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THE BLOODLINE Writing Sophomore Album

Chicago-based metal band THE BLOODLINE, which features former members of DIRGE WITHIN and DIVINE HERESY, is writing material for its sophomore album. Guitarist Shaun Glass states: "So far I would say the songs have a tad more diversity in the songs and focus on big grooves and huge melodies. One new...

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STRYPER Frontman MICHAEL SWEET Releases 'Bizarre' Video

"Bizarre", the new video from STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet, can be seen below. The song is taken from Sweet's seventh solo album, "One Sided War", which will be released on August 26 via Rat Pak Records. Backing Michael on the record are WHITESNAKE guitarist Joel Hoekstra, EVANESCENCE drummer Will...

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METALLICA: Updated Edition Of CLIFF BURTON Biography To Include New Afterword By ANTHRAX Bassist

"To Live Is To Die: The Life And Death Of Metallica's Cliff Burton", written by British author Joel McIver in 2008, will be republished in updated form on September 6 by Jawbone Press. The comprehensive, 312-page biography comes with a foreword by METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett, a new afterword by...

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DAVID COVERDALE Opens Home To U.K.'s VINTAGE TV

David Coverdale was interviewed by rock journalist Nicky Horne for "Here I Go Again: David Coverdale", which is set to air in the U.K. on Vintage TV on July 26 at 10:30 p.m. Horne visited the former DEEP PURPLE and current WHITESNAKE frontman at Coverdale's home and studio in Reno, Nevada, and they...

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Video: MACHINE HEAD, DEATH ANGEL Members Rehearse For 'Robb Flynn Birthday Bash'

Members of SLAYER, MACHINE HEAD, RANCID, DEATH ANGEL, FORBIDDEN and VIO-LENCE will perform at the Robb Flynn Birthday Bash on Saturday, July 23 at the Oakland Metro Operahouse in Oakland, California. The all-star jam will consist of old-school metal, glam, punk, and hip-hop covers from the '70s, '80...

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WHITESNAKE: Video Footage Of Villafranca Di Verona Performance

Fan-filmed video footage of WHITESNAKE's July 14 performance in Villafranca di Verona, Italy can be seen below. WHITESNAKE is continuing to tour in support of its twelfth studio album, "The Purple Album", which was released in May 2015 via Frontiers Music Srl. The effort is billed as "a re-imaginati...

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THE AMITY AFFLICTION Releases Video For 'This Could Be Heartbreak' Title Track

Roadrunner Records group THE AMITY AFFLICTION has announced the release of "This Could Be Heartbreak", the title track and new single from their highly anticipated new album. The "This Could Be Heartbreak" full-length disc arrives on Friday, August 12. "This Could Be Heartbreak" is available now for...

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STRYPER Frontman MICHAEL SWEET To Release 'One Sided War' Solo Album

STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet will release his seventh solo album, "One Sided War", on August 26 via Rat Pak Records. Backing Michael on the record are WHITESNAKE guitarist Joel Hoekstra, EVANESCENCE drummer Will Hunt, bassist John O'Boyle and East Coast shred-master Ethan Brosh. "One Sided War" sh...

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Listen To Title Track Of AIRBOURNE's New Album, 'Breakin' Outta Hell'

Australian hard rockers AIRBOURNE will release their fourth studio album, "Breakin' Outta Hell", on September 16 via Spinefarm. The disc's title track, which also serves as the first single and video, can be streamed using the SoundCloud widget below. "Breakin' Outta Hell" was produced by Bob Marlet...

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SLAYER, MACHINE HEAD, DEATH ANGEL, RANCID Members To Perform At 'Robb Flynn Birthday Bash'

Members of SLAYER, MACHINE HEAD, RANCID, DEATH ANGEL, FORBIDDEN and VIO-LENCE will perform at the Robb Flynn Birthday Bash on Saturday, July 23 at the Oakland Metro Operahouse in Oakland, California. The all-star jam will consist of old-school metal, glam, punk, and hip-hop covers from the '70s, '80...

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Bassist JOEY VERA Discusses New FATES WARNING Album, Longevity of ARMORED SAINT

In a new interview with music writer Joel Gausten, FATES WARNING/ARMORED SAINT bassist Joey Vera discusses FATES WARNING's brand-new album, "Theories Of Flight", his work with the all-star band MOTOR SISTER (alongside members of ANTHRAX and THE CULT) and the key to ARMORED SAINT's longevity. An exce...

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Video: WHITESNAKE Performs In Atlantic City During 'The Greatest Hits Tour 2016'

Fan-filmed video footage of WHITESNAKE's July 1 performance at Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, New Jersey as part of the band's "The Greatest Hits Tour 2016" can be seen below. WHITESNAKE is continuing to tour in support of its twelfth studio album, "The Purple Album", which was released in May 20...

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DIAMOND HEAD's BRIAN TATLER Is 'Full Of Admiration' For What METALLICA Has Done

In a new interview with music writer Joel Gausten, guitarist Brian Tatler of New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) legends DIAMOND HEAD discusses the band's 40th anniversary, their new self-titled album (released in North America on June 24) and their relationship with METALLICA, who have recorde...

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AIRBOURNE To Release 'Breakin' Outta Hell' Album In The Fall

Australian hard rockers AIRBOURNE will release their fourth studio album, "Breakin' Outta Hell", this fall via Spinefarm. The disc's title track will also serve as the first single and video. "Breakin' Outta Hell" was produced by Bob Marlette, who helmed AIRBOURNE's "Runnin' Wild" debut in 2007, and...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Members In 'Axe-Throwing Battle' (Video)

PureGrainAudio has uploaded the latest episode of the "Axe-Throwing Battle" mini-series featuring vocalist Jesse Leach and guitarist Joel Stroetzel of Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE. Watch as Jesse and Joel toss axes at massive wooden targets at BATL in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. KILLSWITC...