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VOLBEAT Frontman Talks About 'A Warrior's Call' Inspiration In Video Interview

In the latest "See the Music" segment, ARTISTdirect.com sat down with vocalist/guitarist Michael Poulsen of Danish metal rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT to discuss the inside story regarding "A Warrior's Call". Poulsen shared that he was inspired by Danish boxing champion Mikkel Kessler. He revealed that h...

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MEGADETH Performs Cover Of MOTÖRHEAD's 'No Class' In Austin; Video Available

MEGADETH performed a cover version of the MOTÖRHEAD classic "No Class" at the closing show of this year's Gigantour on March 3 in Austin, Texas. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be seen below. MOTÖRHEAD was forced to miss the last four shows of Gigantour after the band's founder, bass...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Talks To ALEX JONES About Life On The Road, Politics, Spirituality

Earlier this month, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine sat down with noted right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones for a face-to-face interview for Infowars.com. A two-minute promotional clip for the chat, which will be posted online in its entirety on March 15, can be seen below. Gigantour — the crit...

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LACUNA COIL To Play For More Than Two Hours Each Night During 'Dark Legacy' U.S. Tour

Hot off the heels of the massive North American Gigantour (alongside MEGADETH, MOTÖRHEAD and VOLBEAT),Italian heavy rockers LACUNA COIL have announced the "Dark Legacy" tour, the band's only headlining run in the United States in 2012. The shows will feature a set of more than two hours, with mater...

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ABORTED: New Video Interview Posted Online

Riff-Mag.com conducted an interview with Sven "Svencho" de Caluwé (lead vocals) of Belgian death metalers ABORTED on February 26 at Camden Dingwalls in London, England. You can now watch the chat below. ABORTED's seventh studio album, "Global Flatline", sold around 1,000 copies in the United States...

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MEGADETH Bassist Talks 'Unsung' Book, Bible, NIKKI SIXX In New Video Interview

Stefanie Heminger of "Stefanie's Rock Show" conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson last night (Saturday, March 3) prior to the band's performance at ACL Live at The Moody Theater in Austin, Texas as part of this year's Gigantour. You can now watch the chat below. Gigantour — the...

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MEGADETH Bassist, LACUNA COIL Singer Hanging Out Backstage In Austin (Video)

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has posted a short video clip tonight's (Saturday, March 3) Gigantour concert at ACL Live at The Moody Theater in Austin, Texas, featuring a backstage chat with LACUNA COIL frontwoman Cristina Scabbia. Check out the footage below. Gigantour — the critically acclaimed...

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MEGADETH Bassist Hangs Out Backstage With VOLBEAT/MERCYFUL FATE Guitarist (Video)

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has posted a short video clip from tonight's Gigantour show in Dallas, Texas. In the clip, which is available below, he can be seen hanging out backstage with Danish metal rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT who are also taking part in the tour. Guitarist Hank Shermann (MERCYFUL...

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MOTÖRHEAD Will Not Perform At Tonight's GIGANTOUR Concert

MOTÖRHEAD will not perform at tonight's (Tuesday, February 28) Gigantour show at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, Colorado. The band's founder, bassist and principal songwriter Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister has lost his voice and has decided to give it the night off. Things should be OK for the last three...

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MEGADETH Drummer Talks Hockey In New Video Interview

On February 8, Paul Brothers of The Score television network — a Canadian specialty television service providing sports, news, information, highlights and live event programming, available across Canada — conducted an interview with MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover when the band played at Copps Coliseu...

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ROB ZOMBIE, CHICKENFOOT, MEGADETH, SLASH, QUEENSRŸCHE Confirmed For ROCKLAHOMA

Rocklahoma has announced the 2012 lineup for the three-day camp and rock festival that features the top current active rock artists and classic bands. America's biggest Memorial Day Weekend party — May 25-27 at "Catch the Fever" Festival Grounds in Pryor, Oklahoma — is proud to be presented by Budwe...

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ONSLAUGHT Guitarist: 'Theft From Artists Cannot Be Tolerated And Cannot Be Taken For Granted'

In a recent interview with Metal Storm, guitarist Nige Rockett of British thrashers ONSLAUGHT was asked if he — as an artist — thinks that potentially harsh action, such as the controversial anti-piracy bills SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA (Protect Intellectual Property Act),should be taken...

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VOLBEAT Interviewed On 'Rockline' (Audio)

Danish metal rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT were interviewed on this past Monday night's (February 13) edition of the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn. You can now listen to the program at RocklineRadio.com. Guitarist Hank Shermann (MERCYFUL FATE) made his live debut with V...

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MEGADETH Guitarist Interviewed In Milwaukee (Video)

TheRave.com conducted an interview with MEGADETH guitarist Chris Broderick on February 12 prior to the band's performance at The Rave Eagles Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin as part of this year's Gigantour. You can now watch the chat below. Gigantour — the critically acclaimed package festival founded...

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SHINEDOWN, KORN, EVANESCENCE, STAIND Confirmed For CAROLINA REBELLION

Carolina Rebellion returns Saturday, May 5 bigger and better than ever and boasting a solid rock lineup for the multi-stage festival, including SHINEDOWN, KORN, EVANESCENCE, STAIND, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH and SLASH. 2012 marks the debut of Carolina Rebellion at its new home at the legendary Rocking...