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DEE SNIDER Says Independent Labels, Bands And Venues Are All 'Suffering Death Blows Right Now'
TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider spoke to Inlander about the devastating impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on the music industry. "The destruction that this is doing to the independent art scene, whether it's music, film, painting, whatever it is, we'll eventually recover, but I don't know whe...July 30, 2020
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MASTODON To Release New Single, 'Fallen Torches', This Friday; 'Medium Rarities' Compilation Due In September
Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON will release a new single, "Fallen Torches", on Friday, July 31. The track is taken from what appears to be a new rarities compilation titled "Medium Rarities", which is scheduled to arrive on September 11. A short "Fallen Torches" preview is available on the l...July 29, 2020
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Has No Regrets About 'St. Anger' Snare Drum Sound: 'I Stand Behind It A Hundred Percent'
During an appearance earlier today (Wednesday, July 29) on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich defended the band's controversial 2003 album "St. Anger", which was criticized by many fans for its lack of guitar solos, extended riffs, its raw production and the th...July 29, 2020
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Terra Mortuus Est
As discerning metalheads will happily tell you, Russia is becoming increasingly influential in the ever-expanding death metal realm. Check out the likes of TOTAL DESPAIR, WOMBRIPPER and THE OCCULT for convincing and varied evidence. Or just stick this new KATALEPSY album into your ears at maximum vo...July 28, 2020
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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer TODD LA TORRE Says His Debut Solo Album 'Sounds Awesome'
The long-in-the-works solo album from QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre is currently being mixed for a late 2020 release via Rat Pak Records. On Monday (July 27),La Torre tweeted: "Listening to latest mixes of my solo record, sounds awesome! @ratpakrecords #worldwidesoon" This past March, Todd said...July 28, 2020
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CHESTER BENNINGTON Was 'Really Bothered' By Negative Response To LINKIN PARK's 'One More Light' Album
Sean Dowdell, the drummer for Chester Bennington's pre-LINKIN PARK band GREY DAZE, has opened up about his late friend's mental state before his tragic death more than three years ago. The singer's passing was ruled a suicide soon after his body was found in July 2017 at his home in Palos Verdes Est...July 27, 2020
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ICED EARTH's JON SCHAFFER On COVID-19: 'It's Arguable Whether It's Even As Bad As The Flu In Terms Of The Actual Death Rate'
ICED EARTH leader Jon Schaffer spoke to Brutal Planet Magazine about how the coronavirus pandemic has affected his group's touring and recording activities. He said (hear audio below): "Our travel is very restricted right now, especially being an international band. We have a Canadian and a British...July 26, 2020
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RANDY BLYTHE Says It's 'Ultimate Compliment' When LAMB OF GOD's Music Helps Fans Through Difficult Times
In a new interview with "Offstage With DWP", LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe spoke about the band's song "Walk With Me In Hell", which was originally written a decade and a half ago by guitarist Mark Morton for his then-girlfriend who later became his wife. "That song in particular, 'Walk With Me...July 25, 2020
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Watch EMMURE's Music Video For 'Thunder Mouth'
The official music video for "Thunder Mouth", the new single from EMMURE, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's latest studio album, "Hindsight", which was released digitally on June 26 via Sharptone Records. Physical copies are being made available today (Friday, July 24). Producer F...July 24, 2020
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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN On His Debut Solo LP: 'It's Not A VAN HALEN Album'
Wolfgang Van Halen says that his upcoming solo album will be a "rock" affair with no special guest appearances by any of his VAN HALEN bandmates. The 29-year-old VAN HALEN bassist has spent the last few years working on his debut solo LP, which he has repeatedly said will not feature any contributio...July 23, 2020
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SNOWY SHAW's Autobiography 'The Book Of Heavy Metal' To Include Foreword By MIKKEY DEE
Multi-instrumentalist Snowy Shaw, who has played with KING DIAMOND, SABATON, MERCYFUL FATE, THERION, DREAM EVIL and DIMMU BORGIR, among others, will unleash his autobiography, "The Book Of Heavy Metal", later in the year. The book, which was named after his most popular anthem to date, written for f...July 22, 2020
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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Recalls Moment He Gave His Heart To God And Asked Jesus In His Life
In a brand new interview with TVMaldita, IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain spoke about his 1999 conversion to Christianity and how being a Christian has affected his life as an artist. "When I was a kid, I was very versed in Christianity — I went to Sunday school, and we had religious instruction as...July 20, 2020
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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist GILBY CLARKE Covers HEARTBREAKERS' 'Born To Lose' (Video)
Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke has teamed up with bassist EJ Curse and drummer Troy Patrick Farrell to record a cover version of HEARTBREAKERS' "Born To Lose". The track, which was originally released as part of "The Bowery Electric Presents: Live Premiere Series", was produced by Gilby...July 20, 2020
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TED NUGENT Says He Loves DONALD TRUMP: He Is 'Not An Entrenched, Status Quo, Power-Abusing, Criminal, Punk-Ass Politician'
Ted Nugent has once again praised President Donald Trump, saying that the billionaire real estate mogul is not a typical "power-abusing criminal, punk-ass politician." The outspoken conservative rocker, who is a staunch proponent of gun ownership, discussed America's 45th president in an interview w...July 18, 2020
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Slow Decay
With their 20th anniversary looming over the horizon in 2021, THE ACACIA STRAIN deserve a robust slap on the back for sticking to their guns for such a long time, without ever exhibiting the slightest interest in compromise. Perhaps the most intriguing thing about the band is how they have nimbly an...July 18, 2020
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