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BEAST IN BLACK: Second Trailer For 'From Hell With Love' Album

The second trailer for "From Hell With Love", the sophomore album from BEAST IN BLACK, can be seen below. The disc is scheduled for a February 8 release via Nuclear Blast. BEAST IN BLACK is the Helsinki, Finland-based metal band led by former BATTLE BEAST guitarist and main songwriter Anton Kabanen....

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Nearly Auditioned For MADONNA: 'I Would Have Played With Her In A Heartbeat'

In a brand new interview with The Metal Voice, former MEGADETH axeman Marty Friedman confirmed that he once nearly tried out for the guitarist spot in pop superstar Madonna's band. "It was gonna happen the same week that I auditioned for MEGADETH," Friedman said. "So it obviously didn't happen. I me...

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DEMONS & WIZARDS Feat. JON SCHAFFER And HANSI KÜRSCH: Long-Awaited Third Album To Arrive In January 2020

DEMONS & WIZARDS, the side project of ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer and BLIND GUARDIAN singer Hansi Kürsch, is tentatively planning to release its long-awaited third album in January 2020. Schaffer spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to 2005's "Touched By The Cri...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'I Don't Picture A Whole Lot Of Guys Losing Their Virginity To Instrumental Music'

During a recent question-and-answer session at "BackStory Events" in New York City, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman spoke about the evolution of his guitar playing over the course of the last few of his solo albums. "Every time, I try to not repeat myself," he said (see video below). "That...

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ALICE COOPER: 'When Musicians Are Telling People Who To Vote For, I Think That's An Abuse Of Power'

Legendary rocker Alice Cooper has told The Guardian in a new interview that he keeps his political opinions to himself. "I don't like to mix politics and rock 'n' roll," he said. "I don't look at Bono, Sting and Bruce Springsteen as political. I look at them as being humanitarian. I'll contribute to...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN On Guitarists Having Their Own Unique Sound: 'When A Player Is Playing, It's Really That Person's Life Coming Out'

During a recent appearance on "The Jasta Show", the podcast hosted by HATEBREED's Jamey Jasta, former MEGADETH axeman Marty Friedman spoke about the importance of guitarists having their own sound and style that can be easily identified. "I think, especially if you create a lot of music, you have to...

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GEDDY LEE: 'I Miss Playing With RUSH'

RUSH closed out its 40th-anniversary tour on August 1, 2015 at the Forum in Los Angeles, marking the band's 25th show at the venue and bringing its final tour to a triumphant end. Asked by The Guardian if he knew at the time that was it, bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee said: "Not 100 percent. Neil [Peart...

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THE GUESS WHO Releases 'In America' Video

"In America", the new George A. Johnson-directed video from THE GUESS WHO, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's latest album, "The Future Is What It Used To Be", which was released in September via Cleopatra Records. THE GUESS WHO is responsible for countless rock classics, which sti...

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ACCEPT's WOLF HOFFMANN Says 'There Was Something Very Magical' About 'Blood Of The Nations' Album

ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann was recently interviewed on the "Focus On Metal" podcast. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Asked which is his favorite ACCEPT album from the Mark Tornillo era of the band, Wolf said: "You always tend to say the last one is. I'm not sure, but...

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Authorized Biography Of KING'S X Due In February

"King's X: The Oral History", the definitive companion to one of the most acclaimed hard rock acts in the business, will be published on February 19, 2019 via Jawbone Press. Countless accolades have been bestowed upon KING'S X over the years, and, since their formation in 1980, they have grown to be...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Is 'Completely Fine' With 'Little Inaccuracies' On His New Live Album

Guitarist Marty Friedman (MEGADETH, CACOPHONY) recently appeared on "The Official Danko Jones Podcast". The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether his new double live album, "One Bad M.F. Live!!", was inspired by KISS: Marty: "...

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Listen To First New CANDLEMASS Song Featuring Returning Singer JOHAN LÄNGQVIST

"The Omega Circle", a brand new song from Swedish doom metal legends CANDLEMASS, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's 12th album, "The Door To Doom", which will be released on February 22, 2019 via Napalm Records. The disc unsurprisingly follows the plotline mastermind, songwrit...

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AVANTASIA: Lyric Video For 'The Raven Child' Feat. HANSI KÜRSCH, JØRN LANDE

The official lyric video for the song "The Raven Child" from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project can be seen below. The track is taken from AVANTASIA's "Moonglow" album, which will arrive on February 15, 2019 (pushed back from February 1) via Nuclear Blast. More than 11 minutes long an...

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Video: ACE FREHLEY Performs 1978 Solo Album In Its Entirety At NEW JERSEY KISS EXPO

Former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley celebrated the 40th anniversary of his acclaimed solo debut by performing the album for the first time in its entirety on the final day of the New Jersey Kiss Expo 2018, which took place December 7-9 at the Hilton Parsippany in Parsippany, New Jersey. His setlist wa...

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Former ACCEPT Guitarist HERMAN FRANK: 'Hail & Row' Lyric Video

The official lyric video for "Hail & Row", a brand new song from former ACCEPT guitarist Herman Frank, can be seen below. The track is taken from Frank's upcoming fourth solo album, "Fight The Fear", which will be released on February 8, 2019 via AFM. Frank has been an integral part of the German me...