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Shades Of Sorrow

Barely two years into their existence, CRYPTA already sounded like a finished, old-school death metal article. The Brazilians' 2021 debut album, "Echoes of the Soul", was an exhilarating revelation when it came out with rather less fanfare than it arguably deserved. With a sound that tapped into the...

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SEVENDUST's LAJON WITHERSPOON: 'My Voice Has Gotten Stronger As I've Gotten Older'

In a new interview with "The Chuck Shute Podcast", SEVENDUST frontman Lajon Witherspoon was asked if he has noticed any limitations in his vocals as he has gotten older. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've noticed that my voice has gotten stronger as I've gotten older. Just with...

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Ex-MEGADETH Drummer SHAWN DROVER On Use Of Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'In Some Instances It's Fine'

Ex-MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synt...

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Official NICKELBACK Documentary 'Hate To Love' To Receive World Premiere In September

The official NICKELBACK documentary, "Hate To Love: Nickelback", will receive its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September. According to a post on the Toronto International Film Festival web site, the film explores how "NICKELBACK is one of the most successful acts in m...

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Smile

As nu-metal was taking off in the late-1990s and early-2000s, bands in the genre often incorporated different sounds into their rap-rock music. One of the most innovative groups of that era was SKINDRED. The Welsh metal band blended reggae into their nu-metal riffs, as well as hints of other genres,...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's KEN MARY Is 'Okay' With Artists Using Backing Tracks 'In Certain Instances'

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM drummer Ken Mary has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more s...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Teases 'Really Cool' Mystery Project: 'It's Something Totally New For Me'

In a new interview with Jeff Gaudiosi of MisplacedStraws.com, legendary hard rock singer Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN, JOURNEY, SONS OF APOLLO, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) was asked about projects that he has in the works for the coming months. He responded: "Unfortunately, this intervi...

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GEORGE LYNCH And JEFF PILSON Announce 'Heavy Hitters II'

In 2020, guitar-shredding virtuoso George Lynch reteamed with former DOKKEN bandmate Jeff Pilson for a set of new studio recordings that turned pop music classics into powerful metal anthems. Dubbed "Heavy Hitters", the album was well-received by rock and metal devotees across the board. Now, this d...

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K.K. DOWNING's KK'S PRIEST Shares 'Reap The Whirlwind' Single From 'The Sinner Rides Again' Album

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's new band KK'S PRIEST will release its sophomore album, "The Sinner Rides Again", on September 29 via the Austrian rock and metal empire Napalm Records. The official music video for the LP's second single, "Reap The Whirlwind", can be seen below. Downing s...

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ATREYU's BRANDON SALLER Is Open To Focusing On Singles And EPs: 'I'm All About Alternative Methods Of Release'

In a new interview with the "Brutally Delicious" podcast, ATREYU frontman Brandon Saller spoke about the possibility of him and his bandmates shifting their focus away from releasing albums to putting out a series of singles. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I care less and less about...

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Amongst The Low & Empty

The days when deathcore was the runt of the litter are long gone. Right now, the scene is fizzing with creativity and passion, and SIGNS OF THE SWARM are among its brightest leading lights. They are an unpredictable bunch, too. After three albums of destructive, subgenre-defining brutality, the Pitt...

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DOLLY PARTON's Video For Cover Of QUEEN's 'We Are The Champions/We Will Rock You' To Promote 2024 Olympic Games

Dolly Parton, a global icon, is collaborating with NBCUniversal on the video for her new song "We Are The Champions/We Will Rock You", which will be used to promote NBCU's coverage of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 that begin one year from today. "We Are The Champions/We Will Rock You" is Parton's cov...

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GIRLSCHOOL Shares New Single 'Cold Dark Heart' From 'WTFortyfive?' Album

Forty-five years young, British hard rock royalty GIRLSCHOOL unveils their hair-raising new single "Cold Dark Heart", taken from their fourteenth studio album "WTFortyfive?", set for release on July 28 via Silver Lining Music. Musically, "Cold Dark Heart" unveils a more somber and dark side to GIRLS...

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GUNS N' ROSES Bassist DUFF MCKAGAN Shares New Solo Song 'I Saw God On 10th St.'

Duff McKagan has shared "I Saw God On 10th St.", the new single from his eagerly awaited third solo album, "Lighthouse", arriving everywhere on Friday, October 20. An official visualizer can be seen below. "I picture him as an old guy with white beard and hair, leaning up against a wall on a city st...

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MARK TREMONTI Announces His First-Ever Holiday Album

With just five months until Christmas Day and the holiday season fast approaching, Grammy Award-winning musician, producer, author as well as founding member of hard rock bands ALTER BRIDGE, CREED and TREMONTI, Mark Tremonti has announced his first-ever holiday album. "Christmas Classics New & O...