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MAX CAVALERA: 'Music Became Like A Salvation For Me'

Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, SEPULTURA, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, KILLER BE KILLED) was interviewed on the March 6-8 edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the Podbean widget below. To see a full list of stations carrying the program and when it ai...

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THE SKULL Joined By Ex-PENTAGRAM Drummer SEAN SALEY

THE SKULL, the band featuring vocalist Eric Wagner and bassist Ron Holzner, formerly of metal legends TROUBLE, and the twin guitar tandem of Lothar Keller and Matt Goldsborough (ex-PENTAGRAM),has welcomed new drummer Sean Saley — also formerly of PENTAGRAM — into the fold. Saley joins THE SKULL as...

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ACE FREHLEY: Why I Left KISS

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley spoke to Australia's "Today" show ahead of his upcoming tour of the country. You can watch the chat at this location. Speaking about why he chose to leave KISS the first time, Frehley said: "I quit because I started abusing substances and alcohol. And I also wasn'...

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DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE MANGINI's Three-Layer Polyrhythm Drum Practice Pattern (Video)

Drummer Mike Mangini of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER has uploaded a four-minute video clip of a three-layer polyrhythm drum practice pattern. He writes: "This non-groove, totally robotic drumming oriented drum video filmed on an e-Pro and Gen16 electronic kit. You can only hear the pads. "...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER: 'If I Look Back, I See My Life In Three Stages'

In 1972, guitarist Michael Schenker launched a stellar career with his performance on the SCORPIONS' debut album, "Lonesome Crow". Together with his brother Rudolf, Schenker helped propel the Germans' rise to fame on two successful follow-ups, "Fly To The Rainbow" (1974) and "Lovedrive" (1979). Sche...

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TWISTED SISTER's JAY JAY FRENCH: 'Rock Is Severely In Trouble' Because 'It's An Aging Cultural Phenomenon'

Canada's "The Metal Voice" recently conducted an interview with TWISTED SISTER lead guitarist and founder Jay Jay French. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he foresaw the decline of the "hair metal" gen...

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FILTER To Explore 'New Industrial' Sound On Upcoming Album, Says RICHARD PATRICK

All Access Live conducted an interview with FILTER during this year's ShipRocked cruise, which sailed roundtrip between Port Miami and Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas February 2-6 onboard Norwegian Pearl. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about FILTER's plans for the follow-up to 2013's "T...

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IGOR CAVALERA On SEPULTURA's First Show: 'Even Our Friends Told Us, 'This Concert Was Terrible''

In a recent interview with Cvlt Nation, former SEPULTURA drummer Igor Cavalera spoke about his memories of the band's first-ever concert, which took place more than 30 years ago, in December 1984, in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. He said: "Yeah, man. That's pretty crazy. It was fucking awesome. But at the...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Was 'Shocked' By Drummer SHAWN DROVER's Departure

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson says that he was "shocked" to learn of drummer Shawn Drover's departure from the band, but refuses to comment on persistent rumors that MEGADETH is trying to stage a reunion of its classic "Rust In Peace" lineup. Only hours after Drover announced his exit from MEGADET...

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LUKE PERRY's Role In 'The Beat Beneath My Feet' Was Partly Inspired By MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE

Former "Beverly Hills 90210" star Luke Perry has revealed that his role in the British independent comedy-drama "The Beat Beneath My Feet" was partly based on MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. Nominated for a British Independent Film Award, this feelgood movie stars Perry as Max Stone, a washed-up roc...

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Original TROUBLE Drummer JEFF 'OLY' OLSON Quits THE SKULL

Original TROUBLE drummer Jeff "Oly" Olson has decided to leave THE SKULL, the band he formed with fellow original TROUBLE member Eric Wagner (vocals) and longtime TROUBLE bassist Ron Holzner. "There is no animosity in the band and it was a friendly departure," reads a statement from Olson's wife and...

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SLASH, DUFF MCKAGAN, RICHIE SAMBORA, ORIANTHI, STEVE LUKATHER Perform At 'Adopt The Arts' Benefit

This past Monday evening (January 12),Adopt The Arts — the Los Angeles-based charity that preserves and creates arts programs in U.S. public schools — gathered their industry friends for an epic night of music and a live auction at The Roxy in West Hollywood. The event — honoring music legends Bill...

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SLASH Files For Divorce From Wife PERLA HUDSON

According to TMZ, Slash (born Saul Hudson) has filed for divorce from his wife Perla Hudson after 13 years of marriage. The rocker cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the divorce and listed their date of separation as June 15. He is requesting joint physical and legal custody of the...

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SLASH And Wife Reportedly Separate

According to TMZ, Slash (born Saul Hudson) and his wife Perla Hudson have separated after 13 years of marriage. Sources close to the couple tell the site Perla unexpectedly flew to Hawaii over the weekend with their two sons, London (12) and Cash (9),and has told the rocker they need to work ...

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ACE FREHLEY: 'I'm Not This Virtuoso Musician, And I Definitely Make Mistakes In My Solos'

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was recently asked by Artisan News what it is about his guitar style and technique that sets him apart from other players. He responded (see video below): "That's an interesting question. I don't really know. Some people say it's my vibrato. Some people say it's t...