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JIM MATHEOS And JOHN ARCH To Release 'Winter Ethereal' Album In May
In progressive metal circles, the names of guitarist Jim Matheos and vocalist John Arch are spoken with due reverence. With the former having been a driving force in FATES WARNING for 35 years, and the latter the original frontman of that band, they also have a single seminal work under the ARCH/MAT...March 26, 2019
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JOHN PETRUCCI Says MIKE MANGINI 'Absolutely Contributed' To Songwriting On New DREAM THEATER Album
Jave Patterson of Two Doods Review recently conducted an interview with guitarist John Petrucci of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER about the band's new studio album, "Distance Over Time". You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whe...March 24, 2019
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SOTO To Release 'Origami' Album In May
SOTO, the modern heavy metal/hard rock group featuring vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN, JOURNEY, SONS OF APOLLO, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA),will release its third studio album, "Origami", on May 24. The official lyric video for the disc's first single, "BeLie", can be seen below...March 22, 2019
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DEMONS & WIZARDS Feat. JON SCHAFFER And HANSI KÜRSCH: Third Album To Be Released Through CENTURY MEDIA
Century Media Records has announced the signing of DEMONS & WIZARDS to a worldwide deal. Founded in 1999 by Hansi Kürsch (BLIND GUARDIAN) and Jon Schaffer (ICED EARTH),DEMONS & WIZARDS released two highly acclaimed albums, 1999s' "Demons & Wizards" and 2005's "Touched By The Crimson King". The ban...March 21, 2019
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LARS ULRICH Looks Back On METALLICA's First-Ever Concert
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich celebrated the 37th anniversary of the band's first-ever concert by sharing the only photo he could find of the drum kit he used at the show, plus the setlist and his diary entry from that day. The concert took place on March 14, 1982 at Radio City in Anaheim, Californi...March 18, 2019
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GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA: 'I Don't Think We Ever Try To Write For The Radio Or For The Commercial Aspect Of It'
Barbara Caserta of Linea Rock conducted an interview with GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna and drummer Shannon Larkin prior to the band's March 4 concert at Magazzini Generali in Milan, Italy. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether GODSM...March 17, 2019
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DAVID ELLEFSON Says He Got DAVE MUSTAINE's 'Blessing' In 2001 To Audition For METALLICA
MEGADETH's David Ellefson says that says that he got Dave Mustaine's "blessing" to audition for the bassist position in METALLICA after Jason Newsted left the band nearly 18 years ago. Newsted exited METALLICA in January 2001, after he clashed with James Hetfield over the release of an album by ECHO...March 11, 2019
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GODSMACK Frontman: 'I Never Really Thought Of Us As A Pure Heavy Metal Band'
In a brand new interview with Metal Underground, GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna was once again asked about the band's seeming insistence on being called a "hard rock" act instead of being lumped under the "heavy metal" tag. "I don't think we ever considered ourselves a heavy metal band to begin with,"...March 8, 2019
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MEAT PUPPETS: 'Warranty' Video Released
MEAT PUPPETS' original lineup, Curt and Cris Kirkwood and returning drummer Derrick Bostrom, have a released a video for "Warranty" off their upcoming album, "Dusty Notes", due on March 8 via Megaforce. The MEAT PUPPETS' story begins with three kids, enamored of music and immersed in the psychedel...March 1, 2019
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SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS Share Behind-The-Scenes Video From Paris Concert
SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS have uploaded official behind-the-scenes footage from their February 22 concert at Le Zénith in Paris, France. Check out the clip below. As previously reported, the February 20 show by SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS at Eventim Ap...February 27, 2019
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MEGADETH, Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Members Jam With Boston Students (Video)
It's not every day that kids get to jam with two of rock and heavy metal's biggest artists. But those in the after-school music program at Boston's West End House Boys & Girls Club did exactly that. On a recent visit to Boston, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumb...February 26, 2019
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The Wings of War
If there is one thing that you can rely upon with OVERKILL, it is the act's consistency. The old-school basher has never significantly tinkered with the formula and core for which it is known. As the saying goes, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." The New Jersey crew looks as gritty and gnarly as it...February 24, 2019
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SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS: London Concert Filmed For Upcoming DVD
The February 20 concert by SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS at Eventim Apollo in London, England was professionally filmed for future release. After the show, Slash tweeted: "London, that was a fucking blast! I'm glad we captured the night on video! Thanks for a truly memorable ev...February 21, 2019
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QUIET RIOT Is In The Studio Recording New Album
QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali has confirmed to "Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon" that the band is working on the follow-up to 2017's "Road Rage" album for a tentative late 2019 or early 2020 release. "We are in the studio right now recording new original material," he said (hear audio below). As for...February 21, 2019
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: Why I Would Consider Re-Recording JUDAS PRIEST's 'Jugulator' And 'Demolition'
Tim "Ripper" Owens says that he would consider re-recording the albums he made with JUDAS PRIEST because he wants to make sure that the music they created together is available to the public. The Ohio-based singer created two studio albums with the British heavy metal legends — 1997's "Jugulator" an...February 21, 2019
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