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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON: 'The Best Way To Stay In The Music Business Now Is To Get Into Real Estate'
During a recent interview with the "Digital Killed The Radio Star" podcast, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson addressed the fact that it is very tough for artists to gain widespread exposure when there is relatively little money being generated through music sales and streaming. As a result, younger a...August 20, 2019
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SANCTUARY's JOSEPH MICHAEL On Upcoming Album: 'We Have Stumbled Upon Something Quite Unique'
Right after an appearance at this year's Headbangers Open Air in Germany, which marked SANCTUARY's European live debut with new vocalist Joseph Michael, the band entered a studio in Germany between select live dates to work on songs for its new album, tentatively titled "Transmutation". SANCTUARY's...August 6, 2019
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Video Premiere: ZINNGESCHREI's 'Amok'
"Amok", the new video from the Los Angeles instrumental power trio ZINNGESCHREI, can be seen below. The song is taken from "Metal Assault Mixtape - Vol. 1", Metal Assault Records' very own and very first summer compilation release, featuring nine of the finest purveyors of underground heavy music. N...August 2, 2019
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X JAPAN's YOSHIKI Donates $94,000 In Support Of Victims And Survivors Of Kyoto Animation Fire
X JAPAN's Yoshiki has donated 10 million Japanese yen (approximately $94,000) in support of the victims and survivors of the Kyoto Animation fire which occurred on July 18. After learning about the tragedy that befell the studio, Yoshiki made the donation to the dedicated support fund established by...August 2, 2019
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SANCTUARY's JOSEPH MICHAEL: 'I'm In No Way A Replica' Of WARREL DANE
SANCTUARY vocalist Joseph Michael has confirmed that the band is continuing work on material for a new full-length album, "Transmutation", tentatively due in 2020. On December 13, 2017, Warrel Dane, the legendary lead singer of SANCTUARY and NEVERMORE, passed away while recording his posthumously re...July 22, 2019
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DEMONS & WIZARDS Feat. JON SCHAFFER And HANSI KÜRSCH: Pro-Shot Video Of HELLFEST Performance
Professionally filmed video footage of DEMONS & WIZARDS, the side project of ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer and BLIND GUARDIAN singer Hansi Kürsch, performing on June 21 at Hellfest in Clisson, France can be seen below. During a press conference at Hellfest, Schaffer and Kürsch spoke about the prog...July 9, 2019
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New Song Premiere: ZINNGESCHREI's 'Amok'
Metal Assault Records has unveiled the final band lineup and track listing for "Metal Assault Mixtape - Vol. 1", the label's very own and very first summer compilation release, featuring nine of the finest purveyors of underground heavy music. Nine bands, nine brand new, previously unreleased tunes....July 5, 2019
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SANCTUARY's LENNY RUTLEDGE On WARREL DANE: 'I'm In Awe Of Him And Always Will Be'
Alex Haber of Heavy New York recently conducted an interview with guitarist Lenny Rutledge of Seattle metal legends SANCTUARY. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On writing the first SANCTUARY album without vocalist Warrel Dane, who pas...July 2, 2019
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THE CULT Announces 'Sonic Temple' 30th-Anniversary Reissues With Bonus Tracks
2019 marks the 30th anniversary of THE CULT's seminal album "Sonic Temple". To celebrate the anniversary, Beggars Arkive will release "The Cult: Sonic Temple 30" on September 13. It will be released as a deluxe box set and a 5-CD set, plus the label will reissue "Sonic Temple" on double LP, which ha...July 2, 2019
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JON SCHAFFER Says Fans Will Be 'Very Pleasantly Shocked' By DEMONS & WIZARDS' Third Album
During a press conference at this weekend's Hellfest in Clisson, France, ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer and BLIND GUARDIAN singer Hansi Kürsch spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the third album from their DEMONS & WIZARDS side project. Asked by one media outlet if fans can e...June 22, 2019
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ROBERT PLANT Launches 'Digging Deep' Podcast; Listen To Episode 1
Robert Plant has officially launched his new podcast. "Digging Deep: The Robert Plant Podcast" is available on iTunes, Spotify, Acast, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. In the first episode, the LED ZEPPELIN frontman discusses "Calling To You", the opening track on his 1993 album "Fate Of...June 3, 2019
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DEMONS & WIZARDS Feat. JON SCHAFFER And HANSI KÜRSCH: Video Of First Concert In Nearly Two Decades
DEMONS & WIZARDS, the side project of ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer and BLIND GUARDIAN singer Hansi Kürsch, kicked off its first tour in nearly two decades Friday night (May 31) in Saarbrücken, Germany. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below. After the show, DEMONS & WIZARDS too...June 1, 2019
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DEMONS & WIZARDS Reveal Touring Lineup For 2019 Shows
DEMONS & WIZARDS, the side project of ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer and BLIND GUARDIAN singer Hansi Kürsch, will be joined by other members of ICED EARTH and BLIND GUARDIAN when it kicks off its first tour in nearly two decades on May 31 in Saarbrücken, Germany. The DEMONS & WIZARDS touring lineup...May 28, 2019
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SANCTUARY To Release New Album In 2020
On December 13, 2017, Warrel Dane, the legendary lead singer of SANCTUARY and NEVERMORE, passed away while recording his posthumously released studio album "Shadow Work". At that time, SANCTUARY had already confirmed and announced a U.S. tour supporting ICED EARTH in February and March 2018 and, whi...May 24, 2019
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DEMONS & WIZARDS Feat. JON SCHAFFER And HANSI KÜRSCH: Lyric Video For Remastered 'Heaven Denies'
DEMONS & WIZARDS, the side project of ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer and BLIND GUARDIAN singer Hansi Kürsch, recently released remastered versions of its first two albums on all digital platforms. Remastered by Chris "Zeuss" Harris (ICED EARTH, QUEENSRŸCHE, SANCTUARY),"Demons & Wizards" (2000) and...May 10, 2019
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