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JOHN 5 Is 'So Honored' To Be Named 'Best Guitarist' At 'Revolver Golden Gods'

ROB ZOMBIE/ex-MARILYN MANSON guitar virtuoso John 5 was named "Best Guitarist" at the fifth annual Revolver Golden Gods award show presented by Epiphone this past Thursday (May 2) at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, California. John 5 is one of the most sought-after players and composers of the last decad...

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DISTURBED Frontman Says There Is No Excuse For Jealousy And Hatred In Hard Rock And Heavy Metal

DISTURBED and DEVICE frontman David Draiman has posted the following message on his Twitter account: "There is no room for/excuse for jealousy/contempt/hatred between those who should be supportive/caring brothers and sisters in the world of hard rock and heavy metal. "In the wake of the news of the...

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Video: DISTURBED Singer Joins HALESTORM For Cover Of LED ZEPPELIN Classic

DISTURBED and DEVICE singer David Draiman joined HALESTORM on stage last night (Thursday, May 2) at the fifth annual Revolver Golden Gods award show presented by Epiphone at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, California to perform the LED ZEPPELIN classic "Whole Lotta Love". Video footage of his appearance...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Confirmed For This Year's GIGANTOUR

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY has been confirmed for this year's edition of Gigantour, the critically acclaimed package festival founded in 2005 by MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. Also scheduled to appear on the bill are headliners MEGADETH, along with DEVICE, the new band fronted by DISTURBED singer David Dr...

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Video: GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT Jams With Bronx Students

On Wednesday, May 1, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, lead guitarist from legendary hard rock band GUNS N' ROSES, jammed with students at Mott Hall Community School in the Bronx, which is participating in the free Little Kids Rock music program. Moreover, Bumblefoot arrived with free guitars for the students,...

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METALLICA, DISTURBED, TESTAMENT, SLASH React To Passing Of JEFF HANNEMAN

A number of rock and heavy metal musicians have reacted to the news of the passing of SLAYER guitarist Jeff Hanneman, who died at about 11 a.m. today (Thursday, May 2) near his Southern California home. He was 49. Hanneman was in an area hospital when he suffered liver failure. Neil Portnow (Preside...

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POWERWORLD: New Song Available For Streaming

The song "Slave To The Powerworld" from POWERWORLD can be streamed using the SoundCloud widget below. The track comes off the band's new album, "Cybersteria", which will be released in Germany on May 24, in the rest of Europe on May 27 and in the U.S./Canada on June 4 through SPV/Steamhammer. What w...

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MEAN STREAK: 'Shine On' Lyric Video Released

The official lyric video for "Shine On", a brand new song from Swedish metallers MEAN STREAK, can be seen below. The track comes off the band's third album, "Trial By Fire", which will be released on June 14 via Black Lodge Records. The follow-up to 2011's "Declaration Of War", "Trial By Fire" was p...

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Video: JASON NEWSTED Talks 'Revolver Golden Gods', METALLICA Reunion, CLIFF BURTON

Former METALLICA, VOIVOD and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist and current NEWSTED frontman Jason Newsted recently spoke to Artisan News about being nominated for best bassist at the Revolver Golden Gods Awards with his heroes Geddy Lee (RUSH),Steve Harris (IRON MAIDEN) and Lemmy (MOTÖRHEAD); METALLICA pe...

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Video: TRENT REZNOR Interviewed On CBC's 'Q'

Musician, composer and artist Trent Reznor (NINE INCH NAILS) recently joined Jian Ghomeshi of CBC's cultural affairs show "Q" for a feature conversation about Reznor's new band HOW TO DESTROY ANGELS and their record "Welcome Oblivion", along with Trent's work on "The Social Network", their shared lo...

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HELLYEAH Guitarists Talk Gear In New Video Interview

On April 10, Fret 12 met up with Tom Maxwell and Greg Tribbett — the larger-than-life guitar duo of heavy metal supergroup HELLYEAH — as they took over the Fuel Room at Austin's Saloon in Libertyville, Illinois. Currently on tour with NONPOINT and ALL THAT REMAINS, this tour has made stops at some o...

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JASON NEWSTED Talks To WSUR About New Band, Future Plans (Audio)

Former METALLICA, VOIVOD and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist and current NEWSTED frontman Jason Newsted was recently interviewed on the WSUR (Worcester State University Radio) radio station. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. As previously reported, NEWSTED has been confirmed for t...

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AIRBOURNE: Part Two Of 'Rock Climbing' Video Feature

The second part of a new "Rock Climbing" feature with Joel O'Keeffe (vocals/lead guitar) of Australian hard rockers AIRBOURNE can be seen below. AIRBOURNE's third album, "Black Dog Barking", will be released on May 21 via Roadrunner Records. The follow-up to 2010's "No Guts. No Glory." was produced...

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CHAOSTAR: Entire New Album Available For Streaming

"Anomima", the fourth album from CHAOSTAR, the band led by SEPTICFLESH guitarist Christos Antoniou, can be streamed in its entirety using the widget below. The CD will be released on May 10 in Europe and May 14 in North America via Season Of Mist. The limited-edition version of the effort will come...

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JASON NEWSTED Is No Longer Pissed About Missing Bass Parts In METALLICA's 'Justice' Mix

Jeffrey Easton of Metal Exiles recently conducted an interview with former METALLICA, VOIVOD and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist and current NEWSTED frontman Jason Newsted. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Exiles: After you left METALLICA, you have been involved with many tours and...