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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Says DEATH ANGEL's WILL CARROLL Is 'On A Ventilator' In ICU
According to TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy (pictured),DEATH ANGEL drummer Will Carroll is on a ventilator in an intensive care unit at a Northern California hospital. Like Billy, the drummer has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. Billy and the rest of TESTAMENT...March 27, 2020
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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY: 'People Don't Download Entire Records Anymore'
In a new interview with The Aquarian Weekly, TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy was asked how his band has been able to adapt to the access-over-ownership business model of streaming music. "I have also asked the same question going in to work on the last few albums: why do we even make records anymore...March 25, 2020
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BPMD Feat. BOBBY 'BLITZ' ELLSWORTH, MIKE PORTNOY, PHIL DEMMEL And MARK MENGHI: Debut Album To Be Released Via NAPALM
BPMD — the new heavy metal juggernaut featuring vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth (OVERKILL),drummer Mike Portnoy (THE WINERY DOGS, SONS OF APOLLO),bassist Mark Menghi (METAL ALLEGIANCE) and guitarist Phil Demmel (VIO-LENCE, ex-MACHINE HEAD) — has signed a worldwide contract with Napalm Records. Th...March 25, 2020
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JOE SATRIANI Announces Rescheduled Dates For European 'Shapeshifting' Tour
Legendary guitarist Joe Satriani has postponed his European tour due to the coronavirus pandemic that is spreading across the globe. The new dates will now take place in April and May 2021 — a full year after the original trek was scheduled to take place. Satriani said: "The current COVID-19 virus h...March 25, 2020
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TOMMY THAYER Still Doesn't Know What He Will Do After KISS Completes 'End Of The Road' Tour
During the question-and-answer portion of "An Evening With Tommy Thayer" on February 23 at the Outtakes Bar & Grill in New Hope, Minnesota, KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer was asked what his plans are for after the band completes its "End Of The Road" farewell tour in July 2021. He responded (see vi...March 24, 2020
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ARMORED SAINT Completes Recording New Album
ARMORED SAINT has completed recording its new album for a tentative late 2020 release via Metal Blade Records. The follow-up to 2015's "Win Hands Down" was tracked with veteran producer/engineer Bill Metoyer and bassist/producer Joey Vera and is once again being mixed by Jay Ruston (STONE SOUR, STEE...March 24, 2020
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Listen To New JOE SATRIANI Song 'Big Distortion'
Joe Satriani's new studio album, "Shapeshifting", is set for release on April 10 via Sony Music/Legacy Recordings. The latest single, "Big Distortion", can now be streamed below. In addition to the CD and standard black vinyl, the D2C store will offer an exclusive translucent blue colored, signed v...March 24, 2020
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SHINEDOWN Releases Never-Before-Heard Song From 'Amaryllis' Sessions, 'Atlas Falls'
SHINEDOWN has reached into its vault to make available a never-before-heard song called "Atlas Falls". The track will benefit Direct Relief, a non-profit humanitarian aid organization that is currently working to provide personal protective equipment and essential medical items, including protective...March 23, 2020
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TESTAMENT's ERIC PETERSON Says GENE HOGLAN Is 'Like A Human Drum Machine'
TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson spoke to Midlands Metalheads Radio about the songwriting process for the band's upcoming album, "Titans Of Creation", which will be released on April 3 via Nuclear Blast. The long-awaited follow-up to 2016 album "Brotherhood Of The Snake" was produced by singer Chuc...March 22, 2020
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SHINEDOWN Announces Rescheduled 'Deep Dive Tour' Dates
SHINEDOWN has announced the rescheduled dates for its "Deep Dive Tour", during which the band will play "b-sides, deep cuts, plus the singles you know and love." Originally slated to take place in April and May, the trek was postponed due to the global coronavirus pandemic, and will now take place t...March 22, 2020
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HEAVEN SHALL BURN: 'Übermacht' Music Video
HEAVEN SHALL BURN's Philipp Hirsch-directed music video for the song "Übermacht" can be seen below. The track is taken from the German band's new album, "Of Truth And Sacrifice", which is being released today (Friday, March 20) via Century Media Records. Guitarist Maik Weichert says: "For our condit...March 20, 2020
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TRIPTYKON: Trailer For 'Requiem (Live At Roadburn 2019)' CD + DVD
Swiss avant-garde extreme metal band TRIPTYKON will release "Requiem (Live At Roadburn 2019)" on May 15 via Prowling Death Records/Century Media Records. "Requiem (Live At Roadburn 2019)" marks the bombastic conclusion of a project over 30 years in the making: The legendary CELTIC FROST/TRIPTYKON "R...March 20, 2020
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TESTAMENT's ERIC PETERSON Was 'Dumbfounded' By NEIL PEART's Death
In a recent interview with Sweden's RockSverige, TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson spoke about the passing of Neil Peart, who died on January 7 in Santa Monica, California after a three-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. The iconic RUSH drummer was 67 years old. Eric...March 19, 2020
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TESTAMENT's ERIC PETERSON Praises 'Heavy And Dark' New Album, 'Titans Of Creation'
TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson spoke to Australia's Subculture Entertainment about the band's upcoming album, "Titans Of Creation", which will be released on April 3 via Nuclear Blast. The long-awaited follow-up to 2016 album "Brotherhood Of The Snake" was produced by singer Chuck Billy and Peter...March 18, 2020
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TESTAMENT's ERIC PETERSON Says Fan Response To SLAYER's Final Tour Was 'Incredible To See'
In a new interview with Ireland's Overdrive, TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson looked back on SLAYER's decision to retire after a 35-year run. Asked if he thinks SLAYER calling it quits was "like a shot in the arm for the thrash scene, especially with older audiences," Eric responded: "Oh yeah. Tota...March 17, 2020
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