Static-X Bassist Tony Campos on ‘Project Regeneration’ + Honoring Wayne Static

Tony Campos of Static-X joins Anne Erickson to discuss the industrial metal band’s new album, “Project Regeneration Vol. 1,” which features the vocals of late frontman Wayne Static.
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Posted 16 Jul 2020 | Features, Interviews, Music, Rock | -
Rik Emmett for Triump fame has reissued 11 of his solo titles digitally, marking the first time the collections have been made available online.

Rik Emmett Reissues 11 Solo Titles Digitally for the First Time

Rik Emmett for Triump fame has reissued 11 of his solo titles digitally, marking the first time the collections have been made available online.
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Posted 15 Jul 2020 | Music, Rock, Rock News | -
Jon Schaffer spoke with Audio Ink Radio last summer about the state of the world amid the current pandemic.

Jon Schaffer of Iced Earth on ‘Wicked Words’ and Why Metal Music is ‘Always In a Good Place’

Jon Schaffer of Iced Earth talks with Anne Erickson about his new book, “Wicked Words and Epic Tales,” the state of heavy metal music and more.
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Posted 14 Jul 2020 | Metal, Music, Rock News | -

U.D.O., ‘We Are One’ Review – New Album Soars with Powerful Orchestral Metal

Album Review: “We Are One,” the new album from U.D.O. and the Concert Band of the German Armed Forces, brims with passionate heavy metal and orchestral music.
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Posted 13 Jul 2020 | Features, Metal, Music, Reviews | -

Tommy Lee Plays Drums on New Version of ‘Tommy Lee’ Single

Listen to a new remix of the song “Tommy Lee,” featuring the Motley Crue drummer on rhythms.
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Posted 11 Jul 2020 | Music, Rock, Rock News | -
Anthrax will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their "Persistence of Time" album in August.

Anthrax Kick Off Video Series to Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of ‘Persistence of Time’

Anthrax will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their “Persistence of Time” album in August.
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Posted 10 Jul 2020 | Metal, Music, Rock News | -

Top 30 Rock and Metal Songs of 2020 (So Far)

From Testament to Hatebreed to Five Finger Death Punch, here are Audio Ink’s top rock and metal songs of 2020 (so far).
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Posted 09 Jul 2020 | Features, Metal, Music, Reviews, Rock | -
Ozzy Osbourne, in a black and white photo.

Ozzy Osbourne Launches ‘Ozzy for President’ Merchandise Line

Ozzy isn’t really running for president, but he’s releasing a new line of band merchandise with the slogan, “Ozzy for President.”
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Posted 09 Jul 2020 | Metal, Music | -
Motley Crue performing at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Michigan in 2015.

Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue Celebrates 19 Years Sober

Motley Crue bass player Nikki Sixx has passed a major milestone is his fight against addiction– 19 years sober.
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Posted 08 Jul 2020 | Music, Rock, Rock News | -
U.D.O., featuring Udo Dirkschneider and his son, Sven, has a new release on the way, "We Are One." More

Udo and Sven Dirkschneider of U.D.O. Discuss ‘We Are One’ Album + More

Udo and Sven Dirkschneider of U.D.O. join Anne Erickson to discuss the band’s new album, “We Are One,” and more in this in-depth interview.
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Posted 07 Jul 2020 | Features, Metal, Music, Rock, Rock News | -