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SAMMY HAGAR Says He Will Be Ready To Get Back Onstage Before COVID-19 Vaccine Is Developed
Sammy Hagar has told Rolling Stone in a new interview that he will be comfortable enough to get back onstage before a vaccine for COVID-19 is developed. "Yes, I will," he said. "Yeah, not too soon. I want to make sure it's not escalating. When it's declining and seems to be going away. I mean, it's...May 18, 2020
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GUS G. On Revolving Door Of FIREWIND Singers: 'It's Just Something That Happens'
In a recent interview with Matt Coe of Dead Rhetoric, Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G. discussed FIREWIND's regular turnover in the lead singer position. Since its 1998 formation, FIREWIND has employed five different vocalists, with the longest tenured being Apollo Papathanasio, who manned the spot from...May 18, 2020
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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD And Son Perform Acoustic Version Of 'Wheels Of Steel' For Album's 40th Anniversary (Video)
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of SAXON's "Wheels Of Steel" album, singer Biff Byford and his son Seb Byford have shared their acoustic rendition of the LP's title track. The performance was recorded at their home whilst self-isolating during the COVID-19 international lockdown. Byford and g...May 18, 2020
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DEEP PURPLE's IAN PAICE: Why I Don't Play Double-Bass Drums
DEEP PURPLE's Ian Paice was asked during a recent question-and-answer session with fans if he has ever felt the need to play double-bass drums. He responded (see video below): "Well, not really. The only time I ever really did it was on 'Fireball' because it added something to the track. The way the...May 17, 2020
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DIO DISCIPLES' Debut Album Is 'On Hold', Says SIMON WRIGHT
Drummer Simon Wright spoke to Canada's The Metal Voice about the status of the debut album from DIO DISCIPLES, which pays tribute to Ronnie James Dio and is fully supported by Dio's widow/manager Wendy. DIO DISCIPLES is made up of former members of DIO, along with a rotating lineup of vocalists, inc...May 17, 2020
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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK Doesn't Believe In Hologram Shows
TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick says that he doesn't "believe in hologram shows." Over the course of the past four years, former BLACK SABBATH and RAINBOW vocalist Ronnie James Dio, who died in 2010 at the age of 67, has been the subject of a touring show in which his three-dimensional representat...May 16, 2020
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SLIPKNOT: Making Of 'Unsainted' Video
Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of SLIPKNOT's "Unsainted" video can be seen below. The clip, which was once again directed by the band's own M. Shawn "Clown" Crahan, contains nods to popular landmarks in SLIPKNOT's hometown of Des Moines, Iowa, including seating from the Iowa State Fair Gr...May 16, 2020
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Who Is The Greatest Heavy Metal Vocalist Of All Time? PHILIP ANSELMO Weighs In
Who is the greatest heavy metal vocalist of all time? Philip Anselmo — a vocal great in his own right, with bands such as PANTERA and DOWN to his name — makes the case for JUDAS PRIEST's Rob Halford in a video uploaded by Revolver magazine earlier today. Check it out below. "Hands down, Rob Halford,...May 16, 2020
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Former DEVILDRIVER Drummer JOHN BOECKLIN On DEZ FAFARA: 'He Just Didn't Like Me And I Didn't Like Him'
In a brand new interview with MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn's "No Fuckin' Regrets With Robb Flynn" podcast, BAD WOLVES drummer John Boecklin reflected on his 2014 exit from DEVILDRIVER, the California-based band led by former COAL CHAMBER singer Dez Fafara. Speaking about DEVILDRIVER's 2011 Europ...May 16, 2020
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BLACK STONE CHERRY Completed Recording New Album Just Before Stay-At-Home Order Went Into Effect
Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY have completed work on their new album. The follow-up to 2018's "Family Tree" is tentatively due before the end of the year via Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group. BLACK STONE CHERRY vocalist/guitarist Chris Robertson discussed the band's new disc during the latest...May 16, 2020
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VINNY And CARMINE APPICE Release RONNIE JAMES DIO Tribute Video For 10th Anniversary Of Singer's Death
Legendary drummers and brothers Carmine and Vinny Appice have released a new video to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the passing of the late, great Ronnie James Dio. "Monsters And Heroes" is taken from Vinny and Carmine's first joint studio album, "Sinister", which was released in October 2017...May 16, 2020
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QUIET RIOT's FRANKIE BANALI Says Chemotherapy Has 'Taken' His Hair But He Remains 'As Positive As Ever'
QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali, who has been battling stage IV pancreatic cancer for the past year, has thanked everybody who has contributed to the GoFundMe campaign to help with his medical expenses. Earlier tonight, Banali shared a new photo of him via social media and included the following m...May 15, 2020
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TRAPT Releases Two New Songs, 'Make It Out Alive' And 'Tell Me How You Really Feel'
American rockers TRAPT have released two new songs, "Make It Out Alive" and "Tell Me How You Really Feel". Both tracks are taken from the band's upcoming album, "Shadow Work", which will be released on June 19 via The Label Group/INgrooves. A third single, "Far Enough Away", will arrive on May 22. T...May 15, 2020
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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE On Current Political Atmosphere: 'People Seem To Have Abandoned Common Sense'
In a new interview with SPIN, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe was asked why he thinks some bands are so hesitant to criticize the White House in their lyrics. He responded: "Because they're fucking pussies. How about that? [Laughs] Punk rock, hardcore, metal, it's always been rooted in social comm...May 15, 2020
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10 YEARS Returns With First Single In More Than Two Years, 'The Shift'
Knoxville, Tennessee rockers 10 YEARS have released a new single, "The Shift". The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, which was recently recorded at West Valley Recording Studios in Woodland Hills, California with Grammy-nominated producer Howard Benson, who previously worked on 10 YEARS...May 15, 2020