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Challenge The Wind

However we choose to slice it, RHAPSODY OF FIRE are power metal heavyweights. Alongside the likes of BLIND GUARDIAN and ANGRA, the Italians have been a consistent benchmark for excellence in all departments, and a great advert for the progressive mindset that has made their records such a reliable s...

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CARMINE APPICE Knows For A 'Fact' That JOHN BONHAM Was Influenced By His Drumming

In a new interview with RadioBypass, legendary drummer Carmine Appice was asked if he thinks LED ZEPPELIN's John Bonham "picked up" any "tricks" from him when ZEPPELIN opened for VANILLA FUDGE early in the latter band's career. Carmine responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I know [it] as...

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MAX CAVALERA Wants To 'Bring Back The Magic' On Next SOULFLY Album

In a new interview with Germany's Moshpit Passion, SOULFLY leader Max Cavalera spoke about the musical direction of the band's upcoming follow-up to 2022's "Totem" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I really liked the early SOULFLY stuff because it was more tribal and more groove....

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Watch: METALLICA Performs Band's Longest Song To Date, 'Inamorata', Live For First Time

METALLICA played the second show of the 2024 leg of its "M72" tour Sunday night (May 26) at Olympiastadion in Munich, Germany. In support of METALLICA's latest album, "72 Seasons", the band has been playing two-night, no-repeat shows in each city— first in Europe , then in North America and now back...

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Watch: AC/DC Plays Abbreviated Set At Third Show Of 2024 'Power Up' European Tour

Legendary hard rockers AC/DC played the third show of their "Power Up" European tour Saturday night (May 25) at RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, AC/DC's set in Reggio Emilia consisted of 21 songs — three tracks less than w...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of NICKO MCBRAIN Performing Reimagined Versions Of IRON MAIDEN Classics With Orchestra

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain performed reimagined versions of some of the band's classic songs with The Massed Bands of His Majesty's Royal Marines on March 8 at this year's 52nd Mountbatten Festival Of Music (MFM) at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England. Nicko played his kit, named Legacy...

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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN On His Post-Ministroke Recovery: 'Even Holding A Drumstick, There Was Nothing There'

In January 2023, Nicko McBrain, who has been the drummer for the heavy metal band IRON MAIDEN since 1982, was at his home in Boca Raton when he suffered a stroke with partial paralysis. That was the beginning of a challenging journey of physical rehabilitation that followed rapid and precise treatme...

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See HD Video Of SHADOWS FALL's Performance At WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE

The IFM RAW YouTube channel has uploaded video of SHADOWS FALL performing the song "The Power Of I And I" on May 9 at the Welcome To Rockville in Daytona Beach, Florida. You can check out the clip below. The long-running Massachusetts-based metallers, who were at the forefront of the New Wave O...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD: How I Have Grown As A Lyricist

During an appearance on the latest episode of "The Metallica Report", the podcast offering weekly insider updates on all things METALLICA, METALLICA frontman James Hetfield was asked if he thinks his confidence in his ability as a lyricist has grown a lot in the last couple of decades. James said (a...

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TOMMY THAYER Says Las Vegas Is A 'Strong Contender' For KISS Avatar Show

Tommy Thayer says that Las Vegas is "a strong contender" for the KISS avatar show. Using cutting-edge technology, Pophouse Entertainment Group, which was founded by ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus, will create digital versions of KISS. The project was previewed at the final KISS show in New York in December 20...

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Go Inside METALLICA's Pop-Up Store In Munich, Germany

To coincide with METALLICA's two concerts at Olympiastadion in Munich, Germany this weekend, a pop-up shop opened on Wednesday, May 22 at Studio Balan ay Moosacher Strasse 86 and will remain open until Sunday, May 26 at 7:00 p.m. Several fan-filmed walkthrough videos of the pop-up shop can be seen b...

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LIVE NATION Responds To Lawsuit Over Alleged TICKETMASTER Monopoly

Live Nation has responded to the U.S. Department Of Justice's claim that it maintains a monopoly over the live entertainment industry. On Thursday, May 23, the Department Of Justice sued to break up Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, over alleged antitrust violations. The lawsuit, join...

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SAXON: 'Portraits' Photo Book Coming From RUFUS PUBLICATIONS

"Portraits Of Saxon - Through The Eighties", the latest book in the new "Portraits" series from Rufus Publications, is a photographic celebration of SAXON at their hungriest, most powerful and strident, fronted of course by the authentic Peter "Biff" Byford, a man who before SAXON earned his living...

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Palm Reader

If first impressions were any guide, one could assume that HIGH DESERT QUEEN were a classic, straight-ahead stoner rock band. "Palm Reader" begins with an unapologetic blast of sun-scorched amplifier abuse. "Ancient Aliens" is a ferocious and authoritative way to say hello, and with all their requir...

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Watch: TONY IOMMI And TONY MARTIN Discuss BLACK SABBATH's 'Forbidden' Album Ahead Of 'Anno Domini' Release

A new video of Tony Martin and Tony Iommi discussing the BLACK SABBATH album "Forbidden" can be seen below. "Forbidden" is included in the "Anno Domini 1989-1995" box set of the Martin-era BLACK SABBATH recordings, which will be made available on on May 31 via Rhino. BLACK SABBATH's history with sin...