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MIKE PORTNOY On QUEENSRŸCHE's Split With GEOFF TATE: 'It Doesn't Come As A Surprise To Me'
Ex-DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy, who was involved in a messy split with his former bandmates less than two years ago, has commented further on the legal battle between QUEENSRŸCHE and the Seattle progressive rock band's ex-singer, Geoff Tate, over the rights to the group's name. During an inte...July 14, 2012
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RUDY SARZO Talks BLUE ÖYSTER CULT, QUIET RIOT And TRED In New Interview
Roger Scales of TheyWillRockYou.com recently conducted an interview with legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE, DIO). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. TheyWillRockYou.com: You recently announced your departure from BLUE ÖYSTER CULT after five years in th...July 13, 2012
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DETHKLOK To Perform Aboard USS Midway Battleship At San Diego Comic-Con
DETHKLOK, the animated band from Adult Swim's "Metalocalypse", will perform on the USS Midway battleship tonight in San Diego, California. The group will make its first live appearance of 2012 as "Metalocalypse" comes to life at the San Diego Comic-Con convention. Those attending the free concert wi...July 13, 2012
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DARKEST HOUR: 'Severed Into Separates' Video Released
"Severed Into Separates", the new video from Washington D.C. metallers DARKEST HOUR, can be seen below. The clip was filmed in Hungary by Mihaszna Films and is said to be "by far one of the band's most visually stunning videos to date." "Severed Into Separates" comes off DARKEST HOUR's sixth album,...July 13, 2012
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CRO-MAGS Frontman 'Sets Record Straight' Regarding NYC Stabbing Incident
Harley Flanagan, who founded the legendary hardcore band the CRO-MAGS at the age of 14 and toured with the band for some twenty years, was arrested in New York City on July 6 on charges of attacking several members of the new CRO-MAGS lineup during the CBGB Festival. Flanagan, who had been a panelis...July 13, 2012
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A Tour Of MACHINE HEAD's Bus
Guitarist Phil Demmel of San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD gave Digital Tour Bus a tour of the band's tour bus. You can watch the footage below. As previously reported, MACHINE HEAD has been confirmed for this year's Bloodstock Open Air festival, set to take place August 10-12 at Catton...July 12, 2012
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ADRENALINE MOB Guitarist Interviewed In Hamburg (Video)
Metal-Trails.com conducted an interview with ADRENALINE MOB guitarist Mike Orlando before the band's June 26 concert in Hamburg, Germany. You can now watch the chat below. ADRENALINE MOB features in its ranks Orlando, drummer Mike Portnoy (formerly of DREAM THEATER),bassist John Moyer (also of DIST...July 12, 2012
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AEROSMITH Frontman Ends His 'American Idol' Run: 'It's Time To Bring Rock Back'
AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler has decided to end his role as a judge on "American Idol". The legendary rocker served as a judge during the 10th and 11th seasons of the reality TV singing competition. "After some long… hard... thoughts… I've decided it's time for me to let go of my mistress 'Americ...July 12, 2012
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JOB FOR A COWBOY Bassist To Sit Out 'Summer Slaughter' Dates
Arizona extreme metallers JOB FOR A COWBOY are currently readying for their month-long Summer Slaughter trek, set to commence next week in Los Angeles. Bassist Nick Schendzielos will be forced to sit out part of the run due to a family emergency. The band will be joined temporarily by THE RED CHORD...July 12, 2012
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ACE FREHLEY Stages FREHLEY'S COMET Near-Reunion In New York City (Video)
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was joined by his former FREHLEY'S COMET bandmates Richie Scarlet and Anton Fig last night (Wednesday, July 11) at the Best Buy Theater in New York City to perform THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE classic "Foxy Lady". You can watch fan-filmed video footage of the conce...July 12, 2012
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HOTEL DIABLO Signs Worldwide Deal With SCARLET RECORDS
HOTEL DIABLO — the new band featuring vocalist Rick Stitch (LADYJACK, ex-ADLER'S APPETITE),guitarist Alex Grossi (QUIET RIOT),bassist Mike Duda and drummer Mike Dupke (both of W.A.S.P.) — has inked a worldwide deal with Scarlet Records for the physical release of its full-length debut, "The Return...July 12, 2012
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MASSACRE: New Song Available For Streaming
Resurrected 1990s Florida-based death metallers MASSACRE will release a seven-inch single, "Condemned To The Shadows", on July 30, in time for the group's appearance at the Wacken Open Air festival in Germany. The single, which will be available as a regular black-wax version, a transparent wax limi...July 12, 2012
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QUEENSRŸCHE Bassist: GEOFF TATE's Irrational, Violent Behavior Still Poses A Threat To Us
QUEENSRŸCHE members Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield and Parker Lundgren announced on June 20 that they were parting ways with singer Geoff Tate and recruiting powerhouse vocalist Todd La Torre of CRIMSON GLORY as his replacement. The new QUEENSRŸCHE lineup has already performed live...July 11, 2012
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'Mission To Lars' Filmmakers Interviewed At 'Orion Music + More' (Video)
"Mission To Lars" — an uplifting documentary feature film about Tom Spicer, a learning-disabled man who, with his siblings help, goes on a transatlantic quest to find his much-obsessed-over hero, Lars Ulrich of METALLICA — was premiered at Hackney Picturehouse in London, England on June 6. The film...July 11, 2012
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CHRIS IMPELLITTERI Talks ANIMETAL USA In New Interview
Robert Cavuota of Guitar International recently conducted an interview with ANIMETAL USA guitarist Chris Impellitteri. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Guitar International: Tell me how ANIMETAL USA was formed? Chris Impellitteri: It was put together by our record label, Sony. They r...July 11, 2012
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