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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'There Is No Doubt' That There Has Been A Resurgence Of Classic Metal Sound

In a new interview with Jaimunji of Metal-Roos, former JUDAS PRIEST and current KK'S PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens was asked if he thinks there has been a resurgence of the "old-school '70s, '80s metal sound" in recent years, especially with bands like IRON MAIDEN and PRIEST still doing well on t...

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BLACK STONE CHERRY's CHRIS ROBERTSON Weighs In On Bands Using Backing Tracks During Live Shows

Chris Robertson of Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that ma...

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RONNIE ATKINS Says PRETTY MAIDS 'Might Do Some Selected Gigs Next Year'

In a new interview with Power Metal Point, PRETTY MAIDS singer Ronnie Atkins, who is battling stage four cancer, was asked if there are any plans for him to do anything again with the long-running Danish hard rock outfit. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There's been issues betwee...

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METALLICA Shares Pro-Shot Video Of '72 Seasons' Performance From Phoenix During 'M72' Tour

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "72 Seasons" on September 9 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona can be seen below. As previously reported, METALLICA rescheduled its September 3 show in Arizona after frontman James Hetfield tested positive for COVID. The concert, p...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Releases Music Video For 'Judgment Day'

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH has released the official music video for "Judgment Day", a song off the band's latest album, 2022's "AfterLife". The Nick Peterson-directed clip, which stars frontman Ivan Moody as a vigilante comic book hero who takes down a ring of human traffickers, features a story and v...

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PANTERA Pulls Out Of This Year's AFTERSHOCK Festival

PANTERA has canceled its appearance at this year's Aftershock festival, set to take place October 5-8 at Discovery Park in Sacramento, California. Replacing them on the bill will be STONE TEMPLE PILOTS. Earlier today (Thursday, September 21),PANTERA released the following statement via social media...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's ZACKY VENGEANCE: 'I Never Wanna Feel Like I'm Phoning It In'

In a new interview with Blackcraft, AVENGED SEVENFOLD guitarist Zacky Vengeance discussed the experimental nature of the band's latest album, "Life Is But A Dream…" Written and recorded over the span of four years, it was produced by Joe Barresi and AVENGED SEVENFOLD in Los Angeles and mixed by Andy...

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Go Inside Making Of METALLICA's 'Too Far Gone?' Video In Latest Episode Of 'The Metallica Report'

The eighth episode of "The Metallica Report", the recently launched podcast offering weekly insider updates on all things METALLICA, is available below. "The Metallica Report" is hosted by two of the closest members of the METALLICA family: Steffan Chirazi, whose history with METALLICA spans from co...

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Listen: METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Guests On GOODNIGHT, TEXAS's New Single 'Runaways'

GOODNIGHT, TEXAS has a new single, "Runaways", dropping later this month, but instead of the thought-provoking, earthy blend of folk rock they're known for, the two singer-songwriters, Patrick Dyer Wolf and Avi Vinocur, have instead created a beast of a hard-rock song. Indelible riffs, thundering rh...

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AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON Is 'All Excited' And 'Fired Up' About POWER TRIP Concert

Brian Johnson's favorite singer, Greg Billings, appears on the latest episode of the "AC/DC Beyond the Thunder" episode, discussing his long-lasting friendship with the fellow Floridian, their many duets together, and even touching upon Johnson's darkest days with AC/DC. "I just spent the week with...

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BRENDON SMALL Talks DETHKLOK's Ongoing Relevance To Metalheads: 'It Speaks To An Audience That Isn't Spoken To'

By David E. Gehlke After several years of dormancy, the fictional metal band DETHKLOK has returned with a new album, "Dethalbum IV" and an animated movie, "Metalocalypse: Army Of The Doomstar". It was hard fought since the Adult Swim television network abruptly pulled the plug on the "Dethklok: Meta...

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AC/DC, METALLICA, IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST, GUNS N' ROSES And TOOL: Set Times For POWER TRIP Festival Revealed

Festival producer Goldenvoice has announced the set times for its inaugural Power Trip three-day metal music event, scheduled to take place October 6-8 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California GUNS N' ROSES will hit the stage at 9:25 p.m. and IRON MAIDEN will perform at 6:45 p.m. on Friday, Octo...

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STITCHED UP HEART's ALECIA 'MIXI' DEMNER: 'I've Been Trying To Be As Authentic As Possible'

In a new interview with RadioactiveMike Z, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM radio program "Wired In The Empire", STITCHED UP HEART singer Alecia "Mixi" Demner spoke about METALLICA's 2004 documentary "Some Kind Of Monster", which was lauded for its honest examination of one of the world’s most successful he...

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DOKKEN Releases Music Video For 'Gypsy' Single From 'Heaven Comes Down' Album

Legendary American rockers DOKKEN will release their 13th studio album, "Heaven Comes Down", on October 27 via Silver Lining Music. The follow-up to 2012's "Broken Bones" was produced by Bill Palmer and Don Dokken and was mixed by Kevin Shirley (AEROSMITH, IRON MAIDEN). The official music video for...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN On Managing His Mental Health: 'I Get Nervous All The Time'

This Wednesday, September 20, Audacy is airing its annual "I'm Listening" mental health broadcast. The special show is hosted by Carson Daly, who is joined by Audacy's nationally syndicated country host Katie Neal and Dr. Alfiee M. Breland-Noble, psychologist, author, and scientist who founded the...