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TURILLI/LIONE RHAPSODY Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST; Debut Album Due This Summer

TURILLI/LIONE RHAPSODY — the band featuring original RHAPSODY members Luca Turilli and Fabio Lione, along with former RHAPSODY members Dominique Leurquin, Patrice Guers and Alex Holzwarth — has signed to Nuclear Blast and King Records (Japan and rest of Asia) for the release of its debut album. The...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Bassist: 'The Finnish Metal Scene Is Probably Stronger Than It's Ever Been'

CHILDREN OF BODOM bassist Henkka "Blacksmith" Seppälä spoke to Heavy Music Headquarters about the current state of the Finnish "melodic death metal" scene, more than 25 years after the band's formation. Asked if he sees a lot of new groups that are influenced by CHILDREN OF BODOM, Henkka said: "For...

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ROB ZOMBIE Guitarist JOHN 5 Says Having 'Crazy Musicianship' Is A 'Lost Art'

Mitch Gallagher from Sweetwater Music recently conducted an interview with guitarist John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON). You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On his approach to releasing music for his upcoming JOHN 5 AND THE CREATURES album...

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DEREK BOYER Says SUFFOCATION Will Continue To Release New Music After Departure Of FRANK MULLEN

Bassist Derek Boyer of New York technical death metal veterans SUFFOCATION says the band will continue to release new music once longtime vocalist Frank Mullen retires. One of the founding members of the band, Mullen announced that he was leaving SUFFOCATION last year, but not before bidding farewel...

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ROBERT VIGNA Says IMMOLATION Has Started Work On Follow-Up To 2017's 'Atonement'

Guitarist Robert Vigna of veteran New York death metallers IMMOLATION says the band has started work on the follow-up to 2017's "Atonement". The band's tenth studio album, "Atonement" was the first to feature former INCANTATION guitarist Alex Bouks. In an interview with Alex Haber of Heavy New Yor...

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DREAM THEATER's JAMES LABRIE Looks Back On 'The Darkest Moment' Of His Life

In a brand new interview with Songfacts, DREAM THEATER singer James LaBrie spoke about the vocal injury he suffered 25 years ago after being stricken with a severe case of food poisoning from contaminated shrimp. "In 1994, my wife and I, with a few other friends, went down to Cuba and I suffered sev...

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LOU GRAMM Performs FOREIGNER Classics With ASIA FEATURING JOHN PAYNE In Collingswood, New Jersey (Video)

Original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm performed some of the band's classic songs with ASIA FEATURING JOHN PAYNE on January 26 at the Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood, New Jersey. Check out fan-filmed video footage below. Last month, Gramm announced his retirement from performing as a solo arti...

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OVERKILL Frontman: 'We're The Kind Of People Who Put The Most Into Everything We Can With Regard To This Band'

Andrew McKaysmith of Australia's "Scars And Guitars" podcast recently conducted an interview with frontman Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth of New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL. You can listen to the entire chat via the audio widget below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On...

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Original FOREIGNER Singer LOU GRAMM Explains His Semi-Retirement: 'I Wanted To Spend Time At Home'

Original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm spoke to WXXI's Beth Adams about his recent announcement that he was retiring from performing as a solo artist. Gramm broke the news of his decision to stop touring at the conclusion of his concert on December 29 in Schenectady, New York. Asked what he meant when...

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CARLOS SANTANA To Celebrate 'Supernatural' Album And WOODSTOCK Performance On 'Supernatural Now' Tour

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame guitarist Carlos Santana has announced he will hit the road with his band across North America this summer for the "Supernatural Now" tour. The three-month, 29-date celebration will commemorate two of the most important milestones in the iconic guitarist's career: the 20th...

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SABATON Is In Studio Recording New Album

Swedish metallers SABATON have entered the studio to begin recording their new album. The follow-up to 2016's "The Last Stand" will be released next year via Nuclear Blast Records. SABATON singer Joakim Brodén and bassist Pär Sundström released a short video message earlier today letting their fans...

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LOU GRAMM Says It's 'Time' For Him To 'Walk Away' From Touring As A Solo Artist

Original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm has announced his retirement from performing as a solo artist. Gramm broke the news of his decision to stop touring at the conclusion of his concert Saturday night (December 29) in Schenectady, New York. He told the audience (see video below): "It's been quite a...

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STEVE VAI On 'Generation Axe' Tour: 'We Didn't Want It To Be Just A Gang-Bang Of Guitar Freaks'

Guitarist Steve Vai recently spoke with PureGrainAudio. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the "Generation Axe" tour with fellow guitar heroes Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY),Nuno Bettencourt (EXTREME),Yngwie...

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LAST IN LINE: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'Landslide' Video

Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Landslide", the new video from LAST IN LINE, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's sophomore album, "II", which will be released on February 22, 2019 via Frontiers Music Srl. As with 2016's "Heavy Crown", the new disc was produced by DOKKE...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL On LAST IN LINE's Upcoming Tour: 'We'll Have More Of A Chance To Play Our Original Music'

Vivian Campbell spoke to Metal Express Radio about "II", the upcoming second album from his LAST IN LINE project, which will be released on February 22, 2019 via Frontiers Music Srl. As with 2016's "Heavy Crown", the new disc was produced by DOKKEN and FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson. LAST IN LINE was...