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GRIM REAPER, FIREWIND, CYHRA, MASTERPLAN Members Join Forces For Epic Metal Cover Of 'We Are The World'

Over 50 rock and metal musicians, including members of GRIM REAPER, FIREWIND, CYHRA and MASTERPLAN, have joined forces to record an epic metal cover of "We Are The World" while in quarantine. The project is the brainchild of Norwegian musician Marius Danielsen of the band DARKEST SINS. The original...

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TRIVIUM Bassist Says Having Dinner With METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Was A 'Pretty Wild' Experience

In a recent interview with Epic Footnote Productions ' "There Goes My Hero" podcast, TRIVIUM bassist Paolo Gregoletto reflected on what it was like to meet his heroes in METALLICA. Recalling the night in 2006 when he and his bandmates ended up having dinner with Kirk Hammett in Amsterdam, Paolo said...

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Hear Doom Icon SCOTT 'WINO' WEINRICH's Cover Of JOY DIVISION's 'Isolation'

Doom metal godfather Scott "Wino" Weinrich recently signed to Ripple Music for the release of his new solo album, "Forever Gone", on June 26 as part of the label's new "Blood And Strings" series. Stream first single "Isolation" below. "Isolation" is a cover of JOY DIVISION's 1980 single, as Wino exp...

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Watch RUSH's GEDDY LEE In Video For All-Star Charity Cover Of 'Lean on Me'

RUSH's Geddy Lee is one of about 25 Canadian artists who have recorded an an all-star charity cover of soul legend Bill Withers's seminal song "Lean On Me". The single, produced by Jon Levine, also includes Avril Lavigne, Bryan Adams, Jann Arden, Justin Bieber, Michael Bublé, Sarah McLachlan, Serena...

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BRET MICHAELS Is Selling 'Bandana Banana' Merchandise, Days After Being Revealed As 'The Masked Singer''s Banana

POISON frontman Bret Michaels has added several "Bandana Banana" merchandise items to his official webstore — just days after he was revealed as the person in the banana costume, one of the contestants on Fox's smash hit "The Masked Singer". Currently available for purchase are Banana Graphic Socks...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN, KORN + FAITH NO MORE: Los Angeles Concerts To Be Rescheduled

The May 22 and May 23 concerts at Banc Of California stadium in Los Angeles, California featuring SYSTEM OF A DOWN, KORN and FAITH NO MORE have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping the globe. The new dates have not yet been announced. HELMET and RUSSIAN CIRCLES were also s...

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Watch MINISTRY's Lyric Video For Explosive New Song 'Alert Level'

With a new election on the horizon and America still on the brink, MINISTRY's Al Jourgensen has re-entered the studio to create his missives that will become material for a to-be-announced new album on Nuclear Blast Records. The first taste comes today with the bold new track "Alert Level" accompani...

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VANDENBERG: Lyric Video For New Song 'Freight Train'

The official lyric video for the song "Freight Train" from the new lineup of VANDENBERG can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's upcoming studio album, titled "2020", which will be released on May 29 via Mascot Records / Mascot Label Group. Led by master guitarist Adrian Vandenberg, the...

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BRET MICHAELS Revealed As BANANA On 'The Masked Singer'

POISON frontman Bret Michaels is Banana, one of the contestants on Fox's smash hit "The Masked Singer". Banana, who had won over the studio audiences and four judges with each of his four performances, returned to the show last night (Wednesday, April 22) to perform a version of Bob Dylan's "Knockin...

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SIX FEET UNDER: New Album Title Revealed

Death metal veterans SIX FEET UNDER have set "Nightmares Of The Decomposed" as the title of their new album. The follow-up to 2017's "Torment" is due later this year via Metal Blade Records. SIX FEET UNDER's upcoming disc will be the band's first with former CANNIBAL CORPSE and DEICIDE guitarist Jac...

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ARMORED SAINT Completes Mixing New Album

ARMORED SAINT has completed work on its new album for a tentative late 2020 release via Metal Blade Records. The follow-up to 2015's "Win Hands Down" was tracked with veteran producer/engineer Bill Metoyer and bassist/producer Joey Vera and was once again being mixed by Jay Ruston (STONE SOUR, STEEL...

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CADAVER Feat. MEGADETH Drummer DIRK VERBEUREN: 'D.G.A.F.' Digital EP Now Available

CADAVER, one of the first Norwegian death metal bands to release an LP, has inked a deal with Nuclear Blast Records. The group's new digial EP, "D.G.A.F.", is now available. The official lyric video for the "D.G.A.F." title track, featuring a guest appearance by Jeff Walker of CARCASS, can be seen b...

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BLACK SABBATH Guitarist TONY IOMMI's Auction Raises $24,000 For Britain's NHS

According to the BBC, BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has raised more than £19,000 (approximately $23,760) for the United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS) by auctioning off personal items, including one of his guitars. The axe sold for £11,300 (approximately $14,130),with other items from...

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BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD Releases Three More Poems Inspired By Coronavirus Pandemic

Original BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has released three more poems inspired by the coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping the globe. "Unimagined Thoughts", "The Swallow" and "Unworthy Exchanges" can be found below. Ward was on board for the SABBATH reunion when it was first announced eight years...

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Video Premiere: BREAKING BENJAMIN's 'Dear Agony' Featuring LACEY STURM

BREAKING BENJAMIN has released the official music video for its song "Dear Agony", featuring a guest appearance by Lacey Sturm (ex-FLYLEAF). The track is taken from BREAKING BENJAMIN's latest album, "Aurora", a collection of reimagined versions of the band's biggest and most popular songs and one ne...