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WOLF's NIKLAS STÅLVIND Interviewed By Spain's GoetiaMedia.com (Audio)

Jorge Fretes of Spain's GoetiaMedia.com recently conducted an interview with vocalist/guitarist Niklas "Viper" Stålvind of Swedish metallers WOLF. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. WOLF's video for the song "Shark Attack" was helmed by Owe Lingvall at Dreamday Media, who prev...

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ACE FREHLEY's 'Space Invader' Projected To Sell 17K-20K First Week

"Space Invader", the first new solo album from original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley in five years, is likely to sell between 17,000 and 20,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to industry web site Hits Daily Double. The estimate was based on one-day sales reports co...

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Space Invader

We've now turned the page to another sad anecdote in the KISS legacy and frankly, it's best we leave the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction drama behind us. Let all parties once more go about their respective business and let the unwanted potshots subside. The damage is done and it's evident the o...

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Return of the Reaper

German legends GRAVE DIGGER are back and so is their trusty pal, The Reaper. As one of the most tireless acts in metal history, GRAVE DIGGER deserve some sort of award for releasing their albums with incredible consistency, most of them coming every other year. Co-founding vocalist Chris Boltendahl...

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ICED EARTH's JON SCHAFFER: 'Things Are Going Very Well In My Recovery'

ICED EARTH was recently forced to cancel a number of festival appearances and headlining shows this summer so that the band's guitarist and leader Jon Schaffer could undergo surgery to address continued pain from a neck injury he suffered nearly 20 years ago. In a new message on the band's Facebook...

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MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist PHIL CAMPBELL's ALL STARR BAND Working On Original Material

MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell's ALL STARR BAND will kick off another U.K. tour tonight (Friday, August 15) in Swansea. The group features Phil alongside his three sons: Todd, his eldest, and Dane from STRAIGHT LINES; and Tyler from THE PEOPLE THE POET. "It's good to play gigs in new places," Phi...

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MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist PHIL CAMPBELL's ALL STARR BAND Covers BLACK SABBATH's 'Children Of The Grave' (Audio)

MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell's ALL STARR BAND's cover version of the BLACK SABBATH classic "Children Of The Grave" can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. Phil Campbell's ALL STARR BAND last December completed a short U.K. tour. The setlist was full of classic MOTÖRHEAD songs infused with co...

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ACE FREHLEY's Cover Version Of STEVE MILLER's 'The Joker' Available For Streaming

"Space Invader", the first new solo album from original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley in five years, will be released in North America on August 19 via Entertainment One Music (eOne Music). The effort, which will be made available in Europe on August 18 (three days earlier in Germany and Scandinavia) t...

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ACE FREHLEY: 'Space Invader' Title Track Available For Streaming

The title track of "Space Invader", the first new solo album from original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley in five years, can be streamed using the SoundCloud widget below. The CD will be released in North America on August 19 via Entertainment One Music (eOne Music). The effort, which will be made avail...

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MORGOTH: 'God Is Evil' Single Teaser

Reactivated German death metallers MORGOTH have just released a seven-inch EP/digital single titled "God Is Evil" featuring two brand new tracks. A teaser for the single is available below. Comments the band: "Finally, after 17 years, we have some new tunes to share with you. "We are excited about t...

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ACE FREHLEY: Commercial For 'Space Invader' Album

A short commercial for "Space Invader", the first new solo album from original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley in five years, can be seen below. The CD will be released in North America on August 19 via Entertainment One Music (eOne Music). The effort, which will be made available in Europe on August 18...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'A Lot Of Young People Have Stupid Ideas Because They Are Young'

In a brand new interview with MLive.com, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was asked what keeps the group going after all these years when he and his bandmates could all just easily give touring up and enjoy retirement. "A lot of young people have stupid ideas," Simmons replied. "And a lot of young...

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Former EXODUS Singer ROB DUKES Says 'Money' Was A Contributing Factor In Decision To Re-Record 'Bonded By Blood'

In a brand new interview with the "Talking Metal" podcast, former EXODUS singer Rob Dukes was asked if, looking back now, he thought it was the right decision to re-record the band's classic 1985 debut album, "Bonded By Blood", in 2008 and release the new version under the title "Let There Be Blood"...

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STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA Says 'Blood In, Blood Out' Is 'The Best EXODUS Record By Far'

In episode 35 of "One On One With Mitch Lafon", rock journalist Mitch Lafon talks to EXODUS singer Steve "Zetro" Souza. You can now listen to the chat using the Spreaker widget below. A few excerpts from the interview follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how he got the call in early June to...

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GRAVE DIGGER To Film Music Video For 'Tattooed Rider' In September

Anthony Morgan of Metal Forces recently conducted an interview with vocalist Chris Boltendahl of German power metallers GRAVE DIGGER. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On the making of the band's latest album, "Return Of The Reaper": Chris: "We start writing the songs and decide what'...