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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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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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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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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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Accept prepare for the release of ‘Blind Rage’

Powerline checks in with Accept guitarist Wolf Hoffmann about the upcoming release of 'Blind Rage.'

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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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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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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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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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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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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Phil Anselmo finds perfect extreme with Illegals’ guitarist

Well-known as the frontman for both Pantera and Down, Phil Anselmo has taken music one step further with Phil Anselmo and the Illegals and the band's guitarist, Marzi Montazeri.

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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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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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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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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Michael Schenker celebrates the ‘Temple of Rock’

The guitarist's newest album, "Bridge the Gap,"takes all the great elements of hard rock from the '70s and puts a modern sound to it. He explains more here.

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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Killinger have an ’80s sound for today’s metal scene

Killinger is 100 proof Canadian product ready to be exported en masse. The band’s musicians have never uprooted and experienced life outside Canada. There lives were not just surrounded by the borders of Canada but the so...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...

by News Editor

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Greg “Wags” Wagner is the Metal man for the job

Wagner is probably the best — and most proper — heavy metal singer out there right now, especially when it comes to an aggressive power metal style.

by Phil Swanson

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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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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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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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The Stone Chiefs ready to make a mark on rock scene

The Stone Chiefs sound like veterans who have been playing their guitar-driven, southern flavored hard rock for ages. In fact, the band just released their debut album Drive On this August. And Drive On has all the right hook...

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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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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Liege Lord’s brand of power metal is back after 25 years

Liege Lord has fully reformed; reissuing albums, touring and recording material with new members. Founder/bassist Matt Vinci chats with Powerline about it.

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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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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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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Saxon’s brand of heavy metal still as strong as ever

With another album under their belts, Saxon is once again ready to exclaim “this town knows how to rock” on an extensive tour. The new album Call To Arms was released in North America on September 27 (released a bit...

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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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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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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Fishbone plans to keep it ‘intrinsically intertwined’ in 2013

Powerline recently interviewed Fishbone bassist Norwood Fisher about performing live and the band's future studio material.

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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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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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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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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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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