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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE On Not Being Able To Tour During Coronavirus Crisis: 'Compared To Prison, It's A Breeze'

In a new interview with Alternative Press, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe was asked how he feels about not being able to tour during the coronavirus crisis, especially since most bands make a living from playing shows. "For me, it makes me glad I'm in a successful enough band that I saved up some...

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ANTHRAX Announces 30th-Anniversary 'Persistence Of Time' Deluxe CD And Vinyl Editions

On August 21, 2020, 30 years to the day after its initial launch, thrash/metal-masters ANTHRAX will celebrate with the release of the deluxe anniversary edition of its fifth studio album, the gold-certified "Persistence Of Time", produced by ANTHRAX and Mark Dodson. Available exclusively on disc an...

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MEGADETH: New Album Recordings Are 'Officially Underway'

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has just returned from Nashville, Tennessee, where he took part in the initial recording sessions for the band's 16th studio album. Ellefson discussed MEGADETH's plans for the follow-up to 2016's "Dystopia" in a brand new interview with The Metal Circus. He said (see...

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TRIVIUM Is Already Working On Music For Follow-Up To 'What The Dead Men Say'

Guitarist Corey Beaulieu of Florida-based metallers TRIVIUM spoke to the Interview Under Fire podcast about how he and his bandmates are spending their coronavirus downtime. He said (hear audio below): "Since we've been stuck at home and there's no tour plans, we've already been throwing around new...

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MEGADETH's KIKO LOUREIRO Reveals Title Of New Solo Album

MEGADETH guitarist Kiko Loureiro has set "Open Source" as the title of his fifth solo album. The disc will be the follow-up to "Sounds Of Innocence", which was released in June 2012. Loureiro said: "By definition, 'open source' is related to softwares which the original source code is made freely av...

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LAMB OF GOD's ART CRUZ Thinks 'It Would Be Tough' For Metal Concerts To Return Before COVID-19 Vaccine Is Developed

In a brand new interview with Finland's Kaaos TV, LAMB OF GOD drummer Art Cruz was asked if he thinks it will be possible for heavy metal bands to return to the live stage before a vaccine for the novel coronavirus is developed. He responded (see video below): "I feel like it would be tough. No matt...

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Former ANGRA Singer ANDRÉ MATOS: 'Maestro Of Rock' Documentary Coming In September 2021

The first trailer for "André Matos: Maestro Of Rock", the forthcoming documentary about former ANGRA singer André Matos, can be seen below. Due on on September 14, 2021 on what would have been André's 50th birthday, the film will include never-before-seen footage from his personal archives and inter...

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IN FLAMES Announces 20th-Anniversary Edition Of 'Clayman' Featuring Re-Recorded Songs

Swedish veteran metallers IN FLAMES are celebrating two major milestones in 2020 with their 30th anniversary as a band and 20th anniversary of their seminal, critically acclaimed album "Clayman". In honor of this monumental occasion, Nuclear Blast Records presents a special 20th-anniversary edition...

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LAMB OF GOD's JOHN CAMPBELL Says RANDY BLYTHE Has 'Developed Incredibly Over The Years As A Writer And A Performer'

LAMB OF GOD bassist John Campbell was interviewed on the latest episode of the "Talk Toomey" podcast. Speaking about the inspiration for singer Randy Blythe's lyrics, John said (hear audio below): "I've known Randy since 1990. I know where this comes from. And we are all of — I don't wanna say we're...

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Former GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL Covers SOUNDGARDEN, ASIA And More On 'Barefoot 3' EP

Former GUNS N' ROSES and current SONS OF APOLLO guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal will release a new acoustic EP of cover songs, "Barefoot 3" on June 5 exclusively via Bandcamp. "Barefoot 3" takes the "Barefoot" series up a notch, with intricate guitar arrangements, big backing vocals, and drummer Kyl...

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LAMB OF GOD's JOHN CAMPBELL On New Drummer ART CRUZ: 'He Kicked A Little Fire In My Ass, And It Feels Dangerous'

Richmond, Virginia-based metallers LAMB OF GOD will release their new, self-titled album on June 19 via Epic Records in the U.S. and Nuclear Blast Records in Europe. The follow-up to 2015's "VII: Sturm Und Drang" marks LAMB OF GOD's first recordings with Art Cruz, who joined the band last year as th...

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New STYX Album Is 'All Written' And 'Ready' To Be Recorded, Says TOMMY SHAW

STYX guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw spoke to Meltdown of the Detroit radio station WRIF about the progress of the writing and recording sessions for the follow-up to "The Mission". Released in June 2017, that disc marked STYX's first new LP in 14 years. It was recorded at Blackbird Studios in Nashvil...

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MEGADETH Is 'Really Happy' With Material For Next Studio Album, Says DAVID ELLEFSON

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson recently spoke to Rockin' Metal Revival about the band's plans to record the follow-up to 2016's "Dystopia" album. He said (hear audio below): "Well, we were scheduled to be in the studio at the end of March recording the new album. It's primarily written; it's ready...

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LAMB OF GOD's ART CRUZ Discusses Sacrifices It Took To Make His Dreams Come True (Video)

LAMB OF GOD drummer Art Cruz is featured in the latest episode of Cerveza Montejo's "The Stories That Defy" series. Check it out below. Speaking about how choosing a different path and taking opportunities came at a cost with personal sacrifice, Cruz said: "You go through so many obstacles trying to...

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SCOTT IAN Doesn't Rule Out Special ANTHRAX Shows Featuring JOEY BELLADONNA, JOHN BUSH And NEIL TURBIN

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian says that he is not completely opposed to the idea of staging a special concert featuring most of the singers that have fronted the band over the course of its nearly four-decade existence. ANTHRAX has had a number of vocalists — including Neil Turbin, Joey Belladonna, Da...