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WINTERSUN Reveals 'Time II' Album Details

12 years following WINTERSUN's "Time I", the Finnish heavy metal quartet led by Jari Mäenpää has announced its new album, "Time II". "Time II" will be released on August 30 via Nuclear Blast Records. Mäenpää comments: "'Time II' is an epic journey from light to darkness and back to light, exploring...

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ALICE COOPER Teams Up With ROCCO MEDIATE For New Golf Show On SiriusXM

Rock legend Alice Cooper and six-time PGA Tour winner Rocco Mediate are teaming up for a unique new golf show airing exclusively on SiriusXM. Since taking up the game nearly 50 years ago as he was recovering from alcohol addiction, Cooper has been one of golf's best known celebrity devotees. He woul...

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VOLBEAT's MICHAEL POULSEN: 'I'm A Big Nerd And I'm Proud Of It' 

In a new interview with Germany's Moshpit Passion, VOLBEAT frontman Michael Poulsen spoke about his new death metal band ASINHELL, which released its debut album, "Impii Hora" (Latin for "Ungodly Hour"),last September via Metal Blade. Regarding how the idea for ASINHELL came about, Michael said (as...

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STEEL PANTHER's STIX ZADINIA: 'We're Like The Biggest DIY Band Ever'

In a new interview with Australia's Metal Roos, STEEL PANTHER drummer Stix Zadinia spoke about the band's songwriting process. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[STEEL PANTHER guitarist] Satchel is our main songwriter. When you've got a guy like Satchel in your band who plays the guitar...

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Watch: HALESTORM's LZZY HALE Surprises Cover Band By Joining Them For 'Here's To Us' Duet

HALESTORM singer Lzzy Hale surprised a cover band at JBJ's Nashville Thursday night (June 27) by joining them on stage for a version of the HALESTORM song "Here's To Us". YouTube user xSacramentofLove, who uploaded video of Hale's appearance, wrote in a description accompanying the clip: "Stopped in...

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TRACII GUNS: 'I Would Be Really Embarrassed To Even Think Of' Playing Along To Pre-Recorded Tracks During Live Shows

L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synth...

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Watch: Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist GILBY CLARKE Performs In San Diego

The Eclipse YouTube channel has uploaded video of Gilby Clarke's June 19 concert at the House Of Blues in San Diego, California as the support act for THE DEAD DAISIES. Check out the clips below. Clarke rose to acclaim in the hard rock scene, starting his career in the '80s as a guitarist in th...

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JACOBY SHADDIX: PAPA ROACH's Goal Is To Try To Stay' Musically 'Current, But Also Stay Authentic'

In a new interview with The Rockman Power Hour, PAPA ROACH frontman Jacoby Shaddix discussed the band's musical evolution and constant need for reinvention. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's been a wild ride, and we've had some dark ages in PAPA ROACH through the years. And when we...

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TED NUGENT: 'To Be Against Hunting Is To Literally Have No Soul'

Rock musician and hunting enthusiast Ted Nugent, who recently lost his beloved family dog Happy, spoke out in support of hunting rights during an appearance on the latest episode of The Chuck Shute Podcast. Referencing the fact that he cried for days after Happy died, Ted said in part (as transcribe...

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MIKE TRAMP Announces New Album 'Songs Of White Lion - Vol. II'

Respected Danish vocalist and guitarist Mike Tramp will return with "Songs Of White Lion - Vol. II" on August 23 via Frontiers Music Srl. The album's ten tracks once again see Tramp re-imagining select cuts from his former band WHITE LION. To herald the album's announcement, Tramp shares its first s...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Says His Upcoming Autobiography Will Include Things That He Has 'Never Said' And 'Couldn't Say' In The Media

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman spoke about his upcoming autobiography, "Dreaming Japanese", which will arrive on December 3 via Permuted Press. Asked if he is "putting it all out there" with the book, the 61-year-old musician, who has live...

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STEVE 'LIPS' KUDLOW Explains Why The Fun Is Gone From Making New ANVIL Albums

By David E. Gehlke Canadian metal pioneers ANVIL probably don't need to release new studio albums. Counting their latest "One And Only", there are now 20 ANVIL LPs, but talk to co-founding member, vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Steve "Lips" Kudlow, there is plenty more where that came from, albe...

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PHIL DEMMEL Says His Reasons For Leaving MACHINE HEAD Were '99 Percent Personal'

In a new interview with Nikki Blakk of the San Francisco Bay Area radio station 107.7. The Bone, Phil Demmel, who left MACHINE HEAD more than five years ago, reflected on his time with the band. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've seen a lot with that band and its members. I...

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2024 MAYHEM Festival Lineup Announced; BAD OMENS, PARKWAY DRIVE And ARCHITECTS To Headline

Mayhem festival will return as a single-destination event in Southern California on October 12, 2024. 23 bands will perform at the festival, which will be held at Glen Helen Amphitheater in San Bernardino, California, where Mayhem first began. Mayhem had a long successful history of elevating headli...

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VINNY APPICE On Importance Of Not Burning Bridges In Music Industry: 'You've Gotta Be Part Of A Team'

In a new interview with the Percussion Discussion Podcast, legendary drummer Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, LAST IN LINE) addressed host Matty Roberts's comment that Vinny has a "signature style and sound" which as kept him "in solid employment" for the last few decades. Appice...