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CHRIS REIFERT Talks AUTOPSY's Death Metal Staying Power: 'It's The Same Formula Since 1987'

By David E. Gehlke Californian gore death metal originators AUTOPSY called it a day in 1995 after "Shitfun", an album more known for its literal cover art than the music. Whatever one makes of the "Shitfun" artwork, by then, AUTOPSY had already produced two of death metal's flagship records in 1989'...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: 'We've Always Charted Our Own Course'

In a new interview with Los Angeles Times, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich addressed the fact that he and his bandmates never allow fan criticism to drive their decisions, especially when it comes to musical matters. "No, it's pretty much been like that since the beginning," he said. "When we started...

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KREATOR Bassist FRÉDÉRIC LECLERCQ On Recording His First Album With The Band: It Was 'Very Exciting'

In a recent interview with Czech Republic's Backstage TV, KREATOR bassist Frédéric Leclercq, who joined the band in 2019, spoke about the veteran German thrash metallers' fifteenth studio album, "Hate Über Alles", which was released in June 2022. He said: "As far as I'm concerned, that's my first al...

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AC/DC To Open Official 'High Voltage' Dive Bar In Indio, California

Legendary rockets AC/DC will celebrate their return to the stage by launching the AC/DC High Voltage dive bar in Indio, California, 10 minutes from the Power Trip festival. The bar is located at 82971 Bliss Ave and will be open daily, October 5 through October 8, from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. It's the...

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MINISTRY Announces 2024 North American Tour With GARY NUMAN And FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY

Just prior to the release of MINISTRY's brand-new studio album, "Hopiumforthemasses", dropping March 1, 2024, the band will head out on a spring 2024 North American tour, once again teaming up with touring comrades Gary Numan and FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY. The 29-date trek kicks off February 27 in San Fra...

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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL: 'When We Finally Knock It On The Head, There's Other Bands That Will Step Up And Take Our Place'

In a recent interview with The Press-Enterprise to promote JUDAS PRIEST's upcoming appearance at the Power Trip festival in Indio, California, PRIEST bassist Ian Hill dismissed the notion that heavy metal and rock are dead. He said: "When people say things like 'rock is dying', I just go, 'What are...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Launches 'Melodic Rock' Project SOLEDRIVER

Frontiers Music Srl has announced the upcoming debut album from SOLEDRIVER, a collaboration between two extremely talented and prolific songwriters, musicians and producers, Michael Sweet (STRYPER, BOSTON, ICONIC, SWEET & LYNCH) and Alessandro Del Vecchio (EDGE OF FOREVER, HARDLINE, JORN). The...

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12-Year-Old HARPER Drops Cover Of BRING ME THE HORIZON's Hit 'Chelsea Smile'

Harper, the incredible 12-year-old vocalist who took the Internet by storm with her mind-blowing cover of SPIRITBOX's "Holy Roller" and captured the hearts of millions as a contestant on last year's "America's Got Talent", has shared another official single with fans. The track "Chelsea Smile" is a...

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See Performance Trailer For BLACK SABBATH Ballet

A newly released performance trailer for "Black Sabbath – The Ballet" can be seen below. The ballet soundtracked by the music of BLACK SABBATH had its official premiere on Saturday, September 23 at the Hippodrome theatre in the heavy metal legends' original hometown of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Co...

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NEW YEARS DAY Unleashes New Single 'Vampyre'

Rock band NEW YEARS DAY has released a new single, "Vampyre". A ferocious and haunting track — just in time for the scariest time of the year — "Vampyre" serves as a follow-up to last year's "Hurts Like Hell". NEW YEARS DAY vocalist Ash Costello comments: "'Vampyre' is a song for anyone who has batt...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION Releases New Single 'Ritual'

Dutch metallers WITHIN TEMPTATION have released their brand-new single "Ritual". The song is the focus track of their upcoming eighth studio album, "Bleed Out", due out on October 20. Reflecting the tumultuous state of the world, for their newest record the band have drawn inspiration from events su...

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K.K. DOWNING's KK'S PRIEST Shares Music Video For 'Hymn 66' From 'The Sinner Rides Again' Album

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's new band KK'S PRIEST has just released its sophomore album, "The Sinner Rides Again", via the Austrian rock and metal empire Napalm Records. The official music video for the LP's fourth single, "Hymn 66", can be seen below. Downing says about "Hymn 66": "...

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JACOBY SHADDIX Doubles Down On His Prediction That PAPA ROACH Will Be One Of 'Next Generation's METALLICAs': 'I've Gotta Dream Big'

In a new interview with Liv Maddix of the 105.7 The Point radio station, conducted before PAPA ROACH's September 3 concert with SHINEDOWN in St. Louis, Missouri, PAPA ROACH frontman Jacoby Shaddix was asked about his recent comment that bands like PAPA ROACH, KORN and DEFTONES are "the next generati...

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TED NUGENT Says MICHAEL ANTHONY Was An 'Unequaled Background And Harmony Vocalist' During His Time With VAN HALEN

Longtime and esteemed rock journalist Steve Rosen, who recently released a book about his unique friendship with Edward Van Halen, "Tonechaser - Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey With Edward Van Halen", was a guest on Ted Nugent's "Real America Voice" podcast on September 22. During the chat,...

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TWISTED SISTER's JAY JAY FRENCH Announces Book Signing At Long Island Music And Entertainment Hall Of Fame

TWISTED SISTER's Jay Jay French will be on hand to sign his book, "Twisted Business: Lessons From My Life In Rock 'N Roll" in addition to participating in a related question-and-answer event at the Long Island Music And Entertainment Hall Of Fame in Stony Brook Village (97 Main Street, Stony Brook,...