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Black Medium Current

Even today, after 24 years of remorseless, avant-garde experimentation in the black metal underground, DØDHEIMSGARD's 1999 masterpiece "666 International" still sounds righteously batshit and light years ahead of its time. Ultimately, you've either got it or you haven't. The Norwegian mavericks have...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Defends His 'Lux Æterna' Guitar Solo, Says It's 'Appropriate For The Song'

In a brand new interview with U.K.'s Total Guitar magazine, METALLICA's Kirk Hammett dismissed the idea that his solo on "Lux Æterna" is bad because it isn't hard to play. "Yeah, my fucking friends down the street could probably play a better solo than 'Lux Æterna' — but what's the point?" he said....

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W.A.S.P. Announces 'The 40th Never Stops' Summer 2023 North American Tour

W.A.S.P. has announced the North American leg of "The 40th Never Stops World Tour 2023". Produced by Live Nation, the 33-city run kicks off on Friday, August 4 at the Fremont Theatre in San Luis Obispo, California, making stops across North America in Vancouver, British Columbia; Omaha, Nebraska; Ne...

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FIRSTBORNE Feat. CHRIS ADLER And JAMES LOMENZO: New Single 'Follower' Now Available

FIRSTBORNE, the band featuring Grammy Award-winning artist Chris Adler and MEGADETH bassist James LoMenzo, has released another new single, "Follower". As was the case with "Bad Things" and "One Of A Kind", which were made available in September; "Dead Rats", which came out in October; "Intercontine...

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SEX PISTOLS Bassist GLEN MATLOCK Was 'Very Disappointed' In 'Pistol' Series: 'I Just Think It Should Have Been More Truthful'

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, SEX PISTOLS' original bassist Glen Matlock shared his views on "Pistol", a six-episode limited series about the legendary SEX PISTOLS guitarist Steve Jones, which premiered last May exclusively on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+ in U.K., Ireland, Can...

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PETER FRAMPTON Pays Tribute To JOHN REGAN: 'I Have Lost One Of My Closest Buddies'

Legendary guitarist Peter Frampton (pictured) has paid tribute to acclaimed bassist John Regan who died on Friday (April 7) at the age of 71. No cause of death has been revealed. Regan recorded and toured with Frampton from 1979 to 2011 and appeared on several of the guitarist's albums, beginning wi...

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Former FREHLEY'S COMET Bassist JOHN REGAN Dies At 71

Acclaimed rock bassist John Regan has died at the age of 71. No cause of death has been revealed. Regan had performed with Tod Howarth, drummer Anton Fig of "Late Show With David Letterman" fame and original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley in the band FREHLEY'S COMET. His recording credits also include P...

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ZAK STEVENS Hints At New SAVATAGE Music, Says Fans Should 'Keep Being Patient'

In a new interview with Jeff Gaudiosi of MisplacedStraws.com, vocalist Zak Stevens spoke about the status of SAVATAGE, the cult metal band which resurfaced in 2015 for an appearance at Germany's Wacken Open Air festival but hasn't performed live since then. He said: "We got a lot of work done at the...

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The Unfailing Rope

Now that summer is a-rollin' in, the need for music that extinguishes all light has never been more urgent. Fuck all that cheerful nonsense. Summer is a bummer and SUNROT are acutely aware of the downside of just about everything. The New Jersey quintet's second full-length album arrives a suitably...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Looks To Life After JUDAS PRIEST With ELEGANT WEAPONS

By David E. Gehlke In 2011 Richie Faulkner replaced K.K. Downing in JUDAS PRIEST for what was supposed to be the band's "farewell" tour. While the metal scene was up in arms over the disbandment of the legendary Downing / Glenn Tipton guitar tandem, Faulkner quickly grew into the role and asserted h...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: 'It's Often Easier To Play Fast Than It Is To Play Slow'

In a new interview with Consequence, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich said that he prides himself on the ability to play what the song calls for, adding that a talented drummer will play what's best for the song and can perform simply, even though they are capable of doing more when needed. "It's often...

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VINNY APPICE Says PANTERA Reunion Is 'Great': 'They Could Have Done It Earlier'

Vinny Appice has once again weighed in on the fact that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) have united with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTERA banner. Anselmo and Bro...

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ACE FREHLEY Claims PAUL STANLEY Called Him Last Week To Say 'F*** You'

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley returned to SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk" today (Wednesday, April 5) to offer an update on his ongoing war of words with his former bandmates Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons. His latest appearance on the program came a week after he threatened to "tell...

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PANTERA Shares Behind-The-Scenes Video From Japan's LOUD PARK Festival

PANTERA headlined the 2023 "comeback" edition of Japan's Loud Park festival. The two-day "limited" event took place on March 25 at Intex Osaka in Osaka and March 26 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba City near Tokyo. A short behind-the-scenes video from PANTERA's latest visit to Japan can be seen below. PAN...

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LARS ULRICH Names His Favorite METALLICA Songs To Perform Live

Mandatory Metallica, METALLICA's exclusive SiriusXM channel, is back for a limited time in celebration of the band's upcoming album, "72 Seasons". The channel kicked off today (April 4) and will run through May 3 and is available to SiriusXM subscribers nationwide in their cars (channel 105) and on...