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RUSH's ALEX LIFESON: 'I Always Try To Make Simple Guitar Parts Sound More Difficult'

In a recent interview with Mitch Gallagher of Sweetwater, RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson was asked if he ever discovers new things about the band's early songs when he goes back to re-learn them years later. He responded (see video below): "There's a trick, I think, and it comes with experience. And th...

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RAVEN Frontman On Almost Going Into Business With OZZY And SHARON OSBOURNE: 'You Could Maybe Say We Dodged A Bullet'

Andrew McKaysmith of the "Scars And Guitars" podcast recently conducted an interview with bassist/vocalist John Gallagher of British metal legends RAVEN. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On being part of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal scene: John: "We had the first ind...

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RAVEN's JOHN GALLAGHER: 'We Like To Grab An Audience By Their Short-And-Curlies And Pull Very Hard'

RAVEN bassist/vocalist John Gallagher recently spoke with Australia's Heavy magazine. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the band's international momentum: John: "It's a big world, but it's getting smaller these days. After we...

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FOO FIGHTERS Guitarist CHRIS SHIFLETT Calls DONALD TRUMP 'The Embarrassment Of Our Times'

NME recently sat down with FOO FIGHTERS guitarist Chris Shiflett and asked him to give his take on Arsenal, Liam Gallagher and Donald Trump. Speaking about the 45th president of the United States Of America, Shiflett said (see video below): "Good Lord. The great orange menace. Yeah, the embarrassmen...

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'Lords Of Chaos' Norwegian Black Metal Movie To Receive Blu-Ray/DVD Release In May

Unobstructed View and MVD Entertainment Group have set a May 28 release date for "Lords Of Chaos" on Blu-ray/DVD combo and DVD. It's a thrilling coming of age horror/drama, weaving together rock 'n' roll, youth, love, and death through an incredibly dark story. Renowned Swedish director Jonas Åkerlu...

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GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA: 'I Don't Think We Ever Try To Write For The Radio Or For The Commercial Aspect Of It'

Barbara Caserta of Linea Rock conducted an interview with GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna and drummer Shannon Larkin prior to the band's March 4 concert at Magazzini Generali in Milan, Italy. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether GODSM...

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BEHEMOTH's NERGAL Defends 'Lords Of Chaos' Movie: 'It's Really Well Done'

BEHEMOTH frontman Adam "Nergal" Darski has defended the "Lords Of Chaos", saying that it's a "really well-done" movie that offers up a "trivialized" version of the events it is based on. The film, which chronicles the outrageous crimes committed by a few Norwegian black metal bands and their hangers...

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SMASHING PUMPKINS To Team Up With NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS, AFI For North American Tour

SMASHING PUMPKINS and NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS will hit the road together this summer. AFI will join as special guest on all dates. The special run of dates will see both artists performing outdoor shows at amphitheaters across North America throughout the month of August. The outing will...

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ROB ZOMBIE Guitarist JOHN 5 Says Having 'Crazy Musicianship' Is A 'Lost Art'

Mitch Gallagher from Sweetwater Music recently conducted an interview with guitarist John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON). You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On his approach to releasing music for his upcoming JOHN 5 AND THE CREATURES album...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST Announces New Drummer

Legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker's MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST project has recruited drummers Simon Phillips and Bodo Schopf following the recent passing of Ted McKenna. Simon, who played on the MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP debut album, will return as the main drummer on the upcoming second MICHAEL S...

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'Lords Of Chaos' Actor RORY CULKIN Says MAYHEM's EURONYMOUS Was 'A Bit Of A Sweetheart'

The English-language film "Lords Of Chaos", based on true events in the Norwegian black metal music scene in the early 1990s, has just opened in theaters and will be made available on demand on February 22. Swedish director Jonas Åkerlund (METALLICA, RAMMSTEIN) directed the film, which is being rele...

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Drummer TED MCKENNA, Who Has Played With RORY GALLAGHER And MICHAEL SCHENKER, Dead At 68

Scottish drummer Edward "Ted" McKenna, who has played with THE SENSATIONAL ALEX HARVEY BAND, Rory Gallagher, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP and Ian Gillan, has died at the age of 68. The news of McKenna's passing was confirmed on Facebook by a friend, who wrote: "For everyone who loved him, Ted died this mo...

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WATAIN Frontman On 'Lords Of Chaos' Film: 'It's Not A Gateway Into Black Metal Knowledge At All'

In a brand new interview with Metal Wani, WATAIN frontman Erik Danielsson was asked if he is worried about the way that the upcoming "Lords Of Chaos" film, which is based on true events in the Norwegian black metal music scene in the early 1990s, might paint black metal to a broader audience. "No, I...

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RAVEN's JOHN GALLAGHER On Group's New 'Warts-And-All' Live Album: 'It's Real, And That's Why It Works'

John Gallagher, the bassist/vocalist of British/American heavy metal veterans RAVEN, recently spoke with Josh Rundquist of That Drummer Guy. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the group's new live album, "Screaming Murder Death...

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RAVEN: 'Hung, Drawn & Quartered' Video From 'Screaming Murder Death From Above: Live In Aalborg'

British/American metal trio RAVEN releases a new single and video for the song "Hung, Drawn & Quartered". The track is taken from the band's new live album, "Screaming Murder Death From Above: Live In Aalborg", which will be released through SPV/Steamhammer on January 18 as CD digipak, 2LP gatefold,...