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CHILDREN OF BODOM Recruits WARMEN Guitarist ANTTI WIRMAN For Upcoming Shows

Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM have recruited Antti Wirman (pictured),the brother of the band's keyboardist Janne Wirman, to handle second-guitar duties for their upcoming shows. Antti, who has been a member of Janne's band WARMEN since 2001, made his live debut with CHILDREN OF BODOM last nig...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Checks In From The Studio (Video)

Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM recently entered their own studio in Helsinki to begin recording ten new tracks for their ninth album, due later in the year via Nuclear Blast. A video message from CHILDREN OF BODOM's Alexi Laiho and Janne Wirman about the new CD sessions can be seen below. CHILD...

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BILL WARD Says Listening To BLACK SABBATH's 'Cornucopia' Helped Him Through His Hospital Stay

Legendary BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward celebrated his 67th birthday this past weekend by playing some of his favorite SABBATH songs on his radio show, "Rock 50". Regarding the song "Cornucopia", which originally appeared on SABBATH's 1972 album "Vol. 4", Ward said: "It's just really good. A great...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM's ALEXI LAIHO Reveals Core Backing Band For Helsinki's Senate Square Performance

Alexi Laiho of Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM is turning the Senate Square in Helsinki, Finland into an amazing metal arena. Alexi is composing a commissioned song for the Helsinki Festival, and he is inviting 100 electric guitarists to join him in performing it on the big stage on August 14 at...

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KISS Guitarist TOMMY THAYER Discusses Epiphone White Lightning Les Paul (Video)

Musician's Friend visited KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer at his home in Lake Sherwood, California in February 2015 to talk to him about his new Epiphone White Lightning Les Paul guitar — the perfect instrument for KISS fans looking to shred along with Tommy's thunderous chording and epic solo work. Che...

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BLACK SABBATH's BILL WARD Puts Spotlight On JOHN MAYALL & THE BLUESBREAKERS Drummer HUGHIE FLINT

This past weekend's edition of legendary BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward's radio show "Rock 50" included his spotlight on JOHN MAYALL & THE BLUESBREAKERS drummer Hughie Flint. Check out a highlights video below. You can listen to the entire show at this location. "Rock 50" with Bill Ward is a mo...

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CANDLEMASS Mainman LEIF EDLING To Sit Out More Live Performances Due To 'Health Issues'

Legendary Swedish doom metallers CANDLEMASS have released the following statement: "We just want to tell our fans/bookers and agents that our bass player and songwriter engine Leif Edling will, unfortunately, be off stage yet a year 'cause of health issues. He is on his way to get better, so we will...

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ENSIFERUM: New Song 'Heathen Horde' Available For Streaming

Finnish folk metallers ENSIFERUM will release their new album, "One Man Army", on February 24, 2015 (one day earlier internationally) via Metal Blade Records. The CD was recorded between September and November at Astia Studio in Lappeenranta in Finland with producer Anssi Kippo. "One Man Army" digip...

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BLACK SABBATH's BILL WARD On ANTHRAX's CHARLIE BENANTE: 'His Bass-Drum Work Is Phenomenal'

This weekend's edition of legendary BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward's radio show "Rock 50" included his spotlight on ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante. Check out a highlights video below. Said Ward: "Those of you who have watched Charlie play, he… I mean, his bass-drum work is phenomenal. He hits hard...

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ENSIFERUM: 'One Man Army' Video Released

Finnish folk metallers ENSIFERUM will release their new album, "One Man Army", on February 24, 2015 (one day earlier internationally) via Metal Blade Records. The CD was recorded between September and November at Astia Studio in Lappeenranta in Finland with producer Anssi Kippo. "One Man Army" digip...

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KREATOR Guitarist SAMI YLI-SIRNIÖ's BARREN EARTH Signs With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS

Century Media Records has announced the signing of BARREN EARTH, the Finland-based progressive death metal outfit featuring guitarist Sami Yli-Sirniö (KREATOR, WALTARI). The group recently finished recording its third studio album for an early 2015 release. Combining elements of modern and tradition...

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ENSIFERUM: 'One Man Army' Album Cover Artwork Unveiled

Finnish folk metallers ENSIFERUM will release their new album, "One Man Army", on February 24, 2015 (one day earlier internationally) via Metal Blade Records. The CD was recorded between September and November at Astia Studio in Lappeenranta in Finland with producer Anssi Kippo. Says ENSIFERUM bassi...

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BLACK SABBATH's BILL WARD Pays Tribute To THE ROLLING STONES' CHARLIE WATTS (Video)

This weekend's edition of legendary BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward's radio show "Rock 50" was all about Christmas, but also included his year-long tribute to drummers. The latest episode saw Bill spotlighting THE ROLLING STONES drummer Charlie Watts. Check out a highlights video below. You can list...

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For the Journey

"…but this you know that the journey is good". This proclamation found in the liner notes of THRESHOLD's latest album "For the Journey" is telling where this band is and where they've come from. A journey these guys have been on, and for them to take an upbeat stance following the death of longtime...

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ENGEL: 'Salvation' Video Released

"Salvation", the new video from Swedish metallers ENGEL, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's fourth album, "Raven Kings", which will be released on November 28 via Gain Music Entertainment. The CD was produced by the band's founders Marcus Sunesson and Niclas Engelin (also of IN FLA...