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Heaven & Earth guitarist Stuart Smith rejuvenates creativity

The new Heaven & Earth album "Dig" is filled to the brim with power rock — arena-sized and loud. Guitarist Stuart Smith tells Powerline all about it.

by Patrick Prince

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Heavy Metal is Doro Pesch’s special calling

Doro has received a special calling, devoting her life to spreading the gospel of heavy metal to every corner of the earth.

by Peter Lindblad

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Tom Keifer talks about his solo record and tour

This month, Keifer launches a solo tour to support his debut solo album, 'The Way Life Goes.' The following is an interview with Tom Keifer, discussing both the tour and the album.

by Patrick Prince

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Marky Ramone talks Dust

Marky Ramone talks about his time with Dust, and how the band was an innovator for the Heavy Metal sound.

by Peter Lindblad

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Lenny Wolf of Kingdom Come still knows how to ‘get it on’

With a strong new album, "Outlier," Lenny Wolf continues his steady vision for the German hard rock band.

by Patrick Prince

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David Coverdale’s Whitesnake to have a busy 2013

'Made in Japan' captures a good period in Whitesnake. David Coverdale has had a pretty solid unit for ten years and he expresses his excitement for 2013.

by Patrick Prince

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30 years later, Stryper’s music stronger than ever

30 years from the date of conception, Stryper's songwriting is turning out to be the most mature of its entire career.

by Patrick Prince

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Saxon’s wheels of steel are still turning

NWOBHM legends make ‘Sacrifice’ and singer Biff Byford gives Powerline the details.

by Peter Lindblad

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Uli Jon Roth excited to perform Scorpions set on tour

Guitarist Uli Jon Roth will celebrate his 40th anniversary of joining Scorpions this year by touring North America with an entire, early Scorpions set.

by Patrick Prince

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Helloween were always prepared to live another day

Helloween's new album 'Straight Out of Hell,' captures the fiery explosion of positive energy in the band's music. The following is a Powerline interview with guitarist and co-founder Michael Weikath.

by Patrick Prince

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Voivod on the verge of 30 years

The Canadian band is ready to release their next album 'Target Earth' with a new lineup and a celebration of a 30 year anniversary in 2013. Here is an interview with their drummer, Away.

by Patrick Prince

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The life and times of Randy Rhoads

A Q&A with the writer of a new biography on the guitar icon.

by Peter Lindblad

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Dave Mustaine talks about being on the road with ‘Countdown’

Megadeth guitarist Dave Mustaine talks about touring to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the album 'Countdown to Extinction.'

by Patrick Prince

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Drummer Simon Wright proud to share the legacy of Dio

The drummer of the Dio Disciples explains why keeping Dio's musical spirit alive is so important.

by Patrick Prince

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Geoff Tate sees his own future as a bright one

Queensrÿche singer Geoff Tate looks forward to the future as he is about to release his sophomore solo album, 'Kings & Thieves.' and bring its music on tour.

by Patrick Prince

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Drummer Matt Sorum psyched about Purple tribute

Matt Sorum's Kings of Chaos is among several bands paying tribute to Deep Purple on the new 'Re-Machined' compilation. Here's what Sorum had to say about it all.

by Patrick Prince

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Into the fire again with Don Dokken

Don Dokken bares all — from MP3 downloading to his strained relationship with George Lynch — and is very proud of the present, especially Dokken's new album, 'Broken Bones.'

by Peter Lindblad

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Brian Slagel’s Metal Blade 30 years strong and counting

This year marked 30 years for Metal Blade Records, the benchmark of heavy metal record labels. Here is a Q&A with founder/owner Brian Slagel.

by Patrick Prince

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Testament singer high on ‘Earth’

Testament's Chuck Billy talks to Powerline about the new album, 'Dark Roots of Earth,' and what it means for the future of one of America's greatest thrash bands.

by Patrick Prince

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Blind Guardian’s music perseveres through many different eras

Frontman Hansi Kürsch took time out of his busy schedule to chat with Powerline about the past, present and future of the German metal band.

by Patrick Prince

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Saga’s prog-rock vision now ‘20/20’

Experiencing a resurgence of popularity with newest LP, '20/20,' singer Michael Sadler talked about all matters Saga, both past and present, in this interview.

by Peter Lindblad

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Working from ‘Eve to Dawn’ with Japan’s Loudness

Loudness singer Minoru Niihara talks about the old days and, of course, the band's new album, "Eve to Dawn."

by Peter Lindblad

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NWOBHM legends Savage prefer to live in the present

New Wave of British Heavy Metal band Savage talks to Powerline about their newest album “Sons of Malice” and its cathartic nature.

by Patrick Prince

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Hard rock goddess Lita Ford ‘not running away anymore’

Here is a recent Powerline chat with Lita Ford, currently on tour with Def Leppard and Poison

by Patrick Prince

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Fast Eddie Clarke keeps mastering the heavy blues rock sound

Here is a recent Powerline chat with Fastway leader and Motorhead mastermind, Fast Eddie Clarke

by Patrick Prince

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Accept guitarist ready to take ‘Stalingrad’ on the road

