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December 8th…The Day We Lost Darrell ‘Dimebag’ Abbott

On December 8, 2004 in Columbus, OH. There was a terrible event that occurred in metal history. A shooting occurred at the Alrosa Villa venue in Columbus, OH. where a band called DAMAGE PLAN was playing that night and sadly -- guitarist Dimebag Darrell was shot and killed there.

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New Alice In Chains Album Done

Alice In Chains have finished a new album to be released in 2013. It is the second record with singer William DuVall and follows 2009's Black Gives Way To Blue. Guitarist Jerry Cantrell confirmed the album's completion in an interview with Guitar World.
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Preview Metallica’s Quebec Magnetic [VIDEO]

Metallica have released a preview from their new live concert video, Quebec Magnetic, which will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray on December 11th. The preview contains footage of the band performing "The Day That Never Comes." Quebec

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Arcade Fire Play New Songs at Secret Show in Montreal

Arcade Fire are expecting to release a new album at the end of 2013. They're already hard at work on the record -- which is much anticipated in the indie rock world -- but the Canadian band took a break from recording to perform several news songs at a high-security secret show at the Breakglass Studio in Montreal over the weekend. How tight was security? The group prohibited the use of of smartphones, lest anyone capture amateur footage.

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Happy Birthday Ozzy!

Today Ozzy Osbourne is celebrating his 64th birthday. Whether it be fronting Black Sabbath, releasing music as a solo artist or playing the role of TV dad, the Prince Of Darkness has been entertaining the world since 1968 and is still going strong today

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Asking Alexandria Record ’80s-Inspired Covers for Digital EP

Asking Alexandria recently stated that their next album might be more radio-friendly, but before that arrives there's a free compilation en route that definitely features music familiar to radio listeners. The group has recorded a digital EP titled 'Under the Influence' that will be available for free to Revolver Magazine subscribers.

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Mastodon’s Brent Hinds Says New Songs Are ‘Radioheadish and Very Spooky Sounding’

Mastodon are coming off one of their more well-received albums with 'The Hunter' and they're in the mood to keep things rolling. Singer-guitarist Brent Hinds reveals that writing is currently underway on their follow-up and there's potential that they'll begin recording just after the start of 2013.

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Machine Head Guitarist Phil Demmel Reveals Writing Plans for Band’s Next Album

Machine Head fans worldwide we certainly happy to hear that frontman Robb Flynn made it through his emergency hernia surgery with just a bad-ass scar, allowing Flynn to get back on the road for their current tour with Dethklok, All That Remains and The Black Dahlia Murder. Adding to the list of good news, Machine Head are planning to start writing their next album once the tour comes to an end.

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Hollywood Undead Unveil ‘Notes From the Underground’ Album Artwork + Track Listing

The return of Hollywood Undead is upon us, as the band has now revealed the artwork and track listing for their forthcoming 'Notes From the Underground' album.

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Florence Welch, Rolling Stones Join Forces in London

Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine joined rock icons the Rolling Stones onstage last night (Nov. 29) at the second of the band's two gigs at the O2 Arena in London, where the were celebrating 50 years of rocking and rolling. The old guard collided with the new in this hellfire performance. It was certainly a marriage of generations of English musicians.

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Coldplay Working on New Album, Not Planning Break

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin had a bit of explaining to do after making headlines with hints of a coming hiatus. Martin recently told an audience in Australia that the group might not be back for three years, and it sent fans into a hand-wringing tizzy. The singer has since clarified his statement, explaining that the band is taking a break from global touring, not from making music. In fact, he's already crafting new tunes.

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Sevendust Releasing New Album [VIDEO]

On March 26th, 2013, Sevendust will release Black Out The Sun which will be the band's 9th studio album. "Decay" is the name of the first single and will be released to radio and digital music outlets on January 22nd. In Feb

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