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Ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Guitarist JASON HOOK Doesn't Have To Run His Ideas By A Committee For Approval In His New Band FLAT BLACK

In a new interview with the On The Road To Rock podcast with Clint Switzer, former FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Jason Hook spoke about the blend of melody and aggression on the upcoming debut album from his band FLAT BLACK, "Dark Side Of The Brain", which will arrive on July 19 via Fearless Rec...

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TONY IOMMI Photo Book Coming From RUFUS PUBLICATIONS

Rufus Publications has announced "Iommi - The Photographs". Tony has collaborated with renowned photographer Ross Halfin to produce a 340-page luxury book encompassing the very earliest days of BLACK SABBATH through to his most recent partnership with the Birmingham Royal Ballet. Featuring exclusive...

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METALLICA Shares '72 Seasons' And 'Hit The Lights' Pro-Shot Video From Copenhagen Stop Of 'M72' Tour

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the songs "72 Seasons" and "Hit The Lights" on June 14 at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark during the 2024 leg of the band's "M72" tour can be seen below. In support of METALLICA's latest album, "72 Seasons", the band has been playing two-nigh...

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MIKE PORTNOY: New DREAM THEATER Album 'Picks Up Right Where 'Black Clouds & Silver Linings' Left Off'

In a new interview with Brazil's Marcelo Vieira and Matheus Ribeiro, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked if the band's upcoming sixteenth studio album picks up from where the last DT LP he played on, 2009's "Black Clouds & Silver Linings", left off or if it's a different thing entirely....

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MEGADETH Is 'Actively Working On Music Right Now', Says JAMES LOMENZO

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, MEGADETH bassist James LoMenzo was asked if he and his bandmates have commenced work on material for the follow-up to 2022's "The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead!" album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're activel...

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TESTAMENT Hopes To Be Done Recording New Album Within Three Weeks

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation" album. Chuck said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The drums are finished and half the vocals are done and m...

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METALLICA Shares 'Shadows Follow' Pro-Shot Video From Helsinki Stop Of 'M72' Tour

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "Shadows Follow" on June 9 at Helsinki Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, Finland during the 2024 leg of the band's "M72" tour can be seen below. In support of METALLICA's latest album, "72 Seasons", the band has been playing two-night, no-repea...

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Watch: APOCALYPTICA Gifts METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD A Pair Of Custom Skis

Earlier this month, Finnish cello rockers APOCALYPTICA gifted METALLICA frontman James Hetfield with a pair of their custom skis made in collaboration with PUSU. Loska Apocalyptica is based on the award-winning PUSU Loska ski, featuring striking smoked oak top sheet and the majestic APOCALYPTICA log...

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MEGADETH's JAMES LOMENZO Doesn't Get Nervous Before Performing Live: 'Playing The Shows, It's The Way I Breathe'

In a new interview Belgium's Graspop Metal Meeting, MEGADETH bassist James LoMenzo was asked if he still gets nervous before performing at huge festivals like the Belgian annual event. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " I hate to disappoint you, but no, I don't get [nervous]. I lov...

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METALLICA Shares 'Leper Messiah' Pro-Shot Video From Helsinki Stop Of 'M72' Tour

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "Leper Messiah" on June 7 at Helsinki Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, Finland during the 2024 leg of the band's "M72" tour can be seen below. In support of METALLICA's latest album, "72 Seasons", the band has been playing two-night, no-repeat...

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DOKKEN Postpones European 'Farewell' Tour After DON DOKKEN Fractures Ankle

DOKKEN has postponed what is being billed as the band's European "farewell" tour due to frontman Don Dokken's ongoing health issues. Earlier today, DOKKEN released the following statement via social media: "It is with heavy hearts we have to inform you that all scheduled DOKKEN European Summer dates...

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JAMES HETFIELD Says METALLICA's Collaboration With FORTNITE 'Makes Sense': 'It Is A Really Cool Idea'

This weekend only, jump in to Fortnite to experience METALLICA's music like never before in "Metallica: Fuel. Fire. Fury." This immersive music experience journeys through five classic METALLICA tracks plus — because this is a METALLICA concert — the customary live intro of Ennio Morricone's "The Ec...

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METALLICA's 'Master Of Puppets' Crowned 'Best Metal Album Of All Time' By Germany's METAL HAMMER Magazine

The German music magazine Metal Hammer celebrates its golden jubilee with its 500th issue, on newsstands from Friday, June 21, 2024. In this special edition, the magazine ranks the 500 greatest metal albums of all time, voted on by a nearly 100-member jury of editors, musicians, industry professiona...

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METALLICA Shares 'King Nothing' Pro-Shot Video From Helsinki Stop Of 'M72' Tour

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "King Nothing" on June 7 at Helsinki Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, Finland during the 2024 leg of the band's "M72" tour can be seen below. In support of METALLICA's latest album, "72 Seasons", the band has been playing two-night, no-repeat...

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METALLICA Shares 'Seek & Destroy' Pro-Shot Video From Vienna Stop Of 'M72' Tour

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the songs "Seek & Destroy" and "Enter Sandman" at the Racino Rocks festival at Racino Ebreichsdorf in Vienna, Austria on June 1 during the 2024 leg of the band's "M72" tour can be seen below. In support of METALLICA's latest album, "72 Seasons"...