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WHITECHAPEL To Begin Recording New Album This Week
In a new interview with Terry "Beez" Bezer of Knotfest.com's "Mosh Talks With Beez", WHITECHAPEL guitarist Alex Wade spoke about the cancelation of the band's touring plans amid the coronavirus pandemic. He said (see video below): "I definitely feel like we got kind of cut short as far as the album...September 23, 2020
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CARMINE APPICE Pays Tribute To FRANKIE BANALI, Says It's 'Weird' To See QUIET RIOT Continuing Without Him
Legendary drummer Carmine Appice has reflected on the passing of QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali. Banali, who joined QUIET RIOT in 1982 and played on its breakthrough album, 1983's "Metal Health", the first heavy metal LP to top Billboard's album chart, died in August after a 16-month battle with...September 23, 2020
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L.A. GUNS' STEVE RILEY Pays Tribute To FRANKIE BANALI: 'He Was The Perfect Metal Drummer'
L.A. GUNS drummer Steve Riley has reflected on the passing of QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali. Banali, who joined QUIET RIOT in 1982 and played on its breakthrough album, 1983's "Metal Health", the first heavy metal LP to top Billboard's album chart, died in August after a 16-month battle with pan...September 22, 2020
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ACE FREHLEY Says His First Solo Album Made Him Realize He Was More Creative Away From KISS Than With The Band
In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was asked to name the defining album of his career. He responded (hear audio below): "Probably my first solo album, with 'New York Groove'. That was my biggest hit, and I think it was the biggest surprise to all the KISS fa...September 20, 2020
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Rockers Mourn U.S. Supreme Court Justice RUTH BADER GINSBURG's Death
PEARL JAM, Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX),Todd La Torre (QUEENSRŸCHE),Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT),Jay Jay French (TWISTED SISTER) and Vernon Reid (LIVING COLOUR) are among the rockers who have reacted on social media to the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died on Friday due to...September 18, 2020
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EVILDEAD Unveils Lyric Video For New Song 'The Descending'
EVILDEAD has released the official lyric video for a new song called "The Descending". The track is taken from the band's upcoming studio album, "United $tate$ Of Anarchy", which will be made available on October 30 via SPV/Steamhammer. The disc was produced by Bill Metoyer and the cover artwork was...September 18, 2020
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THE TROOPS OF DOOM Feat. Ex-SEPULTURA Guitarist JAIRO 'TORMENTOR' GUEDZ: 'The Confessional' Music Video
THE TROOPS OF DOOM, the new Brazilian band featuring former SEPULTURA guitarist Jairo "Tormentor" Guedz, has released the official music video for the song "The Confessional". The track is taken from THE TROOPS OF DOOM's debut EP, "The Rise Of Heresy", due on October 9 via Nuclear Blast's digital su...September 17, 2020
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NILE Guitarist BRIAN KINGSLAND Launches IMPERISHABLE
IMPERISHABLE, the new South Carolina-based extreme metal band created by NILE guitarist Brian Kingsland, will release a new EP, "Revelation In Purity", in the coming months. Before presenting the final cut, the band is teasing fans with a snippet of its upcoming debut single, "Exclusion Continuum"....September 17, 2020
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FU MANCHU Pays Tribute To RUSH's NEIL PEART With 'Working Man' Cover
Californian heavy rock veterans FU MANCHU have paid tribute to late RUSH drummer Neil Peart by releasing their cover version of the Canadian power trio's classic song "Working Man". All sales proceeds from the track, which was recorded in January, will be donated to brain tumor research at Cedars-Si...September 15, 2020
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QUIET RIOT 'Isn't Going Anywhere,' Says Guitarist ALEX GROSSI
QUIET RIOT guitarist Alex Grossi has thanked fans for their support following the announcement that the band was planning to carry on after drummer Frankie Banali's death. The group, which now features drummer Johnny Kelly (DANZIG, TYPE O NEGATIVE),will play a couple of shows in October as well as...September 11, 2020
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ACE FREHLEY Has Written Three Songs For Next Original Solo Album
In a new interview with Jason Rockman of Canada's iHeart Radio, Ace Frehley spoke about "Origins Vol. 2", the sequel to Ace's 2016 collection of cover songs that inspired the former KISS guitarist. The new LP will be released on September 18 via eOne. "These albums are becoming fun," he said (see vi...September 11, 2020
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EVILDEAD: 'United $tate$ Of Anarchy' Cover Artwork, Track Listing Revealed
EVILDEAD will release a new studio album, "United $tate$ Of Anarchy", on October 30 via SPV/Steamhammer. The disc was produced by Bill Metoyer and the cover artwork was illustrated by Edward J. Repka. "United $tate$ Of Anarchy" track listing: 01. The Descending 02. Word Of God 03. Napoleon Complex 0...September 11, 2020
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MASTODON Releases Music Video For New Song 'Fallen Torches'
Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON have released the official music video for a new song called "Fallen Torches". The clip, which features a guest appearance by NEUROSIS's Scott Kelly, was directed by Hey Beautiful Jerk and Machina-Infinitum. "Fallen Torches" is taken from MASTODON's new raritie...September 11, 2020
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STEEL PANTHER's MICHAEL STARR On FRANKIE BANALI: 'He Was One Of The Founders Of Heavy Metal'
STEEL PANTHER singer Michael Starr has has reflected on the passing of QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali. Banali, who joined QUIET RIOT in 1982 and played on its breakthrough album, 1983's "Metal Health", the first heavy metal LP to top Billboard's album chart, died in August after a 16-month battle...September 10, 2020
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BRANN DAILOR Says MASTODON's New Music 'Is Almost Hard To Listen To Because It's So Devastating'
In a new interview with SPIN, MASTODON drummer Brann Dailor was asked if the material he and his bandmates are writing for their upcoming album has gotten darker in the last few months as a result of COVID-19 and the political situation in America. "I think so, but we've never been a happy band," he...September 10, 2020
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