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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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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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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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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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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.'

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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.

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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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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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A half-dozen questions for Dream Theater

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

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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.'

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Stygian does Philadelphia proud with Trad Metal

Stygian started out as a Metallica cover band in the Philadelphia area. In 2006, Stygian released their debut album “Struggle” — a strong testament to traditional metal (just listen to the song “Wasted on th...

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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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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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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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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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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Festival producer describes the ‘Voodoo’ experience

With final preparations underway for this year’s THE VOODOO EXPERIENCE PRESENTED BY STEPHEN REHAGE, its founder and producer recounts the past 13 years of New Orleans’ annual Halloween weekend musical celebration. The Voodo...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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After a twentieth anniversary, Mercenary remain strong

In June of this year, Mercenary, Denmark’s melodic death metal band, celebrated it’s 20-year anniversary. This is a testament to how popular a band Mercenary has been amongst the “melodic death metal” f...

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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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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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Inside Crystal Viper’s ‘Possession’ with Marta Gabriel

Polish power metal act unleashes new concept album.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Finland’s Insomnium continue to establish themselves as a dominant force

Melodic death metal band Insomnium is one of the flag-bearers of the Finnish heavy metal scene. With their fifth full length release One For Sorrow due out on the 18th of October in North American through Century Media Records,...

by Marc Garrison

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