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GENE HOGLAN Says DEATH's 'Symbolic' Was 'Absolutely Hated' When It Was First Released
In a new interview with "The Garza Podcast", hosted by SUICIDE SILENCE guitarist Chris Garza, legendary extreme metal drummer Gene Hoglan reflected on his work on DEATH's classic 1995 album "Symbolic". "Symbolic" stands out as unique in DEATH's catalog — the moment guitarist/vocalist Chuck Schuldine...September 2, 2025
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Curse Of The Damned: Ultimate Edition
Time flies in the world of retro heavy metal. NIGHT DEMON released their debut album, "Curse of the Damned", on January 15th, 2015. Arriving at the height of an old-school revival that also produced the likes of HAUNT, ENFORCER and CAULDRON, the L.A. power trio had no trouble convincing the faithful...September 2, 2025
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FIMBUL WINTER Feat. Former AMON AMARTH Members: Debut EP, 'What Once Was', Due In November
FIMBUL WINTER, the new Swedish death metal band featuring three former AMON AMARTH members, will release its debut EP, "What Once Was", on November 14. The project consists of original AMON AMARTH members Niko Kaukinen on drums and Anders Biazzi (formerly Anders Hansson) on guitar, and former AMON A...September 2, 2025
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Domination
Two years shy of their 30th anniversary, PRIMAL FEAR are still hammering away. The Germans have been among the most consistent and passionate advocates for pure heavy metal over the last three decades, and few would question founding members Mat Sinner (SINNER) and Ralf Scheepers's commitment to the...September 2, 2025
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SABATON Is Planning Something 'Very Special' For Upcoming Tour: 'We Have Two Stages And Something That Connects Them'
In November 2025, Swedish metallers SABATON will embark on a 20-city European run dubbed "The Legendary Tour". The band teased the trek as "a huge celebration of SABATON's music, storytelling and the incredible bond they share with their fans", featuring "The Legendary Orchestra and other surprises,...September 2, 2025
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THE GATHERING's RENÉ RUTTEN Explains How Reunion With ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN Came About
Guitarist René Rutten of Dutch rockers THE GATHERING spoke to Chile's Radio Futuro about the reunion of the band's "Mandylion" lineup of — including singer Anneke Van Giersbergen — for run of August 2025 shows at Doornroosje in Nijmegen, The Netherlands as well as a Latin American tour in 2026. Aske...September 2, 2025
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BURNING WITCHES Keep The Old-School Metal Flame Burning On 'Inquisition'
By David E. Gehlke Multi-national traditional/power metal collective BURNING WITCHES sound like they're enjoying the ride upon the release of their sixth studio effort, "Inquisition". Formed in 2015 in Switzerland and now featuring a Dutch singer (Laura Guldemond) and an American lead guitarist (Cou...September 2, 2025
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DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER On Official Band Documentary: 'We Had To Face A Lot Of Problems, And It's In There'
Schmier — founder, bassist, and frontman of DESTRUCTION — and Denise Dörner, co-director of the acclaimed new documentary "The Art Of Destruction" about the iconic German thrash metal band, sat down for a discussion at the Beyond The Gates festival in Norway. They explored the film's making, from ex...September 1, 2025
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Watch: Walk For Ex-MASTODON Guitarist BRENT HINDS Held In Atlanta
A "march" for former MASTODON guitarist Brent Hinds was held in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, August 31. A large crowd of people, including Brent's longtime MASTODON bandmates Bill Kelliher and Brann Dailor, gathered and walked from Elmyr to the Star Bar and celebrated Hinds's life aft...September 1, 2025
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SNOT Hopes To Complete New Full-Length Album In 2026: The Material Is 'Funky. It's Punk. It's Got Attitude.'
In a new interview with Ore Bihovsky of TotalRock's "Louder" radio show, SNOT guitarist Mikey Doling spoke about the band's return to the live stage and the reactivated Santa Barbara-based metal/punk rock hybrid's plans for the coming months. Referencing the fact that Andy Knapp of fellow Southern C...September 1, 2025
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Gallows
Metalcore is a broad umbrella, and that makes for some interesting releases tied to the musical style. Pioneering metalcore band BLESSTHEFALL is a shining example of the genre, but the band has never catered to how people thought metalcore was supposed to sound. While BLESSTHEFALL has been referred...September 1, 2025
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MIKE MUIR Says New Records From CYCO MIKO And SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Are On The Way
In a new interview with the Hear 2 Zen podcast, vocalist Mike Muir of crossover thrash veterans SUICIDAL TENDENCIES spoke about the band's recently released single "Adrenaline Addict", which came out in April. SUICIDAL TENDENCIES' first new song in seven years features Muir alongside longtime guitar...September 1, 2025
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ADEMA's TIM FLUCKEY Doesn't Mind 'Nu Metal' Label: 'You Wear It A Little More Proudly The Longer You've Been Around'
In a new interview with Keen Eye 4 Concerts, ADEMA guitarist/vocalist Tim Fluckey offered an update on the recording sessions for the band's upcoming studio album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're pretty close to getting it done. We recorded almost all the instruments. There's li...September 1, 2025
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Police Report, 911 Calls Offer More Details About Crash That Killed Ex-MASTODON Guitarist BRENT HINDS
An Atlanta Police Department incident report and 911 calls have offered new insight into a motorcycle crash that killed former MASTODON guitarist Brent Hinds. Brent was reportedly riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle late on August 20 when he was hit by an SUV turning left and failing to yield at the...August 31, 2025
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THE KOVENANT's STIAN 'NAGASH' ARNESEN On Upcoming Album: 'It's Different', 'More Metal' And 'A Bit Darker'
In a new interview with Colombia's Savage Noise Media, vocalist/bassist Stian "Nagash" Arnesen of THE KOVENANT confirmed that the band is working on material for its first studio album in more than 20 years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we already have several songs written....August 31, 2025
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