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ROB HALFORD: 'JUDAS PRIEST Has Been Defending The Faith Of Heavy Metal Since We Began'

In a new interview with Elena Rosberg of Radiocast BG, Rob Halford was asked about the significance of the album title "Invincible Shield" for a band like JUDAS PRIEST. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "JUDAS PRIEST has been defending the faith of heavy metal, not just the music, b...

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Ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Guitarist JASON HOOK's FLAT BLACK Releases 'A Bit Of Lightning' Music Video

FLAT BLACK, the band formed by ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Jason Hook, has released the official music video for "A Bit Of Lightning". The track is taken from FLAT BLACK's debut album, "Dark Side Of The Brain", which arrives today (Friday, July 19) via Fearless Records. The LP was produced...

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STEELHEART's MILJENKO MATIJEVIC Stars In New Music Family Dramedy 'Trust In Love'

Rock vocalist Miljenko Matijevic, best known as the frontman of renowned band STEELHEART, makes a powerful big-screen debut in Mick Davis's new heartwarming dramedy "Trust In Love". The film, which has already garnered 30 awards at festivals worldwide, will premiere in select theaters in early Augus...

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ATREYU Announces New Album 'The Pronoia Sessions', Shares Cover Of AUDIOSLAVE's 'Like A Stone'

American metalcore stalwarts ATREYU make a passionate return to the hearts of fans everywhere with "The Pronoia Sessions" — a new collection of eight reimagined greatest hits and two nostalgic tribute covers — due out this fall on Spinefarm. The digital release will begin streaming on October 25 whi...

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Hálios

Five years after releasing one of the most terrifying debut records in recent memory, Slovakia's CEREMONY OF SILENCE have become even more twisted. There are certainly a few moments on "Hálios" which could, at a push, be described as blackened death metal, or at least some skewed facsimile. But what...

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EPICA's SIMONE SIMONS Releases 'R.E.D.' Single From Upcoming Debut Solo Album

EPICA singer Simone Simons has released the music video for the song "R.E.D." from her upcoming debut solo album. Due on August 23 via Nuclear Blast Records, "Vermillion" is a collaboration with Simone's longtime musical partner Arjen Lucassen (AYREON). Simons and Lucassen comment: "'R.E.D.' deals w...

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STRYPER Shares 'Loves Symphony' And 'Grateful' Singles From Upcoming 'When We Were Kings' Album

Pioneering Christian metal band STRYPER will release a new studio album, "When We Were Kings", on September 13. The LP's second and third singles, "Loves Symphony" and "Grateful", have just been made available and can be streamed below. About "Loves Symphony", STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet states:...

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Would MUSHROOMHEAD Ever Perform Without The Masks? STEVE 'SKINNY' FELTON Responds

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, Steve "Skinny" Felton, drummer and founder of Cleveland theatrical art-metal ensemble MUSHROOMHEAD, was asked if he and his bandmates would ever consider performing without their trademark masks. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Ye...

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GWAR Delivers Special Take On 'Barbie' Movie's 'I'm Just Ken' Hit Song

Intergalactic shock rock legends GWAR made a record-breaking sixth appearance at the AV Club studios, again showcasing their unique take on a hit song far outside their usual realm. The return of AV Club's "Undercover" series, after a seven-year hiatus, is a testament to the unparalleled "genius" of...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE Is In The Process Of Editing His Second Book: 'It Will Be Coming Out Next Year'

In a new interview with Chuck Armstrong of Loudwire Nights, LAMB OF GOD singer Randy Blythe revealed that he is "in the process of final edits" on his second book. "It took me 10 fucking years," he added (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). "So, it will be coming out next year, supposedly in Februa...

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Visioning

An ongoing collaboration between New Jersey thrash legend Dan Lorenzo (HADES) and former TYPE O NEGATIVE drummer Johnny Kelly, PATRIARCHS IN BLACK have been one of the most reliable sources of flagrant SABBATH-ian riff worship over the last few years. Their first two albums were loose-limbed riots,...

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CLÉMENTINE DELAUNEY Talks How 'Pirate Metal' Has Changed Course Of VISIONS OF ATLANTIS's Career

By David E. Gehlke "Pirate metal" officially became a thing in 1987 when Germany's RUNNING WILD ditched their JUDAS PRIEST-styled denim and leather for a wardrobe that would have made Blackbeard and Calico Jack flash a toothless grin in appreciation. The Germans proceeded to take it pretty far on Eu...

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EPICA's SIMONE SIMONS Explains Why The Time Is 'Right' For Her To Release Her Debut Solo Album

In a new interview with El Cuartel Del Metal, EPICA singer Simone Simons discussed her upcoming debut solo album, "Vermillion", on which she collaborated with her longtime musical partner Arjen Lucassen (AYREON). Asked how long she has been planning the project, Simone said (as transcribed by BLABBE...

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JASON HOOK Has Been 'Completely Disconnected' From FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Since 2020

In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Jason Hook was asked if he still keeps in touch with any of his former bandmates. He responded: "I have the occasional text message with Ivan [Moody, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH singer]. He's kind of the only...

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Dark Side Of The Brain

It's always heartbreaking when a band member leaves a favorite band. Such is the case when Jason Hook, lead and founding guitarist of FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, left the band in 2019. Hook wasn't just a token guitarist. He was a key part of the band's style. Hook's guitar solos were a major part of th...