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MIKE PORTNOY Discusses His Frustrations With Social Media: 'I've Learned To Have To Try To Watch What I Say'
In a recent interview with World Prog-Nation, former DREAM THEATER and current SONS OF APOLLO drummer Mike Portnoy spoke about how his desire to interact with his fans on social media has at times backfired, with him finding himself at the receiving end of an outpouring of hostility. "It's frustrati...February 15, 2020
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Emerald Seas
There is no mistaking precocious talent. When SEVEN SPIRES released their debut album "Solveig" in 2017, it may not have set the world alight, but it clearly heralded the arrival of a uniquely exuberant and inventive new force in the increasingly interchangeable worlds of power, symphonic and tradit...February 15, 2020
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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY's REED MULLIN: Video Tribute From Raleigh Memorial Posted Online
A video tribute that was shown at the memorial for CORROSION OF CONFORMITY drummer Reed Mullin can be seen below. The "Remembering Reed Mullin" event was held on February 9 at the Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh, North Carolina. Mullin died on January 27 at the age of 53. Two days later, the remaining me...February 14, 2020
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IHSAHN Talks Revisiting His Black Metal 'Musical Roots' On New EP 'Telemark'
EMPEROR frontman Ihsahn (real name: Vegard Sverre Tveitan) recently discussed his new solo EP, "Telemark", with Italy's "Heavy Demons" radio show. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he agrees with the sentiment expresse...February 14, 2020
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NERGAL's ME AND THAT MAN Releases Music Video For 'By The River' Feat. EMPEROR's IHSAHN
Blackened blues project ME AND THAT MAN — founded in 2013 by BEHEMOTH frontman Adam "Nergal" Darski — has released a new single, "By The River", off its upcoming album, "New Man, New Songs, Same Shit, Vol. 1", to be released on March 27 via Napalm Records. "By The River" takes you on a drive with th...February 14, 2020
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AMARANTHE Releases 'Do Or Die' Single/Video Featuring Ex-ARCH ENEMY Singer ANGELA GOSSOW
Swedish/Danish metallers AMARANTHE are ready to present a very special Valentine's Day gift: a brand new song featuring former ARCH ENEMY vocalist Angela Gossow. "Do Or Die" displays AMARANTHE's heavier side and is accompanied by a dystopian horror video filmed in Spain, featuring Fardou Keuning's s...February 14, 2020
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MIKE PORTNOY Defends Paid Meet-And-Greets: 'It's A Matter Of The Artists Actually Finding A Way To Make A Living'
In a recent interview with Metal Godz Radio, former DREAM THEATER and current SONS OF APOLLO drummer Mike Portnoy spoke about the importance of having a large-enough fanbase to where artists are able to give their music away for free or at little cost and still survive financially due to ticket and...February 13, 2020
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SUICIDE SILENCE's MARK HEYLMUN: 'If TRUMP Wins Again, I Very Well Could Just Leave America'
SUICIDE SILENCE guitarist Mark Heylmun opened up about his political views during a lengthy interview with Australia's "Scars And Guitars" podcast. The 32-year-old musician, who replaced SUICIDE SILENCE's original lead guitarist Rick Ash in 2005, said that many people put too much emphasis on the wo...February 9, 2020
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HELLHAMMER's 'Apocalyptic Raids' To Be Reissued In March
Noise Records/BMG will reissue "Apocalyptic Raids" by extreme metal forefathers HELLHAMMER on deluxe, gatefold LP and mediabook CD on March 27. With concept and art direction by founding member Tom Gabriel Warrior, this 2020 version has been remastered by V.Santura of TRIPTYKON and features an expan...February 6, 2020
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Watch DRAGONFORCE Perform With New Bassist ALICIA VIGIL
Fan-filmed video footage of DRAGONFORCE's February 4 concert at TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht, Netherlands can be seen below. The show marked the band's second performance with new bassist and backing vocalist Alicia Vigil (VIGIL OF WAR),who joined DRAGONFORCE last month. DRAGONFORCE guitarist Herman...February 4, 2020
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NEIL FALLON Reveals Two Songs CLUTCH Refused To Cover
Prior to CLUTCH's December 13 performance in Madrid, Spain vocalist Neil Fallon spoke with GoetiaMedia.com. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether the band has obsessive fans: Neil: "There's a point where you can be very flatte...February 2, 2020
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GOJIRA's MARIO DUPLANTIER Releases 'Minotaur' Drum Composition
Drummer Mario Duplantier of French progressive metallers GOJIRA has released a drum composition he recently created. Dubbed "Minotaur", the solo "has been composed around a drum pattern I particularly love, the alternate single stroke roll 'between the hands and the feet,'" he explained. "I've never...January 31, 2020
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Watch GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA Sing ALICE IN CHAINS' 'Man In The Box'
GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna made an appearance at this past Wednesday's (January 29) weekly "Soundcheck Live" event at Lucky Strike Live in Los Angeles, California. Erna joined event curator Nuno Bettencourt (EXTREME),along with Glen Sobel (drums),Derek Frank (bass) and Steve Fekete (guitar),on...January 31, 2020
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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Pays Tribute To REED MULLIN: He Was 'A Badass Drummer'
The remaining members of CORROSION OF CONFORMITY have paid tribute to their drummer Reed Mullin, who died on Monday, January 27. He was 53 years old. Earlier today, the CORROSION OF CONFORMITY social media channels were updated with the following message: "A badass drummer: Reed could play all of th...January 29, 2020
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DRAGONFORCE's SAM TOTMAN Says Former Bassist FRÉDÉRIC LECLERCQ Was 'Never The Biggest Fan' Of Power Metal
DRAGONFORCE guitarist Sam Totman spoke to the "Scars And Guitars" podcast about the band's latest addition, bassist/vocalist Alicia Vigil (VIGIL OF WAR). Asked if she is a permanent replacement for DRAGONFORCE's longtime bassist Frédéric Leclercq, who left the band last August, Totman said: "Well, w...January 28, 2020
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