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DARKTHRONE's NOCTURNO CULTO Talks Staying Behind The Times: 'We Think Everything Is Kind Of Stupid'

By David E. Gehlke Norwegian black metal pioneers DARKTHRONE have balked at the idea of progression since the late 1990s. Whereas their (un)holy triumvirate of "A Blaze In The Northern Sky", "Under A Funeral Moon" and "Transilvanian Hunger" became foundational black metal albums upon their release e...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On Bands Relying On Backing Tracks During Concerts: 'If You Need It For Your Show, Use 'Em'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts mor...

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Watch 4K Video Of PANTERA's Concert In São Paulo, Brazil

The reformed PANTERA played its third concert without bassist Rex Brown Thursday night (December 15) at Vibra in São Paulo, Brazil. Newly uploaded 4K video of the show can be seen below (courtesy of YouTube channel chriskato76). The São Paulo gig took place three days after Rex confirmed that a posi...

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Watch: MARK TREMONTI Sings FRANK SINATRA Classics At London Concert

On December 15, Mark Tremonti — guitarist/singer-songwriter/founding member of the rock bands CREED, ALTER BRIDGE and TREMONTI — performed a set of Frank Sinatra classics with members of Frank's orchestra at London, England's Indigo at The O2. Video of the concert is available below. In May, Tremont...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's TODD LA TORRE Promises Rarely Performed And Never-Before-Played Songs On Upcoming Tour

Earlier this month, QUEENSRŸCHE announced an early 2023 U.S. tour in support of its sixteenth studio album, "Digital Noise Alliance". The band has just wrapped up a fall run in North America supporting JUDAS PRIEST on the "50 Heavy Metal Years" tour, and will now launch their first headlining campai...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: PANTERA Tour Should Be Billed As A 'Celebration'

Former JUDAS PRIEST frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens has 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...

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MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN On PANTERA Comeback: 'It's Gonna Be Awesome For Fans'

MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn has 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. Anselm...

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Watch: METALLICA Performs 'Lux Æterna' Live For First Time

METALLICA performed its new single "Lux Æterna" live for the first time last night (Friday, December 16) at its "Helping Hands Concert & Auction", which took place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The third edition of the "Helping Hands Concert & Auction" opened with a special set fr...

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Watch METALLICA's Third 'Helping Hands' Concert

METALLICA's "Helping Hands Concert & Auction", which benefits the band's All Within My Hands foundation, can now be livestreamed below. Taking place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, the third edition of the "Helping Hands Concert & Auction" is scheduled to open with a special set fro...

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Ex-RAINBOW/DEEP PURPLE Singer JOE LYNN TURNER: 'I Don't Believe In The ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME'

In a recent interview with Eonmusic, Joe Lynn Turner was asked if he was disappointed that he wasn't included with his former bandmates in DEEP PURPLE as part of the group's induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2016. He responded: "No, because I don't believe in the Rock And Roll Hall O...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of SLIPKNOT's Performance At This Year's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

Professionally filmed video of SLIPKNOT's August 5 performance at this year's Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany can be seen below. Featured songs: 00:00 An Emotional Introduction 02:08 Before I Forget 08:28 Duality 12:52 Spit It Out The entire show is available at MagentaMusic.de. SLIPKNOT...

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PANTERA's REX BROWN Is 'Feeling Pretty Damn Good' Less Than A Week After Testing Positive For COVID-19

Rex Brown says that he is "feeling pretty damn good" less than a week after he was forced to sit out several PANTERA shows on the band's South American tour after catching "a very mild strain of Covid". Earlier today, the 58-year-old bassist issued the following health update via Twitter: "Quick Upd...

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Watch High-Quality Video Of Ex-MEGADETH Members ELLEFSON, YOUNG And POLAND Performing At 'Days Of The Dead' Convention In Chicago

Tribe 3 Productions has shared high-quality video of KINGS OF THRASH's November 19 performance at the Days Of The Dead horror convention in Chicago, Illinois. Also included is footage of the support act, METALLICA tribute band HARDWIRED. KINGS OF THRASH is the new band featuring former MEGADETH memb...

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Watch PANTERA Perform In São Paulo, Brazil

The reformed PANTERA played its third concert without bassist Rex Brown Thursday night (December 15) at Vibra in São Paulo, Brazil. The show took place three days after Rex confirmed that a positive COVID-19 test forced him to miss PANTERA's performance at Knotfest Chile in Santiago on Sunday (Decem...

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Judge Rules Against METALLICA In Lawsuit Over Losses From Postponed South American Tour

According to Billboard, a California judge has ruled that Lloyd's Of London doesn't cover METALLICA for financial losses suffered when the legendary heavy metal act was forced to postpone six shows in 2020 because of the pandemic. The lawsuit stemmed from the cancelation of METALLICA's six-date tour...