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COREY TAYLOR: 'I've Fought Depression My Whole Life'

During the question-and-answer portion of his August 9 solo concert at the Irving Plaza in New York City, SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor was asked about the social stigma that is associated with depression, addiction and trauma, particularly in the wake of the recent deaths of Chester...

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DRAGONFORCE Singer MARC HUDSON Says 'Reaching Into Infinity' Has 'The Best Vocals I've Done On An Album'

Alex from Heavy New York conducted an interview with frontman Marc Hudson of extreme power metallers DRAGONFORCE prior to the band's July 20 show at the Highline Ballroom in New York, New York. You can watch the full chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the tourin...

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ARCH ENEMY's ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ: 'I've Never Felt Pressured To Be A Role Model For Anyone'

ARCH ENEMY singer Alissa White-Gluz recently spoke to Century Media Records about being vegan, social medi and staying grounded. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On whether she purposely tries to put her cruelty-free, vegan values acros...

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MIKE PORTNOY: 'Out Of The Eighty-Seven Bands I've Been In, I've Only Ever Left Two'

Mike Portnoy has defended himself against criticism that he is involved with too many bands, explaining that he is simply someone "who loves music" and wants to "play with different people." Since leaving DREAM THEATER in 2010, the drummer has been involved with a slew of projects, either as a hired...

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COREY TAYLOR On Performing With His 14-Year-Old Son: 'I've Never Felt That Kind Of Pride In My Life'

STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor spoke to the Cincinnati radio station WEBN about being joined by his 14-year-old son Griffin Taylor on stage last month to sing the band's hit single "Song #3". "I was so proud," Taylor said (see video below). "I'm thinking about it now and I'm gettin' goosebumps. He...

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ROY MAYORGA: STONE SOUR Is 'Everything I've Wanted In A Band'

Heather Brown of the 105.9 The Grizz radio station conducted an interview with STONE SOUR drummer Roy Mayorga prior to the band's July 16 appearance at this year's Chicago Open Air, which was held at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois. You can listen to the full chat below. A few excerpts follow (t...

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JUAN CROUCIER On Possibility Of New RATT Music: 'I've Been Sitting On So Many Songs, It's Almost Scary'

Juan Croucier says that it is "inevitable" that RATT will eventually return to the studio to record new music. RATT's last studio album, 2010's "Infestation", featured Robbie Crane on bass instead of Croucier, who rejoined the group in 2012. After putting the band on hold for a few years, Juan and t...

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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist: 'I've Never Heard JOE ELLIOTT Sing This Well In My Life'

Brian Casey of the "Maximum Music Morning Show" on Max 93.5 FM in Indianapolis, Indiana, conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen. You can listen to the full chat via the SoundCloud widget below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On DEF LEPPARD's current...

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IGOR CAVALERA On Upcoming CAVALERA CONSPIRACY Album: 'I'm Far More Excited Than I've Been In Many Years'

CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, the band led by brothers and founding SEPULTURA members Max (also of SOULFLY) and Igor Cavalera, recently entered a studio in Phoenix, Arizona to record its fourth album. The disc, which is being produced by longtime friend Arthur Rizk, will tentatively be released in October vi...

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COREY TAYLOR: 'I've Been Wanting To Make A Real True Hard Rock, Rock And Roll Album For A Very Long Time'

SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR singer Corey Taylor was interviewed on the May 19-21 edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the Podbean widget below. A few excerpts follow. Full Metal Jackie: Let's talk about the STONE SOUR album that's gonna be...

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Former AC/DC Drummer PHIL RUDD: 'I'm More Dangerous Than I've Ever Been Before'

Former AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd says that he is "more dangerous" than he has ever been before — two years after pleading guilty to charges of threatening to kill and drug possession. Rudd, who has appeared on all but three of AC/DC's 18 studio albums, recently kicked off his first solo tour in suppor...

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NITA STRAUSS On WE START WARS: 'I've Been Trying To Put This Band Together Since I Started Playing Guitar'

WE START WARS, the new all-female group led by Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, will make its live debut on May 25 at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. The band's lineup is as follows: Nita Strauss (ALICE COOPER) - Guitar Alicia Vigil (VI...

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SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Frontman MIKE MUIR: Why I've Never Voted

The members of SUICIDAL TENDENCIES took part in a press conference on April 25 in São Paulo, Brazil prior to the launch of their short Brazilian tour. You can now watch the question-and-answer session below. Asked for his opinion of President Donald Trump, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES frontman Mike Muir said...

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DRAGONFORCE's HERMAN LI: 'Working With BABYMETAL Was Probably The Smoothest Project I've Ever Worked On'

Nocturne magazine recently conducted an interview with DRAGONFORCE guitarist Herman Li. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Nocturne: A couple of years back you collaborated with BABYMETAL on the track "Road To Resistance" from their "Metal Resistance" album released last year. Since they are th...

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THE AGONIST Guitarist Responds To ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ's Accusation Of Betrayal

Montreal, Quebec, Canada-based melodic death metallers THE AGONIST have fired back at their former singer Alissa White-Gluz, accusing her of "slandering" their name openly and as purposely trying to sabotage them within the music industry at any opportunity. White-Gluz was announced as the new singe...