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AIRBOURNE's RYAN O'KEEFFE Talks Next Album, Record Company Switch (Video)
Anna Dave Bertram of Sweden's Access: Rock conducted an interview with drummer Ryan O'Keeffe of Australian hard rockers AIRBOURNE at this year's Sweden Rock Festival, which is being held June 3-6 in Sölvesborg. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about the progress of the songwriting sessions...June 6, 2015
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Former SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO To Showcase Art Collection At Forgotten Saints In Hollywood
On July 11, former SLAYER and current PHILM drummer Dave Lombardo will unveil his art debut collection of rhythm-on-canvas to the public with an in-person symposium on the creation of the work. Lombardo will showcase his entire art debut collection, "Rhythm Mysterium", and discuss the work with visi...June 2, 2015
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Former SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO Remembers Late GRIP INC. Singer GUS CHAMBERS
In an exclusive interview with music writer Joel Gausten, former SLAYER and current PHILM drummer Dave Lombardo reflects on his former band GRIP INC., his relationship with the group's late singer Gus Chambers and the June 9 release of a four-song EP of previously unreleased GRIP INC. material calle...June 2, 2015
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Video: WHITESNAKE's New Lineup Performs Live For First Time
WHITESNAKE's new touring lineup — David Coverdale (vocals),Joel Hoekstra (guitar),Reb Beach (guitar),Michael Devin (bass),Tommy Aldridge (drums) and Michele Luppi (keyboards) — made its live debut this past Thursday, May 28 at Northern Quest Casino in Airway Heights, Washington. The band's setli...May 30, 2015
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POISON IDEA Taking Hiatus To Address 'Health Issues' And 'Personal Matters'
Upon returning from its successful European tour which lasted several weeks, long-running Portland, Oregon-based American hardcore punk outfit POISON IDEA has announced that it will be taking a hiatus for an undetermined amount of time to "address some health issues and personal matters." As a resul...May 28, 2015
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WHITESNAKE's 'The Purple Album: First-Week Sales Revealed
WHITESNAKE's "The Purple Album", which revisits singer David Coverdale's time as the frontman for DEEP PURPLE's "Burn", "Stormbringer" and "Come Taste The Band" studio albums, sold around 6,900 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 84 on The Billboard 200 c...May 27, 2015
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RAVEN's JOHN GALLAGHER: 'JUDAS PRIEST Did At Least Two Horrible Albums'
In a new interview with music writer Joel Gausten, RAVEN bassist/vocalist John Gallagher discusses a variety of topics, including the band's new album, "ExtermiNation", their longevity over four decades and the struggles they and many of their peers encountered when they were forced to follow a more...May 27, 2015
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COAL CHAMBER's DEZ FAFARA Discusses Family, Social Phobias In Revealing Interview
Music writer Joel Gausten has posted a brand new, 4,000-word interview with COAL CHAMBER and DEVILDRIVER frontman Dez Fafara at JoelGausten.com. The revealing and extensive discussion covers a variety of topics, including Fafara's commitment to balancing career and family, his evolving relationships...May 20, 2015
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Rock Writer JOEL MCIVER To Deliver Heavy Metal Lecture At University Of Helsinki
The University Of Helsinki in Finland is delighted to announce that the best-selling author Joel McIver (pictured) will be a guest lecturer on its forthcoming three-week academic course about the history of heavy metal music and its importance in contemporary western society, held by PhD candidate P...May 15, 2015
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JEFF SCOTT SOTO's SOTO Band: 'Break' Video Released
Jeff Scott Soto — one of today's premier rock frontmen and vocalists — and a union of hotshot young musicians bring you a slamming blend of melody and muscle in some of the freshest power metal to surface in years present. Together they are SOTO, and their debut album, "Inside The Vertigo", was rele...May 11, 2015
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WHITESNAKE's Video For 'Soldier Of Fortune' From 'The Purple Album'
Rock icons WHITESNAKE are set to return with their 12th studio album this spring. "The Purple Album" will be released in Europe on May 15 and in North America on May 19 via Frontiers Music SRL. "The Purple Album" is a re-imagination of classic songs from David Coverdale's time as the lead singer for...May 5, 2015
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THE BLOODLINE: 'Poisonous' Video Released
"Poisonous", the new video from the Chicago-based metal band THE BLOODLINE, which features former members of DIRGE WITHIN and DIVINE HERESY, can be seen below. The song is taken from THE BLOODLINE's debut album, "We Are One", which will be released on May 5 via Another Century. The CD was recorded l...April 28, 2015
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BLACK SABBATH's BILL WARD Releases First Solo Album In 18 Years, 'Accountable Beasts'
"Accountable Beasts", BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward's first solo album in 18 years, has just been released via iTunes. The CD features Ward's drumming on seven of the album's nine tracks, as well as contributions from Bill's longtime collaborators Keith Lynch (guitar, keyboards),Paul Ill (bass) a...April 26, 2015
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BLACK SABBATH's BILL WARD Reveals Details About Upcoming Solo Albums
In an extensive new interview with music writer Joel Gausten, original BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward offers details on his two upcoming solo albums, "Accountable Beasts" and "Beyond Aston". Those familiar with Ward's 1990 solo debut, "Ward One: Along The Way", and 1997's "When The Bough Breaks" kn...April 23, 2015
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WHITESNAKE's Version Of 'Lay Down, Stay Down' From 'The Purple Album' Available For Streaming
Rock icons WHITESNAKE are set to return with their 12th studio album this spring. "The Purple Album" will be released in Europe on May 15 and in North America on May 19 via Frontiers Music SRL. "The Purple Album" is a re-imagination of classic songs from David Coverdale's time as the lead singer for...April 7, 2015