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Was GOJIRA's Performance At 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony 'Satanic'? 'It's None Of That', Says JOSEPH DUPLANTIER

Joseph Duplantier of French metallers GOJIRA has defended his band against accusations that they were "perpetuating satanism" with their performance at Friday night's (July 26) Olympic Games opening ceremony. GOJIRA performed a surprise rendition of "Ah! Ça Ira", a popular song during the French Rev...

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MIKE KROEGER On Early Hate For NICKELBACK: 'It Was The Training Ground For Cyber Bullying'

During an appearance on "The Downbeat Podcast", the podcast hosted by STRAY FROM THE PATH drummer Craig Reynolds, NICKELBACK bassist Mike Kroeger spoke about why his band faced a huge backlash in the 2000s despite becoming a quintessential part of the music industry. Kroeger said (as transcribed by...

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NEIL FALLON Says CLUTCH Will 'Hopefully' Begin Recording New Album In March 2025

In a new interview with Neil Jones of TotalRock, CLUTCH frontman Neil Fallon spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to the "Sunrise On Slaughter Beach" album, which was released in September 2022. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we've been...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's SHAVO ODADJIAN On SEVEN HOURS AFTER VIOLET: 'It Started Off As A Passion Project'

SYSTEM OF A DOWN bassist Shavo Odadjian spoke to RIFF Magazine about his new band SEVEN HOURS AFTER VIOLET, in which he is joined by vocalist Taylor Barber (LEFT TO SUFFER),WINDS OF PLAGUE guitarist Michael Montoya (a.k.a. Morgoth Beatz, a producer and songwriter who has previously collaborated wit...

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AREJAY HALE Hopes To Release Next HALESTORM Album In 2025

During an appearance on the latest episode of The VORTX Podcast with host Ethan Jackson, HALESTORM drummer Arejay Hale was asked when fans can expect to hear new music from the band. Arejay responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm hoping next year… We always say the same thing. It's, lik...

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MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT On OPETH's Next Studio Album: 'We've Been Working On Stuff'

In a new interview with Greece's metal TV show "TV War", OPETH leader Mikael Åkerfeldt was asked if he is "allowed" to speak about the band's rumored follow-up to 2019's "In Cauda Venenum" album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm allowed, but I won't. What I can say is that we...

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ANVIL's LIPS: 'We Were One Of The Very First Metal Bands To Play In America'

In a new interview with Victor Ruiz of Signals From Mars, frontman Steve "Lips" Kudlow of Canadian metal legends ANVIL addressed the fact that his band never quite hit it big despite being musically ahead of their time, due to a combination of poor management, shady record labels and bad luck. He sa...

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CHRIS SLADE On Why He Isn't Part Of AC/DC's 2024 Touring Lineup: 'ANGUS YOUNG Probably Wanted A Change'

In a new interview with Clint Switzer of On The Road To Rock, journeyman Welsh drummer Chris Slade, who has spent the past 60 years playing with everyone from Tom Jones to MANFRED MANN, THE FIRM and AC/DC, was once again asked if he was disappointed about the latter band's decision to recruit Matt L...

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Watch: Ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Guitarist JASON HOOK Performs 'Burn MF' With His New Band FLAT BLACK

Fan-filmed video of FLAT BLACK, the band formed by ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Jason Hook, performing the FFDP song "Burn MF" live on July 26 at Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor, Maine can be seen below. FLAT BLACK's debut album, "Dark Side Of The Brain", was released on July 19 via Fea...

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SUICIDAL TENDENCIES' MIKE MUIR: 'Now People Don't Wanna Communicate. They Just Want Confirmation.'

In a new interview with Terra Brasil, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES frontman Mike Muir spoke about the importance of not blindly following the crowd and not ignoring our own opinions and thoughts and disregarding our own values and beliefs. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think we're...

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LAMB OF GOD Frontman RANDY BLYTHE's Second Book Gets Official Title, Release Date

Hachette Books has set a February 18, 2025 release date for "Just Beyond The Light: Living With The War Inside My Head", the second book from LAMB OF GOD frontman D. Randall "Randy" Blythe. It will be the follow-up to his 2015 book "Dark Days: A Memoir", which focused on his ordeal in a Czech Republ...

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Watch: HALESTORM Joined By SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN For 'Slave To The Grind' Performance In Holmdel

SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan joined HALESTORM on stage on Friday (July 26) at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey to perform the SKID ROW classic "Slave To The Grind". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below. Lzzy Hale, who has fronted her band HALESTORM for more than two and a...

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MR. BIG Shares 'Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy' Performance From Upcoming 'The BIG Finish Live' Album/Blu-Ray

MR. BIG — Eric Martin (lead vocals),Paul Gilbert (guitar, vocals),Billy Sheehan (bass, vocals),Nick D'Virgilio (drums, vocals) — will release its last-ever live album, "The BIG Finish Live", on September 6 via the Evolution Music Group. "The BIG Finish Live" is a brand-new live album and concert...

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POWER TRIP: How The Decision To Return To Live Stage Came About

Texas thrashers POWER TRIP recently returned to the live stage for their first full performances since the tragic passing of frontman Riley Gale. POWER TRIP's longtime friend and collaborator Seth Gilmore has stepped in for Gale to handle vocals for the band. Gilmore is embedded in Texas's hardcore...

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POWERWOLF Shares Cinematic Music Video For 'We Don't Wanna Be No Saints'

POWERWOLF has shared the official music video for the third single, "We Don't Wanna Be No Saints", from its new studio album, "Wake Up The Wicked", which is being released today (Friday, July 26) via Napalm Records. POWERWOLF's cinematic new video showcases their iconic style, combining striking chu...