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Tag: Classic Metal

Interview: Oscar Dronjak

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Hammerfall made a majestic return to North America this spring/summer, following their successful 2017 run with 2018’s “ReBuilt to Tour” as Flotsam and Jetsam filled the spot of special guests along for the ride. One of Hammerfall’s stops along the way was at NYC’s iconic Gramercy Theatre, and shortly before the band took to the stage, I had the chance to sit down with founder/guitarist Oscar Dronjak for an interview, during which we covered everything from the recent ReBuilt to Tour run and new music that’s on the way, to hockey, whisky, and champagne – an all-around good time and […]

Interview: Geoff Tate on Operation: Mindcrime 30th Anniversary

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30 years of Operation: Mindcrime – Geoff Tate has been celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of the iconic record this summer by taking it to the road and performing the album live from start to finish. When he and his current band lineup made a stop at the Revolution in NY, I sat down with him for an interview on the latest in the world of Geoff Tate, where we discussed the anniversary celebration, Geoff’s recent activities with bands like Avantasia and Angra, his daughter Emily’s involvement in music and the current tour, the Insania Wines brand, and more.  So just […]

Interview: Trauma

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Trauma is back with a killer new record, As The World Dies, recently released on May 11th. With the lineup of Donny Hillier (Vocals), Joe Fraulob (Guitar), Steve Robello (Guitar), Greg Christian (Bass), and Kris Gustofson (Drums), Trauma recently hit the road for a brief pre-release tour from West Coast to East and back again – and I sat down with the band in Brooklyn for a great chat about As The World Dies, the music videos set to accompany the record, how the current lineup of Trauma came together, plus plenty of stories from past 70,000 Tons of Metal […]

Interview: Rudy Sarzo

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Between his time in Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, Dio, Blue Oyster Cult, and so many other iconic bands and projects, Rudy Sarzo is unquestionably a legend of the rock world – not too long ago, this legend made an appearance at the Long Island Kiss Expo, in support of his book Off The Rails. During his time at the Expo, Rudy took part in a Q&A session, giving the audience the opportunity to ask him questions about his remarkable career. Though I did get an extended opportunity to ask plenty of questions during our interview later on, I still […]

Interview: Michael Sweet

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Michael Sweet recently took to the Northeast for a few acoustic solo dates to kick off the month of March, and one of the stops along the way was the Chop Shop Pub in Seabrook, NH. There’s plenty to talk about in the world of Michael Sweet lately, so we sat down for an interview to discuss Stryper’s new record and new member, Sweet & Lynch, Joel Hoekstra, Michael’s autobiography, the Sole DVD release, and much more. After a brief pre-interview chat, the roles were reversed for a change, as things started out not with a question from me to Michael, […]

Interview: Judas Priest

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In December of 2017, Judas Priest held an NYC album listening session and press day in conjunction with Sony Music and Epic Records. I got the chance to sit down with Rob Halford, Richie Faulkner, and Scott Travis for an interview. From Firepower to touring and recording, Rob Halford’s coined term of the “Metalsphere”, right down to video games and Reddit, we covered a lot of ground and had a great chat. I just want to start off by asking, you have Firepower coming out next year – what made now the right time to start working on this album and […]

Judas Priest Unveil “Firepower” Title Track

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It’s no secret that Judas Priest’s upcoming studio record is already setting the world on fire like a bolt of lightning – sparked by the recent unveiling of the video for “Lightning Strike”. Firepower is on its way, set for a March 9th Epic Records release, and now the official audio for the title track is available to stream right here: http://smarturl.it/Firepower. In case you missed the first single of “Lightning Strike”, head to the Official Judas Priest VEVO Channel on YouTube to check it out: https://youtu.be/CUzcxJNZKC4. Judas Priest will head out on the first leg of the Firepower tour […]

Riot V Announce Upcoming Studio Album

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Classic New York Heavy Metallers, recent Nuclear Blast Records signees, and now Hall of Heavy Metal History inductees Riot V have just announced the release of their sixteenth studio album. Entitled Armor of Light, this addition to the band’s lengthy discography is set for an April 27th release, and according to longtime member Don Van Stavern, “This next offering will please long time fans and create new ones, as the material is fresh and Power Metal at it’s finest”. Head to: https://www.facebook.com/riotrockcity for more.

