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SMASHING PUMPKINS' BILLY CORGAN Uses A.I. Tools To Share Video Message In Seven Different Languages

Billy Corgan, the frontman of the two-time Grammy Award-winning iconic rock band THE SMASHING PUMPKINS, has utilized cutting-edge A.I. (artificial intelligence) tools to share a message with his fans. Originally recorded in English and translated via A.I. into seven different languages (Spanish, Ger...

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PHIL DEMMEL Isn't Interested In Using A.I. To Create Music: 'Music Should Be A Natural, Genuine Birth To Something'

In a new interview with Metallerium, former MACHINE HEAD and VIO-LENCE and current KERRY KING guitarist Phil Demmel was asked for his opinion about the role of artificial intelligence (A.I.) in creative industries, including music and art. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, th...

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PANTERA To Play Special Club Show In Minneapolis This Week

PANTERA will play a special club show Thursday night (August 15) at First Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota. First Avenue tweeted out news of the show, which will take place the night before the reformed band — consisting of classic-lineup members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass),along w...

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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT: 'I Don't Really See Myself As A Singer Or A Guitar Player For That Matter'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, OPETH guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt spoke about his evolution as a singer. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't really see myself as a singer — or a guitar player for that matter. I see myself as a — I am a musician. I like to come...

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SEPULTURA's DERRICK GREEN On ELOY CASAGRANDE's Abrupt Exit From The Band: 'I Was Really In Shock'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "One Life One Chance With Toby Morse" podcast, SEPULTURA vocalist Derrick Green reflected on the departure of the band's longtime drummer Eloy Casagrande in February, less than a month prior to the start of SEPULTURA's "Celebrating Life Through Death...

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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN On His Post-Ministroke Recovery: 'I'm Still Not Back To Where I Wanna Be'

In January 2023, Nicko McBrain, who has been the drummer for the heavy metal band IRON MAIDEN since 1982, was at his home in Boca Raton when he suffered a stroke with partial paralysis. That was the beginning of a challenging journey of physical rehabilitation that followed rapid and precise treatme...

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE's MATT TUCK Says Touring Lifestyle Is 'Not For Everyone': 'It Does Take Its Toll Physically And Mentally'

Matt Tuck of Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE was a guest on a recent episode of Occupy The Void With Xtina and Tim, a new podcast about mental health, making music and staying alive hosted by Christina Rowatt and Tim Charles, violinist and clean vocalist of Australia's NE OBLIVISCARIS. You c...

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Watch: KERRY KING Performs In Reading, Pennsylvania During 'Ashes Of Leviathan' Tour

Fan-filmed video of Kerry King's entire August 8 performance at the Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania can be seen below. The setlist for the concert was as follows: 01. Where I Reign 02. Trophies Of The Tyrant 03. Residue 04. Toxic 05. Idle Hands 06. Shrapnel 07. Raining Blood (SLAYER song) 0...

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DAVE NAVARRO Says JANE'S ADDICTION's Reunited Classic Lineup Will 'More Than Likely' Release New Album

In a new interview with Rolling Stone, JANE'S ADDICTION guitarist Dave Navarro was asked about the possibility of a new full-length album from the reunited classic lineup of the band. He responded: "That's more than likely going to happen. I mean, we have recorded material. I don't know specifically...

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SWALLOW THE SUN Announces New Album 'Shining'

"Shining", the new full-length album from the Finnish death doom pioneers SWALLOW THE SUN, will be released on October 18 via Century Media Records. The powerful and very heavy new track of transformation and rebirth, "What I Have Become", will take you through personal hell and back. The new record...

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POP EVIL Returns With New Single 'What Remains'

Modern rock powerhouse POP EVIL returns with a new single, "What Remains". It's the dawn of a new era for POP EVIL, which the band promises will be its most sonically heavy. You've been warned, because the track, with its thunderous riffs and rhythmic thrust, fulfills that promise. Watch the lyric v...

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JOACIM CANS On New HAMMERFALL Album: 'This Is Pure, Solid Heavy Metal The Way It's Supposed To Be Played'

HAMMERFALL vocalist Joacim Cans spoke to Roppongi Rocks's Stefan Nilsson about the Swedish metallers' upcoming LP, "Avenge The Fallen", which is due on August 9 via Nuclear Blast Records. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "This is the album number 13. We've been around for quite some tim...

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Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS To Appear At Next Month's FAMOUS MONSTERS FESTIVAL

Original KISS drummer Peter Criss will appear at the Famous Monsters Festival at the Valley Forge Casino Resort in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania next month. The legendary 78-year-old rocker will meet fans on Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14 only. Friday, September 13, 2024 6:00 p.m. t...

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Watch: PANTERA's REX BROWN Celebrates 60th Birthday In Boston

PANTERA bassist Rex Brown, who turned 60 on July 27, celebrated his birthday prior to the band's August 2 concert at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts as the support act for METALLICA. An extended video recap of the birthday celebration in Boston, the PANTERA pre-show rehearsal and t...

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MACHINE HEAD's Pre-'Burn My Eyes' Recordings To Be Released As 'Diamonds In The Rough '92-'93'

To coincide with the 30th anniversary of MACHINE HEAD's seminal debut album, "Burn My Eyes", the San Francisco Bay Area metal titans have scoured the vaults to unearth some absolute gold for the legions of die-hard "Head Cases" out there. Says MACHINE HEAD: "We have found the original unmastered dem...