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FOREIGNER's KELLY HANSEN Doesn't Rule Out 'Special Events' But Says There Will Be No More Tours

FOREIGNER lead singer Kelly Hansen spoke to Boomerocity about the legendary rockers' recent announcement that they were embarking on their farewell tour. The trek is set to launch on July 6 at Atlanta's Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. For the first leg of the U.S. Live Nation-produced tour, FOREIGNER will...

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Word Of Sin

Operating under the somewhat questionable banner of 'progressive doom metal', THE ABBEY are vastly more intriguing than that description would suggest. The shadowy Finnish crew, led by frontman / guitarist Jesse Heikkinen, are also going to be compared to GHOST a lot. These two things may be related...

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URIAH HEEP's MICK BOX On JEFF BECK: 'He Was My All-Time Favorite Guitarist'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, URIAH HEEP's Mick Box was asked if he was a fan of Jeff Beck, the legendary guitarist who recently passed away. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "A fan? I think that's understating it. I love everything that Jeff did...

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GARY HOLT And CHARLIE BENANTE Praise METALLICA's 'Flawless' 'Master Of Puppets' Album: 'From Start To Finish, You Can't Touch It'

In a new interview with Knotfest, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt and ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante discussed some of their favorite and most influential albums of all time, including EXODUS's debut LP, "Bonded By Blood", which Benante had previously said was the "best thrash record that's ever come ou...

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TYPE O NEGATIVE Releases 'Love You To Death' Video

On March 13, 2007, American gothic metal band TYPE O NEGATIVE released its seventh and final studio album, "Dead Again". This year marks the 16th anniversary of the record that came out three years before the passing of bassist/vocalist Peter Steele. Last fall, the "Dead Again" 3LP reissue was made...

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KAMELOT Unveils Cinematic New Single 'Opus Of The Night (Ghost Requiem)'

Modern symphonic metal icons KAMELOT have released "Opus Of The Night (Ghost Requiem)", the second single from their first full-length album in five years, "The Awakening", which will arrive on March 17 via Napalm Records. The track, which features a guest appearance by the Grammy-nominated, soundtr...

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NONPOINT Releases New Single 'Heartless'

NONPOINT has released a new single, "Heartless", to all major platforms. The song was helmed by Chris Collier, the producer, engineer, mixer, and multi-instrumentalist who has worked with KORN, WHITESNAKE, LYNCH MOB, Mick Mars and many more, and released on NONPOINT's independent record label, 361 D...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'I Feel Immense Joy And Serious Adrenaline' About Performing With MEGADETH At Tokyo Concert

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman says that he feels "immense joy" about his upcoming appearance with the band at its first-ever gig at Tokyo's famed Budokan later this month. Friedman will come up on stage for three songs during the show's encore. The Budokan concert, which will be livestrea...

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ZAKK WYLDE Teams Up With POSITIVE GRID For Signature Smart Guitar Practice Amp

Positive Grid, in collaboration with Zakk Wylde and Wylde Audio, presents the Spark MINI Zakk Wylde Edition smart guitar practice amp. Limited to 100 units, each Spark MINI O' Doom is hand-signed and numbered by Zakk Wylde — the legendary OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY founder and curr...

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NICKELBACK's CHAD KROEGER: All The Haters Are Responsible For Band's Longevity

NICKELBACK frontman Chad Kroeger was interviewed on the February 6 edition of "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie. Asked how all the negative attention surrounding the band has actually contributed to NICKELBACK's longevity, Chad said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Praises Christian Super Bowl Ads: 'Best $20 Million Spent In A Long Time'

STRYPER's Michael Sweet has praised the organization behind a campaign to produce two Super Bowl ads to promote Jesus Christ on the night of the game on Sunday (February 12). The Christian group He Gets Us reportedly spent $20 million on two Super Bowl advertisements that showed Jesus as someone wit...

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STEEL PANTHER's SATCHEL Says VINCE NEIL 'Looks Really Good' And Is 'Taking Care Of Himself'

In a new interview with Loaded Radio, STEEL PANTHER guitarist Satchel was asked about the chances of MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee, who is reportedly not a fan of Satchel's band, ever making a guest appearance on a STEEL PANTHER record. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We love MÖT...

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DAVID ELLEFSON: 'A New METALLICA Album Is Like A New iPhone Launch; It's Pretty Much Awesome'

In a recent interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked if he has heard METALLICA's two new songs, "Lux Æterna" and "Screaming Suicide". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I have. I liked it. I think it's very cool. You k...

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Watch HALESTORM Perform In Osaka, Japan

Fan-filmed video of HALESTORM's February 9 concert at Bigcat in Osaka, Japan can be seen below (courtesy of YouTube user BLACK DIAMOND). In a recent interview with Troy Culpan of May The Rock Be With You, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale expressed her hope that she and her bandmates will have "a new r...

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FOREIGNER's KELLY HANSEN Wants To Spend More Time With His Family After Completion Of Farewell Tour

FOREIGNER lead singer Kelly Hansen spoke to the 96.1 KLPX radio station about the legendary rockers' recent announcement that they were embarking on their farewell tour. The trek is set to launch on July 6 at Atlanta's Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. For the first leg of the U.S. Live Nation-produced tour...