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QUEEN's 'Greatest Hits' Lands In Billboard Top 10 For First Time

For the first time since its release in 1981 and after a jaw-dropping 412 weeks on the chart, QUEEN's landmark "Greatest Hits" compilation has hit the Top 10 of the Billboard 200, rocketing from No. 36 to No. 8. Its previous peak was No. 11, which it hit in 1992. The nine-times-platinum-selling care...

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STEVE RILEY Wishes TRACII GUNS And PHIL LEWIS Would Stop Mudslinging: 'It Looks Horrible From Both Sides'

Steve Riley's version of L.A. GUNS released its debut album, "Renegades", on November 13 via Golden Robot Records. Riley's version of L.A. GUNS is not to be confused with the band led by guitarist Tracii Guns and vocalist Phil Lewis, which issued two well-received albums, "The Missing Peace" and "Th...

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ANTHRAX's CHARLIE BENANTE Says His Quarantine Jams Helped Him Become Creative Again

ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante has been using his coronavirus downtime to connect virtually with other metal musicians and share videos of them covering various pop, rock and metal tracks, including those by RUSH, IRON MAIDEN, Billie Eilish and Tom Petty. Speaking to TrickyKid TV about how the idea...

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NEIL PEART's RUSH Drum Kit Used From 1974 Until 1977 Is Being Auctioned

Bonhams is auctioning off the drum kit that late RUSH drummer Neil Peart used on tour and in the studio with the band from 1974 through 1977. Although RUSH had formed as early as 1968 and had even released its eponymous debut album, it wasn't until original drummer John Rutsey left and Peart stepped...

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GUNNAR NELSON Believes Musicians Should Stay Out Of The Political Arena: 'Our Job Is To Entertain'

Gunnar Nelson says that he is strongly against celebrities using their popularity to speak out about politics, explaining that their job is to "take people away" from the hardship of their lives. "Musicians — and actors, too — our job is to entertain," Gunnar said in a new interview with "Music Mani...

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How Should Pasadena Honor EDDIE VAN HALEN? His Son Has A Suggestion

Wolfgang Van Halen has commented on a proposed memorial to his father, legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen, in Pasadena, California. Last month, a City Council meeting was held in Pasadena where a memorial honoring Eddie was discussed. City manager Steve Mermell was directed to come up wit...

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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist DJ ASHBA Releases Music Video For 'A Christmas Storm'

Former GUNS N' ROSES and current SIXX:A.M. guitarist DJ Ashba creatively combines multiple genres with EDM into one unique, explosive sound as he continues his adventurous journey into an exciting genre. Now, ASHBA brings holiday cheer to the dance floor with his new single "A Christmas Storm", the...

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STEEL PANTHER Taps COREY TAYLOR, CHRIS JERICHO And BOBBY BLOTZER For Upcoming Concert Livestreams

California glam metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER have announced two more virtual concerts. The band will perform live from the Viper Room on December 5 for "Gobblefest - Gobbling Isn't Just For The Holidays Livestream", to be followed nearly four weeks later by "Almost Live - Formal As Fuck New Year's...

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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT Releases Lyric Video For 'It Came Upon A Midnight Clear'

BLACKMORE'S NIGHT has released has released the official lyric video for "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear". The song is taken from BLACKMORE'S NIGHT's upcoming EP "Here We Come A-Caroling", which will arrive on December 4 via earMUSIC, the global independent rock and contemporary music label of Edel G...

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DARK TRANQUILLITY Releases Music Video For 'Eyes Of The World'

To celebrate the release of their seventh studio album "Moment", Swedish melodic death metal pioneers DARK TRANQUILLITY have dropped a music video for the song "Eyes Of The World". The clip was shot at Gothenburg's famed venue Stora Teatern, where the band will perform "Moment" live in its entirety...

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Watch SODOM's Music Video For 'Friendly Fire'

German thrash metal veterans SODOM have released the official music video for "Friendly Fire". The track is taken from the band's upcoming studio album, "Genesis XIX", which is due on November 27 via Entertainment One (eOne) in North America and Steamhammer/SPV in Europe. SODOM vocalist/bassist Thom...

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MEGADETH Is 'Still Working Every Day' On New Studio Album: 'The Record's Getting Done,' Says DAVE MUSTAINE

In a new interview with Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine offered an update on the recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2016's "Dystopia" album. He said (hear audio below): "I just found out yesterday, believe it or not, we got our deliver...

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ALEX VAN HALEN's Stage-Played 1980 Drum Kit Can Be Yours For $275,000

Alex Van Halen's stage-played complete drum kit, which he used on VAN HALEN 1980 "Invasion" tour, is available for purchase from Reverb.com for $275,000. A portion of proceeds will go to charity. The white Ludwig kit (see video below),which was used on more than 100 shows during the tour in support...

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SILENOZ: Why DIMMU BORGIR Will No Longer Tour For More Than Three Weeks At A Time

During a recent appearance on "Vox&Hops", the podcast hosted by Matt McGachy, frontman of extreme metal band CRYPTOPSY, DIMMU BORGIR guitarist Sven Atle Kopperud (a.k.a. Silenoz) was asked if his band has changed the way it approaches touring. He responded (see video below): "We obviously have g...

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PANTERA And TEXAS ALE PROJECT Announce Beer Collaboration

Dallas craft brewery Texas Ale Project has announced a new beer collaboration with legendary Texas music icons PANTERA. Pantera Golden Ale, 5.4% ABV, the first beer to bear the PANTERA name, will be available March 2021. "We love creating fine ales and enjoy all kinds of music," says Brent Thompson,...