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DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER Slams 'Overrated American Band' For Canceling Tour Due To Security Concerns

Schmier of German thrashers DESTRUCTION has taken to his Facebook page to slam an unspecified "overrated American band" for canceling its European tour due to "security concerns." He added in the same post: "A nice way the let fear win over freedom." After someone suggested below Schmier's post that...

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ACCEPT's WOLF HOFFMANN: 'I Feel We're Actually Stronger Than We've Ever Been'

Guitarist Wolf Hoffmann of German/American metallers ACCEPT was interviewed on the latest episode of "Rich Davenport's Rock Show". You can now listen to the chat using the Mixcloud widget below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how things are working out with new ACC...

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No New KREATOR Studio Album Before 2017, Says MILLE PETROZZA

Romania's Metal Maniac conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Mille Petrozza of German thrash metal veterans KREATOR on August 6 at the Brutal Assault festival in Josefov, Czech Republic. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On when...

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ACCEPT Wrapping Up 'Blind Rage' Tour, Preparing To Start Writing Next Album

RAMzine conducted an interview with guitarist Wolf Hoffmann of German/American metallers ACCEPT at the 2015 edition of the the MetalDays festival, which was held on July 19-25 in Tolmin, Slovenia. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the...

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Drum-Cam Footage Of Ex-PRIMAL FEAR Drummer RANDY BLACK With DESTRUCTION

Drum-cam footage of Canadian drummer former PRIMAL FEAR/ANNIHILATOR and current DUSKMACHINE drummer Randy Black performing the song "Nailed To The Cross" with German thrashers DESTRUCTION during the latter band's North American tour with SEPULTURA can be seen below. Black is filling in on the trek f...

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Video: New ACCEPT Lineup Performs At Finland's SOUTH PARK Festival

Fan-filmed video footage of ACCEPT's June 5 performance at the South Park festival in Tampere, Finland can be seen below. ACCEPT in april announced the addition of guitarist Uwe Lulis (GRAVE DIGGER, REBELLION) and drummer Christopher Williams to the group's ranks. ACCEPT parted ways with guitarist H...

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Video: New ACCEPT Lineup Performs In Thessaloniki, Greece

Fan-filmed video footage of ACCEPT's May 24 performance at Principal Club in Thessaloniki, Greece can be seen below. ACCEPT last month announced the addition of guitarist Uwe Lulis (GRAVE DIGGER, REBELLION) and drummer Christopher Williams to the group's ranks. ACCEPT parted ways with guitarist Herm...

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Video: New ACCEPT Lineup Performs In Rio De Janeiro

Fan-filmed video footage of ACCEPT's April 23 performance at Vivo Rio in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil can be seen below. ACCEPT earlier in the month announced the addition of guitarist Uwe Lulis (GRAVE DIGGER, REBELLION) and drummer Christopher Williams to the group's ranks. ACCEPT parted ways with guitar...

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ACCEPT Debuts New Lineup In Mexico; Video Available

German/American metallers ACCEPT debuted their new lineup over the weekend with a pair of shows in Mexico — Chihuahua on April 18 and Mexico City on April 19. Fan-filmed video footage of both concerts can be seen below. ACCEPT earlier in the month announced the addition of guitarist Uwe Lulis (GRAVE...

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ACCEPT Announces New Guitarist, Drummer

German/American metallers ACCEPT have announced the addition of guitarist Uwe Lulis (GRAVE DIGGER, REBELLION) and drummer Christopher Williams to the group's ranks. Says the band: "'Blind Rage' tour 2015 part II is on the move again, returning to South America with OZZY OSBOURNE, KISS, JUDAS PRIEST,...

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DESTRUCTION's VAAVER To Sit Out North American Tour; Ex-PRIMAL FEAR Drummer RANDY BLACK To Step In

DESTRUCTION's longtime drummer Vaaver will be unable to join his bandmates on the upcoming North American tour with SEPULTURA and ARSIS due to the birth of his second child. Standing in for Vaaver will be former PRIMAL FEAR/ANNIHILATOR and current DUSKMACHINE drummer Randy Black. States DESTRUCTION...

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KREATOR, SODOM, DESTRUCTION, TANKARD: 'The Big Teutonic 4' To Release New 10-Inch Single

German thrash titans KREATOR, SODOM, DESTRUCTION and TANKARD, collectively known as The Big Teutonic 4, have announced to release yet another prestigious 10-inch vinyl record. After the huge success of the first release in early 2013, the second output will contain rare cover versions of iconic NWOB...

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Guitarist HERMAN FRANK Says It's A 'Shame' He Wasn't Allowed To Write Any Music For ACCEPT

Former ACCEPT guitarist Herman Frank recently spoke to Metalholic's Rustyn Rose and Metal Wani's Owais "Vitek" Nabi about PANZER, the new German "supergroup" comprised of Frank; vocalist and bassist Schmier, best known as frontman of DESTRUCTION; and drummer Stefan Schwarzmann (ex-ACCEPT, RUNNING WI...

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Updated: ACCEPT Parts Ways With Guitarist HERMAN FRANK, Drummer STEFAN SCHWARZMANN

German/American metallers ACCEPT have parted ways with guitarist Herman Frank and drummer Stefan Schwarzmann. Says ACCEPT in a statement: "ACCEPT would like to thank Herman Frank and Stefan Schwarzmann for being with us these last four-plus years, for making themselves available whenever needed and...

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PANZER Featuring ACCEPT And DESTRUCTION Members: 'Death Knell' Video Released

PANZER, the new German "supergroup" comprised of vocalist and bassist Schmier, best known as frontman of DESTRUCTION, guitarist Herman Frank (ACCEPT, VICTORY) and drummer Stefan Schwarzmann (ACCEPT, ex-RUNNING WILD),released its debut album, "Send Them All To Hell", on November 28 via Nuclear Blast...