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MAURIZIO IACONO Talks KATAKLYSM's Evolution After 35 Years In Death Metal: 'We Always Thought Outside The Box'

By David E. Gehlke KATAKLYSM's 1995 "Sorcery" and 1996 "Temple Of Knowledge (Kataklysm Part III)" studio albums remain near the peak of death metal extremity and uncontrolled chaos. At the time, the Canadians were fronted by Sylvain Houde, a man whose vocal style bordered on insanity — he had no rh...

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JEFF PILSON On FOREIGNER's Live Shows: 'We've Been Able To Keep It Really Fresh, And We Keep Reinventing Ourselves'

In a new interview with Raul Amador of Bass Musician Magazine, FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson spoke about the group's ongoing 50th-anniversary tour, which sees Jeff and his bandmates playing acoustic shows, orchestral gigs and staging the occasional reunion with original vocalist Lou Gramm. He said (...

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Opens Up About His Prostate Cancer Battle: 'The Good Thing Is It's 100% Curable'

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes discussed his decision to launch a GoFundMe campaign seeking financial support to cover the cost of his latest cancer treatment. The 68-year-old Holmes, who has lived in Cannes with his wife since 2014, recently...

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MASTODON's BRANN DAILOR On 'Marrow Deep': 'It's The Right Record For Us At This Point In Time'

In a new interview with Brooksy and JD of Australia's Rebel FM, MASTODON drummer/vocalist Brann Dailor spoke about the band's long-awaited new album, "Marrow Deep", which will arrive on August 28 via Loma Vista Recordings. The LP marks MASTODON's first full-length to feature guitarist Nick Johnston...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Completes Recording Vocals For His New Solo Album; Mixing Sessions To Take Place In Florida

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson has completed recording the vocals for his upcoming solo album, tentatively due in early 2027 via BMG. Most of Dickinson's eighth solo album was recorded this past January and February at Dave Grohl's Studio 606 in Northridge, California with producer Brendan Duffe...

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SUM 41 Frontman DERYCK WHIBLEY's Clothing Brand 'Walking Disaster' Releases Third Design Drop

SUM 41 frontman and international bestselling author Deryck Whibley has released the third capsule from his clothing brand Walking Disaster. The new collection is available now at walkingdisaster.com. The release follows an exciting weekend for the brand at Vans Warped Tour Long Beach, where a masco...

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GEOFF DOWNES And CHRIS BRAIDE Announce Sixth DOWNES BRAIDE ASSOCIATION Album 'Trauma'

DOWNES BRAIDE ASSOCIATION (DBA),the studio collaboration of Geoff Downes (keyboards) and multi award-winning songwriter Chris Braide (vocals),is set to release its sixth studio album, "Trauma", on September 25 via Cherry Red Records. "Trauma" is a return to the expansive DNA of classic DBA, with l...

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BLACKIE LAWLESS: W.A.S.P. Has Been Working On New Music 'For About Three Years Now'

In an interview with Erin Greatrix of This Day In Metal, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless was asked if he and his bandmates have been working on new music. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've been working on stuff for quite some time, but I've also been working on a book. And...

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New SHADOWS FALL Album Is 'Done', Says JONATHAN DONAIS

In a new interview with Mike "Radioactive MikeZ" Zara, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", SHADOWS FALL guitarist Jonathan Donais spoke about the status of the recording sessions for the remainder of the songs for the long-awaited follow-up to the band's 2012 album "Fire From The...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Regrets Getting COVID-19 Vaccine, Suggests Possible Link To His Recent Health Issues

Michael Sweet of Christian rockers STRYPER has revealed that he regrets getting the COVID-19 vaccine during the coronavirus pandemic and he has suggested a possible link between the shots and his recent health issues, including retinal detachment and thyroid cancer. One day after Dr. Anthony Fauci's...

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Ataraxia

Swedish progressive metalcore band ALLT made a strong first impression with "From The New World", and now they're back with "Ataraxia", an album that showcases their modern style. Instead of building another concept album around a fictional world, the band turns the focus inside. The songs come from...

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BECKY BALDWIN, Bassist On TONY IOMMI's 'From The Dark' Solo Album: 'I Am So Proud To Be A Part Of This'

U.K.-based bassist Becky Baldwin has commented on her appearance on BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi's upcoming solo album, "From The Dark". The 35-year-old Baldwin, who is best known as a recent addition to Danish metal veterans MERCYFUL FATE is joined on "From The Dark" by Iommi, drummer Karl Br...

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DEZ FAFARA Sets Record Straight: 'I Do Not Have A Brain Tumor. I Do Not Have Brain Cancer.'

DEVILDRIVER and COAL CHAMBER frontman Dez Fafara has clarified that he does not have a "brain tumor" and has not been diagnosed with "brain cancer", as has been erroneously reported by some media outlets. Dez recently appeared on "The Garza Podcast" where he revealed that doctors "found a tumor" in...

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OZZY OSBOURNE's Legacy Celebrated With New Universal Studios 'Halloween Horror Nights' Haunted House

Following the inaugural "Ozzy Osbourne Day" celebrations held around the world on July 22, Global Merchandising Services (GMS),the worldwide licensing agent for Ozzy Osbourne, is pleased to announce its collaboration with Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights to bring the Prince of Darkness to...

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KAMELOT Shares 'Godlike Alchemy' Single From Upcoming 'Dark Asylum' Album

Following the release of the triumphant debut single "Ashen World" — chosen as one of Metal Hammer's best tracks of the week — KAMELOT reveals the second single from their forthcoming masterpiece, "Dark Asylum", out August 28 via Napalm Records. The grandiose "Godlike Alchemy" emerges larger than li...