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ARMORED SAINT Completes Recording New Album
ARMORED SAINT has completed recording 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 is once again being mixed by Jay Ruston (STONE SOUR, STEE...March 24, 2020
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JACKYL's JESSE JAMES DUPREE: 'I'm Ashamed Of The Fact That The Country Has Allowed Itself To Get So Polarized'
During a recent appearance on Shawn SixX's podcast "The Liquid Conversations", JACKYL singer Jesse James Dupree touched upon his views on the current climate of political divisiveness in the U.S. He said (hear audio below): "I'll be honest with you: I was a huge fan of Bill Clinton — not because of...March 19, 2020
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CARCASS's BILL STEER Finds It 'Comical' That THE USED Is About To Release An Album Called 'Heartwork'
Bill Steer of CARCASS, whose 1993 album "Heartwork" is considered a landmark album in the melodic death metal genre, was asked during a recent interview with the "Everblack" podcast if he is aware that THE USED about to release a new LP by the same name. He responded (hear audio below): "I did hear...March 17, 2020
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FIREWIND Teases 'Rising Fire' Music Video
FIREWIND, the band featuring former OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Gus G., has released a teaser for the music video for the song "Rising Fire". The full clip will make its online debut on March 20. FIREWIND recently parted ways with guitarist/keyboardist Bob Katsionis and singer Henning Basse. The group's...March 16, 2020
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CARCASS: Australian Tour Canceled
British extreme metal pioneers CARCASS have been forced to cancel their previously tour of Australia in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The promoter of the tour, Soundworks Touring, has issued the following statement regarding the matter: "Due to the very unfortunate circumstances s...March 13, 2020
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PHILIP ANSELMO's EN MINOR Signs European Deal With SEASON OF MIST
Season Of Mist has announced the signing of EN MINOR, the new "depression core" project of Philip Anselmo (PANTERA, DOWN),for the European territory. The band will release its debut full-length later this year. Anselmo comments on the signing: "As it pertains to EN MINOR, I'm happy to announce we a...March 12, 2020
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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK Blasts TRUMP For Failing To Declare Coronavirus National Emergency
TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick has slammed President Donald Trump for failing to issue an emergency declaration for the coronavirus pandemic which would free up to $40 billion from the Disaster Relief Fund to assist local state government in their response to the virus. Earlier today, Skolnick to...March 11, 2020
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MAGNUM Won't Cancel European Tour: 'F**k Coronavirus'
British rock icons MAGNUM have vowed to play all the scheduled shows on their previously announced European tour despite coronavirus concerns. Earlier today, the band issued the following statement via social media: "A statement regarding the impact of Covid-19 on the forthcoming tour. "Let's get th...March 10, 2020
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MAYHEM Drummer HELLHAMMER TO Sit Out 'The Decibel Magazine Tour'
Due to a severe shoulder infection caused by osteoarthritis that has plagued Hellhammer for quite some time now, the MAYHEM drummer will, unfortunately, not be able to perform with his bandmates on "The Decibel Magazine Tour". According to MAYHEM, Hellhammer "has been working with a physiotherapist...March 10, 2020
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FIREWIND Announces New Singer
FIREWIND, the band featuring former OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Gus G., has parted ways with guitarist/keyboardist Bob Katsionis and singer Henning Basse. The group's new vocalist is Herbie Langhans, who has previously played with AVANTASIA and SINBREED. FIREWIND is currently working on its ninth studio...March 9, 2020
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Appeals Court Sides With LED ZEPPELIN In 'Stairway To Heaven' Copyright Case
An appeals court has upheld a jury verdict finding that LED ZEPPELIN's classic song "Stairway To Heaven" was not a rip-off of SPIRIT's "Taurus". Michael Skidmore, the trustee of "Taurus" songwriter Randy "California" Wolfe's estate, had brought the claims more than four decades after "Stairway To He...March 9, 2020
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CARCASS's BILL STEER Says 1996's 'Swansong' Was 'Roundly Despised' Upon Its Release
Andrew McKaysmith of the "Scars And Guitars" podcast recently interviewed guitarist Bill Steer of British extreme metal pioneers CARCASS. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he is aware that CARCASS has such a tremendous influe...March 9, 2020
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ANTHRAX Singer JOEY BELLADONNA's JOURNEY Tribute Band Plays First Show (Video)
ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna's newly launched JOURNEY tribute band, JOURNEY BEYOND, played its first concert ever last night (Friday, March 6) at The Beacon Theatre in Hopewell, Virginia. Fan-filmed video footage of the entire show can be seen below (courtesy of YouTube user "Dennis Justus"). The...March 7, 2020
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Is POISON's BRET MICHAELS The Voice Behind 'The Masked Singer''s BANANA? Fans Sure Think So
POISON fans are confident that Banana, one of the contestants on Fox's smash hit "The Masked Singer", is none other than Bret Michaels. Based on an international hit, "The Masked Singer" features celebrities facing off against one another with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from head to to...March 5, 2020
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SALIVA, POWERMAN 5000, ADEMA And FLAW: 'Nu-Metal Revival 2020' Tour Dates Announced
SALIVA, POWERMAN 5000, ADEMA and FLAW will hit the road this summer as part of the "Nu-Metal Revival 2020" tour. Also appearing on the bill for most of the shows will be the Salt Lake City rap/metal artist Andrew W. Boss. Tour dates: Jun. 25 - Indianapolis, IN - The Vogue Jun. 26 - Detroit, MI - Har...March 3, 2020
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