Powerline recently spoke to Accept guitarist Wolf Hoffmann about the impact of the Stalingrad release and preparing to take the latest material on the road.

by Patrick Prince

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Death and devastation: Whitechapel’s story of survival

Peter Lindblad interviews guitarist Ben Savage of Knoxville, Tennessee deathcore doomsayers Whitechapel.

by Peter Lindblad

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Guitarist explains the secret to Malice comeback

If you remember '80s metal, then you remember Malice. Now the band is back to bring their trad metal to the fore. Here's an interview with guitarist Jay Reynolds.

by Patrick Prince

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Dream Theater explains their life on the road

Here’s a new Q&A with progressive hard rock icons DREAM THEATER about life on the road.

by News Editor

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Interview: Billy Duffy of The Cult

In an interview with Billy Duffy, the guitarist talks about the new album 'Choice of Weapon' and how his guitar playing is a natural fit with Ian Astbury's voice.

by Patrick Prince

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Esteemed drummer remembers ‘Sin After Sin’ on anniversary

On the 35th anniversary of the album "Sin After Sin," session drummer Simon Phillips remembers his contribution to Judas Priest's 1977 masterpiece.

by Patrick Prince

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Satriani is ‘Satchurated’ with emotional intensity

In concert, Joe Satriani thrives and his emotional energy shines through. In a Powerline interview, the guitarist explains his thoughts on his newest live DVD release, 'Satchurated.'

by Patrick Prince

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A good ‘Year’ for a trad metal band named Ignitor

The album "Year of the Metal Tiger," is a blast — molten metal in the traditional vein that is a lot of headbanging fun. Vocalist Jason McMaster explains.

by Patrick Prince

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Appice says his reunion with Sabbath ‘not gonna happen’

Legendary drummer Vinny Appice shot down the possibility of taking the place of original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward for Sabbath's latest reunion.

by Patrick Prince

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Eric Singer talks Rock Hall KISS snub and Axl Rose controversy

A day before the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Powerline veteran scribe Carol Anne Szel had a chance to ask KISS drummer Eric Singer about the Rock Hall's long-lasting KISS snub and the recent Axl Rose controve...

by Carol Anne Szel

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Napalm Death frontman expounds on new LP and world politics

Powerline spoke to frontman Mark "Barney" Greenway about the new album Utilitarian and, of course, other current events.

by Patrick Prince

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Andy Parker feels ‘Seven Deadly’ brings out the right UFO

In an interview with Powerline, the original drummer for UFO is excited about the promise of the band's new album 'Seven Deadly.'

by Patrick Prince

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Metal guitarist Dan Lorenzo happy with his life outside music

The metal veteran has more faith in basketball than music nowadays. Read what he has to say.

by Patrick Prince

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Tull’s Ian Anderson reflects on his ‘Metal’ Grammy win

It's Grammy time again, and Powerline asked Jethro Tull's singer to comment on his metal award.

by Patrick Prince

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Venrez bring a ‘big rockalicious’ sound to hard rock

Vocalist Steven Berez describes the sound of his band Venrez as 'big rockalicious.' But the secret in the mix is old school meets new frame of mind.

by Patrick Prince

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Lillian Axe guitarist defends Tim Tebow

Looking back over the year, the Broncos' quarterback had his defenders. Lillian Axe guitarist and songwriter Steve Blaze is one of them.

by Patrick Prince

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Nikki Sixx at his best with ‘Sixx:A.M.’ and beyond

Mötley Crüe's Nikki Sixx is more than a successful rock star. He is a Renaissance man. He talks to Powerline about being an all-around artist and how it ties into the struggles of everyday life.

by Carol Anne Szel

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Andy Timmons shines on post-Danger Danger

In October, Favored Nations Entertainment released Andy Timmons Band Plays Sgt. Pepper. An all-instrumental version of an iconic album.

by Patrick Prince

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A half-dozen questions for Dream Theater

Here’s a new Q&A with progressive hard rock icons DREAM THEATER.

by News Editor

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Jason McMaster showcases classic extreme metal project

Metal veteran Jason McMaster's newest project, Evil United, is a crash course in the origins of extreme metal.

by Patrick Prince

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For a fellow Connecticut musician, Arch/Matheos is a sacred thing

The interviewer is a lifelong John Arch fan. He loves the fact that Arch is back with guitarist Jim Matheos, And he recently had the opportunity to interview Arch for Powerline.

by Phil Swanson

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Obscura progresses into 2012 with complex themes

Coming upon their tenth anniversary, Obscura and founder Steffen Kummerer emphasize the contribution the band has made on the extreme metal genre over the years

by Patrick Prince

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Thirteen appears to be a lucky number for Dave Mustaine

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine discusses Thirteen, a reunion gig with Metallica, and the upcoming tour, Gigantour.

by Patrick Prince

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Dee Snider talks about Twisted Sister’s legacy

In an interview with iconic frontman Dee Snider about the legacy of Twisted Sister present, past and future.

by Patrick Prince

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Backstage Auctions deliver a ‘Rockin’ Holiday Auction’

From December 3 - 11, the premier rock auction house, Backstage Auctions, will have the kind of auction that only they can deliver, a Rockin' Holiday Auction.

by Patrick Prince

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