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ALICE IN CHAINS Frontman On GIRAFFE TONGUE ORCHESTRA: 'I Could Not Be More Proud Of This Thing'

ALICE IN CHAINS singer/guitarist William DuVall came by the Rock 98-9 studio to talk about his new side project GIRAFFE TONGUE ORCHESTRA, featuring MASTODON's Brent Hinds, THE MARS VOLTA's Thomas Pridgen, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN's Ben Weinman, and DETHKLOK's Pete Griffin. Speaking about GIRAFFE TO...

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Announces North American Tour Dates

In preparation for a busy year of new music and worldwide touring, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN has announced a short run of intimate shows throughout North America. Starting in Toronto on August 5, the band will be playing at Hard Luck, making their way down the east coast through Boston, New York, Ph...

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Can ZAKK WYLDE Fill DIMEBAG's Shoes In PANTERA? PHILIP ANSELMO Responds

Philip Anselmo has once again commented on the possibility of a hypothetical PANTERA reunion with Zakk Wylde filling in for the late "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott on guitar. During a question-and-answer session on June 26 at the Diamond Pub Concert Hall in Louisville, Kentucky, the former PANTERA and cur...

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JAY JAY FRENCH Doesn't Rule Out TWISTED SISTER Stage Return After 'Final' Tour

TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French was interviewed by rock journalist Mitch Lafon for a recent edition of the "One On One With Mitch Lafon" podcast (Facebook page). You can now listen to the chat using the Spreaker widget below. Asked if thinks that there is a chance that TWISTED SISTER will pl...

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DIAMOND HEAD's BRIAN TATLER Is 'Full Of Admiration' For What METALLICA Has Done

In a new interview with music writer Joel Gausten, guitarist Brian Tatler of New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) legends DIAMOND HEAD discusses the band's 40th anniversary, their new self-titled album (released in North America on June 24) and their relationship with METALLICA, who have recorde...

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Video: BOBBY BLOTZER's RATT Performs In Central City, Colorado

Fan-filmed video footage of Bobby Blotzer's new RATT performing on June 25 at Reserve Casino Hotel's Lava Room in Central City, Colorado can be seen below. Blotzer's RATT recently parted ways with bassist Scotty Griffin (ex-L.A. GUNS) and replaced him with Robbie Crane. Crane previously played bass...

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WILLIAM DUVALL Discusses ALICE IN CHAINS' Plans For Rest Of 2016

ALICE IN CHAINS singer/guitarist William DuVall was interviewed earlier this week by the Flint, Michigan radio station Banana 101.5. You can now listen to the chat in two parts below. Speaking about ALICE IN CHAINS' current tour, which includes several dates as the support act for GUNS N' ROSES, Wil...

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Video: BOBBY BLOTZER's RATT Performs In Springfield, Massachusetts

Fan-filmed video footage of Bobby Blotzer's new RATT performing on June 18 at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts as part of the "Rock The Arena" event can be seen below. Also appearing on the bill were Bret Michaels, Lita Ford, WARRANT and TRIXTER. Blotzer's RATT recently parted way...

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METALLICA: Limited-Edition 'Master Of Puppets' Graphic Series Guitar Released By ESP

Believe it or not, it was thirty years ago, in spring 1986, that METALLICA released what some people consider to be one of their greatest albums: "Master Of Puppets". In fact, earlier this year, the album was deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" enough for preservation in...

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GIRAFFE TONGUE ORCHESTRA Feat. ALICE IN CHAINS, MASTODON, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Members: 'Crucifixion' Song

"Crucifixion", a song from GIRAFFE TONGUE ORCHESTRA, the new band featuring ALICE IN CHAINS singer William DuVall alongside members of MASTODON and THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, was premiered earlier today on BBC Radio 1's "Rock Show With Daniel P. Carter". You can now listen to the track using the wid...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Lends Voice To New Animated Television Series 'Skylanders Academy'

METALLICA's James Hetfield will lend his voice to Activision Blizzard, Inc.'s "Skylanders Academy", the first production by Activision Blizzard Studios, its newly created television and film studio. The show will premiere in fall 2016 on Netflix, the world's leading internet television network. "Ove...

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FIREWIND Begins Recording New Album

FIREWIND, the band led by Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist, has entered the studio to begin recording its eighth album for a late 2016 release. Gus says: "We're super excited about it, as this is our first recording in four...

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AVATAR Visits SiriusXM Studios, Performs Song Containing Sexually Explicit Lyrics

During a recent in-studio appearance on the Octane channel on SiriusXM satellite radio, Swedish metallers AVATAR played an acoustic set that included a song containing sexually explicit lyrics sung in the band's native tongue. The track "Den runkande spårvagschauffören" (English-language translation...

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Video: BOBBY BLOTZER's RATT Performs In Beverly Hills

Heavy Metal Greg has uploaded video footage of Bobby Blotzer's new RATT performing on May 28 at Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, California. Check out the clips below. Blotzer's RATT recently parted ways with bassist Scotty Griffin (ex-L.A. GUNS) and replaced him with Robbie Crane. Crane previously p...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Joins CORROSION OF CONFORMITY On Stage In Oakland: Photos, Video

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield joined CORROSION OF CONFORMITY on stage last night (Sunday, May 29) at the Fox Theater in Oakland, California to perform the song "Seven Days", which appeared on C.O.C.'s 1994 album "Deliverance". Video footage and photos of his appearance can be seen below. CORROSI...