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Former DIO Guitarist CRAIG GOLDY Taps Bassist DARIO SEIXAS For New Project

Ex-DIO guitarist Craig Goldy and former QUIET RIOT frontman Mark Huff have recruited bassist Dario Seixas (FIREHOUSE, STEPHEN PEARCY, CROWN OF THORNS, JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE) for their new project. Goldy says: "[Dario is] a very experienced and knowledgeable musician and quite multi-faceted, if...

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MIKE DEAN Hopes KEENAN-Fronted Version Of CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Will Do Something Soon

Mark Kadzielawa of 69 Faces Of Rock recently conducted an interview with CORROSION OF CONFORMITY bassist/vocalist Mike Dean. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. 69 Faces Of Rock: You really surprised the fans by going back to the three-piece format a few years ago, and a self-titled alb...

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ANTHRAX Performs Entire 'Among The Living' Album At U.K.'s SONISPHERE: Full-Show Video Available

ANTHRAX has played more Sonisphere festivals around Europe than any other band and was featured at Knebworth for every U.K. edition of the festival. But this summer, they went one better by performing not once, but twice at Knebworth. Not content with already playing on the Apollo stage on Saturday,...

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MUDVAYNE/Ex-HELLYEAH Guitarist GREG TRIBBETT Looking To Produce And Write Music For Other Artists

Strong Management has welcomed guitarist Greg Tribbett (MUDVAYNE, HELLYEAH) to its producer/songwriter roster. As a recording artist, Greg's albums have sold over six million copies worldwide. His songwriting credits include the first three HELLYEAH albums, MAN MADE MACHINE, and of course, all of th...

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AEROSMITH's JOE PERRY: 'I Had Great Hopes Of GUNS N' ROSES Carrying The Torch'

In a brand new interview with USA Today, AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry praised the support act on the band's "Let Rock Rule" tour, ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash, whose former band was once tipped to follow in the footsteps of their Massachusetts hard rock heroes. "I had great hopes of GUNS N' ROS...

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Five Questions With DREAM THEATER's MIKE MANGINI At U.K.'s SONISPHERE (Video)

The U.K. branch of Roadrunner Records caught up with DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini backstage at the Sonisphere festival, which was held July 4-6 at Knebworth Park in Hertfordshire. Watch the clip below to find out which bands would headline his perfect festival and which records he would like t...

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MINISTRY's AL JOURGENSEN: Divorced, Happy And Starting New Project Called DUBWEISER

MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen has announced the launch of a new project called DUBWEISER. The project's debut CD will be called "King Of Dubs". Additional details will be announced soon. Jourgensen has reportedly been sober since checking into a rehabilitation facility in early February to receive...

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NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN Offers Headbanging Tips (Video)

The Floor Jansen - Head up High Facebook page recently conducted an interview with Dutch singer Floor Jansen (NIGHTWISH, REVAMP). You can now watch the chat in two parts below. Asked if she had any tips for headbanging in a way that doesn't result in any neck pain or long-term physical damage, Janse...

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BABYMETAL Wants To Start New Musical Genre Called 'Cute Metal'

BABYMETAL — the heavy metal offshoot of the Japanese pop idol group SAKURA GAKUIN that performs a distinctly Japanese mix of schoolgirl J-pop and metal — was interviewed at the U.K. edition of the Sonisphere festival, which is being held July 4-6 at Knebworth Park in Hertfordshire. You can now watch...

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BLACK SABBATH Presented With Platinum Plaque For Million '13' Copies Sold Worldwide

BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar),Geezer Butler (bass) and Ozzy Osbourne (vocals) were presented with a platinum plaque on Friday, July 4 at London's Hyde Park for worldwide sales in excess of one million copies of the band's comeback album, "13". The CD was released in June 2013 via Vertig...

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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI Thanks Fans For Their Support: 'We'll See You On The Next Tour'

Legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has released a video message thanking fans for their support and hinting that the band will do more touring in the future. Iommi, who has battled cancer since 2012, said recently that BLACK SABBATH's massive July 4 gig at London's Hyde Park could be the b...

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KORN's HEAD, FIELDY Featured In New Trailer For 'Holy Ghost' Film

KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch and bassist Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu are featured in the new trailer for the upcoming film "Holy Ghost", which aims to prove that the Holy Spirit is real. The film is being helmed by Wanderlust Productions, which is an independent production company committed to adv...

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SEETHER's DALE STEWART Speaks To Austria's MULATSCHAG TV (Video)

Austria's Mulatschag TV recently conducted an interview with SEETHER bassist Dale Stewart. You can now watch the chat below. SEETHER released its fifth studio album on Tuesday (July 1),titled "Isolate & Medicate". It follows up 2011's "Holding Onto Strings Better Left To Fray" and marks the gro...

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COREY TAYLOR Says New SLIPKNOT Album Is '98 Percent Done'

SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor has revealed to the "Loudwire Nights With Full Metal Jackie" radio show that the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2008's "All Hope Is Gone" is "98 percent done." He added: "I'm in the process of heading to the studio to give a listen, see if there's anything we need to...

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TED NUGENT: New Song 'I Love My BBQ' Available For Streaming

Legendary rocker Ted Nugent returns with a new full-length album, "Shutup&Jam!", due out Tuesday, July 8 on Frontiers Records. This release marks the first all-new studio album from the Motor City Madman in seven years. Nugent leads the pack of renowned musicians, handling guitar and vocal dutie...