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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH: I Wanted 'To Rediscover Myself As A Writer' On 'This Consequence' Album

In a new interview with United Rock Nations, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach spoke about the band's upcoming album, "This Consequence", which due on February 21, 2025 via Metal Blade. "This Consequence" is KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's ninth LP overall, and sixth with Leach, who rejoined the band in 2012...

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CRADLE OF FILTH's DANI FILTH: 'I Owe It To My Brethren In Metal And Music Not To Have A F***ing SPOTIFY Account'

In a new interview with Sonic Perspectives contributor Jonathan Smith, CRADLE OF FILTH frontman Dani Filth once again spoke about the decline of the music industry as consumers value access over ownership and experiences over assets. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):"I owe it to my breth...

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CHRIS BARNES On CANNIBAL CORPSE: 'I Don't Know What Grudge They're Holding Against Me, But They Just Don't Like Me'

In a new interview with "The Garza Podcast", hosted by SUICIDE SILENCE guitarist Chris Garza, former CANNIBAL CORPSE and current SIX FEET UNDER vocalist Chris Barnes was asked if his replacement in CANNIBAL CORPSE, George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher, is "still blocked" from Barnes's social media. Barnes...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Explains Why He Can't Get 'Canceled'

During a "VIP Experience" question-and-answer session before W.A.S.P.'s December 12, 2024 concert in Las Vegas, Nevada, W.A.S.P. mainman Blackie Lawless reflected on the songwriting process for the band's classic 1992 album "The Crimson Idol". The concept effort tells the poignant story of Jonathan,...

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SLIPKNOT's ELOY CASAGRANDE Shares 'Liberate' Drum-Cam Video From London Concert

SLIPKNOT's Eloy Casagrande has shared drum-cam video of him and his bandmates performing the song "Liberate" on December 21, 2024 at The O2 Arena in London, England. Check it out below. In an interview for the cover story of the January 2025 issue of Modern Drummer magazine, Casagrande was asked fo...

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DROPKICK MURPHYS And BAD RELIGION Announce 'Summer Of Discontent' 2025 Tour

This summer, iconic punk rock bands DROPKICK MURPHYS and BAD RELIGION will embark on a co-headlining tour for the first time. The U.S. "Summer Of Discontent" tour will feature openers THE MAINLINERS and will run from July 22 through August 17. Tickets for all shows go on sale February 20 at 10 a.m....

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KYLE THOMAS Says ERIC WAGNER Was 'Encouraging' To Him When He First Joined TROUBLE

In a new interview with Bill Zebub, TROUBLE singer Kyle Thomas spoke about his addition to the band in 2012 as the replacement for Kory Clarke (WARRIOR SOUL),who fronted TROUBLE for a four-year period following the exit of the group's original singer Eric Wagner. Kyle said (as transcribed by BLABBE...

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THE GATHERING's Reunited 'Mandylion' Lineup Announces 'Try-Out Show' In Eindhoven

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of their "Mandylion" album, the lineup of Dutch rockers THE GATHERING that recorded the LP — including singer Anneke Van Giersbergen — will reunite for five exclusive sold-out shows in August at Doornroosje in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Prior to those gigs, THE GATH...

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RACHEL BOLAN Reflects On SKID ROW's 'Biggest Mistake'

During an appearance on the "Going Off Track" podcast, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan reflected on the more aggressive sound of the band's second album, 1991's "Slave To The Grind", compared to its predecessor, 1989's "Skid Row". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was very organic, the...

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MORGAN LANDER Says It Was 'Weird' Getting Back In Songwriting Mode For KITTIE After More Than A Decade

In a new interview with the "Everblack" podcast, KITTIE guitarist/vocalist Morgan Lander was asked about the songwriting process for the band's latest album, "Fire", which came out last June via Sumerian Records. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was weird, let me tell you. [Laughs]...

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TRIVIUM's PAOLO GREGOLETTO: 'New Music Is On The Horizon'

In a new interview with Portugal's Look magazine, TRIVIUM's Paolo Gregoletto spoke about a possible follow-up to the band's 2021 album "In The Court Of The Dragon". The bassist, whose band is currently taking part in "The Poisoned Ascendancy" tour during which TRIVIUM and BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE are...

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PETER BALTES On Re-Recording ACCEPT's Iconic 'Balls To The Wall' LP: 'I Was Nervous Touching The Album Again'

In a recent interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, Udo Dirkschneider and Peter Baltes spoke about the upcoming reimagining of ACCEPT's iconic album "Balls To The Wall" to celebrate the LP's 40th anniversary. The band's founding member and former frontman has reinterpreted this classi...

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SHINEDOWN's BRENT SMITH: 'I Haven't Heard A Song Created By A.I. That's Made The Hair On The Back Of My Neck Stand Up'

In a new interview with Popdust, SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith weighed in on a debate about people using an A.I. (artificial intelligence) music generator as a tool to create melodies, harmonies and rhymes based on artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and machine learning (ML) models. Brent said (...

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GARY HOLT: No New EXODUS Album Until 2026

In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, EXODUS guitarist and main songwriter Gary Holt spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2021's "Persona Non Grata" album. Asked when fans can expect to hear new music from EXODUS, Gary said (as tran...

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MATT SORUM Sets Record Straight: STEVEN TYLER Will Never Tour Again

In a new interview with Joe Rock of the WBAB radio station, former GUNS N' ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum spoke about serving as the musical director of Steven Tyler's sixth annual Grammy viewing party which was held on February 2 at the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California. Ty...