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Ex-DEATH Vocalist KAM LEE Says VENOM, SLAYER And POSSESSED Are 'The Blueprint Of Death Metal'

Although DEATH is considered to be one of the most important and influential death metal acts of all time, the Florida-based band did not release its debut album, "Scream Bloody Gore", until 1987 — two years after the arrival of "Seven Churches" by California's POSSESSED, whose bassist/vocalist, Jef...

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KAM LEE Admits It Was 'Bad Choice Of Wording' To Say CHUCK SCHULDINER 'Ripped Off POSSESSED'

Although DEATH is considered to be one of the most important and influential death metal acts of all time, the Florida-based band did not release its debut album, "Scream Bloody Gore", until 1987 — two years after the arrival of "Seven Churches" by California's POSSESSED, whose bassist/vocalist, Jef...

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New BULLETBOYS Lineup Releases Music Video For First Single 'Holy F**k'

The new BULLETBOYS lineup, featuring singer Marq Torien, guitarist Ira Black (OF GODS & MONSTERS, LIZZY BORDEN, METAL CHURCH), bassist Brad Lang (Y&T, BURNING RAIN) and drummer Fred Aching (POWERFLO, BILLYBIO), has released the official music video for its first single, "Holy F*ck"...

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New BULLETBOYS Lineup To Release 'Holy F**k' Single On Friday

The new BULLETBOYS lineup, featuring singer Marq Torien, guitarist Ira Black (OF GODS & MONSTERS, LIZZY BORDEN, METAL CHURCH), bassist Brad Lang (Y&T, BURNING RAIN) and drummer Fred Aching (POWERFLO, BILLYBIO), will release its first single, "Holy F*ck", on Friday, June 24 via Rock...

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DEE SNIDER Is 'Stunned' By The Life Of 'We're Not Gonna Take It': 'It's Practically A Folk Song At This Point'

During an appearance on the "Midday With Jayme & Grayson" podcast, TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider spoke about his steadfast support of the people of Ukraine using the band's "We're Not Gonna Take It" as their battle cry anthem. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've been stunned b...

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Watch: DEE SNIDER Performs Acoustic Version Of 'We're Not Gonna Take It' At 'Concert For Ukraine'

Dee Snider performed an acoustic version of the TWISTED SISTER classic "We're Not Gonna Take It" last night (Monday, April 4) at a concert to raise funds for refugees from Ukraine in Agoura Hills, California. Video of his appearance can be seen below (courtesy of California Rock News). All proceeds...

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New BULLETBOYS Lineup Announces Spring/Summer 2022 U.S. Tour Dates

The new BULLETBOYS lineup, featuring singer Marq Torien, guitarist Ira Black (OF GODS & MONSTERS, LIZZY BORDEN, METAL CHURCH),bassist Brad Lang (Y&T, BURNING RAIN) and drummer Fred Aching (POWERFLO, BILLYBIO),has scheduled the following dates this spring and summer: Apr. 29 - Arcada Theatr...

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DEE SNIDER: 'Russian People Do Not Know What Their Dictator Leader Is Doing To Ukraine'

Dee Snider has urged all other artists and music fans to use everything at their disposal to combat misinformation with regard to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The TWISTED SISTER frontman said that everyone should do whatever they can to attempt to circumvent state-run Russian media and communica...

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SAXON Releases Documentary About Making Of 'Carpe Diem' Album

British heavy metal legends SAXON have released a 14-minute documentary about the making of the band's latest album, "Carpe Diem", and "the struggle and the strife that went into it." Check it out below. Produced by Andy Sneap (JUDAS PRIEST, EXODUS, ACCEPT) at Backstage Recording Studios in Derbyshi...

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JUDAS PRIEST's 'Breaking The Law' Featured In SUPER BOWL Commercial From LIQUID DEATH

A cover version of JUDAS PRIEST's "Breaking The Law" was featured in a new Super Bowl LVI commercial from Liquid Death, a water company that packages its product in a can instead of plastic bottles. The commercial shows a bunch of grade school-aged children hanging out and drinking Liquid Death in a...

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BULLETBOYS Introduce New Lineup At Florida's ROKISLAND FEST: Photos, Video

The new BULLETBOYS lineup, featuring singer Marq Torien, guitarist Ira Black (OF GODS & MONSTERS, LIZZY BORDEN, METAL CHURCH),bassist Brad Lang (Y&T, BURNING RAIN) and drummer Fred Aching (POWERFLO, BILLYBIO),made its live debut yesterday (Saturday, January 15) at RokIsland Fest in Key Wes...

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MICK SWEDA On His Latest Exit From BULLETBOYS: 'I Feel A Huge Sense Of Relief Every Time I Leave This Band'

Original BULLETBOYS guitarist Mick Sweda, who recently exited the band, along with drummer Jimmy D'Anda, discussed his departure from the group in a new interview with Waste Some Time With Jason Green. Asked if he informed singer Marq Torien about his decision to exit the group after BULLETBOYS' can...

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Ex-BULLETBOYS Guitarist MICK SWEDA Opens Up About His Latest Departure: 'I Have To Be Able To Trust The Guys In My Band'

Original BULLETBOYS guitarist Mick Sweda, who recently exited the band, along with drummer Jimmy D'Anda, discussed his departure from the group in a new interview with "This That & The Other With Troy Patrick Farrell". Speaking about why the reunion of BULLETBOYS' original lineup didn't last mor...

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BULLETBOYS Part Ways With Original Guitarist MICK SWEDA And Drummer JIMMY D'ANDA

BULLETBOYS have parted ways with original members Jimmy D'Anda (drums) and Mick Sweda (guitar). The duo's exit — which was first reported by Metal Sludge — was officially announced by Sweda in a Facebook Live stream on Monday (January 3). Mick said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We as BULLET...

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The Return Of The California Takeover

In 1996, Victory Records released what's considered one of the most important live records in hardcore's history: "The California Takeover… Live". The compilation captured the performances of nineties, genre-defining hardcore bands EARTH CRISIS, SNAPCASE and STRIFE. These hardcore stalwarts would ev...