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DIEHUMANE Feat. Former EXODUS Guitarist RICK HUNOLT And Ex-TYPE O NEGATIVE Drummer SAL ABRUSCATO: Debut Album Announced

DIEHUMANE, the new "avant garde alt-metal" band featuring Rick Hunolt (EXODUS) on guitar, Garret West on lead vocals, Sal Abruscato (TYPE O NEGATIVE, LIFE OF AGONY) on drums, Joshua Vargas on rhythm guitar, bass, piano, programming and Greg Hilligiest Jr. on keyboards, samples, additional guitar, wi...

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JELLO BIAFRA Pays Tribute To DEAD KENNEDYS Drummer D.H. PELIGRO: 'He Was A Born Showman'

Original DEAD KENNEDYS frontman Jello Biafra has paid tribute to the band's drummer D.H. Peligro, who died late last week at the age of 63. Peligro's passing was announced on Saturday (October 29) by the other members of DEAD KENNEDYS, with whom the drummer had played, on and off, for more than four...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX Explains Decision To Hire JOHN 5 As MICK MARS's Replacement: 'He Checks All The Boxes'

MÖTLEY CRÜE's Nikki Sixx has praised the band's new guitarist John 5, saying he "checks all the boxes" as Mick Mars's replacement following the latter's decision to no longer tour with the legendary rock act. Sixx commented on John 5's addition to CRÜE while answering fan questions on Twitter on Fri...

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CARMINE APPICE Says Copyright Case Over LED ZEPPELIN's 'Stairway To Heaven' Was 'All Baloney'

In a new interview with Jeff Gaudiosi of MisplacedStraws.com, legendary drummer Carmine Appice commented on the copyright dispute over whether LED ZEPPELIN's classic song "Stairway To Heaven" was a rip-off of SPIRIT's "Taurus". Michael Skidmore, the trustee of "Taurus" songwriter Randy "California"...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's M. SHADOWS Still Believes 'The Stage' 'Will Continue To Grow And Stand The Test Of Time'

AVENGED SEVENFOLD frontman M. Shadows believes the band's latest album, "The Stage", "will continue to grow and stand the test of time." The surprise release of the disc, which was announced the night it went on sale in October 2016, earned the lowest sales of an AVENGED SEVENFOLD album in 11 years....

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CHEVELLE Has Seven Songs Written For Next Studio Album

At this month's Aftershock festival in Sacramento, CHEVELLE drummer Sam Loeffler spoke to Knotfest's Cori Westbrook about the band's plans for the follow-up to last year's "Niratias" LP. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, [CHEVELLE vocalist/guitarist] Pete's [Loeffler] our songwri...

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DISTURBED Shares Lyric Video For 'Divisive' Title Track

DISTURBED will release its eighth full-length album, "Divisive", on November 18 via Reprise. The official lyric video for the LP's third single, the title track, can be seen below. Lead singer David Draiman says of the song: "The title track and the title itself are indicative of the incredibly fuck...

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It's Official: JOHN 5 Joins MÖTLEY CRÜE

MÖTLEY CRÜE has officially recruited John 5 as its new guitarist following Mick Mars's decision to no longer tour with the band. Earlier today, MÖTLEY CRÜE released the following statement: "While change is never easy, we accept Mick's decision to retire from the band due to the challenges with his...

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TODD LA TORRE Emerges As Outspoken Face Of QUEENSRŸCHE: 'I'm Not Going To Be Muzzled'

By David E. Gehlke Cabaret shows, "Dedicated To Chaos", backstage fracases and legal disputes over the QUEENSRŸCHE name all feel like distant memories when thinking about the last ten years with Todd La Torre fronting the band. The former CRIMSON GLORY singer joined QUEENSRŸCHE at its lowest point i...

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GREAT WHITE Singer BRETT CARLISLE Is Excited About Prospect Of Recording New Music With The Band: 'Let's Go'

New GREAT WHITE singer Brett Carlisle, who landed the gig after the departure of GREAT WHITE's vocalist of only four months, Andrew Freeman (LAST IN LINE),was asked in a new interview with "The Chuck Shute Podcast" if there has been any talk of him working on new music with the band. He responded:...

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It's Official: MÖTLEY CRÜE Guitarist MICK MARS Retires From Touring

According to Variety, MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars will no longer tour with the band, although he will continue as a member. A statement from Mick's representative reads as follows: "Mick Mars, co-founder and lead guitarist of the heavy metal band MÖTLEY CRÜE for the past 41 years, has announced...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Doesn't Pay Attention To Online Haters: 'At Some Point, You've Gotta Be A Little Detached From That Stuff'

In a new interview with "The Chuck Shute Podcast", former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked if he ever pays attention to any of the online detractors, some of whom have less-than-kind things to say about him. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "First of all, I never read any...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS On His Upcoming Autobiography: 'It Was A Process Of Self-Discovery'

In a new interview with Rockin' Metal Revival, W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless spoke about the status of his long-in-the-works autobiography. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When I sat down to start writing the book, it just poured out of me. And that was an interesting process, too,...

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JUDAS PRIEST, PANTERA And RAINBOW Members Join Forces In New Metal Supergroup ELEGANT WEAPONS

Guitarist Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST),bassist Rex Brown (PANTERA, DOWN),drummer Scott Travis (JUDAS PRIEST) and singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG) have joined forces in a new band called ELEGANT WEAPONS. ELEGANT WEAPONS' debut album, "Horns For A Halo", was produced by Andy Sneap and will arri...

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Watch GEOFF TATE Perform Acoustic Versions Of QUEENSRŸCHE Classics At Free Concert In Germany

Fan-filmed video of original QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate and his solo band performing a free acoustic set this past Saturday (October 22) at Weingut Rinklin in Eichstetten am Kaiserstuhl, Germany can be seen below. The setlist was as follows: 01. Walk In The Shadows (QUEENSRŸCHE song) 02. Another...