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CHRIS JERICHO Releases Cover Of THE KINKS' 'Father Christmas'

CHRIS JERICHO & THE CHRISTMAS HELVES, led by FOZZY frontman and former WWE wrestling superstar Chris Jericho, have released their cover of THE KINKS' 1977 song "Father Christmas". The track was reportedly written about a department store "Father Christmas" — what Santa Claus is known as in the U...

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W.A.S.P. To Celebrate First Four Albums On '1984 To Headless' World Tour In 2020

W.A.S.P. will embark on the "1984 To Headless" world tour in 2020. The trek will be a celebration of hits from the band's first four albums: 1984's self-titled debut, 1985's "The Last Command", 1986's "Inside The Electric Circus" and 1989's "The Headless Children". W.A.S.P. said in a statement: "The...

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SOULFLY, VIO-LENCE, KATAKLYSM, GRAVE, M.O.D. Set For FULL TERROR ASSAULT OPEN AIR Festival

Full Terror Assault Open Air festival — the first true European-style open air festival for extreme music fans in the U.S. — will take place September 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2019 at Cave In Rock, Illinois's Hogrock Campground. Fans will experience two days of pre-parties and activities, plus two more days o...

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The history of heavy metal is peppered with instances of bands whose careers truly launched only after making a hard pivot stylistically. JUDAS PRIEST and ACCEPT started off as competent rock-and-rollers before embracing metallic power and speed. DARKTHRONE's earliest output was expertly executed de...

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SYMPHONY X Bassist's MIKE LEPOND'S SILENT ASSASSINS: 'Black Legend' Video

"Black Legend", the new video from MIKE LEPOND'S SILENT ASSASSINS, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's latest album, "Pawn And Prophecy", which was released on January 26 via Frontiers Music Srl. The SYMPHONY X bassist is extremely excited for the release of his solo band's sophomo...

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L.A. GUNS Singer Explains Latest Guitarist Change

L.A. GUNS frontman Phil Lewis has confirmed to The Pure Rock Shop in a new interview that guitarist Johnny Monaco has left the band and has been replaced by Adam Hamilton. "It happened about two weeks ago," Phil said. "We played a show in L.A. Jack Russell was supposed to play a venue down at the be...

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L.A. GUNS Joined By Former ENUFF Z'NUFF Guitarist JOHNNY MONACO

L.A. GUNS has announced the addition of guitarist Johnny Monaco (ENUFF Z'NUFF) to the group's ranks. He joins L.A. GUNS as the replacement for Michael Grant, who was fired from the band earlier in the month. L.A. GUNS released a statement on March 7 saying that Grant was leaving the group "to pursue...

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Former L.A. GUNS Guitarist MICHAEL GRANT: 'I Was Fired Out Of Nowhere'

Former L.A. GUNS guitarist Michael Grant says that he was "fired out of nowhere and given absolutely no reason" for his exit from the band. L.A. GUNS released a statement on March 7 saying that Grant was leaving the group "to pursue other interests, including his solo project, MICHAEL GRANT & THE AS...

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L.A. GUNS: 'Speed' Performance Clip From 'Made In Milan' DVD And Blu-Ray

A video clip of L.A. GUNS performing the song "Speed" last year in Milan, Italy can be seen below. The track will be featured in the band's new CD, DVD and Blu-ray, "Made In Milan", which will be released on March 23 via Frontiers Music Srl. After more than a decade apart, Tracii Guns and Phil Lewis...

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L.A. GUNS Parts Ways With Guitarist MICHAEL GRANT

Guitarist Michael Grant has left L.A. GUNS "to pursue other interests including his solo project, MICHAEL GRANT & THE ASSASSINS," according to a statement from L.A. GUNS. The band adds: "L.A. GUNS thanks Michael for his contributions, and we wish him all the best with his future endeavors." L.A. GUN...

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SYMPHONY X To Begin Work On Follow-Up To 'Underworld'

New Jersey-based progressive metallers SYMPHONY X are tentatively scheduled to regroup next month to begin work on material for the follow-up to 2015's "Underworld" album. SYMPHONY X completed an extensive tour behind "Underworld" in 2016, including a U.S. run of shows with OVERKILL and a pair of he...

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SYMPHONY X Bassist's MIKE LEPOND'S SILENT ASSASSINS: 'Hordes Of Fire' Song Released

"Hordes Of Fire", a new song from MIKE LEPOND'S SILENT ASSASSINS, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's new album, "Pawn And Prophecy", which will be released on January 26 via Frontiers Music Srl. The SYMPHONY X bassist is extremely excited for the release of his solo band's sop...

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SYMPHONY X Bassist To Release Second MIKE LEPOND'S SILENT ASSASSINS Album, 'Pawn And Prophecy'

Frontiers Music Srl will release the new album from MIKE LEPOND'S SILENT ASSASSINS, "Pawn And Prophecy", on January 26, 2018. The SYMPHONY X bassist is extremely excited for the release of his solo band's sophomore effort, which he describes as a "a collection of epic tales told with the power of...

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NACHTMYSTIUM Signs With PROPHECY PRODUCTIONS

Influential American metal band NACHTMYSTIUM has signed with Prophecy Productions. The group has completed work on a new EP titled "Resilient", which was recorded at Belle City Sound in Racine, Wisconsin with engineer Chris Djuric. Additional recording sessions also occurred in Norway, Germany and t...

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ANIMALS AS LEADERS: 'Cognitive Contortions' Video Released

"Cognitive Contortions", the new video from instrumental modern progressive pioneers ANIMALS AS LEADERS, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's fourth album, "The Madness Of Many", which was released last November via Sumerian Records. The CD was produced by the bandmembers themselves...