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KREATOR: Watch First Trailer For 'Gods Of Violence' Album

German thrash titans KREATOR have released the first video trailer for their upcoming album, "Gods Of Violence". Watch KREATOR mainman Mille Petrozza talk about the album's title, its creation and the band's musical evolution since the 2012's "Phantom Antichrist". "Gods Of Violence" will be released...

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GARY CHERONE Wishes He Toured With VAN HALEN Before Making An Album

The third VAN HALEN frontman, Gary Cherone, who took over when Sammy Hagar left the group (or was fired, depending on whom you ask) in 1996, spoke to The Washington Times about his brief tenure in the band. Asked how it happened that he ended up lead singer of VAN HALEN, Cherone said: ...

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DEE SNIDER Shows Support For Protesters At Standing Rock In 'So What' Video

Not one to shy away from any political or social cause that he wholeheartedly believes in, legendary rocker Dee Snider is now showing his support for the thousands of men and women at the Standing Rock Indian reservation in North Dakota who are protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline. In a video for "...

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GOJIRA Drummer Says It Was 'Very Important' For JOSEPH DUPLANTIER To Try New Things With His Voice On 'Magma'

Drummer Mario Duplantier of French progressive metallers GOJIRA spoke to The National Student about the band's desire to constantly push the envelope musically and experiment with new sounds. "For us, specifically with Joe [GOJIRA frontman and Mario's brother, Joseph Duplantier], it's very important...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM To Celebrate 20th Anniversary Of 'Something Wild' Album

Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM are contemplating performing most of their debut album, "Something Wild", on a European tour next year to celebrate the record's twentieth anniversary. Guitarist/vocalist Alexi Laiho told OC Weekly: "I don't know yet if we're going to play the whole album or proba...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Says He Never Discusses Politics With JAMES HETFIELD

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich, who has made no secret of his liberal views, was asked in a brand new interview with Vulture if he ever discusses politics with frontman James Hetfield, who has described himself as being somewhat conservative politically. "I swear to you, I talk to James Hetfield abou...

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VOLBEAT: Pro-Shot Footage Of 'Seal The Deal' Performance At FORTAROCK Festival

Professionally filmed video footage of Danish/American rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT performing their song "Seal The Deal" this past June at the FortaRock festival at Goffertpark in Nijmegen, the Netherlands can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's sixth full-length album, "Seal The Deal &am...

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BILL STEER Says Next CARCASS Album Should Arrive By End Of 2017

David E. Gehlke of Dead Rhetoric recently conducted an interview with guitarist Bill Steer of British extreme metal veterans CARCASS. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Dead Rhetoric: I remember Jeff [Walker, bass/vocals] saying when you first got back together that there were a few high-pro...

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DISTURBED Singer: 'There Is Not A Single News Source In Existence That Is Simply Reporting The News'

DISTURBED frontman David Draiman was recently interviewed on "The Rubber Room" radio show, which airs on Australia's Triple M. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether the current political climate will ins...

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KREATOR Frontman On 'Gods Of Violence': 'We Needed To Come Up With An Album That Blows Everyone Away'

Metal Wani editor in chief Owais "Vitek" Nabi recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Mille Petrozza of German thrash metal veterans KREATOR. You can now listen to the chat below. Speaking about the five-year gap between 2012's "Phantom Antichrist" album and the upcoming "Gods Of Vio...

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GARY CHERONE: How Performing 'Pornograffitti' Influenced Writing Of New EXTREME Album

In a brand new interview with Myglobalmind, EXTREME frontman Gary Cherone spoke about how performing the band's "Pornograffitti" in its entirety in 2015 to celebrate the LP's 25th anniversary influenced the songwriting process for EXTREME's next effort. He said: "I think it had an effect with Nuno [...

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NIGHTWISH Singer Says 'It Will Be A Challenge' Raising A Kid While Being In A Touring Band

NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen, who is expecting a baby early next year with her partner, SABATON drummer Hannes Van Dahl, was asked by Finland's Radio Rock whether it will be difficult for her to calm down and enjoy family life during NIGHTWISH's previously announced year-long break in 2017. She res...

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Protest Erupts Outside Concert By Black Metal Band With Alleged Neo-Nazi Ties

According to TVA Nouvelles, the Messe Des Morts music festival, which was scheduled to take place tonight (Saturday, November 26) in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, has been canceled "for safety reasons" following a protest against one of the event's performers with alleged ties to white supremacist group...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Praises GOJIRA: They Are 'The Best Thing I've Heard In A Long Time'

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett told Malay Mail Online in a recent interview that he remains supportive of younger generations of heavy metal artists. He is fond of LAMB OF GOD, saying he has "high hopes" for the group every time it releases an album. He also praised French progressive metallers GO...

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MIKE PORTNOY: Why I Needed To Leave DREAM THEATER

On November 21, Josh Rundquist (a.k.a. That Drummer Guy) conducted an interview with drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, THE WINERY DOGS, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, METAL ALLEGIANCE). You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Asked about his decision to leave DREAM THEATER in 2010 while he...