "Sex & Religion", the 1993 album he made with Steve Vai. Released under the band name VAI, the disc saw the legendary guitarist joining forces with a band of "monster musicians" — including drummer Terry Bozzio and bassist T.M. Stevens — to create...April 3, 2019
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JAKE E. LEE: 'Everything I Do Is Old School'
That Just Happened recently conducted an interview with RED DRAGON CARTEL, the band led by former OZZY OSBOURNE and BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On RED DRAGON CARTEL's current lineup and tour: Jake: "...April 2, 2019
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MITCH MALLOY Never In His Wildest Dreams Thought He Would Join GREAT WHITE
GREAT WHITE's latest addition, singer Mitch Malloy, says that the chemistry between him and his new bandmates is undeniable. "It really, really is working," he told IndiePower.com at this past January's NAMM show in Anaheim, California. "I mean, never in my life would I have looked at GREAT WHITE an...April 2, 2019
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QUEEN's ROGER TAYLOR Releases 'Gangsters Are Running This World' Solo Single
QUEEN drummer Roger Taylor has released a new solo single, "Gangsters Are Running This World". The song is said to be a commentary on the current state of the world, featuring the opening lines of "There's blood in the streets / Panic in the air / The markets are trading up / In madness and fear." T...April 1, 2019
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Uncivilized
We are only a few months into the 2019 calendar year, but I am already set to declare the heavy metal anthem of the year: "Fuck Off and Die". The song's the opening serve from POUNDER's debut full-length album, "Uncivilized", and is a fist-pumping piece of heavy metal triumph. The track launches wit...April 1, 2019
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Listen To New SACRED REICH Song 'Don't Do It Donnie'
"Don't Do It Donnie", a brand new song from American thrash metal veterans SACRED REICH, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's first album in 23 years, "Awakening", which will be released this summer via Metal Blade Records. "Don't Do It Donnie" will be released April 19 as part...April 1, 2019
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Former SKID ROW And SAIGON KICK Drummer PHIL VARONE Explains Decision To Retire From Drumming: 'I'm Just Not Feeling It Anymore'
Former SKID ROW and SAIGON KICK drummer Phil Varone spoke to Detroit's WRIF radio station about his retirement from drumming. The 51-year-old rocker, who is currently on tour with Jake E. Lee's RED DRAGON CARTEL, made his decision official via a social media post two weeks ago. Varone told WRIF's Me...March 31, 2019
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DANKO JONES: 'I Just Wanna Be In A Band That Puts Out Great Rock Records'
Australia's Heavy magazine recently conducted an interview with Danko Jones, the namesake front man of the Canadian hard rock power trio DANKO JONES. You can listen to the entire chat via the Spreaker widget below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On what fans can expect fro...March 31, 2019
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TOMI JOUTSEN Says 'Queen Of Time' Album Is 'Highlight' Of His Career In AMORPHIS
Tomi Joutsen says last year's "Queen Of Time" studio album is the "highlight" of his career thus far in AMORPHIS. Joutsen joined the Finnish melancholic progressive metallers in 2004 as replacement for Pasi Koskinen and has been widely credited for the band's subsequent career rebirth that started w...March 31, 2019
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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON On METALLICA: 'It's Unbelievable That A Metal Band Could Be As Big As U2'
MEGADETH's David Ellefson says that he never got the call to audition for the bassist position in METALLICA after Jason Newsted left the band over 18 years ago. Newsted exited METALLICA in January 2001, after he clashed with James Hetfield over the release of an album by ECHOBRAIN, Jason's side proj...March 30, 2019
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PRETTY MAIDS Vocalist RONNIE ATKINS Talks Moonlighting With NORDIC UNION
PRETTY MAIDS and NORDIC UNION vocalist Ronnie Atkins recently spoke with "The Right To Rock" podcast. The full conversation can be streamed at this location (interview starts at the 63-minute mark). A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the origins of NORDIC UNION, his side...March 30, 2019