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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI Voted Greatest Metal Guitarist

According to The Pulse Of Radio, BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi has been named the greatest heavy metal guitarist of all time in a new survey posted by Gibson Guitars. The list of the top 10 metal axemen also includes METALLICA's James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett, late OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Randy Rhoads...

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DUFF MCKAGAN To Host This Year's 'Classic Rock Roll Of Honour'

Duff McKagan (DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED, GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER) will host this year's Classic Rock Roll Of Honour awards gala in London on November 13. LYNYRD SKYNYRD will perform and ZZ TOP will receive the Living Legend Award at the event, which will be held at the Roundhouse, Camden. Says Mc...

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GRAND SUPREME BLOOD COURT Featuring ASPHYX Members: First Song Available For Streaming

"Bow Down Before The Blood Court", the debut album from Dutch death metal doom mongers GRAND SUPREME BLOOD COURT, will be released on November 12 in Europe and on November 20 in North America via Century Media Records. The CD cover artwork was created by Axel Hermann (ASPHYX, GRAVE, UNLEASHED). The...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND In Denver: Video Interview, High-Quality Two-Camera Performance Footage

On September 14, Superskum.com conducted an interview with Devin Townsend, Canadian multi-instrumentalist and ex-STRAPPING YOUNG LAD mastermind, prior to his concert at Summit Music Hall in Denver, Colorado as part of the "Epic Kings & Idols Tour" with KATATONIA and PARADISE LOST. You can now wa...

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IRON MAIDEN To Become First Rock Band To Play Stockholm's Friends Arena

On July 13, 2013, IRON MAIDEN's "Maiden England" tour will hit Sweden, where the band will play at the magnificent national stadium in Stockholm — Friends Arena! This is the first rock show ever to be announced at this brand new 50,000-capacity venue. Tickets will go on sale on Tuesday, October 2 at...

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IRON MAIDEN Singer Talks To U.K.'s METAL HAMMER About DOWNLOAD; Part Two Of Video Interview

Having recently completed the North American leg of the "Maiden England World Tour", one of the most successful rock tours of the summer, IRON MAIDEN will now be storming across Europe in 2013 playing stadiums, major festivals and arenas with this critically acclaimed show. The first date to be anno...

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EDDIE VEDDER Blasts MITT ROMNEY Over '47 Percent' Comments

According to The Pulse Of Radio, PEARL JAM singer Eddie Vedder blasted Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney over the latter's "47 percent" comments during a fundraiser for incumbent President Barack Obama. Romney has drawn harsh criticism for comments he made at a May fundraiser, which were d...

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Former NEVERMORE Drummer On Possible Reunion: 'I Wouldn't Rule The Thought Out'

Former NEVERMORE drummer Van Williams has echoed comments made by the band's ex-guitarist, Jeff Loomis, regarding a possible reunion of the group's classic lineup, saying "time heals all wounds." In a recent interview with Rock. Nothing But…, Loomis stated about his current solo career and his depar...

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IRON MAIDEN Singer Talks To U.K.'s METAL HAMMER About DOWNLOAD; Part One Of Video Interview

Having recently completed the North American leg of the "Maiden England World Tour", one of the most successful rock tours of the summer, IRON MAIDEN will now be storming across Europe in 2013 playing stadiums, major festivals and arenas with this critically acclaimed show. The first date to be anno...

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POISON Singer: 'No Concrete Plans For A New Album'

In a brand new interview with DelmarvaNow.com, POISON frontman Bret Michaels was asked if the fact that classic hard-rock bands like VAN HALEN and KISS seem to be spending more time in the studio working on new material than in recent years means that fans can also expect a new POISON studio album ....

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Former ARCH ENEMY Guitarist CHRISTOPHER AMOTT To Debut New Band In Philadelphia

Former ARCH ENEMY guitarist Christopher Amott will debut his new band on Wednesday, October 3 at North Star Bar in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Backing him at the gig will be Matt Wicklund (GOD FORBID),Matt Bachand (SHADOWS FALL) and Van Williams (NEVERMORE, ASHES OF ARES). Also scheduled to appear...

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SAMMY HAGAR To Guest On 'American Restoration'

Legendary rocker Sammy Hagar (CHICKENFOOT, VAN HALEN, MONTROSE) will guest on the History channel's hit TV show "American Restoration" on September 26 airing at 9:30 p.m. PST and 8:30 p.m. CST. You won't believe what they restore/create for Sammy and the new rum! "American Restoration" features Rick...

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JUDAS PRIEST Singer's 'Screaming For Vengeance' Track-By-Track Commentary

JUDAS PRIEST's "Screaming For Vengeance - Special 30th Anniversary Edition" sold 3,800 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 98 on The Billboard 200 chart. A vital part of rock history, British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST have spent four decades writin...

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LADY STARLIGHT: 'My Goal Is To Make More Metalheads In The World'

Merlin Alderslade of Metal Hammer recently conducted an interview with Lady Starlight, heavy metal DJ and longtime collaborator and friend of pop superstar Lady Gaga. You can now watch the chat below. Asked if there has ever been much of a chauvinist attitude from metal fans toward her and what she...

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SAMMY HAGAR, MATT SORUM To Join Little Kids Rock's 10th-Anniversary Celebration At Facebook HQ

On Saturday, September 29, Sammy Hagar (CHICKENFOOT, VAN HALEN, MONTROSE) and Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES, THE CULT) will be at Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park, California to support music education at the inaugural "Rock Their World Celebration", a fundraiser and celebration of n...