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LAMB OF GOD's 'Sacrament' To Receive 15th-Anniversary Digital Reissue

In celebration of the 15th anniversary of LAMB OF GOD's "Sacrament" album, Epic Records is issuing an anniversary edition of the album and short documentary. The remastered "Sacrament (15th Anniversary)" will contain the original album tracks, as well as previously unreleased bonus live tracks recor...

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DEFTONES And GOJIRA Postpone North American Tour Until Spring Of 2022

DEFTONES have postponed their previously announced North American tour with GOJIRA until the spring of 2022. The trek was originally scheduled to take place last summer before being pushed back, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to August and September of this year. Earlier today, DEFTONES issued a stat...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE Says 'It's Finally Time' For Him To Write His Second Book

LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe says that he is about to begin writing his second book. Blythe, whose 2015 memoir, "Dark Days: A Memoir", focused on his ordeal in a Czech Republic prison and his subsequent acquittal, revealed his plans for a follow-up book in an Instagram post earlier today (Thurs...

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GOJIRA Announces 2022 European Tour With ALIEN WEAPONRY, EMPLOYED TO SERVE

French titans GOJIRA have announced their eagerly awaited return to Europe with an extensive tour in early 2022. The new dates, which will be split into two legs, feature special guests ALIEN WEAPONRY and EMPLOYED TO SERVE. The first leg kicks off January 17 in Finland and closes in France on Februa...

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GOJIRA's MARIO DUPLANTIER: 'LARS ULRICH Is A Genius' And 'Best Showman Drummer In The World'

GOJIRA's Mario Duplantier recently spoke to Metal Hammer magazine about the 10 drummers that changed his life. Among Mario's biggest influences is METALLICA's Lars Ulrich, who was "probably the first drummer that really made me pay attention," Duplantier said. "I was maybe ten or eleven years old an...

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GOJIRA's JOSEPH DUPLANTIER On Virus That Sparked Pandemic: 'It Always Comes From Mistreating And Eating Animals'

Joseph Duplantier of French progressive metallers GOJIRA, who have been involved in environmental and animal rights activism, spoke to Mexico's WARP magazine about the exact origins of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 and launched a global pandemic in March 2020. He said (as transcribed by...

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GOJIRA's MARIO DUPLANTIER: Receiving Praise From Members Of METALLICA Is 'Mindblowing'

In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, drummer Mario Duplantier of French progressive metallers GOJIRA was asked what it feels like to receive praise from some of their musical idols, such as the members of METALLICA. Mario responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It feels...

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SOULFLY Announces Summer 2021 U.S. Tour

SOULFLY will embark on a U.S. tour this summer. The 32-date trek will kick off on August 20 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and will make stops in New York, Chicago, and Austin before concluding in Los Angeles on September 24. Joining SOULFLY on select dates will be NIVIANE and SUICIDE PUPPETS. SOULFLY...

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GOJIRA's MARIO DUPLANTIER Releases Video For New Drum Solo, 'Cyclone'

GOJIRA drummer Mario Duplantier has released a video for his latest drum solo "Cyclone". The clip, which was directed by Anne Deguehegny, can be seen below. In a recent interview with the "Behind The Vinyl" podcast, GOJIRA frontman Joseph Duplantier was asked if he ever has arguments with Mario, who...

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LAMB OF GOD's MARK MORTON On Upcoming Tour With MEGADETH: 'That's A Dream Bill For A Metal Fan'

During an appearance on a recent episode of the "Making Waves: The ShipRocked Podcast", LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton discussed his band's upcoming tour with MEGADETH, TRIVIUM and IN FLAMES. "The Metal Tour Of The Year" was originally scheduled to take place last year, but was postponed due to t...

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MAX CAVALERA Looks Back On SEPULTURA's 'Roots' Album: It Is 'A Courageous Record' That Has 'Aged Very Well'

In a new interview with Australia's Blunt magazine, former SEPULTURA frontman Max Cavalera reflected on the group's groundbreaking 1996 album "Roots", on which he and his bandmates collaborated with the Brazilian Xavante tribe. "It's good that it's still appreciated to this day," he said. "I think '...

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Sarcoma

For those who worship at the twin altars of bone-crunching brutality and virtuoso showboating, ALLUVIAL's debut album, "The Deep Longing for Annihilation", was plainly one of 2017's most impressive debuts. Guitarist Wes Hauch is increasingly one of the most admired around, particularly when it comes...

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SLIPKNOT Announces KNOTFEST IOWA With FAITH NO MORE, MEGADETH, LAMB OF GOD, Others

Knotfest, the music and counterculture experience created by the multi-platinum sonic phenomenon and nine-piece force of nature SLIPKNOT has today confirmed the return of Knotfest Iowa for 2021. The event will be the biggest heavy music festival to ever hit the mid-western state and will be held at...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN: 'I'm Crazy About MESHUGGAH'

In a new interview with RockSverige, Wolfgang Van Halen was asked if he is into bands like GOJIRA or MASTODON. He said: "Oh, yeah. I love GOJIRA. And I'm crazy about MESHUGGAH. PERIPHERY, I'm friends with those guys and they're a phenomenal band." Wolfgang, who played all instruments on the upcoming...

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METALLICA, NINE INCH NAILS, KORN, JUDAS PRIEST Among Confirmed Bands For LOUDER THAN LIFE 2021 Festival

An incredible music lineup has been announced for the sixth Louder Than Life, set to take place September 23-26, 2021 at Highland Festival Grounds at KY Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky. METALLICA (two nights / two unique sets),NINE INCH NAILS and KORN will headline the largest rock festival in...