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GUS G.: Playing With OZZY OSBOURNE Was 'A Big Learning Experience'

Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., who joined Ozzy Osbourne's band more than a decade ago, was asked in a new interview with "The Five Count" radio show what it was like landing the gig with the legendary BLACK SABBATH singer. "I would be a liar if I would tell you it wasn't intimidating at first," he re...

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AMORPHIS's Summer/Fall North American Tour With ENTOMBED A.D. And NERVOSA Has Been Canceled

AMORPHIS's previously announced summer/fall North American tour with ENTOMBED A.D. and NERVOSA has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping the globe. The 38-date trek, which was to celebrate the band's legendary 1994 release "Tales From The Thousand Lakes", was scheduled to la...

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Could JUDAS PRIEST Perform Livestreamed Audience-Less Concert? 'It's Definitely Something To Think About,' Says RICHIE FAULKNER

Richie Faulkner says that he is open to the idea of staging an audience-less JUDAS PRIEST concert for fans to enjoy via the Internet while the coronavirus has effectively brought the touring industry to a halt. As the coronavirus lockdown continues to claim more concerts, festivals and sports compet...

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PANTERA's 'Social Distancing' T-Shirt Raises $100,000 For MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund

PANTERA's recently released limited-edition social distancing t-shirt has raised approximately $100,000 for the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund. 40 percent of the net proceeds generated from the purchase of the shirt — which takes the classic image from PANTERA's "Vulgar Display Of Power" album and a...

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SEPULTURA's ELOY CASAGRANDE On ANDRÉ MATOS: 'He Was The First Guy That Gave Me The Opportunity To Be A Professional Musician'

During this week's installment of SEPULTURA's "SepulQuarta" session, drummer Eloy Casagrande reflected on the passing of former ANGRA singer André Matos. Matos, who also sang for the Brazilian metal bands VIPER and SHAMAN, died last June after suffering a heart attack. He was only 47 years old. Eloy...

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MATT SORUM Is Still 'Very Upset' CHRIS CORNELL, CHESTER BENNINGTON And SCOTT WEILAND Are No Longer With Us

As a member of GUNS N' ROSES, Matt Sorum lived a well-documented rock and roll lifestyle that included heavy drinking and drug use. In a brand new interview with the "Appetite For Distortion" podcast, the drummer reflected on his past life on the edge, saying (hear audio below): "At that particular...

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Hear MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON's Cover Of POST MALONE's 'Over Now'

ELLEFSON, the solo band of Grammy-winning MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, has just released its cover of the Post Malone track "Over Now". The track will appear on ELLEFSON's as-yet-untitled debut album, tentatively due in October. ELLEFSON's version of "Over Now" was produced by Ellefson, vocalist...

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Watch BEYOND THE BLACK's Lyric Video For 'Wounded Healer' Featuring AMARANTHE's ELIZE RYD

German symphonic metallers BEYOND THE BLACK have released the official lyric video for "Wounded Healer", the third single from their upcoming album "Hørizøns", due on June 19 via Napalm Records. BEYOND THE BLACK singer Jennifer Haben stated about the new album: "With 2019 having been the biggest yea...

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JUDAS PRIEST To Re-Team With 'Firepower' Producers On Upcoming Album

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST are continuing to work on material for the band's follow-up to "Firepower" album. Released in March 2018, "Firepower" was the second LP to feature Richie Faulkner, who was selected to fill the void left by founding guitarist K.K. Downing following his exit in...

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EVANESCENCE's AMY LEE Explains 'The Bitter Truth' Album Title

Late last month, EVANESCENCE has released "Wasted On You", the first original song from the band in nine years. The track and its accompanying video are from "The Bitter Truth", the band's upcoming fourth studio album and first all-new one since 2011. "Wasted On You" is the first in a series of song...

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ACCEPT Is Almost Done Recording 'Heavy And Dark' New Album, Says MARK TORNILLO

German/American metallers ACCEPT are writing and recording material for a new studio album. The disc will be the follow-up to 2017's "The Rise Of Chaos", which marked the band's first release with guitarist Uwe Lulis and drummer Christopher Williams, replacing Herman Frank and Stefan Schwarzmann, re...

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IRON MAIDEN Cancels All 2020 Shows Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

IRON MAIDEN has scrapped all of its previously announced 2020 shows due to the coronavirus pandemic which is sweeping the globe. The British heavy metal legends announced the concert cancelations in a social media post earlier today. The band's manager Rod Smallwood wrote: "I hope you and your loved...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Is Recording Vocals For Next Album

MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine spent at least part of Wednesday (May 6) recording vocals for the band's 16th studio album. The latest sessions are taking place at Dave's home studio, where Mustaine recently set up a makeshift vocal booth. Yesterday, MEGADETH's social media was updated with a photo of Dave...

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GUS G. Says Lack Of Over-The-Top Guitar Playing On OZZY OSBOURNE's 'Ordinary Man' Album 'Was Probably Done On Purpose'

Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., who joined Ozzy Osbourne's band more than a decade ago, was asked in a new interview with the "Talk Toomey" podcast if he was able to listen to the legendary BLACK SABBATH singer's solo album objectively. Released in February, "Ordinary Man" features producer Andrew Wat...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Discusses Car Collection In New Video From Petersen Automotive Museum

In 2019, METALLICA frontman James Hetfield donated his car collection to the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. James has always been a car guy and shares his car journey to one of the coolest custom car collections around. Hetfield has described seeing cars in the same way he sees music: as...