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JOSEY SCOTT Announces Tour Dates Under JOSEY SCOTT'S SALIVA Banner

Original SALIVA singer Josey Scott (a.k.a. Joseph Sappington) has announced a series of live appearances this spring, summer and fall under the banner JOSEY SCOTT'S SALIVA. When asked by one fan to clarify if Josey's performances will see him performing material that the vocalist wrote and recorded...

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LAMB OF GOD To Play Special 'As The Palaces Burn' Set At MILWAUKEE METAL FEST To Celebrate Album's 20th Anniversary

To celebrate the twentieth anniversary of LAMB OF GOD's third album, "As The Palaces Burn", which came out in May 2003 via Prosthetic Records, the band will perform a special commemorative set during its headlining appearance at this year's edition of Milwaukee Metal Fest on May 28 at The Rave/Eagle...

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LARS ULRICH On METALLICA's Musical Evolution: 'There's Always Been A Desire To Keep Exploring And To Keep Moving Forward'

In a new interview with Japanese music critic and radio personality Masa Ito of TVK's "Rock City", METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke about the band's musical evolution, in particular as it relates to the group's latest effort, "72 Seasons", which came out last month. He said (as transcribed by BLA...

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Watch: FEAR FACTORY Returns To Whisky A Go Go For First Headlining Concert With New Singer MILO SILVESTRO

FEAR FACTORY played its first headlining concert with new singer Milo Silvestro and touring drummer Pete Webber on Friday, May 5 at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. You can now watch the entire show below. FEAR FACTORY's recently completed "Rise Of The Machine" U.S. tour as the supp...

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DROWNING POOL Is Working On First New Music With Singer RYAN MCCOMBS In More Than A Decade

DROWNING POOL is working on its first new music with singer Ryan McCombs in more than a decade. McCombs and founding DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce discussed the band's plans for new material during a Facebook Live chat with fans on Saturday (May 6). Asked by one fan if DROWNING POOL was writin...

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Watch: TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Says 'LOMBARDO Who?' While Introducing New Drummer CHRIS DOVAS In Colombia

TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy threw shade at the band's former drummer Dave Lombardo during a concert in Colombia. Billy brought up Lombardo's name while introducing TESTAMENT's new drummer Chris Dovas at the group's May 2 show at the Teatro Royal Center in Bogotá. Before launching into the song "D.N...

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TED NUGENT Says PAUL STANLEY 'Hit The Nail On The Head' With His Comments On Gender-Affirming Care

Ted Nugent says that Paul Stanley "hit the nail on the head" with his thoughts on best-practice medical care for minors. In a tweet on Sunday (April 30) titled "My Thoughts On What I'm Seeing," the KISS guitarist/vocalist wrote that he is concerned about children being given access to gender-affirmi...

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FOREIGNER's JEFF PILSON Dismisses 'Cover Band' Accusation: 'I Stand By What We Do A Thousand Percent'

In a new interview with "Real Music With Gary Stuckey", FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson addressed the fact that he and his bandmates are often dismissed as a glorified cover band, particularly since founding guitarist Mick Jones no longer regularly tours with the act. The only remaining original membe...

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KIX Drummer JIMMY CHALFANT Opens Up About His Latest Cardiac Arrest, Says His Bandmate And Roadie Saved His Life

KIX drummer Jimmy "Chocolate" Chalfant rejoined his bandmates on stage for two songs — "Cold Blood" and "Blow My Fuse" — during the band's set on Sunday (April 30) aboard this year's Monsters Of Rock cruise. It marked his first live appearance with KIX since he collapsed onstage six months ago. On N...

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RAVEN's JOHN GALLAGHER: 'We Know What We Like And How To Get It'

By David E. Gehlke Newcastle's RAVEN will be the next venerable British metal band to hit the 50-year milestone in 2024. RAVEN has faithfully remained underground, with a reputation forged via their highly entertaining live performances and consistent studio output, save for 1986's "The Pack Is Back...

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Hypocrisy Reissues

Steady as they go, HYPOCRISY are one of those consistent, reliable death metal bands that rarely receive the credit they deserve. These four reissues shine a dark light on the Swedes' early years. All four are rightly revered underground classics, and collectively they serve up a timely reminder tha...

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LAMB OF GOD Announces August/September 2023 U.S. Tour

LAMB OF GOD will hit the road this summer for a 2023 headline tour featuring special guests ICE NINE KILLS, SUICIDE SILENCE, THE ACACIA STRAIN, FROZEN SOUL and more across select dates. Produced by Live Nation, the eight-city trek kicks off on August 10 at The Wellmont in Montclair making stops acro...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Is Almost Nine Years Sober

In a new interview with the METALLICA fan-club magazine So What!, guitarist Kirk Hammett spoke about his enduring passion for playing music and performing for the band's fans. He said: "I love what I do. I love what I fucking do, okay? There's been times when the negative aspects have totally taken...

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How DEZ FAFARA's Near-Death Experience With COVID-19 Resurrected COAL CHAMBER And Re-Energized DEVILDRIVER

By David E. Gehlke Covid nearly took DEVILDRIVER frontman Dez Fafara out in 2021. Fafara has since been very vocal about his brush with death and Covid's after-effects, which were recently brought into view when DEVILDRIVER canceled their appearance for this summer's Bloodstock Open Air in the U.K....

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LARS ULRICH Doesn't Know If Everybody Understands What METALLICA Is Doing With 'No Repeat Weekend' Concept

In a new interview with Japanese music critic and radio personality Masa Ito of TVK's "Rock City", METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke about the band's "M72" world tour, which will feature two-night stops in nearly two dozen cities. Presented worldwide by Liquid Death and Blackened American Whiskey...