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MESHUGGAH Releases New Single 'Light The Shortening Fuse'

Swedish extreme tech-metal pioneers MESHUGGAH have released "Light The Shortening Fuse", the second single from their upcoming ninth studio album, "Immutable". Due on April 1 via Atomic Fire, the follow-up to 2016's "The Violent Sleep Of Reason" was recorded at Sweetspot Studios in Halmstad, Sweden;...

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VOLBEAT Frontman Says Ex-SLAYER Drummer JON DETTE 'Did Very Well' Filling In For JON LARSEN

On this week's episode of 95.5 KLOS's "New & Approved" show, VOLBEAT frontman Michael Poulsen discussed what it was like for him and his bandmates to play several shows with former SLAYER and TESTAMENT drummer Jon Dette in late January and early February after the group's regular drummer Jon Lar...

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KORN's RAY LUZIER: Why I Moved From Los Angeles To Nashville

In a new interview with the "Drum Candy" podcast, KORN drummer Ray Luzier explained his decision to relocate his family to Franklin, Tennessee nearly a decade ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I moved [to the Nashville area] — June, it'll be eight years here, which is nuts, 'cause...

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RUSH's ALEX LIFESON Doesn't Rule Out Making New Music With GEDDY LEE: 'It'll Happen When It Happens'

Alex Lifeson has told Guitar World in a new interview that he hasn't ruled out making new music with his RUSH bandmate Geddy Lee. "We're not putting any pressure on it or anything," he said. "We had a lot of good years together and we still love each other very much. I talk to Geddy every other day...

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MESHUGGAH Drops Music Video For New Single 'The Abysmal Eye'

Swedish extreme tech-metal pioneers MESHUGGAH have released the official music video for "The Abysmal Eye", the first single from their upcoming ninth studio album, "Immutable". You can now watch the Scott Hansen-directed clip below. Due on April 1 via Atomic Fire, the follow-up to 2016's "The Viole...

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DEE SNIDER To Perform At ARNOLD SPORTS FESTIVAL In Columbus

Dee Snider will perform at this year's edition of the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio. The TWISTED SISTER singer will appear on Saturday, March 5 at 7:00 p.m. The Arnold Sports Festival will be held March 3-6 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center and other venues, including the Ohio Exp...

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SCORPIONS' RUDOLF SCHENKER Says MIKKEY DEE Added 'Kick-Ass' New Energy To The Band

SCORPIONS guitarist Rudolf Schenker has addressed some of the issues that led to the departure of the group's longtime drummer James Kottak more than five years ago. In September 2016, Kottak was dismissed from the legendary German hard rock band during his well-publicized battle with alcoholism and...

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AMON AMARTH Releases Ode To Epic Viking Row With New Single 'Put Your Back Into The Oar'

Acclaimed Viking overlords and modern masters of heavy metal AMON AMARTH have today revealed their brand new, pulverizing single "Put Your Back Into The Oar", an ode to the epic Viking row. The standalone single was recorded and mixed in January 2021 at Fascination Street Studios in Sweden with prod...

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NITA STRAUSS's Next Solo Single Will Be Instrumental

Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, spoke to SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk" about her upcoming follow-up to 2018's "Controlled Chaos" solo debut. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's gonna be half and half — six tracks with vocal...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Says His Heart Surgeons Saved His Life: 'I Honestly Shouldn't Be Here'

JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner opened up about the life-saving surgery he underwent less than five months ago. On September 26, 2021, the 42-year-old British-born musician suffered an acute cardiac aortic dissection during a performance at the Louder Than Life festival, just a short distance...

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ABBATH And WATAIN Announce September/October 2022 European Tour

Norwegian metal titans ABBATH have announced a brand new co-headlining tour with Swedish black metal outfit WATAIN. The "Chariots Of Fire" trek will kick off on September 15 at the Elysee Montmartre in Paris, France and will wreak havoc in 13 more countries before a final curtain on October 9 at the...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Shares Previously Unreleased Photo Of TODD LA TORRE And GEOFF TATE During 2017 Encounter At Festival

A nearly five-year-old photo of current QUEENSRŸCHE vocalist Todd La Torre with the man he replaced, original QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate, was shared this past Thursday (February 10) on the band's official Facebook page. The picture was taken when La Torre and Tate crossed paths in June 2017 when...

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Watch Four-Hour Event Celebrating Life Of Late METALLICA Bassist CLIFF BURTON On What Would Have Been His 60th Birthday

The life of late METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton was celebrated with "Cliff Burton Day" on what would have been his 60th birthday, February 10. A special livestream, emceed by Nicholas Gomez, included such guests as Big Mick, Metal Joe, Gary Holt (EXODUS, SLAYER),Dan Riley, Brian Lew, Dean Delray, B...

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SAMMY HAGAR Says Meaning Of His Classic Song 'I Can't Drive 55' Has Changed Over The Years

While promoting his critically acclaimed Las Vegas Strip residency "Sammy Hagar & Friends", Sammy Hagar spoke to Fox5 KVVU-TV about the inspiration for his classic song "I Can't Drive 55". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Listen, it's stood the test of time. It's been around long e...

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NITA STRAUSS Has No Intention Of Ever Handling Lead Vocals In Her Solo Band: 'Absolutely Not'

In a brand new interview with Metal Edge magazine's "Another FN Podcast With Izzy Presley", Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, was asked why it took her so long to incorporate vocals into her solo music, as she is doing on her upcoming sophomore solo album...