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Asking Alexandria Set August Release Date for New Album

Asking Alexandria
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Asking Alexandria are making a quick turnaround with their next album, having recently revealed 'From Death to Destiny' as the title and now setting an Aug. 6 street date for the release.

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Frontman Matt Walst Back Writing New Album With My Darkest Days

Three Days Grace
Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com

My Darkest Days were all set to start in on the follow-up to their sophomore set, 'Sick and Twisted Affair,' as the calendar hit 2013, but things didn't go quite as planned.

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Queens of the Stone Age To Play Two-Night Stand on ‘Late Show With David Letterman’

Queens of the Stone Age
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Queens of the Stone Age are making sure their fans are more than prepared for the band's '… Like Clockwork' album, and that includes a very high profile two-night guest appearance on 'The Late Show With David Letterman.'

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Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi Discusses Lymphoma Battle + Drive to Record New Music

Black Sabbath Tony Iommi
Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com

While bands may have a few bumps while making new records, it's nothing like what Black Sabbath dealt with while putting together the '13' album. Just as the metal legends were getting back together to work on new music, it was revealed that guitarist Tony Iommi was diagnosed with cancerous lymphoma and needed to undergo treatment.

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90-Year-Old Actor Christopher Lee Unleashing Second Full-Length Metal Album

Christopher Lee
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Actor Christopher Lee, best known for his roles in the 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Star Wars' films, has recorded his second heavy metal album, 'Charlemagne: The Omens of Death.' The 90-year-old thespian has seen his music career evolve in recent years and he says his sophomore set is more of a fully formed metal creation.

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Gibson Unveils Sully Erna Les Paul Studio Guitar

Sully Erna of Godsmack
Mary Ouellette, SheWillShootYou.com

With years of success as a member of Godsmack and a burgeoning solo career, Sully Erna is being honored by Gibson with his own signature guitar. The legendary guitar makers recently revealed their Sully Erna Les Paul Studio model.

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Metallica’s James Hetfield: We’ve Got Enough Material for a New Album

Metallica
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Even though James Hetfield was recently quoted as saying Metallica hadn't started writing for their next album, fans shouldn't worry about creativity being a problem. Hetfield says in a new interview with Billboard that the band has enough material to start an album right now, but the biggest issue is finding time in their schedule to focus on it.

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Nine Inch Nails Drummer Ilan Rubin on Band’s Return, Work With Angels & Airwaves + Paramore

Ilan Rubin
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The year 2013 is turning into quite the busy one for drummer Ilan Rubin and he wouldn't have it any other way. The multitalented rocker just released the 'Exhibit A' EP from his own band the New Regime, has returned to the drum kit for the resurrected Nine Inch Nails and has used his spare time to work with Paramore on their album and touring and with Angels & Airwaves on new music, as well.

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Uriah Heep / David Bowie Bassist Trevor Bolder Dies at 62

Trevor Bolder
Uriah Heep: Official Website

Trevor Bolder, longtime Uriah Heep bassist and former member of David Bowie's backing band, has passed away at the age of 62. The musician sadly died today (May 21) after a battle with cancer.

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Slash Praises New Chester Bennington-Fronted Stone Temple Pilots Song

Slash
Jo Hale, Getty Pictures

The news of Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington replacing Scott Weiland's spot in Stone Temple Pilots has been receiving a ton of buzz since it was revealed during a live performance on May 18. Having also experienced a complex musical relationship with Scott Weiland in Velvet Revolver, Slash offered his two cents on the new STP lineup via Twitter.

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