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OPETH: First 'Sorceress' Making-Of Webisode

Swedish progressive metallers OPETH will release their twelfth album, "Sorceress", on September 30. The band's first effort for Nuclear Blast via OPETH's imprint label Moderbolaget Records is proof chief architect Mikael Åkerfeldt has a near-endless well of greatness inside. From the album's opener...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Announces Massive U.K. Tour With DISTURBED, IN FLAMES

In December 2013, AVENGED SEVENFOLD celebrated its No. 1 album, "Hail To The King", with a sold-out arena tour, taking in Manchester, Birmingham and London's Wembley Arena. They followed that with an awe-inspiring headline slot at Download festival in June 2014, cementing their unshakable reputation...

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Late MEGADETH Drummer NICK MENZA's Long-Awaited 'Megalife' Book To Arrive In November

Late MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza's long-awaited book, "Megalife: Nick Menza The Book", will be released on November 4. The book, which was written with J. Marshall Craig, will include events immediately before and after the drummer's death. There are also plans for a Los Angeles memorial concert and...

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Former METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Explains Decision To Launch Acoustic Project

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted took part in a Mighty Fine Guitars live Facebook webcast on Friday, July 22. The event was hosted by Stevie Coyle. Newsted debuted his new, mostly acoustic project, WOULD AND STEAL — in which he is joined by Rob Tucker — and spoke about his decision to embark o...

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Video: JOE PERRY Rejoins HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES On The Road

Joe Perry rejoined the HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES' tour Friday night (July 22) at Rohnert Park, California's Weill Hall at Sonoma State University. It was his first appearance with the band since July 10, when he became ill at a HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES performance at the Ford Amphitheater in New York's Coney Isl...

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Video: SLAYER Plays Intimate Show During SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL

SLAYER played a special intimate show Thursday night (July 21) at the House Of Blues in San Diego, California during this year's San Diego Comic-Con International (SDCC). Fan-filmed video footage of the entire concert can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Repentless 02. Disciple...

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Mother Of MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON Dies

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson's mother died on Friday, July 22 after battling health issues for much of the last decade. The musician wrote on his Facebook page: "It is with a heavy heart that I inform my dear sweet mother, Frances Marie Ellefson, has gone home to see the Lord. She passed tonight...

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METAL ALLEGIANCE's ALEX SKOLNICK Explains How Songs Were Chosen For 'Fallen Heroes' EP

METAL ALLEGIANCE, the all-star metal band consisting of a rotating cast of musicians, including members of TESTAMENT and DEATH ANGEL, will release a special EP, titled "Fallen Heroes", on August 12. The band united to pay homage to the three legends — Lemmy Kilmister, David Bowie and Glenn Frey — wh...

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Listen To TESLA's New Song 'Save That Goodness' Written By DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN

On August 26, California rockers TESLA will release "Mechanical Resonance Live!", a live recording of their classic album, celebrating the original multi-platinum record's 30th birthday in style. With a few surprises up their sleeve, including the single "Save That Goodness" written and produced by...

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JOE PERRY To Rejoin HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES On Tour Tomorrow Night

Joe Perry will rejoin HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES on the road tomorrow (Friday, July 22) in Rohnert Park, California. Sources close to Perry and the HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES told Premiere Networks that a combination of dehydration and exhaustion caused the AEROSMITH guitarist to collapse backstage in Brooklyn, New...

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LINKIN PARK's CHESTER BENNINGTON: 'We Kept Metal Alive'

Chester Bennington has laughed off the perception from some metal purists that LINKIN PARK was nothing more than a boy band with guitars when the group released its debut album, "Hybrid Theory", in 2000. Reflecting on the LP and the reaction to it, the LINKIN PARK frontman said his band was partiall...

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DEFTONES Members Have 'Definitely Been Impacted' By Paris Terrorist Attacks

In May, California rock band DEFTONES made an exhilarating return to London, England's SEE Arena, Wembley. The show was originally plotted for last year but was derailed by a close brush with November's Paris terror attacks. Having recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of its still-searing debut...

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PAPA ROACH Promises 'A Lot Of Energy' And 'Surprises' On Upcoming Album

California rockers PAPA ROACH are putting the finishing touches on their ninth album, tentatively due in early 2017. A single will precede the effort at the end of the summer or early fall. Speaking to Ronni of the 99.7 The Blitz radio station at this past Monday's (July 18) Alternative Press Music...

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Ex-TESTAMENT Bassist GREG CHRISTIAN's TRINITY FALLEN Schedules Live Debut

TRINITY FALLEN, the new band featuring former TESTAMENT bassist Greg Christian alongside members of SCORCHED-EARTH POLICY and NUCLEAR RABBIT, will make its live debut on August 5 at Slim's in San Francisco, California. TRINITY FALLEN recently recorded demo containg three songs, including "Apache Ski...

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Former METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Is Back With WOULD AND STEAL

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted will take part in a Mighty Fine Guitars live Facebook webcast on Friday, July 22 at 12 p.m. PST. The event will be hosted by Stevie Coyle. Newsted will talk about his new, mostly acoustic project, WOULD AND STEAL (in which he is joined by Rob Tucker),and whate...