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JEFF HATRIX Exits MUSHROOMHEAD
MUSHROOMHEAD co-vocalist Jeffrey Nothing, also known as Jeff Hatrix (born Jeffrey Lewis Hetrick),has announced his departure from the Cleveland, Ohio metal band he co-founded in 1993 with Steve "Skinny" Felton. "I am coming to you today with a heavy heart to announce that I am leaving MUSHROOMHEAD,...March 7, 2018
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SHINEDOWN To Release 'Attention Attention' Album In May; 'Devil' Video Available
SHINEDOWN will release its sixth studio album, "Attention Attention", on May 4 via Atlantic Records. Lead single "Devil" is out now along with the accompanying video. Directed by Bill Yukich (Beyonce, Marilyn Manson, Wiz Khalifa),the visual for "Devil" is a dramatic and visceral introduction to "At...March 7, 2018
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CARCASS Parts Ways With Guitarist BEN ASH; Replacement Revealed
British extreme metal pioneers CARCASS have parted was with guitarist Ben Ash and have replaced him with Tom Draper (POUNDER, ex-ANGEL WITCH, PRIMITAI). Draper, who is from the United Kingdom but currently resides in California, made his live debut with CARCASS this past weekend at the Netherlands D...March 5, 2018
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DARK FUNERAL Guitarist: 'Since I Haven't Changed My Natural Course, The Natural Course Of The Band Hasn't Changed That Much Either'
Eclectic Arts conducted an interview with guitarist Lord Ahriman (real name: Mikael Svanberg) of Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL prior to the band's February 27 show at Studio Seven in Seattle, Washington in support of SEPTICFLESH. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (tra...March 4, 2018
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Video Premiere: GUS G.'s 'Letting Go'
"Letting Go", the new video from Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, can be seen below. The song is taken from Gus's new solo album, "Fearless", which will be released on April 20 via AFM...March 2, 2018
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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist Announces 2018 Edition Of 'Jordan Rudess's Keyfest'
DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess announced details of his third annual Jordan Rudess's Keyfest, set to take place April 26-28 at Sweetwater Sound in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Keyfest is a three-day interactive keyboard gathering with Rudess, Tom Brislin (YES, RENAISSANCE),and Bill Laurence (SNAR...March 1, 2018
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Watch SAXON Perform In Cambridge, England
Fan-filmed video footage of SAXON's February 24 performance at Corn Exchange in Cambridge, England can be seen below. SAXON's 22nd studio album, "Thunderbolt", was released on February 2 via Militia Guard (Silver Lining Music). The follow-up to 2015's "Battering Ram" was once again helmed by produce...February 28, 2018
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ORANGE GOBLIN To Release 'The Wolf Bites Back' Album In June
London, England's ORANGE GOBLIN has completed work on its new album, "The Wolf Bites Back", for a June release via Candlelight/Spinefarm. The nine-song disc was recorded at Orgone Studios with producer Jaime Gomez Arellano (GHOST, GRAVE PLEASURES, PARADISE LOST, CATHEDRAL). Vocalist Ben Ward comment...February 28, 2018
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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI To Host Fundraising Lunch For New Chemotherapy Center
Legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi will host a charity lunch to raise funds for the cancer unit where the band's late keyboardist Geoff Nicholls was treated. Tony will be on hand at Birmingham, England's Opus Restaurant on Friday, April 20 to entertain guests with stories from his life and...February 28, 2018
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NIKKI SIXX, SCOTT IAN, RUDY SARZO To Perform AC/DC's Entire 'Powerage' Album At 'A Tribute To Bon Scott'
Nikki Sixx (MÖTLEY CRÜE),Scott Ian (ANTHRAX),Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT),Jesse Hughes (EAGLES OF DEATH METAL) and Dave Kushner (VELVET REVOLVER) are among the musicians who will take part in "AC/DC Comedy & Rock Show: A Tribute To Bon Scott", set to take place April 3 at the Avalon in...February 26, 2018
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U.D.O. To Release New Album In August
Former ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider was interviewed on the latest episode of the "Talking Metal" podcast. He was joined during the chat by his U.D.O. and DIRKSCHNEIDER bandmates Sven Dirkschneider (drums) and Fitty Wienhold (bass). You can now listen to the interview using the Spreaker widget bel...February 26, 2018
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GUS G. To Release 'Fearless' Solo Album In April
Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, will release his new solo album, "Fearless", on April 20 via AFM Records. The follow-up to 2015's "Brand New Revolution" marks his first release since...February 20, 2018
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COREY TAYLOR: 'Without OZZY OSBOURNE, There'd Be No Me'
Corey Taylor says that he is "stoked" about STONE SOUR landing the support slot on Ozzy Osbourne's final tour. "No More Tours 2", a reference to Ozzy's 1992 "No More Tours" trek, kicks off August 30 in Allentown, Pennsylvania and concludes October 13 in Las Vegas, Nevada, with a Thursday, October 11...February 20, 2018
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HALESTORM And IN THIS MOMENT Announce North American Co-Headlining Tour; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale Available
Atlantic recording group HALESTORM have announced details of a milestone North American tour showcasing all female-fronted hard rock outfits. The dates — co-headlined by Roadrunner recording group IN THIS MOMENT — begins April 30 in Houston, Texas and then travels through mid-May. Support throughout...February 20, 2018
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BIFF BYFORD Isn't Thinking About Retirement: 'The SAXON Ship Doesn't Have Any Brakes'
Matt Coe of Dead Rhetoric recently conducted an interview with frontman Biff Byford of British metal legends SAXON. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Dead Rhetoric: "Thunderbolt" is SAXON's 22nd studio album. What factors do you believe contribute to the consistent and strong output of the...February 20, 2018
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