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FERNANDO RIBEIRO Says MOONSPELL 'Got Kicked In The Head A Little Bit' For 1998's Experimental 'Sin/Pecado'

In a recent interview with Dead Rhetoric's Kyle McGinn, frontman Fernando Ribeiro of Portuguese metallers MOONSPELL discussed the transitional phase of the band's career that started with their 1998 album, "Sin/Pecado". Released after 1996's highly successful "Irreligious", "Sin/Pecado" saw MOONSPEL...

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Guitarist JASON BECKER, Who Suffers From ALS, Says He Had 'An Early Christmas Gift' From His Doctors

Jason Becker, the guitarist/composer who has had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, a.k.a. Lou Gehrig's Disease) for 30 years, has posted the following message on his web site: "Hi everyone, "I'm feeling very grateful for the blessings in my life — for you all, and for your prayers and their effect...

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SEPULTURA Announces North American Tour With SACRED REICH, CROWBAR; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale Available

Brazilian/American metallers SEPULTURA have announced a North American tour in support of their upcoming album, "Quadra". The 29-date tour kicks off at the San Diego House Of Blues on March 18 and will make stops in Denver, Brooklyn and Atlanta before ending on April 22 in Ventura, California. Joini...

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ROB HALFORD: No New JUDAS PRIEST Music In 2020

In a brand new interview with Meltdown of Detroit radio station WRIF, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford was asked if fans can expect to hear new music from the band in 2020. "Probably not, no," he responded. "But we're starting work [on new material]. And like I've always said, it'll be ready when it'...

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SEPULTURA's ANDREAS KISSER And DERRICK GREEN Discuss 'Quadra' Lyrical Themes (Video)

"Quadra", the forthcoming album from Brazilian/American metallers SEPULTURA, is a treasure chest of hidden meanings, the beginning of a new era and a space with its own rules, its own definitions and its own reality. The LP will be released on February 7, 2020 via Nuclear Blast. Today, the band has...

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ROB HALFORD Says JUDAS PRIEST Will 'Go Into Writing Sessions' For New Album In Early 2020

Rob Halford has confirmed to Mike Hsu of Boston's WAAF radio station that JUDAS PRIEST is preparing to begin work on the follow-up to last year's "Firepower" album. Speaking about his plans for the upcoming year, Rob said (hear audio below): "I'll be heading back to the U.K. for the holidays, see my...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Guitarist Says IVAN MOODY Wants To Play Entire 'F8' Album Live

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH will release its eighth album, "F8", on February 28 via Better Noise Music. Guitarist Zoltan Bathory told The Pulse Of Radio that singer Ivan Moody almost can't wait to start playing the new songs live. "Ivan is, 'I want to play this whole record now,'" Zoltan said. "And it's...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Bassist Is 22 Months Sober: 'It's Been An Incredible Turnaround In Life'

During a December 6 appearance on the "Kentucky Sports Radio" show on Louisville's Talk Radio 1080 (WKJK-AM),FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael revealed that he has been 22 months sober. "Our lead singer, Ivan [Moody], he's 21 months sober, right behind me," Chris said. "So, once I got sobe...

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DISTURBED, LYNYRD SKYNYRD, GODSMACK, DEFTONES, STAIND, Others Added To Next Year's WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE Festival

With a new home at the world-renowned Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, the 10th year of Welcome To Rockville features an unparalleled lineup of today's top rock and metal artists and up-and-coming talent for Florida's Biggest Rock Experience, happening on Friday, May 8, Satu...

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'Raising Hell: Backstage Tales From The Lives Of Metal Legends' Book Due In January

Diversion Books has set a January 7, 2020 release date for "Raising Hell: Backstage Tales From The Lives Of Metal Legends", the new book from Jon Wiederhorn. This 480-page hardcover is an oral history of the badass heavy metal lifestyle ― the debauchery, demolition, and headbanging dedication ― feat...

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JASON HOOK Says Each Member Of FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Has An Assistant And A Masseuse: 'We're Spoiled'

In a brand new interview with FM99 rock girl Jessica, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Jason Hook was asked if he enjoys touring. He responded (see video below): "Well, actually, these days, it's pretty good. I mean, we're spoiled. Each of us has an assistant and our own dressing rooms and we have...

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VOIVOD Guitarist Speaks Out Against Fans Filming Entire Concerts On Their Phones: 'Some People Think They're Watching NETFLIX'

VOIVOD guitarist Daniel "Chewy" Mongrain has spoken out against cell-phone use at concerts, saying that "it's just sad" to see fans watching entire shows through their phone. Mongrain made the comment during a brand new interview with The Metal Gods Meltdown. Asked what his opinion is of fans filmin...

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THE LOCAL BAND Feat. CHILDREN OF BODOM, THE 69 EYES, RECKLESS LOVE Members: Video Of Entire November 2019 Helsinki Concert

THE LOCAL BAND, the Finnish covers act featuring Alexi Laiho (CHILDREN OF BODOM),Jussi 69 (THE 69 EYES),Olli Herman (RECKLESS LOVE) and Archie Kuosmanen (SANTA CRUZ),performed on November 29 at the Circus in Helsinki, Finland. Fan-filmed video footage of the entire concert can be seen below. Feat...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Guitarist On 'F8' Album: 'It's Rebirth'

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Zoltan Bathory spoke to Billboard about the band's new album, "F8", which will be released on February 28 via Better Noise Music. The LP is the band's first to be completed after frontman Ivan Moody's very public struggle with substance abuse took him to rehab sever...

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Japan's All-Female Metal Band LOVEBITES Returns With New Single, 'When Destinies Align'

Japan's iron maidens LOVEBITES show their samurai spirit in latest music video, "When Destinies Align", out today. The thrilling heavy metal romp is available to download now and is the lead track from the band's third album, "Electric Pentagram", out on CD in the U.K. via JPU Records from January 3...