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TRIVIUM's MATT HEAFY: We've Always Been Into Doing The Opposite Of What We've Seen Other Bands Doing

Guitarist/vocalist Matt Heafy of Florida metallers TRIVIUM was interviewed on the October 30 - November 1 edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the Podbean widget below. A few excerpts follow. Full Metal Jackie: When you're a band with...

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Ex-GREAT WHITE Singer JACK RUSSELL On Rhode Island Nightclub Fire: 'It Was Like The 9/11 Of Rock And Roll'

Former GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell, whose pyrotechnics ignited the deadly blaze on February 20, 2003 at The Station in West Warwick, Rhode Island, killing 100 and injuring hundreds more, says that he will "never be over" the tragedy and plans to tell his side of the story in an upcoming document...

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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE To Help Select Winners Of Online Program Designed To Foster Aspiring Musicians

Hyundai and The Recording Academy today announced the launch of the fourth annual Grammy Amplifier program. Grammy Amplifier is an innovative online music initiative providing aspiring artists with the opportunity to realize their passion and further their musical careers through one-of-a-kind exper...

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Tour Rumor: MEGADETH, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, CHILDREN OF BODOM And HAVOK

MEGADETH is rumored to be teaming up with SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, CHILDREN OF BODOM and HAVOK for a U.S. tour in early 2016. The four-band package, which will tentatively launch in February, will mark MEGADETH's first U.S. run of dates in support of its new album, "Dystopia", slated for release in Janu...

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IRON MAIDEN Singer BRUCE DICKINSON's Memoir To Be Published In 2017

HarperNonFiction and Dey Street will publish IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson's memoir in autumn 2017 in hardback, ebook and audio, with a paperback to follow in 2018. Bruce says: "It was flattering to be approached to write a book about my experiences and it seems an appropriate time to do this a...

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KATATONIA Announces New Drummer, Begins Recording Tenth Album

Swedish masters of melancholy KATATONIA have announced the addition of Daniel "Mojjo" Moilanen as the band's new, permanent drummer. The group — which released a live package titled "Sanctitude" earlier this year — has entered Studio Gröndahl with engineer Karl Daniel Lidén to begin recording its te...

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Ex-RAINBOW Singer GRAHAM BONNET: 'No One Is Happier Than I About RITCHIE BLACKMORE's Return To Rock'

Former RAINBOW singer Graham Bonnet says that "no one is happier" than he is about Ritchie Blackmore's "return to rock." Blackmore will perform RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE material at what will probably be four shows next year in Europe. The U.K. concert will take place on Saturday, June 25 at the Genti...

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SLIPKNOT/STONE SOUR Singer COREY TAYLOR Is Demoing New Music

In a brand new interview with Nerdist.com, SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR singer Corey Taylor was asked about his plans for the immediate future. He responded: "SLIPKNOT is doing Mexico City on December 5th, but that's really it. Then, basically, we've got the rest of the year off. We've got sorely needed...

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AEROSMITH's STEVEN TYLER Launches Philanthropic Initiative: JANIE'S FUND

AEROSMITH singer Steven Tyler, an iconic rock star forever known for his big voice, is now opening his big heart. Tyler is honored to announce today the launch of his new signature philanthropic initiative: Janie's Fund, in partnership with Youth Villages. The fund will bring hope and healing to gir...

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WARREN DEMARTINI Vs. BOBBY BLOTZER: The Continuing Battle Over Rights To RATT Name

A publicist for RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer has issued a press release stating that a court ruling was made on November 5 denying RATT guitarist Warren DeMartini's request for an injunction to prevent Blotzer from using and touring under the RATT trademark. DeMartini filed a lawsuit in September agai...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: LAMB OF GOD Will Not Tour North America With MEGADETH

LAMB OF GOD will not tour with MEGADETH in North America early next year, Dave Mustaine has confirmed. MEGADETH will embark on a U.S. trek in February 2016. The four-band package will mark MEGADETH's first U.S. run of dates in support of its new album, "Dystopia", which is scheduled for release in J...

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IN FLAMES Drummer DANIEL SVENSSON Quits Band To Focus On Family Life

Drummer Daniel Svensson of Swedish metallers IN FLAMES has announced his departure from the band to focus on his family life. His statement reads as follows: "Time to turn the page… "I have decided to close my chapter in IN FLAMES after finishing up this current tour. "It has truly been a fantastic...

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ALICE COOPER Guitarist NITA STRAUSS: 'No One Has Ever Tried To F**k Me For Me To Get A Gig'

Comedian and metalhead Jim Florentine of VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show" recently conducted an interview with Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the Alice Cooper band. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMO...

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HALESTORM's 'I Am The Fire' Video To Premiere Next Wednesday; Preview Clip Available

HALESTORM's video for the song "I Am The Fire" will make its online debut on Wednesday, November 11. Check out a preview clip below. When HALESTORM came up with the title for "I Am The Fire", the band thought about all the different things that it could mean. Guitarist Joe Hottinger told TeamRock: "...

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KIRK HAMMETT On Timeline For Next METALLICA Album: 2016 Or Early 2017 At The Latest

Rich "Bull" Gaenzler of the 103.3 The Edge WEDG-FM radio station recently conducted an interview with METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Speaking about the progress of the writing and recording sessions for METALLICA's follow-up to 2008's "...