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ANGRA To Go On Hiatus Following 'Temple Of Shadows' 20th-Anniversary Tour
Brazilian/Italian metallers ANGRA have announced on social media that they will be taking a hiatus from touring and recording next year. Before that, the band will be on an extensive tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of their acclaimed album "Temple Of Shadows", considered one of the most import...September 2, 2024
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JOHN COOPER Doesn't Care Who Uses SKILLET's Music At Political Rallies: 'I Believe In America Over Party'
In a new interview with the On The Road To Rock podcast with Clint Switzer, John Cooper of Christian hard rockers SKILLET weighed in on the long list of musicians who have objected to Donald Trump using their songs at political rallies. Ahead of the 2020 election, that included Bruce Springsteen, Ri...September 2, 2024
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KERRY KING Is 'Not Against' Playing More SLAYER Reunion Shows
In a new interview with the Los Angeles Times, Kerry King, who has spent the last few months touring with his solo band, spoke about SLAYER's upcoming reunion shows at three festivals in September and October. The concerts will come five years after the completion of what was being billed as the ban...September 2, 2024
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: 'Music And Playing The Guitar Is Not A Competition'
Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen has dismissed the notion that playing guitar is a "competition", explaining that "music and guitar playing comes from within". The 61-year-old Malmsteen, who made a name for himself, by recreating the spirit of celebrated composer/musician Niccolò Paganin...September 2, 2024
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MASTODON Could Release New Song 'Sooner Than You Think'
MASTODON has hinted at the release of a new song. The Atlanta metallers, who haven't put out any fresh music since the arrival of 2021's "Hushed And Grim" LP, floated the possibility of a new track in a social media update commemorating the 20th anniversary of their "Leviathan" album. The band wrote...August 31, 2024
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JOSEPH DUPLANTIER On Next GOJIRA Album: 'We're Trying To Deliver Something That Is Meaningful And Impactful'
In a new interview with Chuck Armstrong of Loudwire Nights, GOJIRA guitarist/vocalist Joseph Duplantier was asked about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to 2021's "Fortitude" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I wish I could… It's not a secret, but I've g...August 31, 2024
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Watch: KERRY KING Performs At Iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King's solo band performed at Red Rocks Amphitheatre near Morrison, Colorado on Thursday, August 29. The show was part of the "Ashes Of Leviathan" tour, which is co-headlined by MASTODON and LAMB OF GOD. Fan-filmed video of King's performance can be seen below (courtesy of In...August 31, 2024
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PRIMAL FEAR Announces New Drummer ANDRÉ HILGERS
German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR have recruited André Hilgers as their new drummer. The 50-year-old Hilgers ranks among the best and most accomplished heavy metal and hard rock drummers in Germany. He has previously played with such acts as AXXIS, RAGE, SILENT FORCE, SINNER and BONFIRE. Earlier to...August 31, 2024
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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD Undergoes Procedure To Treat Atrial Flutter
SAXON frontman Biff Byford has undergone a "procedure" to treat atrial flutter, a type of heart rhythm abnormality, or arrhythmia, that causes the heart's upper chambers (atria) to beat too quickly. The operation was performed by Dr. Jane Caldwell, a consultant cardiologist at Spire Hull And East Ri...August 30, 2024
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LZZY HALE Shares Cover Of LINKIN PARK's 'Crawling'
Lzzy Hale has shared a cover of LINKIN PARK's "Crawling". The 40-year-old HALESTORM frontwoman posted a video of her piano-led rendition on Instagram on Wednesday (August 28),the same day that LINKIN PARK's mysterious 100-hour countdown came to an end. Although Lzzy did not include any information...August 30, 2024
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GOJIRA's Performance At Olympic Games Opening Ceremony Now Available On Streaming Services
GOJIRA's performance at last month's Olympic Games opening ceremony is now available on streaming services. GOJIRA performed a surprise rendition of "Ah! Ça Ira", a popular song during the French Revolution, alongside opera singer Marina Viotti as well as a number of beheaded figures representing th...August 30, 2024
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LINKIN PARK Is Planning Special Event Next Thursday
LINKIN PARK is inviting fans to "be part of something" on Thursday, September 5. The invite comes less than a day after LINKIN PARK's mysterious 100-hour countdown came to an end, only to glitch, reset and start counting upwards from zero. A short time later, LINKIN PARK took to social media to post...August 29, 2024
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SLIPKNOT's SID WILSON: 'My Face Is Basically Melted' After Bonfire Explosion
SLIPKNOT's Sid Wilson spoke to Fox News about his recovery after suffering severe burns in a bonfire explosion last week. "My whole right arm is bandaged up, half of my left arm," he said. "My face is basically melted from nose down. But the swelling's gone down, and they said the face is kind of am...August 29, 2024
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EXODUS's TOM HUNTING On His Health: 'Everything Is Good'
In a new interview with Reality Check TV, EXODUS's Tom Hunting offered an update on his health, more than three years after he underwent a successful total gastrectomy during his battle with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the stomach. The drummer said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[I'm] d...August 28, 2024
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MARTY FRIEDMAN Will Stay Out On The Road 'For A Long, Long Time' In Support Of His New Solo Album 'Drama'
In a new interview with Rodrigo Altaf of Sonic Perspectives, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman spoke about his touring plans in support of his most recent solo studio album, "Drama". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We are right now in the process of planning out the tours. We'v...August 28, 2024