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FOO FIGHTERS Cancel Rest Of European Tour In Wake Of Terror Attacks

FOO FIGHTERS have canceled the remaining shows on their European tour in the wake of the series of terrorist attacks that rocked Paris, France Friday night (November 13). The band has issued the following statement: "It is with profound sadness and heartfelt concern for everyone in Paris that we hav...

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SCORPIONS: 'Taken By Force' Documentary Part 2 Celebrating 50th-Anniversary Deluxe Edition

1965 marks the starting point of one of the most successful rock bands of our time. Hailing from Hannover, Germany, the SCORPIONS embarked on a journey that would lead them around the globe and would establish them as one of the greatest rock bands of all time. With the November 6 release of the 50t...

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APOCALYPTICA's PERTTU KIVILAAKSO And EICCA TOPPINEN Create 'Indigo' Opera

Perttu Kivilaakso and Eicca Toppinen, members of the world-famous heavy metal cello band APOCALYPTICA, have written an opera for the Finnish National Opera, combining heavy rock music with unabashedly Romantic melodies. "Indigo" will be premiered in Helsinki on January 22, 2016. Year 2016 for the Fi...

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AVANTASIA: 'Ghostlights' Album Details Revealed

EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project will release its seventh studio album, "Ghostlights", on January 29, 2016 via Nuclear Blast. The twelve-song CD was produced by Tobias and Sascha Paeth at Gatestudio in Wolfsburg, Germany. Paeth engineered and mixed "Ghostlights", while the mastering...

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FATES WARNING: 'Awaken The Guardian' Lineup Reunion Won't Affect Current Band

On October 25, Jay Nanda of San Antonio Metal Music Examiner and AXS.com conducted an interview with FATES WARNING singer Ray Alder and Bobby Jarzombek in San Antonio, Texas. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about his gradual move away from high-pitched heavy metal screaming, Alder said: "...

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ACCEPT's WOLF HOFFMANN Putting Finishing Touches On New Solo Album

ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann is putting the finishing touches on a new classical solo album, tentatively due in early 2016. He tells Metal Shock Finland 's Alison Booth: "I'm still in the last days of mixing this album and so hopefully early next year it can come out. I'm very excited about it. .....

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Former MOTÖRHEAD Drummer PHIL 'PHILTHY ANIMAL' TAYLOR Dies At 61

Ex-MOTÖRHEAD drummer Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor died on Wednesday, November 11 at the age of 61. Taylor's former MOTÖRHEAD bandmate "Fast" Eddie Clarke posted the following tribute to his colleague: "My dear friend and brother passed away last night. He had been ill for sometime but that does not...

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DELORES RHOADS, Mother Of RANDY RHOADS, Dies At 95

Delores Rhoads, the mother of legendary OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Randy Rhoads, has reportedly died at the age of 95. Said Ozzy in a statement: "I am deeply saddened to hear of Mrs. Rhoads passing. She was a wonderful woman and will be missed. I have no doubt she is reunited with her son Randy." Delor...

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METALLICA Bassist ROBERT TRUJILLO's 'Jaco' Documentary: Official Theatrical Trailer

The official theatrical trailer for the critically acclaimed documentary "Jaco"can be seen below. The film, which was executive-produced by world-renowned METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo in association with Passion Pictures, and directed by Paul Marchand and Stephen Kijak, chronicles the brief-but...

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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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LAMB OF GOD Announces U.S. Tour With ANTHRAX

Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD will embark on a U.S. headlining tour in January/February 2016. Direct support on the trek will come from ANTHRAX The trek will begin on Friday, January 15 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and visit several major U.S. markets before coming to a close in Los Angele...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's 'Silent Lucidity' Covered By HARP TWINS (Video)

Identical twins Camille and Kennerly Kitt have released a video for their cover version of the QUEENSRŸCHE classic "Silent Lucidity". The clip was filmed at the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park in Hodgenville, Kentucky. Camille and Kennerly's version of "Silent Lucidity" is availa...

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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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SCORPIONS: 'Taken By Force' 50th-Anniversary Deluxe Edition Audio Samples

1965 marks the starting point of one of the most successful rock bands of our time. Hailing from Hannover, Germany, the SCORPIONS embarked on a journey that would lead them around the globe and would establish them as one of the greatest rock bands of all time. With the November 6 release of the 50t...

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Video: Former WHITE ZOMBIE Bassist SEAN YSEULT Talks Inspiration For First Solo Exhibition In New York City

Sean Yseult, best known as the bass player from the multi-platinum and twice Grammy-nominated band WHITE ZOMBIE, spoke to Artisan News about her first solo exhibition in New York City. A clip of her talking about her inspiration and expecations for the exhibition can be seen below. "Retrospective" —...