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Crazy Eyes

Richard Patrick has been searching for that next great moment in FILTER, one automatically held accountable to "Short Bus" and "Title of Record". Though it's a curse no artist wishes to be burdened with, Patrick has been answerable for NINE INCH NAILS, from which he and Brian Liesegang founded this...

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Former PANTERA Bassist REX BROWN To Release Solo Album

Former PANTERA and DOWN bassist Rex Brown will release his solo debut album next year. The effort, which he describes as a "monster," will see him singing and playing guitar and bass on tracks inspired by his love of 1970s music. Brown tells U.K.'s Metal Hammer: "I had to get off that bus ...

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Skeleton Wolf

Officially, SKELETON WOLF is a trio with an anonymous (and very talented) session drummer giving them monster thrust. Merging thrash, black metal, hardcore and power metal, SKELETON WOLF issues a debut album that maintains interest, at least for a while. At times, the album gets a little goofy. A...

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The Fallen Sun

You often see polls out there asking metalheads to drum up their votes for best unsigned bands on the scene. Somebody throw SLUDGEHAMMER's name into the hat and be quick about it. SLUDGEHAMMER is one of a thousand or so hybrid metal bands vying for attention, but in their case, attention is well-de...

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MESHUGGAH Recorded 'The Violent Sleep Of Reason' Live In The Studio

MESHUGGAH drummer Tomas Haake says the band recorded its forthcoming album, "The Violent Sleep Of Reason", live in the studio — marking the first time they have done that "in 20-25 years." The band's eighth full-length effort will be released on October 7 via Nuclear Blast. The disc was inspired by...

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PRETTY MAIDS To Release 'Kingmaker' Album In November

Danish hard rock veterans PRETTY MAIDS will release their new album, "Kingmaker", on November 4 via Frontiers Music Srl. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. When God Took A Day Off 02. Kingmaker 03. Face The World 04. Humanize Me 05. Last Beauty On Earth 06. Bull's Eye 07. King Of ...

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Video: VENOM Performs At U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Festival

Fan-filmed video footage of VENOM's August 12 performance at this year's edition of the Bloodstock Open Air festival, which was held at Catton Hall in Walton-on-Trent, England, can be seen below. VENOM is not to be confused with VENOM INC., the new band featuring original VENOM members Jeff "Mantas"...

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HAMMERFALL To Release 'Built To Last' Album In November; Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL will release their tenth studio album, "Built To Last", on November 4 via Austria's Napalm Records. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Bring It! 02. Hammer High 03. The Sacred Vow 04. Dethrone And Defy 05. Twilight Princess 06. Stormbreaker 07. Built...

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GOJIRA's MARIO And JOSEPH DUPLANTIER Pick Their Favorite Songs From 'Magma' (Video)

Mario and Joseph Duplantier of French progressive metallers GOJIRA recently sat down with U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine and picked their favorite songs from the band's latest album, "Magma". Check out the clip below. "Magma" was released on June 17 via Roadrunner Records. The follow-up to 2012's "L'E...

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'The Complete History Of Black Sabbath: What Evil Lurks' Book Due In October

2016 marks the last time BLACK SABBATH will be on tour, and likely the last time the band will be fully active in its current incarnation. So there’s no better time for the legendary band's entire history to be fully documented with the new book "The Complete History Of Black Sabbath: What Evil Lurk...

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CRADLE OF FILTH Working On Music For Next Album

British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH are off to Brno, Czech Republic on Thursday, August 11 for their week-long writing session for the follow-up to 2015's "Hammer Of The Witches" album. Says the band: "Should be an absolutely killer time just knowing what music is already on offer, slathering...

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ALICE COOPER: Why Rock Stars Getting Involved In Politics Is 'Worst Idea Ever'

Alice Cooper says that rock stars offering their political opinions is "the worst idea ever." The legendary shock rocker recently launched a spoof outsider campaign for public office, complete with the creation of the so-called Wild Party, a hilarious ten-point manifesto and a brand new version of h...

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How VOLBEAT Ended Up Using HARLEM GOSPEL CHOIR On 'Goodbye Forever' Song

Danish/American rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT have uploaded a two-minute video clip in which guitarist/vocalist Michael Poulsen, drummer Jon Larsen and guitarist Rob Caggiano talk about their decision to work with the the Harlem Gospel Choir on the song "Goodbye Forever" on their new album, "Seal The Dea...

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NIGHTRAGE Announces New Guitarist, Drummer

Greek/Swedish melodic death metallers NIGHTRAGE have announced the addition of Magnus Söderman on guitar and Lawrence Dinamarca on drums. Says the band: "We are very proud to have both of these talented and dedicated musicians on board. "The NIGHTRAGE camp is feeling extremely strong and positive an...

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LINKIN PARK's MIKE SHINODA Weighs In On CHESTER BENNINGTON's 'Kept Metal Alive' Comment

LINKIN PARK's Mike Shinoda has defended Chester Bennington's comment that the band's debut album "kept metal alive." In a recent interview with Metal Hammer, the LINKIN PARK singer talked about fans approaching him to gush about his influence on them: "I met a kid a few days ago who said, 'You were...