W.A.S.P. To Release “Reidolized”

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W.A.S.P. has lately been revisiting one of their classic releases, their 1992 fifth studio album known as The Crimson Idol. As last year marked its 25th Anniversary, the band embarked on the Reidolized tour, all the while getting ready for The Crimson Idol’s re-recording and release in 2018. The Crimson Idol was originally intended to be accompanied by a film and feature four additional songs – those intentions have now come to fruition, as Reidolized (The Soundtrack to The Crimson Idol) is set for a worldwide Napalm Records release on February 2nd, including movie and missing songs alike. You can […]

Dimmu Borgir to Release First New Album in Eight Years

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Black Metal fans have been feeling the absence of Dimmu Borgir for many years, at least on the studio album front. But just in time for 2018 marking the band’s 25th Anniversary, a new record is on the way. Entitled Eonian, the tenth full-length from Dimmu Borgir is set to be released via Nuclear Blast on May 4th, but you won’t have to wait that long to hear what’s up their sleeves. February 23rd will be the release date for a 7” vinyl EP of the first single off Eonian, “Interdimensional Summit”. Head to: https://www.facebook.com/DIMMUBORGIR for more info.

Slayer Announces Retirement

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37 years of Slayer is now coming to a close. One of the core Big Four of Thrash has recently announced their retirement, getting ready for one last run with a final world tour. The Grammy-award winning legendary thrashers have countless material and experiences under their belt – over a dozen studio and live releases, thousands of show dates since their 1981 formation – and now this spring marks the beginning of the end, with the first leg of the final tour. Anthrax, Lamb of God, Behemoth, and Testament will support, starting off on May 10 and running through June […]

The Dead Daisies Get Ready to “Burn It Down”

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With members of Whitesnake, Mötley Crüe, Dio, Journey, and more on board, The Dead Daisies are ready to “Burn It Down” this Spring with the release of a new record. The fiery title was finished just last month, as the lineup of Doug Aldrich, John Corabi, Marco Mendoza, recent addition Deen Castronovo, and founder David Lowy teamed up with hit Producer Marti Frederiksen, return mixing collaborator Anthony Focx, and renowned mastering engineer Howie Weinberg, to complete the Daisies’ fourth studio album. April 6th marks the date Burn It Down will hit the shelves courtesy of Spitfire Music/SPV, and the ten-track […]

Inside Metal to Release “The Rise of L.A. Thrash Metal” Documentary

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A new metal DVD documentary is on the way, as part one of the Inside Metal series known as The Rise of L.A. Thrash Metal is set to be released via MetalRock Films on January 19th. The Bob Nalbandian-directed film features narration by Megadeth’s David Ellefson, and highlights interviews with members of classic and iconic thrash bands, labels, and more. This week, an official preview clip featuring Metallica’s Lars Ulrich has surfaced via an exclusive Billboard premiere: https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/8093659/metallica-lars-ulrich-rise-of-la-thrash-metal-documentary-preivew. For more info on the upcoming documentary film, head to: http://metalrockfilms.com. 

Dimebash to Take Place at NAMM 2018

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The time has come for another annual Dimebash, as NAMM approaches and Observatory OC in Santa Ana, CA prepares to host a wealth of metallers for an all-star jam on January 25th. Hosted by Jose Mangin, fueled by Monster Energy, and sponsored by Affliction Clothing, Dean Guitars, Dunlop, Rock’D Vodka, and Metal Blade Records, the show will feature members of Pantera, Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper, Armored Saint, Fear Factory, Kyng, Suicidal Tendencies, King’s X, Prong, and many many more. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund, Kitten Rescue LA, and […]

Judas Priest To Release “Firepower”

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Judas Priest’s upcoming studio album is on fire – quite literally. Entitled Firepower, this record will be the eighteenth added onto the discography of these legends, and every one of its fourteen tracks will be available on the release date of March 9th. Fans don’t have to wait quite that long to get a taste of the epic new record on Epic Records, as the first single and accompanying music video has just been unleashed today. Check out “Lightning Strike”, courtesy of the Official Judas Priest VEVO Channel on YouTube below. The full album and Pledge Music pre-orders for Firepower also […]