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SHINEDOWN's BRENT SMITH On Upcoming Tour: 'We're Going To Make Sure That We Give You A Spectacle'

SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith was recently interviewed by the 93.3 WMMR Rocks! radio station. You can now listen to the chat below. Speaking about SHINEDOWN's desire to keep its live shows fresh and interesting, Smith said: "You have to plan now more than ever. This year alone, 2018, the touring indu...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN On Guitarists Having Their Own Unique Sound: 'When A Player Is Playing, It's Really That Person's Life Coming Out'

During a recent appearance on "The Jasta Show", the podcast hosted by HATEBREED's Jamey Jasta, former MEGADETH axeman Marty Friedman spoke about the importance of guitarists having their own sound and style that can be easily identified. "I think, especially if you create a lot of music, you have to...

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SHINEDOWN Singer Looks Back At Debut Album 15 Years Later

SHINEDOWN frontman Brent Smith was asked in a new interview with Consequence Of Sound for his thoughts on the band's debut album, "Leave A Whisper", which was released 15 years ago this year. Smith remarked: "I was in my early 20s, and the band had been finally formed, which took three years with al...

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Late ALL THAT REMAINS Guitarist's Home To Be Repossessed

According to the Hartford Courant, the home where ALL THAT REMAINS guitarist Oliver "Oli" Herbert lived and was found dead may soon be on the foreclosure market. The bank that gave Herbert the initial $132,000 mortgage to buy the Stafford Springs, Connecticut house is asking a judge to grant a stric...

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SHINEDOWN Guitarist Says IRON MAIDEN Has 'The Best Fans In The World'

Prior to SHINEDOWN's performance in Helsinki, Finland on December 1, guitarist Zach Myers spoke with South East Wreck Metal. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the band's recently released concept album, "Attention Attention": Zach...

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BIAS Feat. Former KORN Drummer DAVID SILVERIA: First Single To Be Released Next Month

BIAS, the new band featuring former KORN drummer David Silveria, will release its debut single, "Pity", on January 4. David is joined in the Orange County, California-based group by bassist Chris Dorame, guitarists Joe Taback and Mike Martin and singer Rich Nguyen. Silveria, Dorame and Taback previo...

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SHINEDOWN Bassist: 'Our Band Gets Closer And Closer Every Day; We Genuinely Love Each Other'

SHINEDOWN bassist Eric Bass has revealed that "Attention Attention" is the first album he and his bandmates have written sober. The follow-up to 2015's "Threat To Survival" lyrically touches upon singer Brent Smith's former drug addiction and Bass's depression. "[There was] no drugs, no alcohol for...

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GEDDY LEE: NEIL PEART 'Hasn't Just Retired From RUSH; He's Retired From Drumming'

During an appearance earlier today (Tuesday, December 18) on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation", RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee once again confirmed that the band is unlikely to play any more shows or make new music. "Neil is retired," Geddy said, referring to longtime RUSH drummer Neil Peart. "He hasn't ju...

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Watch PHILIP ANSELMO Perform PANTERA Songs With SCOUR At Whisky A Go Go

Video footage of Philip Anselmo performing three PANTERA songs — "Slaughtered", "25 Years" and "Strength Beyond Strength" — with his SCOUR project on December 15 at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California can be seen below. SCOUR, which also includes members of CATTLE DECAPITATION and PIG DESTR...

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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Was 'Lucky' To Find New U.D.O. Guitarist DEE DAMMERS

Former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider told Russia's Mediator that he was "lucky" to find U.D.O.'s new guitarist, Dee Dammers. Dee replaced American musician Bill Hudson, who exited U.D.O. in April after touring with the band for only a year. "This time, I took more time to find the second guitar...

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PHILIP ANSELMO On Performing PANTERA Songs With THE ILLEGALS: 'The Payoff's Been Great'

Philip Anselmo spoke to Australia's Heavy magazine about his decision to play a number of PANTERA songs during the recent North American tour with his solo band, PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS. "This past year has been pretty rough as far as the PANTERA camp goes," he said. "So, with Vinnie's [Pau...

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SHINEDOWN Singer: 'My Number One Priority In Life Is My 10-Year-Old Son'

In a brand new interview with Celeb Mix, SHINEDOWN frontman Brent Smith was asked how he measures success for himself. He responded: "Success is interesting for me, because my number one priority in life is my 10-year-old son, who is going to be turning 11 this month. I think how my success is deter...

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ASKING ALEXANDRIA Releases Animated Music Video For 'Vultures'

ASKING ALEXANDRIA has released an animated music video for its latest single, "Vultures". The song is taken from ASKING ALEXANDRIA's self-titled fifth studio album, which was released in December 2017 via Sumerian Records. The disc marks the group's first full-length effort with singer Danny Worsno...

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SHINEDOWN Singer: 'We're Never Gonna Phone An Album In'

Brent Smith has told "The Morning Blaze" in a new interview that SHINEDOWN never approaches the making of its albums with the intention of topping its previous releases. "We try not to compare anything and put it in the idea of, 'I need to beat the last record that we did,'" the singer said. "The wa...

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PAPA ROACH: Lyric Video For New Song 'Elevate'

The official lyric video for "Elevate", a brand new song from the California alternative-rock quartet PAPA ROACH, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's 10th studio album, "Who Do You Trust?", which will be released on January 18, 2019 through Eleven Seven Music. The 12-song disc feat...