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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.'
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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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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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James Michael, the perfect frontman for Sixx:A.M.

Frontman James Michael talks about the inner workings of this thought-provoking, musically relevant, lyrically hooky, band of brothers known as SIXX AM.
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Unexpect continue to open many different avenues in their music

The Canadian band Unexpect have explored a full range of provocative sounds in their music, everything from extreme metal to prog to medieval music. Their lineup of Syriak on vocals/guitar, Artagoth on vocals/guitar, ChaotH on ...
by Marc Garrison
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Varga does well returning to its roots

Since the band Varga reunited in 2011, the band has returned to their traditional heavy metal roots. Guitarist Sean Williamson explains why.
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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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U.D.O. making itself known in the U.S.A.

Frontman Udo Dirkschneider talks about how the band U.D.O. is making waves with a new album called "Steelhammer."
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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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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Ethan Brosh is ‘Living the Dream’

Young guitarist reflects on tour with Yngwie Malmsteen, talks new record.
by Peter Lindblad
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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.
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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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Exodus members turn Bluegrass

COFFIN HUNTER, the country bluegrass project featuring EXODUS members Jack Gibson and Tom Hunting, has a number of U.S. dates scheduled through the end of the month. A combination of Jerry Reed (famous for his “Smokey And...
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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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Heretic excited about box set of vintage material

Heretic's original member/guitarist Brian Korban answers questions about the bands latest release, "From the Vault ... Tortured and Broken."
by Patrick Prince
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Tracii Guns rolls on with L.A. Guns — acoustically

With the recent release of Acoustic Gypsy Live, Tracii Guns’ L.A. Guns have turned a bunch of their raunchy, sleaze-driven rock ‘n’ roll tunes into slick-sounding, charming acoustic numbers (Imagine the raw &#...
by Patrick Prince
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Mark Reale has a lot of pride in new Riot album

Simply put, Riot is one of the best hard rock/heavy metal bands ever. That’s right. EVER. For those of you who don’t know, Riot albums such as Fire Down Under (1981), Restless Breed (1982) and Thundersteel (1988) ar...
by Patrick Prince
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Keeping up-to-date with guitarist Dan Lorenzo

Here is a brief Q&A with Dan Lorenzo on what is happening in his life now.
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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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.
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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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Judas Priest bassist expresses the impact of the ‘Epitaph’ tour

Judas Priest’s worldwide ‘Epitaph Tour’ is upon us, in what is supposed to be their swan song to the heavy metal faithful. With new guitarist, Richie Faulkner, taking K.K. Downing’s place, the Metal Gods...
by Patrick Prince
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Lord K Philipson talks The Project Hate MCMXCIX

The Project Hate MCMXCIX is a Swedish extreme metal band that have been quietly carving out a niche as one of the most innovative bands in modern music. Combining elements from a wide variety of different and at times seemingly...
by Marc Garrison
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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.
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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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John Waite believes he is currently at the top of his game

The singer of The Babys and Bad English feels at his best when his creativity is perfectly free of interference.
by Patrick Prince
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Jon Oliva ‘raises the curtain’ to a solo career

Thirty years after the first Savatage recording, vocalist Jon Oliva brings his fans his first true solo album, "Raise the Curtain."
by Patrick Prince
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Inside Crystal Viper’s ‘Possession’ with Marta Gabriel

Polish power metal act unleashes new concept album.
by Peter Lindblad
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Audio Fidelity owner proud of Riot audiophile release

Marshall Blonstein has been in the audiophile business a long time. Previously he worked with DCC Classics, a pre-2001 audiophile label that put out about 200 remastered titles. Since then he founded Audio Fidelity, a company d...
by Patrick Prince
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Aussie hard rockers, Strange Karma, gaining buzz in ‘America’

Strange Karma is a hot new hard rock band from Australia that is gaining some momentum in America. After leaving Australia a few years ago, and playing the rock circuit from L.A. to Las Vegas in a relentless fashion, the band h...
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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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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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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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An ‘earthy’ chat with progressive powerhouse Soen

Vocalist Joel Ekelöf and drummer Martín López of progressive stalwarts Soen were kind enough to answer some of Powerline's questions.
by Peter Lindblad
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Judas Priest back to ‘redeem’ metal souls

Priest guitarists Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner explain why there's a renewed enthusiasm within the band with the release of new album "Redeemer of Souls."
by Patrick Prince
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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.
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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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Frontman for Reign Of Vengeance releases short story as bonus

Marshall “Fucking” Beck, front man for AZ-based tech deathers Reign Of Vengeance [Brain Damage Films/Music] and Rebirth is pleased to announce the release of his latest horrifying short story, “A Dark Path....
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