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MASTODON Guitarist Says Bands Can't Survive Current Economic Climate

According to The Pulse Of Radio, MASTODON guitarist Bill Kelliher discussed the current state of the music business on the "Let There Be Talk" podcast, saying that the way artists are paid by streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music needs to change. He explained, "If this continues, the artis...

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SOUNDGARDEN/PEARL JAM Drummer MATT CAMERON: 'I Was In Awe Of VINNIE PAUL's Playing'

Sunday's (July 1) public memorial for Vinnie Paul Abbott in Dallas, Texas included emotional tributes from a number of Vinnie's fellow musicians, some of whom appeared in person while others sent short video speeches expressing their affection for the fallen drummer. One musician who appeared via vi...

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MUNICIPAL WASTE Releases Music Video For 'Slime And Punishment'

Richmond, Virginia's MUNICIPAL WASTE released its sixth studio album, "Slime And Punishment", a year ago via Nuclear Blast. In support of that release, the band is about to embark on a run of 20 club and festival dates across nine countries in Europe. To mark the occasion, the guys have unleashed a...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Bassist Says Band 'Learned So Much' From Touring With METALLICA

AVENGED SEVENFOLD bassist Johnny Christ was recently interviewed by Southeast Wreck Metal. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On how the group came to support METALLICA on the initial North American leg of the "WorldWired" tour: John...

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CLUTCH Releases Music Video For New Single 'How To Shake Hands'

Maryland rockers CLUTCH have released the official music video for "How To Shake Hands", the second single from their upcoming album, "Book Of Bad Decisions". A very limited seven-inch picture disc in a transparent PVC pocket has been made available. "How To Shake Hands" is on the blue side and "Gim...

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Video Premiere: MARILYN MANSON's 'Cry Little Sister'

Marilyn Manson's music video for his cover version of Gerard McMahon's "Cry Little Sister", which is best known as the theme to the 1987 cult classic "The Lost Boys", can be seen below. The shock rocker recorded the song for the soundtrack of the forthcoming X-Men movie "The New Mutants", which is d...

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TESTAMENT, TRIPTYKON, PIG DESTROYER, YOB, POWER TRIP Confirmed For DECIBEL METAL & BEER FEST: LOS ANGELES

Join a gathering of craft brewing's most morbid ales on Saturday and Sunday, December 1 and 2 as North America's only monthly metal magazine brings the heaviest and hoppiest craft beer festival in the world to the historic Wiltern Theatre for the first-ever Decibel Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles. He...

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Listen To New CLUTCH Song 'How To Shake Hands'

Maryland rockers CLUTCH have released "How To Shake Hands", the second single from their upcoming album, "Book Of Bad Decisions", as an instant-gratification track at iTunes and Amazon. In addition, a very limited seven-inch picture disc in a transparent PVC pocket has been made available. "How To...

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GUS G. Releases Guitar Playthrough Video For 'Thrill Of The Chase' Song

Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, has released a guitar playthrough video for his song "Thrill Of The Chase". The track is taken from his latest solo album, "Fearless", which was releas...

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CLUTCH Announces North American Tour With SEVENDUST

Maryland rockers CLUTCH have announced U.S./Canada fall dates for their "Book Of Bad Decisions Tour 2018". CLUTCH is making the following special offer for this tour: The price of a ticket when purchased in advance online includes a physical CD copy of CLUTCH's new album, "Book Of Bad Decisions"....

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CHARLIE BENANTE Explains Why ANTHRAX Does Meet-And-Greets Instead Of In-Store Signings

ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante recently appeared on the "Iron City Rocks" podcast. The full interview can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On being a part of SLAYER's farewell tour: Charlie: "Honestly, in the back of my mind, I know that for them the en...

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TONY IOMMI Is 'Up For' BLACK SABBATH Playing Commonwealth Games In 2022

Tony Iommi says that he agrees with his BLACK SABBATH bandmate Ozzy Osbourne that the band should play the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England — the city where the group formed in 1968. "I think that it would be a great thing to do to help represent Birmingham," the guitarist told Birming...

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MARILYN MANSON Releases 'Cry Little Sister' Cover

Marilyn Manson's cover version of Gerard McMahon's "Cry Little Sister", which is best known as the theme to the 1987 cult classic "The Lost Boys", has just been released and can be streamed below. The shock rocker recorded the song for the soundtrack of the forthcoming X-Men movie "The New Mutants",...

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BEHEMOTH's Upcoming Album Will Feature 'An Even More Organic' Yet 'Still Very Striking And Very Aggressive' Sound

BEHEMOTH frontman Adam "Nergal" Darski spoke to Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show about the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2014's "The Satanist" album, tentatively due before the end of the year. The new disc was mixed by Matt Hyde, who has previously worked with SLAYER and HATE...

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LAMB OF GOD's CHRIS ADLER Reflects On His Artwork And 'Dancing With The Devil' Art Collection (Video)

LAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler has just unveiled his fine art debut collection, "Dancing With The Devil". Completed with art team SceneFour, the release is a pioneering effort in the new medium of crafting visual art through drum performance. Over the last 12 months, Adler has been creating an ar...