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KIRK HAMMETT Says SOUNDGARDEN Was Inspiration For METALLICA's Classic 'Enter Sandman' Riff

Kirk Hammett says that he was inspired by SOUNDGARDEN when he wrote the main riff to one of the most recognizable songs of all time, METALLICA's classic 1991 track "Enter Sandman". As the opening cut on METALLICA's self-titled album, "Enter Sandman" became bigger than the band could have imagined. I...

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ENTER SHIKARI Releases Video For New Song 'Rabble Rouser'

The official video for "Rabble Rouser", a brand new song from British rockers ENTER SHIKARI, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "The Spark", which will be released on September 22 through Play It Again Sam/Ambush Reality. "I see 'Rabble Rouser' as putting music to...

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CLUTCH Announces U.S. Tour Dates With DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT, THE OBSESSED

Maryland rockers CLUTCH will embark on the next leg of their "Psychic Warfare" tour at the end of November. Support on the trek will come from DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT and THE OBSESSED. Fan-club pre-sale tickets will start at 2:00 p.m. ET today. Public sale starts at 10:00 a.m. ET on Friday. The on-...

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THE DAMNED To Record New Album In October

Legendary punk band THE DAMNED will enter the studio in October to record its eleventh album for an early 2018 release via Search & Destroy. Helming the record in Brooklyn, New York will be famed producer Tony Visconti, who has previously worked with David Bowie, T.REX, Morrisey, U2, THE STRANGLERS,...

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Ex-STRYPER Bassist TIM GAINES Slams MICHAEL SWEET, Tells His Former Bandmates To 'Grow Some Balls'

Tim Gaines claims that he was kicked out of STRYPER after he was given an ultimatum by his former bandmates to either "give up" his new wife or get fired from the group. The musician's exit from the band has been rumored for months, ever since STRYPER guitarist Oz Fox revealed that Tim was going thr...

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GODSMACK Drummer SHANNON LARKIN: 'SULLY ERNA And I Were Meant To Be In A Band Together'

GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin spoke to Cryptic Rock about how he joined the Sully Erna-fronted outfit in 2002 after cutting his teeth with WRATHCHILD (later WRATCHILD AMERICA and SOULS AT ZERO) before getting picked up by UGLY KID JOE in time for a taste of their zenith. "I've been in bands: I was...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer Is Feeling Helpless As He Watches His Home State Get Battered By Hurricane Irma

QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Todd La Torre, who was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida and still lives in the area, has posted a video message expressing his concern for the well being of his family as Hurricane Irma approaches his hometown. La Torre, who performed with QUEENSRŸCHE Saturday night at...

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ARCH ENEMY: Second 'Will To Power' Track-By-Track Video

The second in a series of track-by-track videos for ARCH ENEMY's new album, "Will To Power", can be seen below. The disc is being released today (Friday, September 8) via Century Media. Co-produced by guitarist and band leader Michael Amott and drummer Daniel Erlandsson, "Will To Power" was mixed an...

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Hang With JAMES HETFIELD And KIRK HAMMETT At METALLICA HQ As Part of ERNIE BALL's 'Hetfield + Hammett Experience'

Ernie Ball, the iconic maker of Slinky guitar strings and instrument accessories, has announced the launch of the "Hetfield + Hammett Experience", a partnership with longtime Ernie Ball artists and legendary guitarists James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett that will grant three lucky winners the once-in-a...

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Listen To New ARCH ENEMY Song 'First Day In Hell'

"First Day In Hell", a brand new song from ARCH ENEMY, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's latest album, "Will To Power", which will be released on September 8 via Century Media. Co-produced by guitarist and band leader Michael Amott and drummer Daniel Erlandsson, "Will To Powe...

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Video Premiere: ELUVEITIE's 'Catvrix'

"Catvrix", the new video from Swiss folk metallers ELUVEITIE, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's latest album, the long-awaited second part of their acoustic concept effort "Evocation", which was released on August 18 via Nuclear Blast. "Evocation II" conjures another time travel t...

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SEVENDUST Frontman Releases Solo Single, 'Love Song'

SEVENDUST frontman Lajon Witherspoon has released his debut solo single titled "Love Song". He stated about the track, which is available via all digital music retailers: "I think it resonates with what's going on in the world today." Witherspoon has been talking about pursuing a solo project for at...

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STRYPER Blames TIM GAINES's 'Erratic And Hostile Behavior' For Decision To Part Ways

The remaining members of STRYPER have blamed Tim Gaines's "erratic and hostile behavior" for their decision to part ways with the bassist. After months of rumors, Gaines confirmed his departure from the openly Christian group late last month, telling KNAC.COM: "I am officially no longer a member of...

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NOCTURNAL RITES: 'Repent My Sins' Video Released

"Repent My Sins", the new video from Swedish melodic metal masters NOCTURNAL RITES, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's long-awaited comeback album, "Phoenix", whch will be released on September 29 via AFM. The effort will be made available as a CD, digipak, on clear/blue/black marb...

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ARCH ENEMY: First 'Will To Power' Track-By-Track Video

The first in a series of track-by-track videos for ARCH ENEMY's new album, "Will To Power", can be seen below. The disc will be released on September 8 via Century Media. Co-produced by guitarist and band leader Michael Amott and drummer Daniel Erlandsson, "Will To Power" was mixed and mastered by l...