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ONSLAUGHT Announces New Drummer
British thrashers ONSLAUGHT have announced that drummer Michael "Mic" Hourihan (DESECRATION, EXTREME NOISE TERROR) has now officially joined the band on a full-time basis. Mic has been touring with the ONSLAUGHT since March 2011, and has already done over 50 shows with the band, including South Amer...December 5, 2011
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SIXX: A.M.: Entire '7' EP Available For Streaming
SIXX: A.M. the band consisting of Nikki Sixx (also of MTLEY CRE),DJ Ashba (also of GUNS N' ROSES) and James Michael will release a new EP, "7", on December 13. The effort, which contains acoustic versions of songs from the group's first two albums 2007's "The Heroin Diaries" soundtrack and 2011's "...December 5, 2011
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STRYPER: Audio Samples Of Two New Songs Available
Christian hard rockers STRYPER have released short audio clips of "Bleeding From Inside Out" and "Blackened", the two new tracks which will be included on a collection of re-recorded versions of the band's classic songs, to be released in the summer of 2012. The CD will contain a total of 16 cuts tw...December 5, 2011
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Former DRAGONFORCE Singer Continuing Work On New Project
Former DRAGONFORCE singer ZP Theart is currently in the studio working on material for a new project that has yet to be officially unveiled. In a video message which can be seen below, he states, "We're busy tracking drums and we've got one crazy motherfucker in there that's been driving us mental a...December 4, 2011
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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Drummer Interviewed By Mexico's 'Familia Perro' (Audio)
Mexico's metal web site Familia Perro recently conducted an interview with guitarist Michael "Padge" Paget of Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE. You can now listen to the podcast using the audio player below. BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE kicked off a short tour of South America and Mexico on Novemb...December 4, 2011
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SIXX: A.M. Frontman Says '7' Will Feature 'Reconstructed' Versions Of Previously Released Songs
SIXX: A.M. the band consisting of Nikki Sixx (also of MTLEY CRE),DJ Ashba (also of GUNS N' ROSES) and James Michael has posted a one-minute teaser video clip, along with a date of December 13, 2011, for an upcoming announcement (see below). Commented Michael: "A couple of months ago, I asked all of...December 3, 2011
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QUEENSRCHE Interviewed On 'Real Rock Stories' (Video)
"Real Rock Stories" recently conducted an interview with Seattle progressive rockers QUEENSRCHE prior to the final show of the band's 30th-anniversary tour on November 20, 2011 at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida. In part one, drummer Scott Rockenfield and bassist Eddie Jackson talk with "Rea...December 3, 2011
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ROGER TAYLOR Says No More QUEEN Albums
Despite rumors brewing all over the industry that QUEEN is prepping a new album featuring unfinished Freddie Mercury tracks, drummer Roger Taylor broke the news that, sadly, they're not. According to The Pulse Of Radio, Taylor, who along with guitarist, Brian May, keeps the QUEEN brand alive, spoke...December 2, 2011
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DIABULUS IN MUSICA Signs With NAPALM RECORDS
Spanish female-fronted symphonic metallers DIABULUS IN MUSICA have inked a worldwide deal with Napalm Records. The band's sophomore album will be released in March 2012. Comments the group: "We feel extremely happy and proud to start working hand-in-hand with one of the biggest labels in our genre t...December 2, 2011
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Producer BOB ROCK Says 'Lulu' Was 'Amazingly Courageous' Album For METALLICA To Make
Canadian producer Bob Rock, who is best known for his long creative partnership with METALLICA, tells The Canadian Press that he he has enjoyed the freedom to explore different projects since parting ways with the group following the release of 2003's "St. Anger". "When I was with them, they were ki...December 1, 2011
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SIXX: A.M. Teases Upcoming Announcement In New Video Clip
SIXX: A.M. the band consisting of Nikki Sixx (also of MTLEY CRE),DJ Ashba (also of GUNS N' ROSES) and James Michael has posted a one-minute teaser video clip, along with a date of December 13, 2011, for an upcoming announcement (see below). More information will be revealed in the coming days month...December 1, 2011
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MTLEY CRE Drummer Sued By Former Assistant
According to TheWrap.com, MTLEY CRE drummer Tommy Lee is being sued by his former assistant for defamation and failure to pay overtime, among other claims. Michael Anthony Sullivan, who claims to have worked as Lee's "procurer, Man Friday, chauffeur, guide, bookkeeper, attendant, door-keeper, agent,...December 1, 2011
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JAMES DURBIN's 'Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster' Cracks U.S. Top 40
"Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster", the debut solo album from "American Idol" finalist James Durbin, sold around 28,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 36 on The Billboard 200 chart. "Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster" was released on November 21 via W...November 30, 2011
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DAVE MUSTAINE Says The U.S. Government Is Trying To Get Rid Of The Middle Class
Natalie Zina Walschots of Exclaim.ca recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Exclaim.ca: What are your current fixations? Mustaine: My current fixation is that I'm sadly mesmerized by watching the news and how the governme...November 30, 2011
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Former SCORPIONS Drummer HERMAN RAREBELL Interviewed In Las Vegas (Video)
Former SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell was recently interviewed by Grenade at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can now watch the chat below. Rarebell's new autobiography, "And Speaking Of Scorpions", is available via Amazon.com. Commented Herman: "This is the all-too true story of one...November 30, 2011