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SIXX: A.M. Names Permanent Drummer

SIXX: A.M., the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael, has hired Dustin Steinke of the Canadian rock group BLEEKER (formerly BLEEKER RIDGE) as its permanent drummer. Based in Orillia, Ontario, BLEEKER was previously signed to the Canadi...

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TRIVIUM: PAUL WANDTKE Drum-Cam Footage From U.S. Tour

New TRIVIUM drummer Paul Wandtke made his live debut with the band on December 5, 2015 at Knotfest in Mexico. Drum-cam footage of Wandtke performing live TRIVIUM during the band's latest U.S. tour can be seen below. Wandtke previously drummed for the hit musical "Rock Of Ages" and sat behind the kit...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Unveils 'Incarnate' Artwork, Announces North American Tour Dates

Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE will release their seventh album, "Incarnate", on March 11 via Roadrunner. The cover art for the CD can be seen below. Pre-orders for "Incarnate" will be available at iTunes and KillswitchEngage.com on January 29. KILLSWITCH ENGAGE will embark on a North Ame...

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Long-Running U.K. Record Label CANDLELIGHT Acquired By SPINEFARM

Edward Christie and Steve Beatty, owners of the long-running U.K. record label Candlelight, have sold the company's assets to Spinefarm Records, the hard rock label owned by the Universal Music Group. In an e-mail sent to all Candlelight artists and obtained by BLABBERMOUTH.NET, Christie and Beatty...

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DREAM THEATER: Official 'The Astonishing' Album Trailer

DREAM THEATER's thirteenth album, "The Astonishing", will be released on January 29 via Roadrunner. The CD will be made available in a wide range of distinctive versions, including standard 2-CD set, 4-LP vinyl box set and a limited edition deluxe box set, all of which are currently available for pr...

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SLASH's CONSPIRATORS Bandmate Has Known 'For A Long Time' About GUNS N' ROSES Reunion Plans

Todd Kerns, the bassist for Slash's backing band, MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS, says that he has has known about the plans for a "semi-reunion" of the classic lineup of GUNS N' ROSES "for a long time" and insists that he supports the guitarist "wholeheartedly to dive into this experience." G...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Frontman On 'Incarnate': 'This Album Literally Drove Me Crazy'

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE guitarist and producer Adam Dutkiewicz told Revolver magazine that the band's lead singer, Jesse Leach, "hit a wall with ideas" during the songwriting process for KILLSWITCH's forthcoming album, "Incarnate", after completing the first three or four songs in the studio. "He couldn't...

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DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS Almost Played On PINK FLOYD's 'The Wall' Album

DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess has revealed to U.K.'s Prog magazine that he almost made a guest appearance on PINK FLOYD's classic 1979 album "The Wall". "Many years ago I had a friend by the slightly unusual name of Blue Ocean," recalled Rudess. "He was a very good drummer; I believe he ha...

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SATYRICON Frontman Regrets Wasting Time Playing Small Bars And Clubs In Midwest

Spain's EMP Live TV conducted an interview with vocalist Sigurd "Satyr" Wongraven of Norwegian black metallers SATYRICON when the band performed at the Leyendas Del Rock festival last August. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about his personal regrets, Satyr said: "My regrests are wasting...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Pays Tribute To 'One Of Godfathers Of Heavy Metal' LEMMY (Video)

Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE paid tribute to iconic MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister during their December 28 performance at Lupo's in Providence, Rhode Island. Check out the clip of the band drinking a toast to "one of the godfathers of heavy metal" during the show, which was p...

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Video: KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Performs In Providence

Fan-filmed video footage of KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's December 28 performance at Lupo's in Providence, Rhode Island can be seen below. KILLSWITCH ENGAGE has set "Incarnate" as the title of its seventh album, tentatively due out in March on Roadrunner Records. KILLSWITCH ENGAGE frontman Jesse Leach told Re...

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DREAM THEATER To Perform Entire 'The Astonishing' Album On North American Tour

DREAM THEATER has announced their first North American tour of 2016, which will see the pioneering group performing a historic set in immersive and interactive settings for a unique and unparalleled live experience. Set to kick off April 14 at Quebec City’s Theatre Du Capitole, the spring trek will...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE To Release 'Incarnate' Album

Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE have set "Incarnate" as the title of their seventh album, tentatively due out in March on Roadrunner Records. KILLSWITCH ENGAGE frontman Jesse Leach told Revolver about the band's new CD title: "The definition of incarnate is 'in the flesh.' And this record...

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New TRIVIUM Drummer PAUL WANDTKE: More Video Footage Of Live Debut

New TRIVIUM drummer Paul Wandtke made his live debut with the band on December 5 at Knotfest in Mexico. More video footage of the concert can be seen below. Wandtke previously drummed for the hit musical "Rock Of Ages" and sat behind the kit for KILL HANNAH during the band's main-support run with th...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Releases Video For New Song 'Strength Of The Mind'

"Strength Of The Mind", the new video from Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, can be seen below. The song, which the band has been performing live at recent shows, is taken from KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's seventh album, which will be released next spring via Roadrunner Records. The "Strength Of The...