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NONPOINT's ELIAS SORIANO On Decision To Launch Band's Own Record Label: 'We've Tried It Every Other Way'

Two years ago, NONPOINT launched its independent record label 361 Degrees Records LLC and filmed the process, along with documenting the making of new music, in a docu-series titled "A Path To Independence" that can be seen on the band's YouTube and official web site. In a new interview with the "No...

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NONPOINT Releases New Single 'Heartless'

NONPOINT has released a new single, "Heartless", to all major platforms. The song was helmed by Chris Collier, the producer, engineer, mixer, and multi-instrumentalist who has worked with KORN, WHITESNAKE, LYNCH MOB, Mick Mars and many more, and released on NONPOINT's independent record label, 361 D...

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JOE LYNN TURNER Weighs In On The 'Plandemic', Claims There Has Been An 'Attempt At Absolute Tyranny'

In a new interview with the YouTube channel of the Brazilian music journalist Igor Miranda, former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE frontman Joe Lynn Turner was asked if he viewed the coronavirus pandemic as "more collective hysteria than a global health crisis" and whether he felt that was "an exaggeration...

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KEVIN SHARP On VENOMOUS CONCEPT's New Punk-Oriented Sound: 'It's Grindcore's Hungover Uncle'

By David E. Gehlke The friendly cackle on the other end of the line is none other than former BRUTAL TRUTH throat, Kevin Sharp. The vocalist has stayed active since BRUTAL TRUTH's 2014 disbandment, currently volleying between the extremity of LOCK UP and now the anthem-laden punk sounds of VENOMOUS...

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Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Is Putting Together A 'Heavy' New Project

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted recently stopped by Gator 98.7 FM's Gator Garage for a VIP performance and question-and-answer session with the radio station's Jason and Franny. Asked what musical projects he is currently working on, Jason said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Actually,...

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AARON LEWIS's Controversial Single 'Am I The Only One' Certified Gold In U.S.

On January 18, STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis's controversial solo single, "Am I The Only One", was certified gold by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association Of America) for accumulating 500,000 certified units. According to the RIAA, one equivalent song unit is equal to a single digital song sale, or...

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MICHAEL SWEET 'Would Certainly Pray' About Hypothetical KING DIAMOND Collaboration

During a January 24 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", STRYPER's Michael Sweet talked about meeting MERCYFUL FATE singer King Diamond — whose real name is Kim Bendix Petersen — for the first time when the two bands performed at Mexico's Hell & Heaven Metal Fest on December...

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JOE LYNN TURNER Defends His Controversial Views: 'The Difference Between Conspiracy And The Truth Is About Six Months'

In a new interview with Dave Spuria of The Real Music Observer, former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE frontman Joe Lynn Turner spoke about how some people — including unspecified media outlets — have supposedly criticized him over some of the comments he has made while promoting his latest solo album, "Bel...

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JOE LYNN TURNER: 'There's A Lot Wrong, In My Opinion, That's Going On In The United States Right Now'

In a new interview with Metal Godz Radio, former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE frontman Joe Lynn Turner confirmed that his latest solo album, "Belly Of The Beast", is "a lot darker" than his previous efforts. He explained (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "You know, art is a reflection of life. It's a...

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SABATON's 'Public Educator' Award Is Under Review Following Bassist's Controversial Past Crimea Comments

The Swedish Skeptics Association (Vetenskap Och Folkbildning) is "reviewing" its decision to honor Swedish metallers SABATON with the Årets Folkbildare 2022 (Public Educator Of The Year) award after it came to light that the band made some controversial comments about Russian-occupied Crimea. Årets...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Is 'Knee Deep Into The Process For' Next Studio Album

Veteran Arizona thrashers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM are hard at work on their 15th album. The band offered an update on the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the follow-up to 2021's "Blood In The Water" while sharing a performance clip of the song "Hammerhead", shot at last summer's Gr...

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NONPOINT Announces 'The Emerald Cities Tour 2023' With BLACKTOP MOJO And SUMO CYCO

NONPOINT will embark on "The Emerald Cities Tour 2023" in March. The trek, which will kick off on March 2 in Virginia Beach, Virginia and conclude on March 26 in San Antonio, Texas, will feature support from BLACKTOP MOJO and SUMO CYCO. Says NONPOINT: "Follow the Yellow Brick Road and let the epic s...

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Ex-IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL DI'ANNO Announces 2023 Latin American Tour

Ex-IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno will embark on a tour of Latin America in late January. "The Beast Resurrection Tour" will feature support from NOTURNALL and ELECTRIC GYPSY. Earlier today (Tuesday, January 3),Stjepan Juras, a MAIDEN fan and author of many MAIDEN-related books, who has been takin...

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JOE LYNN TURNER On Still Singing At 71: 'Age Doesn't Matter Unless You're A Wine Or A Cheese'

In an interview with Sysi Media conducted at this past summer's Tuska festival in Helsinki, Finland, legendary hard rock vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, Yngwie Malmsteen) was asked about still recording and performing at the age of 71. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "A...

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Watch: THE WINERY DOGS' RICHIE KOTZEN Talks About Writing Process For New Single 'Xanadu'

In the clip below, THE WINERY DOGS guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen talks about the songwriting process for the band's new single, "Xanadu". "Xanadu" is taken from THE WINERY DOGS' third album, "III", which will be released on February 3, 2023 via the band's Three Dog Music label (via Burnside Distr...