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GENE SIMMONS: Yes, Rock 'Truly' Is Dead

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has once again defended his controversial "rock is dead" comment, blaming the technology and fans for the current state of affairs. Simmons told Esquire magazine in September — in an interview conducted by his son Nick — that "rock did not die of old age. It was mu...

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Former MEGADETH Members Unleash Debut ACT OF DEFIANCE Video 'Throwback'

"Throwback", the first video from ACT OF DEFIANCE, the band featuring former MEGADETH members Shawn Drover (drums) and Chris Broderick (guitar),alongside ex-SCAR THE MARTYR singer Henry Derek Bonner, and SHADOWS FALL's Matt Bachand (bass),can be seen below. The song is taken from ACT OF DEFIANCE's...

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CRADLE OF FILTH: New Song 'Deflowering The Maidenhead, Displeasuring The Goddess' Available For Streaming

"Hammer Of The Witches", the eleventh studio album from British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH, will be released on July 10 via Nuclear Blast. A track from the CD, "Deflowering The Maidenhead, Displeasuring The Goddess", can be streamed below. Comments CRADLE OF FILTH frontman Dani Flith: "'Deflo...

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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER: New Song 'Vlad, Son Of The Dragon' Available For Streaming

THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER will release its new full-length album, "Abysmal", on September 18 via Metal Blade. According to a press release, "this vicious slab of unrelenting aggression showcases TBDM at their very finest with a meticulous, pin-point precise rhythmic assault mixed with ferocious speed...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX Says APPLE MUSIC 'Did The Right Thing' By Deciding To Pay Artists During Free Trial

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx brought his knowledge of, and experience with, music streaming to major media outlets this week. Associated Press and CNBC's "Closing Bell" interviewed Sixx for major pieces on Apple's change of mind on its decision not to pay musicians any royalties during its three-m...

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AT THE GATES' TOMAS LINDBERG: We'll Make Another Album When We Feel Like It

GetYourRockOut conducted an interview with vocalist Tomas Lindberg of Swedish metallers AT THE GATES at the 2015 edition of the U.K.'s Download festival, which was held earlier this month in Donington Park. You can now watch the chat below. Asked if there are any plans for AT THE GATES to head back...

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CHAOS MAGIC Feat. Ex-STRATOVARIUS Guitarist TIMO TOLKKI, Chilean Singer CATERINA NIX: 'A Little Too Late' Song Streaming

Frontiers Music Srl will release of CHAOS MAGIC's self-titled debut album on July 3 in Europe and July 10 in North America. The song "A Little Too Late" from "Chaos Magic" can be streamed below. CHAOS MAGIC is the new alliance between Finnish songwriter/producer Timo Tolkki (formerly of STRATOVARIUS...

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DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL Has 'Dodged The Bullet Of Radiation' In Cancer Battle

DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell will only miss the first two shows of the band's current tour while he continues to battle cancer. TRIXTER guitarist Steve Brown, who's been on hand to fill in for Campbell in the past, will once again sit in for him. LEPPARD, along with special guests STYX, and...

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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK On Upcoming METAL ALLEGIANCE Album: 'It Happened Really Naturally'

METAL ALLEGIANCE — the all-star metal band consisting of a rotating cast of musicians, including members of MEGADETH, TESTAMENT — which debuted on MOTÖRHEAD's Motörboat cruise last year, and performed at this year's NAMM show and on the ShipRocked cruise, will release its self-titled debut album on...

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KISS's GENE SIMMONS: 'The Fans Are Killing New Bands'

Sofie of Studio Brussel conducted an interview with KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons and drummer Eric Singer when the band played at the Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium on June 19. You can now watch the chat below. Elaborating on his controversial "rock is dead" remark from last year, Sim...

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JOURNEY Featuring Drummer OMAR HAKIM: Video Footage Of Hollywood Bowl Concert

JOURNEY opened the 2015 Hollywood Bowl season with a performance with Thomas Wilkins and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra on June 20. The ever-popular and enduring rock band performed a full set, marking the group's first-ever appearance with an orchestra. The opening-night concert also featured perform...

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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist VIVIAN CAMPBELL's Cancer Returns

DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell, who has been battling Hodgkin's lymphoma since 2013, has posted the following statement on his Facebook page: "I'm saddened by the fact that my cancer has returned. However, I'm beyond consolation that its return will prevent me from being able to do my job for...

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SLIPKNOT To 'Take A Couple Of Years Off' After Completing Current Tour Cycle

On June 18, RockSverige.se conducted an interview with SLIPKNOT vocalist Corey Taylor at this year's Copenhell festival in Copenhagen, Denmark. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On rumors that SLIPKNOT is already working on material for...

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ALICE COOPER Says PAUL MCCARTNEY Is 'A Rocker'

THE BEATLES legend Paul McCartney, actor Johnny Depp and AEROSMITH's Joe Perry make appearances on the forthcoming album from legendary rocker Alice Cooper featuring songs that were originally written and recorded by THE DOORS, Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon and THE WHO — members of the so-called "Hollyw...

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BENEDICTUM Singer VERONICA FREEMAN's THE V Project: 'Line In The Sand' Song Available For Streaming

Frontiers Music Srl will release "Now Or Never", the debut album from BENEDICTUM singer Veronica Freeman's solo project THE V, on July 3 in Europe and July 10 in North America. The "Now Or Never" song "Line In The Sand" can be streamed below. THE V marks a major step out of Veronica's comfort zone,...