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DIAMOND HEAD Guitarist Interviewed On 'Dropping The Needle' Podcast (Video)
Episode 39 of the "Dropping The Needle" podcast features an interview with guitarist Brian Tatler of NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) legends DIAMOND HEAD. Check it out below. "Dropping The Needle" is hosted by Michael Brandvold from Michael Brandvold Marketing and rock journalist Mitch Lafo...February 12, 2013
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Navy SEAL: METALLICA Asked Us To Stop Using Their Music To Torture Prisoners
The Navy SEAL who killed Osama bin Laden told his story to Esquire magazine — speaking not just about the raid and the three shots that changed history, but about the personal aftermath for himself and his family. In the article, the unidentified man spoke of one raid, where he and his team, ...February 11, 2013
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JASON BITTNER: HALESTORM Winning 'Metal' GRAMMY Is Worse Than METALLICA Losing To JETHRO TULL
SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner says that HALESTORM winning a Grammy Award for "Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance" proves that "shit is rotten in the music business" and is more upsetting than METALLICA losing the nod in the same category to JETHRO TULL more than 20 years ago. HALESTORM was honore...February 11, 2013
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SEPULTURA Biography Author Discusses Upcoming Book
Portugal's SounD(/)ZonE online magazine recently conducted an interview with American writer Jason Korolenko about "Relentless - The Book Of Sepultura", the only book-lenght biography to cover Brazilian/American legends' 30-year career, tentatively scheduled for publication in late 2013. A couple of...February 11, 2013
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'Louder Than Hell: The Definitive Oral History Of Heavy Metal' Coming In May
Emerging from the blues and psychedelic rock of the 1960s and '70s, heavy metal has been a driving force in music for nearly 50 years — known for its massive sound, extended guitar solos, and unrelenting intensity. Despite being critically reviled throughout its history, metal has stood the test of...February 10, 2013
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JASON NEWSTED Says He Became Spiritually Rich From Meeting METALLICA Fans
Katherine Turman of The Village Voice recently conducted an interview with former METALLICA, VOIVOD and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist and current NEWSTED frontman Jason Newsted. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On NEWSTED's debut EP, "Metal": Jason: "This was created because of the fans...February 10, 2013
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HEAVEN & EARTH's 'Dig' Due In April
Taking up where iconic bands like DEEP PURPLE and BAD COMPANY left off, HEAVEN & EARTH is on a mission to resurrect the sanctity of classic rock in its purest, most accessible form on their third studio album titled "Dig". Due out on April 23 via Quarto Valley Records, the CD was produced by Dav...February 10, 2013
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AXL ROSE To Headline 'Heavy Metal Autographs' Insert TOPPS' Baseball-Card Set
The Topps baseball-card publisher has announced the "headliner" in its forthcoming "Heavy Metal Autographs" insert set as part of the previously announced 2013 Topps Archives baseball set: GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose. It will be Rose's first fully licensed trading card appearance and his first c...February 8, 2013
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LORDI: 'The Riff' Lyric Video Released
Finnish heavy metal monsters LORDI will release their new album, "To Beast Or Not To Beast", on March 1 in Europe (excluding Finland) via AFM Records. The CD will be made available in North America on March 19 through The End Records. The album's first single, "The Riff", will be issued on February...February 8, 2013
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TESTAMENT Guitarist Talks ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO In New Video Interview
PVTV conducted an interview with TESTAMENT guitarist and ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO leader Alex Skolnick at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, a massive music-products convention that took place January 24-27 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. You can now...February 8, 2013
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METALLICA To Perform National Anthem And Throw First Pitch At Giants Vs. Dodgers Game
METALLICA's official web site has been updated with the following message: "We're psyched to be teaming up with the World Series champs for the first ever Metallica Night at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Friday, May 3! When the Giants take on their arch-rivals the Los Angeles Dodgers, we'll be o...February 7, 2013
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JASON NEWSTED On METALLICA: 'There Really Isn't Any Negativity At All Between Us Anymore'
Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with former METALLICA, VOIVOD and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist and current NEWSTED frontman Jason Newsted. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Classic Rock Revisited: Are there any feelings, even with a half grin to META...February 6, 2013
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TESTAMENT Guitarist: 'It's A Pleasure To Play All These Different Styles Of Music'
Austin Fusion Magazine recently conducted an interview with TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Austin Fusion Magazine: In the video documentary that is included with the ["Dark Roots Of Earth"], we get the sense that this record was perhaps more inten...February 6, 2013
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JASON NEWSTED Interviewed On FULL METAL JACKIE's Radio Show (Audio)
Former METALLICA, VOIVOD and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist and current NEWSTED frontman Jason Newsted was interviewed on the January 25-27 edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. To see a full list of stations carryin...February 6, 2013
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METALLICA Partners With VANS For Signature Shoes
In a continuing creative partnership, Vans and iconic rock band METALLICA proudly introduce a four-piece signature collection designed by each band member delivering to stores in February. Each METALLICA member — James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo — had free rein to choose...February 5, 2013
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