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STONE SOUR's JOSH RAND Says 'It's Definitely A Lot Harder' To Stay Sober On The Road

In a brand new interview with Andy Hall of the Iowa rock radio station Lazer 103.3, STONE SOUR guitarist Josh Rand spoke about his sobriety, nearly two years after he announced that he was leaving the band's tour to seek out treatment for "an alcohol and Xanax dependency." Asked if it's easier or ha...

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Today Marks 15th Anniversary Of DIMEBAG DARRELL's Death

Today (Sunday, December 8) marks the 15th anniversary of the death of PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. Abbott, one of the most beloved and respected musicians in hard rock, was shot onstage during a DAMAGEPLAN concert on this date in 2004 at the Alrosa Villa club in Columbu...

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SKID ROW Is 'Not In Any Rush' To Release New Album

SKID ROW guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo has confirmed to Paul Anthony of Planet Rock that the band is putting the finishing touches on the final chapter of the "United World Rebellion" trilogy, which will tentatively be released in 2020. The disc is being tracked at a Nashville, Tennessee studio with p...

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BEHEMOTH Announces Tour Edition Of 'I Loved You At Your Darkest'

In January 2020, Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH will release the "I Loved You At Your Darkest Tour Edition" featuring the "I Loved You At Your Darkest" album with brand new, alternate artwork by Nicola Samori, plus an exclusive BBC Radio 1 session and previously unreleased documentary, "Thou Dark...

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DEAD CROSS Feat. MIKE PATTON, DAVE LOMBARDO: Second Album In The Works

DEAD CROSS, the Southern California hardcore outfit featuring Dave Lombardo (SLAYER, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, MISFITS),Mike Patton (FAITH NO MORE, TOMAHAWK),Justin Pearson (THE LOCUST, RETOX) and Michael Crain (RETOX, FESTIVAL OF DEAD DEER),has entered the studio to begin recording its second album....

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New SLIPKNOT Video Supports Previously Floated Theory About TORTILLA MAN's Identity

A newly posted video appears to support a previously floated theory about the identity of SLIPKNOT's newest member — the percussionist nicknamed "Tortilla Man." Tortilla Man joined SLIPKNOT seven months ago, when he was first featured in the video for comeback single "Unsainted". Since then, there h...

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JOSH RAND Says STONE SOUR Had No Idea Band Was Being Recorded For 'Hello, You Bastards: Live In Reno' Album

STONE SOUR will release its first official live album, "Hello, You Bastards, Live In Reno" in December. In a recent interview with "The Metal Sucks Podcast", guitarist Josh Rand explained how the live album came about and why STONE SOUR decided to leave the recording of its October 5, 2018 performan...

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SCORPIONS Plot July 2020 Las Vegas Residency, Tap METALLICA Producer For New Album

SCORPIONS guitarist Matthias Jabs has confirmed to New Zealand's "The Metal Bar" that the band is putting the finishing touches on the songwriting process for a new studio album. The upcoming disc will mark the German hard rock legends' first release since 2017's "Born To Touch Your Feelings - Best...

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SLIPKNOT, SOUNDGARDEN, ANTHRAX, EXODUS, STEEL PANTHER Members Among Guests On BRIAN POSEHN's 'Grandpa Metal' Album

Comedian/actor/ writer Brian Posehn will release his new comedy/metal album, "Grandpa Metal", on February 14, 2020 via Megaforce Records. Produced, engineered and mixed by Jay Ruston (ANTHRAX, STEEL PANTHER),the disc features guest appearances from some of metal's finest, including Brendon Small (D...

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EVANESCENCE's WILL HUNT Slams 'A Small Group Of Morons' For Torching His 'Beautiful' Drum Kit At KNOTFEST MEXICO

EVANESCENCE drummer Will Hunt says that "a small group of morons" is responsible for the riot that ensued when the band canceled its set at Knotfest Mexico Saturday after a broken barricade sparked safety concerts at the festival. SLIPKNOT and EVANESCENCE called off their performances due to the bar...

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SLIPKNOT, DEFTONES, BRING ME THE HORIZON, EVANESCENCE, Others Added To 2020 Edition Of SONIC TEMPLE ART + MUSIC FESTIVAL

Premier independent U.S. music festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents announces the anticipated music and art lineup for the second annual Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival, which returns to MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on Friday, May 15, Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, 2020. As previously...

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SLIPKNOT And EVANESCENCE Forced To Cancel Performances At KNOTFEST MEETS FORCEFEST Due To Broken Stage Barricade

SLIPKNOT and EVANESCENCE were forced to cancel their appearances at the first day of the Knotfest Meets Forcefest in Mexico City Saturday night (November 30) due to a security issue. According to reports, the stage barricade broke during BEHEMOTH's set and it was impossible to fix it in time for eit...

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SLIPKNOT's JAY WEINBERG Named World's Best Heavy Metal Drummer

SLIPKNOT's Jay Weinberg has been named winner of this year's Music Radar poll for "Best Metal Drummer". Jay earned almost twice as many votes as the rest of the entrants combined, a list which included such names as Paul Bostaph (SLAYER),Ray Luzier (KORN),Jocke Wallgren (AMON AMARTH),Art Cruz (LA...

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RAY LUZIER Says KORN Is 'Definitely On A New Level All The Way Around As A Band'

Scott Bowling of Good Company recently conducted an interview with KORN drummer Ray Luzier. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On KORN's latest studio album, "The Nothing": Ray: "We're definitely on a new, I'd say, level, all the way around...

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You Can Own Guitar SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR Used To Write His Upcoming Solo Album

SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor has donated the guitar he used to write his entire upcoming solo album to be auctioned to benefit the non-profit organization Innocent Lives Foundation. Based in the United States but working globally, the ILF is committed to helping children by unmaskin...