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KORN's New Album Was Originally Supposed To Be An EP

In a new interview with Thomann, KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer discussed the inspiration for the band's new album, "Requiem", which was written and recorded entirely during the COVID-19 pandemic. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're so used to having the world as our playgroun...

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Life Of Late METALLICA Bassist CLIFF BURTON To Be Celebrated With Virtual Event On What Would Have Been His 60th Birthday

The life of late METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton will be celebrated with "Cliff Burton Day" on what would have been his 60th birthday, February 10, at YouTube.com/GOMEZGRIP. A special live stream is scheduled for that day at 7 p.m. PST. The event will be emceed by Nicholas Gomez, with guests includin...

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SCORPIONS' KLAUS MEINE: Rock Is 'Alive' And 'Well'

In a new interview with Liz Barnes of Planet Rock's "My Planet Rocks", SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine was asked if the title of the band's new album, "Rock Believer", is a message of sorts for the group's fans around the world. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Maybe that's because o...

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METALLICA Releases MetOnTour Video Edit Of 'The End Of The Line' Performance From Second 40th-Anniversary Concert

A MetOnTour video edit of METALLICA performing the song "The End Of The Line" on December 19, 2021 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California can be seen below. The show was the second of METALLICA's two 40th-anniversary concerts which featured different setlists. They were part of METALLICA's "Sa...

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KORN's MUNKY: 'Pop Music Has Evolved Into Something So Synthetic'

KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer has addressed rock's diminishing commercial profile and ever-decreasing album sales, saying "it comes in waves." For the past several years, hip-hop has surpassed rock as the most popular genre in the U.S., consistently coming out on top as the largest genre in t...

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DREAM THEATER Kicks Off 'Top Of The World' 2022 North American Tour In Mesa (Video)

Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER kicked off their "Top Of The World" 2022 North American tour this past Wednesday night (February 2) at the Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, Arizona. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below. The rescheduled dates for DREAM THEATER's postponed North Am...

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METALLICA Releases MetOnTour Video Edit Of 'King Nothing' Performance From First 40th-Anniversary Concert

A MetOnTour video edit of METALLICA performing the song "King Nothing" on December 17, 2021 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California can be seen below. The show was the first of METALLICA's two 40th-anniversary concerts which featured different setlists. They were part of METALLICA's "San Franci...

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KILL THE LIGHTS Feat. Former BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Members: New Song 'Dead From The Start' Available

KILL THE LIGHTS, the band featuring former BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE bassist Jason "Jay" James and drummer Michael "Moose" Thomas, has released a brand new song called "Dead From The Start". "Dead From The Start" is described in a press release as "a stadium-sized banger that showcases the band's seam...

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DAVID ELLEFSON, CHRIS POLAND, CHRIS ADLER Featured In Second Sizzle Reel For NICK MENZA Documentary

Screaming Butterfly Entertainment, in conjunction with Ellefson Films, have released a second sizzle reel for the upcoming feature-length documentary film "This Was My Life: The Story Of Nick Menza". The one-minute, 20-second clip features interviews with the Menza family, former MEGADETH members Ch...

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Late METALLICA Bassist CLIFF BURTON: ReAction Figure From Super7 Coming Next Week

Super7 will release a ReAction figure of late METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton on Thursday, February 10. Cliff was asked to join METALLICA in 1982 after the band saw him perform with his group at the time, TRAUMA. The bassist was not willing to move to Los Angeles, where METALLICA was based, so they d...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Shares Another Snippet Of New Music: 'The Monster Is Waking Up'

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH has shared another snippet of music from the band's upcoming ninth studio album. Earlier today, the Las Vegas-based metallers posted the 12-second clip on social media and captioned it: "The monster is waking up – 2022". FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH previously shared snippets of m...

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METALLICA Is Preparing Deluxe Versions Of 'Load' And 'Reload'

METALLICA is preparing deluxe remastered versions of its "Load" (1996) and "Reload" (1997) and is reaching out to its hardcore fans for help to get content for the new editions. Says the band in an e-mail blast to members of its fan club: "We're working our way through the catalog to bring you the c...

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FOO FIGHTERS Celebrate Release Of Their 'Studio 666' Movie With Return Of Their SiriusXM Channel

Perfect for times like these, Foo Fighters Radio will return to SiriusXM from February 4 at 3 a.m. ET through March 5 in celebration of the February 25 theatrical release of "Studio 666", a horror comedy film starring the band. The exclusive channel will air on Channel 105 and be available on the SX...

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Official RONNIE JAMES DIO Documentary 'Dio: Dreamers Never Die' To Receive World Premiere At This Year's SXSW Film Festival

"Dio: Dreamers Never Die", the career-spanning documentary on the life and times of the legendary rock icon Ronnie James Dio, will receive its world premiere at this year's SXSW Film Festival. This year, SXSW will take place in person in Austin, Texas from March 11 to March 20, with select films ava...

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Hear KORN's New Single 'Lost In The Grandeur'

KORN's new single, "Lost In The Grandeur", can be streamed below via a video animated and edited by EFFIXX. The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "Requiem", which will arrive on February 4 via Loma Vista Recordings. Due to the effects of COVID-19 and the inability to play live shows for...