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DAVE MUSTAINE: Why I Love DIAMOND HEAD
On the latest episode of AXS TV's "Vinyl Obsession", MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine joins host Eric Young to talk about all things music, including some of the albums that have inspired him over the years. One of Dave's selections is "Lightning To The Nations", the debut LP by British heavy metal band DIA...October 6, 2024
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CARLA HARVEY Opens Up About Decision To Leave BUTCHER BABIES: 'There's So Much That Goes Into Being In A Band'
During an appearance on a recent episode of The Ward Bond Show, former BUTCHER BABIES vocalist Carla Harvey, who works as a grief counselor and an end-of-life specialist, spoke about her decision to leave the band after a 15-year run. Reflecting on BUTCHER BABIES' formation and her eventual departur...October 5, 2024
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URIAH HEEP Announces First U.K. Leg Of Farewell Tour
British progressive rock legends URIAH HEEP have announced the U.K. leg of their farewell tour, dubbed "The Magician's Farewell". The seven shows, which will launch on February 19, 2025 in Birmingham, will feature very special guests, Canadian legends APRIL WINE and U.S. melodic hard rockers TYKETTO...September 24, 2024
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Ex-BUTCHER BABIES Singer CARLA HARVEY Launches New Project THE VIOLENT HOUR
Former BUTCHER BABIES singer Carla Harvey has launched a new project called THE VIOLENT HOUR. At least some of the early recording sessions for the project have been overseen by producer Jay Ruston, who has previously worked with ANTHRAX, STEEL PANTHER and URIAH HEEP, among many others. Harvey share...September 22, 2024
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URIAH HEEP Announces Farewell Tour: 'We Intend To Play As Many Places As Possible'
British progressive rock legends URIAH HEEP will embark on a lengthy farewell tour in 2025. The trek, which is expected to kick off next February, will run for approximately two or three years and will include performances in all parts of the globe. Earlier today (Thursday, September 19),URIAH HEEP...September 19, 2024
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PAUL DI'ANNO Releases New Version Of IRON MAIDEN's 'Wrathchild' From Upcoming 'The Book Of The Beast' Album
Former IRON MAIDEN. vocalist Paul Di'Anno. has released a new version of the band's classic song "Wrathchild".. Di'Anno. is joined on this fresh rendition of the "Killers". album track by singer ZP Theart. (DRAGONFORCE, SKID ROW.),drummer Russell Gilbrook. (URIAH HEEP.) and guitarist Cliff Evans. (...September 13, 2024
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TRAPEZE's 'Lost Tapes Vol. 2' To Arrive In November
After the great success of TRAPEZE "Lost Tapes Vol. 1" last year, the follow-up album "Lost Tapes Vol. 2" will be released on November 15 by Metalville Records. Track listing: 01. Homeland 02. Hold On 03. Loser 04. Take It On 05. Must Be In Love 06. Live Fast Die Laughing 07. Wake Up Shake Up 08. Co...September 5, 2024
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AVATAR's JOHANNES ECKERSTRÖM: 'METALLICA's 'For Whom The Bell Tolls' Is The Heaviest Song Ever Recorded'
In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", AVATAR frontman Johannes Eckerström was asked which METALLICA album he thinks is better, "Ride The Lightning" or "Master Of Puppets". He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When I talk...August 26, 2024
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EPICA's Next Album Will Be Band's 'Most Epic' Release So Far
In a recent interview with Spain's Mariskal Rock, EPICA singer Simone Simons spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the follow-up to 2021's "Omega" album. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think that there should be a single by the end of the summer-ish. That's that'...August 2, 2024
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Watch: RICHIE FAULKNER Performs ELEGANT WEAPONS' 'Do Or Die' For EMGtv
Video of JUDAS PRIEST's Richie Faulkner performing the ELEGANT WEAPONS song "Do Or Die" live for EMGtv can be seen below. Also available is the previously released video of him performing "Horns For A Halo". ELEGANT WEAPONS features Faulkner on guitar and Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG) on vocals, alo...July 17, 2024
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JUDAS PRIEST Teams Up With ESP And STAR-FM For Parkinson's Charity Raffle
When legendary ESP Signature artist Glenn Tipton of JUDAS PRIEST calls for aid, the metal community answers. ESP has teamed up with Glenn, his bandmates in JUDAS PRIEST and Germany's Star-FM for an excellent charitable opportunity where all of you are going to help the fight against Parkinson's Dise...July 2, 2024
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Watch: RICHIE FAULKNER And RONNIE ROMERO Join URIAH HEEP For 'Easy Livin'' Performance At Spain's ROCK IMPERIUM
According to Metal Journal, ELEGANT WEAPONS bandmates Richie Faulkner (also of JUDAS PRIEST) and Ronnie Romero (also of RAINBOW) joined URIAH HEEP on stage yesterday (Wednesday, June 19) at the Rock Imperium Festival at Parque El Batel in Cartagena, Spain to perform the URIAH HEEP classic "Easy Livi...June 20, 2024
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EPICA's SIMONE SIMONS Releases Music Video For Second Solo Single 'In Love We Rust'
EPICA singer Simone Simons has released the official music video for her second solo single, "In Love We Rust". The track is taken from her debut solo album, "Vermillion", which will be made available on August 23 via Nuclear Blast Records. Simone, who has been a pioneering force within the world of...June 8, 2024
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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD Offers Advice To Young Bands: 'It's All About Writing Songs'
In a new interview with Tulsa Music Stream, SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked what piece of advice he would give to a young band looking to succeed in the "competitive" music industry in 2024. Biff responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It is very competitive. And the thing is that you...May 29, 2024
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Why Does Sweden Have So Many Metal Bands? AVATAR's JOHANNES ECKERSTRÖM Weighs In
In a new interview with 105.7 The Point's "The Rizzuto Show", vocalist Johannes Eckerström of Swedish metallers AVATAR was asked why he thinks Sweden has one of the most vibrant metal scenes in the world and one of the highest densities of heavy metal bands per capita. He responded (as transcribed b...May 23, 2024