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LENNY KRAVITZ's Memoir, 'Let Love Rule', Due In October
Lenny Kravitz will chronicle the first 25 years of his life in the upcoming memoir, "Let Love Rule", which will be published on October 6 via the Henry Holt And Company imprint. "I see my story as a suite of songs that have a magical connection," says Lenny. "I never understood that connection until...July 1, 2020
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BRUJERIA Is Back With 'COVID-666' Digital Single, Video
Extreme metallers BRUJERIA have released their new "COVID-666" digital single via Nuclear Blast Records. In celebration, the band offers fans a quarantine-style music video for the title track, directed by Juan Brujo. BRUJERIA comments: "The coronavirus is the devil's plague sent to purge humanity o...June 26, 2020
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MOTIONLESS IN WHITE Frontman: 'I've Been In Therapy Most Of This Year'
MOTIONLESS IN WHITE frontman Chris "Motionless" Cerulli says that he has spent most of this year in therapy in order to help him deal with "so many personal issues" he has resisted confronting for a long time. Two days ago, Cerulli tweeted that his "mental health" was "on a serious decline this year...June 24, 2020
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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Praises New LAMB OF GOD Album
METALLICA's Kirk Hammett has praised the new LAMB OF GOD album, saying it is 'seriously great." Just days after "Lamb Of God"'s release, Kirk took to his Instagram to share the LP's cover and included the following message: "As a long time LAMB OF GOD fan , I just want to say that this album is SERI...June 24, 2020
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DRAGONFORCE Is 'Almost Finished' Writing New Album
DRAGONFORCE guitarist Herman Li was a guest on the latest episode of Nuclear Blast's "Saturday Night Lockdown" with host Francesco Paoli of FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE. Asked how he has been spending his coronavirus downtime, Herman said (see video below): "We played our first show [in support of our eighth...June 21, 2020
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EXODUS's GARY HOLT Defends BABYMETAL Against Criticism From Metal Purists
EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt has defended BABYMETAL against the "gimmick" tag given to them by critics. Established in 2010, BABYMETAL is the offshoot of the Japanese pop idol group SAKURA GAKUIN that performs a distinctly Japanese mix of schoolgirl J-pop and heavy metal. BABYMETAL's members — Suzuka...June 20, 2020
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ANTHRAX's CHARLIE BENANTE Is 'Tired' Of Not Being Credited As Pioneer Of 'Blast Beat'
ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante says that he is "tired" of not being recognized as a pioneer of the "blast beat." A type of fast drum beat characteristic of extreme heavy metal styles such as black metal, death metal and grindcore, a blast beat is basically a single stroke roll broken up between the...June 20, 2020
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MIKE PORTNOY Has No Plans To Write Autobiography: 'It Seems Like Everything's Been Said Already'
Mike Portnoy says that he has no plans to write an autobiography. The ex-DREAM THEATER drummer addressed the possibility of a tell-all book while filming a new video message on Cameo, which lets users hire celebrities to record brief, personalized video messages about virtually any topic. Asked if h...June 19, 2020
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VENOM: 'Black Metal' ReAction Figure Now Available From Super7
Super7 has officially announced a ReAction figure of the demon from the cover of VENOM's "Black Metal" album. The company said in a statement: "Super7 is honored to add heavy metal pioneers VENOM to our 3.75" ReAction Figures music collection! The 'Black Metal' demon comes on a cardback that commemo...June 17, 2020
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'Orange Is The New Black' Actress JESSICA PIMENTEL Returns With New ALEKHINE'S GUN Single '21'
New York's blackened, death metal juggernaut ALEKHINE'S GUN has released an annihilating new single titled "21". The song is the band's first new material in six years, since the release of its 2014 heralded breakout EP "...And Kings Will Fall", and will be featured on a forthcoming EP, "Year Of The...June 17, 2020
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CRYPTA Feat. Former NERVOSA, BURNING WITCHES Members: Debut Album To Be Released Via NAPALM RECORDS
Brazilian/Dutch death metal alliance CRYPTA has officially signed with Napalm Records and Napalm Events. Formed in June 2019, the four-piece consists of Fernanda Lira and Luana Dametto, both former members of Brazilian thrash metal force NERVOSA, plus the talented Sonia Anubis (COBRA SPELL, ex-BURNI...June 16, 2020
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Watch EMMURE's Official Visualizer For 'I've Scene God'
The official visualizer for "I've Scene God", the new single from EMMURE, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's upcoming studio album, "Hindsight", which will be released digitally on June 26 via Sharptone Records. Physical copies will be made available on July 24. "Hindsight" continu...June 12, 2020
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ALCATRAZZ Unveils Music Video For 'London 1666'
"London 1666", the new music video from the hard-hitting, melodic heavy metal band ALCATRAZZ, can be seen below. The song is taken from the group's upcoming album, "Born Innocent", due on July 31. Guitarist Joe Stump comments: "Hell on earth is here! 'London 1666' is about the Great Fire of London w...June 12, 2020
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NUNO BETTENCOURT And STEVE VAI React To BRIAN MAY Being Named Greatest Rock Guitarist
Nuno Bettencourt and Steve Vai have reacted to the news that Brian May was voted greatest rock guitarist of all time in a new Total Guitar poll. "Congratulations @brianmayforreal," wrote Nuno Bettencourt. "From the first note I heard you play, you've shaped my guitar and musical DNA. I would have ne...June 11, 2020
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The Birth Of Hateful Existence
A new project from Neptun, former drummer with Slovakian death metal legends NOMENMORTIS, DOMINION OF SUFFERING's debut is one of those low-key, unassuming releases that could easily get lost in these wildly fruitful times. Fortunately, it jumped out at me like a heavily armed stalker. Like pretty m...June 10, 2020
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