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MASTODON's BRANN DAILOR: METALLICA Made 'American Dream' Seem Possible For Newer Metal Bands

In a brand new interview with The Aquarian Weekly, MASTODON drummer Brann Dailor was asked if he felt like it was "a miss" when his band was nominated for a "Best Metal Performance" Grammy for the song "High Road" but lost out to comedy duo TENACIOUS D. "No, it's a Grammy, what else?" ...

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LUCIFER: 'Izrael' Video Released

Berlin, Germany-based heavy metal blues rockers LUCIFER have unveiled the video for their brand new single, "Izrael". The track is taken from the band's upcoming debut album, "Lucifer I", which will be released on June 16 via Rise Above Records. The video for the song — directed by and Chris Koll an...

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CRAIG GOLDY Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'The Whole World Was Affected By That Man'

Ex-DIO guitarist Craig Goldy has paid tribute to his former bandmate, legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW),saying that "Ronnie changed the world because he created his own universe with his lyrics and the way he wrote." After joining DIO in...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Remembered On Fifth Anniversary Of His Death

Legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio, best known for his work with BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW and his own band DIO, died of stomach cancer five years ago (May 16) at the age of 67. The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund is hosting a weekend of celebratory activities to ...

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SAVATAGE: 'Return To Wacken' Audio Samples

To celebrate SAVATAGE upcoming reunion performance at Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany, SAVATAGE and earMUSIC will release the ultimate "Return To Wacken" album on June 19. The effort will contain studio versions of classic songs that the band played live at Wacken as part of their previous two ap...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE's RAINBOW To Release Vintage Concert Recordings From 1979

In an era teaming with bands led by virtuoso guitarists and fronted by a singer with killer pipes, RAINBOW stood head and shoulders above the crowd. Ritchie Blackmore's hugely influential guitar playing mixed baroque bombast with blues rock brilliance, and laid the perfect sonic foundation for the v...

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MASTODON's SANDERS: 'METALLICA Is A Giant Reason Why I Picked Up The Bass And Why I'm Where I'm At Today'

In a brand new interview with ARTISTdirect, bassist/vocalist Troy Sanders of Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON was asked what his first meeting with METALLICA was like. He said: "It was a European festival. All I can remember is we were so excited our guitar player Bill [Kelliher, guitar] walke...

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MASTODON Working On 'Asleep In The Deep' Video

Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON are working on a video for the song "Asleep In The Deep", taken from the band's current album, "Once More 'Round The Sun". The group is collaborating with Atlanta-based special effects guru Shane Morton and renowned American artist Skinner (cover artist for "On...

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SAVATAGE: 'Return To Wacken' Collection Due In June

To celebrate SAVATAGE upcoming reunion performance at Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany, SAVATAGE and earMUSIC will release the ultimate "Return To Wacken" album on June 19. The effort will contain studio versions of classic songs that the band played live at Wacken as part of their previous two ap...

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New RONNIE JAMES DIO Tribute Album 'A Light In The Black' Due In May

Massacre Records will release the two-CD album "A Light In The Black - A Tribute To Ronnie James Dio" on May 22. The label states in a press release: "Ronnie James Dio was a hero and inspiration to many musicians, such as Lars Ulrich (METALLICA),Doro Pesch and Axel Rudi Pell, and rumor has it ...

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Video: LYNCH MOB Performs DOKKEN Classics At FRONTIERS ROCK FESTIVAL

Video footage of LYNCH MOB's April 12 performance at the Frontiers Rock Festival in Milan, Italy can be seen below. Asked about singer Oni Logan's latest return to LYNCH MOB in time for the recording sessions for the band's new EP, "Sun Red Sun", Lynch told "The Classic Metal Show": "We've had a his...

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SIRENIA: Audio Samples of Entire 'The Seventh Life Path' Album

Norwegian/Spanish symphonic gothic metallers SIRENIA will release their new album, "The Seventh Life Path", on April 28 in North America (one day earlier internationally) via Napalm Records. Audio samples of all the tracks that are set to appear on "The Seventh Life Path" can be streamed below. "The...

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LUCIFER To Release Debut Album In June

Following the premature demise of THE OATH, Johanna Sadonis wasted no time in creating a new beast to go beyond previous limitations. That beast is LUCIFER and the band's debut album, titled "Lucifer I", will be released on June 16 via Rise Above Records. Having released its debut single, "Anubis" e...

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GEORGE LYNCH: 'I Really Listen To Singers More Than I Listen To Guitar Players'

On March 27, Emma of GoDpsMusic conducted an interview with guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB, KXM, SWEET & LYNCH). You can now watch the chat below. Asked if there are any new artists that stand out to him, Lynch said: "There's so many great bands in all different genres. "I'm not gonna...

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SLAYER, KING DIAMOND, HELLYEAH, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Set For 'Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival'

The world's biggest heavy music touring festival, the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival enters its eighth year with another fantastic heavy metal and hard rock lineup, featuring 13 bands performing on the Rockstar Energy Drink Main Stage and the Victory Records Stage. The Rockstar Energy Drink M...