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SWALLOW THE SUN Drummer To Sit Out European Tour; Replacement Announced

SWALLOW THE SUN, the Finnish atmospheric doom/death metal outfit from Finland, has released the following statement: "Unfortunately, [drummer] Kai [Hahto] is unable to do 'The Morning Never Came' anniversary gigs this fall, but on short notice we managed to get hold of a fantastic drummer, Juuso Raa...

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RUNNING WILD: Audio Snippet Of New Song Available For Streaming

German power metallers RUNNING WILD will release their new album, "Resilient", on October 4 in Germany and October 7 in the rest of Europe via Steamhammer/SPV. An audio snippet of the song "Bloody Island can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. RUNNING WILD mainman Rolf "Rock'n'Rolf" Kasparek has...

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FOZZY Singer: 'Our Music Appeals To A Lot Of Different People'

Jay Nanda of the San Antonio Metal Music Examiner recently conducted an interview with FOZZY singer and WWE wrestling superstar Chris Jericho. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. San Antonio Metal Music Examiner: You don't hear of many tour pairings having a classic/current feel like th...

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MOTÖRHEAD: 'Aftershock' Cover Artwork Unveiled

MOTÖRHEAD's 21st studio album, "Aftershock", will be released as a an official Classic Rock collectors fanpack that features the new LP in full plus a 132-page magazine that forms the "ultimate sleevenotes" to the new release, with extensive and exclusive interviews with Lemmy, Mikkey Dee and Phil C...

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TOOL Guitarist Gets Married, Expecting First Child

According to The Pulse Of Radio, TOOL guitarist Adam Jones got married last month to artist Korin Faught in a ceremony that took place in San Francisco. Although they got hitched in July, the news was not revealed until Wednesday night (August 28),when a photo of the couple was posted on Jones' off...

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RUNNING WILD: Complete 'Resilient' Album Details Revealed

German power metallers RUNNING WILD will release their new album, "Resilient", on October 4 in Germany and October 7 in the rest of Europe via Steamhammer/SPV. RUNNING WILD mainman Rolf "Rock'n'Rolf" Kasparek has come up with twelve storm-proof numbers, ten of which are scheduled for release on the...

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PHILIP ANSELMO Credits His Girlfriend For Saving His Life

Keith Spera of The Times-Picayune recently conducted an interview with former PANTERA and current DOWN singer Philip Anselmo. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Times-Picayune: You've got a book deal to write your autobiography in collaboration with true crime author Corey Mitchell...

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TOXIK Taps Former DEATH/OBITUARY Guitarist RALPH SANTOLLA

Resurrected cult classic progressive thrashers TOXIK have recruited Ralph Santolla (ex-DEATH, OBITUARY, DEICIDE) as their new second guitarist. Josh Christian, TOXIK's founding member and lead guitarist, comments on Ralph's addition to the group: "Ralph was the first choice. I had talked to other fr...

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GWAR: New Song 'Bloodbath' Available For Streaming

Antarctic rock gods GWAR are set to return to the realms of man and reclaim their vice-like grip on the throat of hard-rock humanity after spending the last year-and-a-half working on their follow-up to 2011's critically acclaimed "Bloody Pit Of Horror". The new recording, "Battle Maximus", is GWAR'...

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DEE SNIDER, MARK TREMONTI Guest On New LESLIE WEST Album

Leslie West, the legendary guitarist, vocalist and original founding member of MOUNTAIN, will release a new studio album, "Still Climbing", on October 28 via Provogue Records/Mascot Label Group. The CD is a testimonial to the strength and durability of West's artistry. Born October 22, 1945, as he a...

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SAMMY HAGAR Wanted JAMES HETFIELD To Guest On 'Friends' Album

Sammy Hagar will release a star-studded solo set on September 24, called "Sammy Hagar & Friends". Among the high-profile guest performers and/or writers are Hagar's CHICKENFOOT bandmates Michael Anthony, Chad Smith, and Joe Satriani, along with Kid Rock, Ronnie Dunn, JOURNEY's Neal Schon, HEART'...

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DISTURBED Signed Major-Label Deal 14 Years Ago Today

DISTURBED and FIGHT OR FLIGHT guitarist Dan Donegan has posted the following message on his Facebook page: "14 years ago today, we (DISTURBED) were opening up for MINISTRY in our hometown Chicago and while in our dressing room, we signed our record deal with Giant Records and became part of the Repr...

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DAVID DRAIMAN Demands Apology From ROGER WATERS For 'Blatant' Anti-Semitic Symbolism

DISTURBED and DEVICE frontman David Draiman has asked his 120,000 Twitter followers to condemn British rock musician and anti-Israel activist Roger Waters for allegedly using the Jewish Star of David as one of the symbols on the giant inflatable pig that hovers over "The Wall" concerts. According to...

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NIGHTWISH Singer's REVAMP: Fourth 'Wild Card' Trailer Available

Former AFTER FOREVER frontwoman and current NIGHTWISH touring singer Floor Jansen will release the second album from her REVAMP project, "Wild Card", in Europe on August 23 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was recorded at SandLane Studio in Rijen, The Netherlands with Joost van den Broek (ex-AFTER...

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NIGHTWISH Touring Singer FLOOR JANSEN Discusses New REVAMP Album In Audio Interview

TJ Fowler of Skullbanger.net recently conducted an interview with former AFTER FOREVER frontwoman and current NIGHTWISH touring singer Floor Jansen about her REVAMP project. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. REVAMP's second album, "Wild Card", will be released in Euro...