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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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Spiders bring a raw sound with Shake Electric

Spiders drummer Ricard Harryson speaks about their second hard rock album, "Shake Electric."

by Patrick Prince

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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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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.

by Carol Anne Szel

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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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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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Derek Sherinian happy to reissue his solo work

Keyboardist extraordinaire Derek Sherinian chats about reissuing his solo catalog through Armoury Records.

by Patrick Prince

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Monte Pittman’s triple play

Guitarist discusses his metallic new album, Prong and Madonna

by Peter Lindblad

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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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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.

by Patrick Prince

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Hard rock vocalist Paul Shortino lives in the positive

Shortino loves collaborating with other musicians, whether it be fronting the new King Kobra lineup or being a regular part of the popular Vegas musical Raiding the Rock Vault.

by Patrick Prince

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Aerosmith bassist explains the band’s connection to Japan

Powerline recently chatted with Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton and he explained why the Japan concerts on 'Rock For the Rising Sun' were so important to the band.

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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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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Ethan Brosh is ‘Living the Dream’

Young guitarist reflects on tour with Yngwie Malmsteen, talks new record.

by Peter Lindblad

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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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