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GODSMACK Frontman: 'I Never Really Thought Of Us As A Pure Heavy Metal Band'
In a brand new interview with Metal Underground, GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna was once again asked about the band's seeming insistence on being called a "hard rock" act instead of being lumped under the "heavy metal" tag. "I don't think we ever considered ourselves a heavy metal band to begin with,"...March 8, 2019
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LAMB OF GOD Is In No Rush To Release New Studio Album
LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton has confirmed to SiriuxXM's "Trunk Nation" that he and his bandmates have been working on new material for their upcoming studio album. "We're writing," he said. "We've got a bunch of new material coming together. Lots of new song ideas. We've been kind of in and ou...March 7, 2019
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METAL ALLEGIANCE To Celebrate Fifth Anniversary With Four West Coast Shows
METAL ALLEGIANCE will celebrate its fifth year of existence with four shows on the West Coast in April. These special four concerts will feature the core four members — David Ellefson (MEGADETH),Mark Menghi, Mike Portnoy (SONS OF APOLLO, THE WINERY DOGS, DREAM THEATER) and Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT)...March 5, 2019
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SLAYER/EXODUS Guitarist GARY HOLT Collaborates With KHDK ELECTRONICS On 'Paranormal' Guitar Pedal
KHDK Electronics has unveiled the latest addition to its lineup of award-winning pedals. Created with the high priest of thrash metal Gary Holt, Paranormal is the essence of Gary's sound: distinct, thick, precise with absolute clarity in the mix. The silkscreened art boasts a satanic cat with glowin...March 5, 2019
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DEVIN TOWNSEND On New Album 'Empath': It's 'A Crossroads For Me – Not Only Creatively, But Life In General'
Former DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD and VAI front man Devin Townsend recently spoke with Australia's Heavy magazine about his new solo album, "Empath". The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On "Empath": Devin: "If I ha...March 4, 2019
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NEW YEARS DAY Performs Acoustic Cover Of PANTERA's 'F**king Hostile' (Video)
Video footage of NEW YEARS DAY performing an acoustic cover version of the PANTERA classic "Fucking Hostile" on February 7 at Sony Music Studios in New York City can be seen below. NEW YEARS DAY previously recorded an electric rendition of "Fucking Hostile" for the "Diary Of A Creep" EP, which came...March 2, 2019
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New ANTHRAX Songs Are 'A Little More In The Aggressive Style,' Says CHARLIE BENANTE
ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante spoke to Australia's "Everblack" podcast about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to 2016's "For All Kings" album. "There's a collection of songs so far that are very, very, I would say, a little more in the aggressive style," he said (hear aud...March 2, 2019
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ICE-T's BODY COUNT To Record 'Carnivore' Album In April
BODY COUNT, the metal band fronted by hip-hop legend, actor and director Ice-T, will enter the studio in April to begin recording its new album, "Carnivore". A late 2019 release is expected. Ice-T tweeted about the upcoming disc: "I don't even need to say it's gonna be Brutal... Stay tuned for 'CARN...February 27, 2019
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NAPALM DEATH Frontman Finds DONALD TRUMP's 'Off-The-Cuff Disregard For Other Human Beings F**king Despicable'
In a recent interview with "The Bludgeoning" podcast, vocalist Mark "Barney" Greenway of British grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH was asked if the modern political climate makes it harder or easier for him to write music. "I couldn't tell you it's harder or easier," he responded (hear audio below). "...February 27, 2019
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OVERKILL Frontman Sings MOTÖRHEAD's 'Overkill' With Tribute Band (Video)
Video footage of OVERKILL singer Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth performing the MOTÖRHEAD classic "Overkill" with the MOTÖRHEAD tribute band HEADMOTÖR on February 22 in Jamesburg, New Jersey can be seen below (clip filmed and uploaded by Chaney Weiner). The event was a record-release party done for OVERKILL...February 26, 2019
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Video: Drummer JON RICE Fills In For BEHEMOTH's INFERNO In Tel Aviv And Istanbul
Video footage of current UNCLE ACID & THE DEADBEATS and former JOB FOR A COWBOY and SCORPION CHILD drummer Jon Rice filling in for BEHEMOTH's Inferno in Tel Aviv, Israel and Istanbul, Turkey, can be viewed below. Inferno missed the dates due to an undisclosed injury but is expected to rejoin BEHEMOT...February 24, 2019
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TROUBLE Is In 'Early Stages Of Pre-Production' For Follow-Up To 'The Distortion Field'
Doom metal legends TROUBLE are in the "early stages of pre-production" for the follow-up to the band's 2013 album "The Distortion Field". Singer Kyle Thomas, who joined TROUBLE in 2012, told "The Metal Magdalene With Jet" (hear audio below): "This time they've actually written songs with me in mind...February 22, 2019
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LAMB OF GOD's New Music Has 'Its Own Energy,' Says MARK MORTON
LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton has told Consequence Of Sound that he and his bandmates have been working on new material for their upcoming studio album. "It's got its own energy, and there are a lot of ideas bouncing around, and we've definitely been actively working on that lately," he said. A...February 21, 2019
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Norway's TONS OF ROCK Festival Acquired By LIVE NATION
Live Nation Entertainment, the world's leading live entertainment company, announced today that it has acquired a majority stake in Tons Of Rock, Norway's biggest rock and metal festival. Tons Of Rock was founded in 2013 and has grown to be one of the leading festivals in Norway. It has become a nat...February 21, 2019
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CANNIBAL CORPSE Performs With ERIK RUTAN For First Time (Video)
Erik Rutan made his live debut with CANNIBAL CORPSE at the opening show of the "Decibel Magazine Tour" on February 17 in San Antonio, Texas. He is playing with the band as the temporary replacement for guitarist Pat O'Brien, who was arrested in December for burglary and assaulting a police officer w...February 19, 2019
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