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ZAKK WYLDE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, MICHAEL SCHENKER, ALEX SKOLNICK And More Set For 'Axes & Anchors' Cruise
In an age where heavy metal music cruises with high-profile lineups are becoming a dime a dozen, it's about time that true guitar pros, gearheads, theorists and hobbyists have a voyage of their own. Imagine a cruise exclusively planned for guitarists and instrumentalists, featuring performances and...April 20, 2015
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HALESTORM: Listen To New Song 'Unapologetic' From Deluxe Edition Of 'Into The Wild Life'
"Unapologetic", a bonus track from the deluxe edition of HALESTORM's third album, "Into The Wild Life", can be streamed below. Released on April 14, "Into The Wild Life" follows up 2012's "The Strange Case Of…" and is already being described as HALESTORM's most diverse and adventurous record yet. "I...April 14, 2015
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SEPULTURA Bassist's THE UNABOMBER FILES To Release 'The Enemy…' EP
THE UNABOMBER FILES, the Brazilian extreme metal project featuring SEPULTURA bassist Paul Xisto Pinto Jr. alongside current/former members of EMINENCE and THE MIST, will release a new EP, "The Enemy Of My Enemy Is My Best Friend", later in the year. A teaser for the EP is available below. THE UNABOM...April 13, 2015
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KAMELOT: New 'Haven' Album Teaser Available
A new teaser for "Haven", the forthcoming album from American/German/Swedish symphonic metallers KAMELOT, can be seen below. The CD will be made available on May 5 in North America and May 8 in the rest of the world (excluding Asia) via Napalm Records as part of an exclusive licensing deal through t...April 12, 2015
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New MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO Has Full Support Of His ANGRA Bandmates
Brazilian metallers ANGRA have thrown their unwavering support behind their guitarist Kiko Loureiro, who has just been named the new axeman in MEGADETH. Says ANGRA guitarist Rafael Bittencourt: "Oh boy! My spine is still giving me goosebumps! "Kiko is in MEGADETH! Wow! What a feeling of pride! "I ha...April 2, 2015
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KAMELOT: Official Lyric Video For New Song 'Veil Of Elysium'
The official lyric video for the song "Veil Of Elysium" from American/German/Swedish symphonic metallers KAMELOT can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's new album, "Haven", which will be released worldwide (excluding Asia) via Napalm Records as part of an exclusive licensing deal throu...April 1, 2015
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NIGHTWISH's TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN: 'We Would Like To Bring A Little Bit Of Mystery Back Into Music'
Italy's Blogo.it recently conducted an interview with NIGHTWISH keyboardist and main composer Tuomas Holopainen. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about the fact that NIGHTWISH chose to keep much of the music on its new album, "Endless Forms Most Beautiful", shrouded in mystery prior to the...March 30, 2015
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KAMELOT's TOMMY KAREVIK On 'Haven': 'I Think It's Even More Diverse Than The Previous Album'
RAMzine conducted an interview with Tommy Karevik, the Swedish vocalist who has been fronting KAMELOT since 2012, at this year's Hammerfest, which took place earlier this month at Hafan Y Mor Holiday Park, Pwllheli , Gwynedd, North Wales. You can now watch the chat below. A few excerpts follow (tran...March 29, 2015
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GENE SIMMONS Says KISS, AC/DC And METALLICA Are Among 'Very Few Bands' Not Using Backing Tracks
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has slammed "dishonest" artists who use backing tapes during their live performances, explaining that there are "very few bands" left who still play their instruments in concert without the aid of extra tracks. "I have a problem when you charge $100 to see a live s...March 26, 2015
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FOZZY's RICH WARD Doesn't Want To Lose Sight Of His Passion For Making Music
MikeJamesRockShow.com recently conducted an interview with FOZZY guitarist Rich Ward. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about how FOZZY's musical diversity was inspired by the bands that he grew up on, Ward said: "Music was cool in the '70s. There was something… There weren't computers… Lis...March 26, 2015
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NELSON Returns To Classic Melodic Rock Format With 'Peace Out' Album
In their 25 years as a musical duo, Gunnar and Matthew Nelson, collectively known simply as NELSON, have grown from pop music idols to seasoned songwriters and performers. Now, as the brothers celebrate a quarter century at the forefront of the international music scene, they return with "Peace Out"...March 25, 2015
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Raise the Dead: Live at Wacken
There's just no stopping Uncle Alice. While it's already been four years since his last studio recording, the highly entertaining sequel album "Welcome 2 My Nightmare", Alice Cooper is enjoying a revival in comic book form with a new series through Dynamite Comics. He also has another live package t...March 23, 2015
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MIKE PORTNOY Slams U.K. Hospital For 'Not Seeing' Him
**UPDATE #2: March 8**: Mike Portnoy has posted the following message in response to the controversy that was generated by original comments about the Whittington Hospital: "Thanks to all of the kind understanding people that sent well wishes & positive vibes my way yesterday…it was one of the w...March 7, 2015
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COAL CHAMBER's NADJA PEULEN: The Night I Jammed With IGGY POP
COAL CHAMBER bassist Nadja Peulen was recently asked by Revolver magazine to give an example of how she acted like a total "fan" when she met one of her idols. She said: "I got called to come jam with Iggy Pop. This was in the mid-2000s and I was at home in bed ...March 4, 2015
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KILLER BE KILLED Plays First-Ever Club Show In Melbourne, Australia: Video Available
KILLER BE KILLED, the new band comprised of Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, ex-SEPULTURA),Greg Puciato (THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN),Troy Sanders (MASTODON) and Dave Elitch (ex-THE MARS VOLTA),played its first-ever club show this past Tuesday, February 24 at 170 Russell in Melbourne, Australia. Fan-filmed v...February 27, 2015
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