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STEVE STEVENS Talks About Writing Music For OZZY OSBOURNE's Next Solo Album

Guitarist Steve Stevens has spoken about his collaboration with Ozzy Osbourne on material for the BLACK SABBATH singer's upcoming solo album. As previously reported, Osbourne and Stevens connected through their mutual friend Billy Morrison, who plays alongside Stevens in Billy Idol's band. Ozzy told...

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BAD BRAINS Frontman, 'Finding Joseph I' Filmmaker Discuss Movie, Oral History (Video)

On January 24, Paul "HR" Hudson of punk/hardcore pioneers BAD BRAINS, along with author Howie Abrams and filmmaker James Lathos took part in a BackStory Events live interview at Saint Vitus in Brooklyn, New York. You can now watch video footage of the event below. Hudson is a misunderstood spiritual...

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Video: TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK Shreds The Axe At NAMM Show

Video footage of TESTAMENT and METAL ALLEGIANCE guitarist Alex Skolnick demonstrating his mastery of a variety of styles — including metal, blues and jazz — in the Seymour Duncan booth at this past weekend's NAMM show in Anaheim, California can be seen below. A televised performance of the MILES DAV...

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JOHN 5 Says 'Season Of The Witch' Is 'By Far' His Favorite Solo Record

Former MARILYN MANSON and current ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5 will release his eighth full-length solo album, "Season Of The Witch", on March 3. The fully instrumental disc, which features his band THE CREATURES (bassist Ian Ross and drummer Rodger Carter),contains experimentation with various genr...

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BAD BRAINS Frontman's Eccentric Life And Spiritual Struggles Revealed in 'Finding Joseph I' Documentary

Paul "HR" Hudson is a misunderstood spiritual warrior. As the voice of BAD BRAINS, punk/hardcore pioneers, one of the most influential bands to rise out of the 1980s, and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame nominees, HR has trail blazed a musical aesthetic and codified a way of living. "Finding Joseph I", di...

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LEATHERWOLF Joined By Guitarist JOEY TAFOLLA

Southern California metal veterans LEATHERWOLF have announced the addition of guitar virtuoso Joey Tafolla of JAG PANZER fame to the lineup. Tafolla replaces Greg Erba, whose last show with the band was last summer at Germany's Bang Your Head!!! festival. Tafolla joins original members Michael Olivi...

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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Bassist CHRISTIAN OLDE WOLBERS Says He Has Been Trying To Reunite Band's Classic Lineup

Christian Olde Wolbers, who handled the bass duties in FEAR FACTORY for nine years (1993-2002) and then assumed the role of guitarist in a revamped version of the band from 2002 until 2008, says that "there would be nothing better" than for FF's classic lineup to reunite and make a new studio album....

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The singularity of OPETH's career trajectory has been brave and fruitful. The palette from which the Swedish band has dressed its canvas has been more diverse than the death metal, progressive rock and folk amalgam that commonly, and loosely, describes the group. It has certainly expanded metal's bo...

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DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER Joined By HAMMERFALL, G.U.R.D., Ex-ACCEPT Members In New PÄNZER Lineup

After their debut attack titled "Send Them All To Hell" in 2014, it became a little too quiet around the heavy metal super group PÄNZER. But the soldiers led by DESTRUCTION frontman Schmier never sleep, and now they have announced that they are working on new songs again — with a new lineup! After t...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Defends 'Jimmy Fallon' Performance: 'You've Gotta Laugh At Yourselves'

METALLICA performed its classic song "Enter Sandman" using children's musical instruments during an appearance on the November 16 edition of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon". They were joined by the house band THE ROOTS and host Fallon. Speaking to Spotify's "Metal Talks", METALLICA frontman...

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METALLICA Performs 'Enter Sandman' Using Children's Musical Instruments (Video)

METALLICA performed its classic song "Enter Sandman" using children's musical instruments during an appearance on last night's edition of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon". They were joined by the house band THE ROOTS and host Fallon. Instrument list below: * James Hetfield - Vocals, Toy Clar...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Returns To JACKSON

Jackson has announced and welcomed guitar icon Marty Friedman back to its artist fold. One of the most influential and respected players in the world, Friedman's impactful and game-changing contributions to heavy metal and guitar in general continue to inspire generations of musicians and music fans...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL Says DIO DISCIPLES 'Are A Tribute Band,' Unlike LAST IN LINE

Vivian Campbell has once again dismissed comparisons between LAST IN LINE and DIO DISCIPLES, saying that "no one" in the latter band was part of the original DIO lineup. The current DEF LEPPARD guitarist, along with drummer Vinny Appice and bassist Jimmy Bain, was part of DIO's first incarnation, wh...

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MEGADETH, ZAKK WYLDE, LACUNA COIL To Perform At 'Revolver Music Awards' In New York City

A riff-roaring, loud, and unholy metallic takeover of New York City is on the horizon, as NewBay's Revolver magazine and Epiphone are pleased to announce the return of their jointly presented, annual hard rock awards show. The event boasts a variety of thrilling changes that are sure to slay headban...

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JASON BECKER Is Working On New Album; Here's How You Can Help

Jason Becker, the guitarist/composer who has had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, aka Lou Gehrig's Disease) for over 27 years, has written a full album of amazing music to be performed and recorded by many of his peers. The effort will comprise of a few compositions that have been waiting for thi...