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DROWNING POOL Bassist Interviewed By UNDERKILL TV (Video)
Underkill TV conducted an interview with bassist Stevie Benton of Texas heavy rockers DROWNING POOL during the band's recent U.K. tour. You can now watch the chat below. DROWNING POOL's fifth studio album, "Resilience", sold 6,300 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at...May 7, 2013
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TESTAMENT Guitarist Pays Tribute To SLAYER's JEFF HANNEMAN
TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick (pictured below) has penned a tribute to late SLAYER axeman Jeff Hanneman, who passed away on Thursday (May 2) from liver failure at the age of 49. "Jeff had a subtle sense of humor that was all his own, and though he was a bit more reserved than the rest of ...May 6, 2013
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MASTODON 'Very Busy Writing And Putting Songs Together' For Next Album
Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON have issued the following update: "For those of you who are interested, yes, we have been VERY busy writing and putting songs together for the next studio MASTODON album. We are down at our space hammering out riffs that can be friends and working our fingers t...May 6, 2013
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE: 'I Appear Missing' Animated Video Released
Following the cryptic surfacing of the LikeClockwork.tv and its hazy semi-clues and last night's Adult Swim ad, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE have unveiled a trailer scored by three minutes of the never-before-heard "I Appear Missing", which appears in its entirety on the band's upcoming "...Like Clockwor...May 6, 2013
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Plan To Erect BON SCOTT Statue In Late AC/DC Frontman's Birthplace Moves Forward
According to The Courier, a bid to raise £50,000 to erect a bronze statue of legendary AC/DC singer Bon Scott in Kirriemuir, Scotland — his birthplace and home of his family in his early years — was launched this past weekend at the annual BonFest celebration. Scott was born Ronald Belford Scott in...May 6, 2013
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KVELERTAK Drummer Forced To Sit Out Shows; Temporary Replacement Announced
Norwegian rockers KVELERTAK have released the following statement: "Our drummer Kjetil [Gjermundrød] has been having trouble with his arm and was, unfortunately, unable to continue our ongoing North America tour. He left home for Norway yesterday to get treatment so that he doesn't permanently damag...May 6, 2013
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SONIC SYNDICATE Working On New Material
Swedish/British modern metallers SONIC SYNDICATE have commenced the songwriting process for the long-awaited follow-up to 2010's "We Rule The Night" for a tentative late 2013/early 2014 release. A short video update from the band can be seen below. SONIC SYNDICATE bassist Karin Axelsson gave birth t...May 5, 2013
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SHOK PARIS To Perform Live In Chicago For The First Time In 25 Years
Cleveland, Ohio metallers SHOK PARIS will co-headline the second night of the Ragnarökkr Metal Apocalypse festival, set to take place May 3-4, 2013 at Reggie's in Chicago, Illinois. It will mark the band's first appearance in Chicago in over 25 years. "The last time we played Chicago was to a packed...May 4, 2013
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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist Says Writing With Drummer MIKE MANGINI Has Been 'Great'
Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER are in the studio recording the follow-up to their Grammy-nominated album "A Dramatic Turn Of Events". Speaking to Artisan News, the band's keyboardist, Jordan Rudess, said: "Things are really kind of intense in DREAM THEATER land. We've made our way through ou...May 4, 2013
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JOHN 5 Is 'So Honored' To Be Named 'Best Guitarist' At 'Revolver Golden Gods'
ROB ZOMBIE/ex-MARILYN MANSON guitar virtuoso John 5 was named "Best Guitarist" at the fifth annual Revolver Golden Gods award show presented by Epiphone this past Thursday (May 2) at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, California. John 5 is one of the most sought-after players and composers of the last decad...May 4, 2013
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HEADLESS: Growing Apart' Video Interview
Lion Music recently announced the signing of the reactivated '90s Italian heavy metal band HEADLESS. The group's new album, "Growing Apart", contains ten songs shaped around the "licensed signature drumming" of Scott Rockenfield's (QUEENSRŸCHE, SLAVE TO THE SYSTEM) and melodic vocals of Göran Edman...May 3, 2013
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LIMP BIZKIT: Photos Of Huntington Concert
LIMP BIZKIT played to a sold-out crowd on April 30 in Huntington, New York at The Paramount, and aside from filming a video for their forthcoming single, "Ready To Go", they debuted a new-look band, with a cool new outfit for guitarist Wes Borland and a bearded Fred Durst. Check out photos from the...May 2, 2013
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ARTLANTICA: New Song Available For Streaming
The song "Devout" from the melodic metal outfit ARTLANTICA can be streamed using the SoundCloud widget below. The track comes off the band's debut album, "Across The Seven Seas", which will be released in the USA on June 4 and in Europe on May 27 as a CD and digital download (including one bonus tra...May 2, 2013
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SEBASTIAN BACH: New Audio Interview Posted Online
Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach recently spoke to with Hardrock Haven about his brand new CD/DVD package, "ABachalypse Now"; his honest thoughts on his guest spot in the film "Rock Of Ages"; and his future plans working with Steve Stevens (BILLY IDOL),John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON) and h...May 2, 2013
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Former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Singer HOWARD JONES: 'I Was In A Coma For Three Days'
Former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Howard Jones recently spoke to U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine about his split with the band and his brand new project. "Finding out you're diabetic is pretty dramatic," Jones said of his surprise diagnosis last year, following dizzy spells and blackouts that led him to...May 1, 2013
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