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OPETH Guitarist: 'We're Still Metalheads'
Metal Wani's Daniel Jaramillo recently conducted an interview with guitarist Fredrik Åkesson of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH. You can now listen to the chat below. Asked if the change in OPETH's musical direction between 2008's "Watershed" and 2011's "Heritage" albums was deliberate or it hap...January 31, 2017
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STAIND's AARON LEWIS 'Proudly Jumped Into The Basket Of Deplorables And Voted For TRUMP'
In a recent interview with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis said that he wouldn't have had a problem playing Donald Trump's inauguration "like Beyoncé and everyone that would've." Lewis — who is widely considered to be one of the most politically conservative musicians i...January 29, 2017
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Former PANTERA Bassist REX BROWN Says Making A Solo Album 'Was Cathartic'
Brad Tolinski of BackStory Events conducted an interview with former PANTERA and DOWN bassist Rex Brown at this year's NAMM show, which was held January 19-22 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. You can watch the chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET...January 28, 2017
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TOM ARAYA's Daughter Defends Him Against Accusations Of Homophobia
Ariel Araya, the 20-year-old daughter of SLAYER frontman Tom Araya, has defended her father against accusations of homophobia, saying that Tom was merely repeating what "many other people have been saying online." A controversy arose when a photoshopped picture of Donald Trump and the members of SLA...January 27, 2017
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SLAYER's KERRY KING Admits 'Difference Of Opinion' With TOM ARAYA About TRUMP Photo
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King has issued a personal statement in response to the controversy that arose when a photoshopped picture of Donald Trump and the members of the band appeared on their Instagram account. SLAYER frontman Tom Araya posted the image and later criticized fans who objected to the...January 27, 2017
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ANTHRAX's JOEY BELLADONNA Offers Tips On What Not To Do When Meeting A Rock Star (Video)
ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna recently stopped by the studio of the TK99 classic rock radio station in Syracuse, New York to give Gomez and Lisa some tips on how not to act around your favorite celebrity. Check out the clip below. Belladonna, whose most recent return to ANTHRAX was officially annou...January 26, 2017
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SLAYER Explains Disappearing TRUMP Photo: We Have Never Endorsed Any Political Party Or Any Candidate
SLAYER has issued a statement in response to the controversy that arose when a photoshopped picture of Donald Trump and the members of the band appeared on their Instagram account. SLAYER frontman Tom Araya posted the image and later criticized fans who objected to the photo, saying that he "thought...January 25, 2017
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Video Premiere: OPETH's 'Era'
"Era", the new video from Swedish progressive metallers OPETH, can be seen below. The beautifully shot, cinematic clip was directed by Markus Hofko and features stunning visuals that perfectly sync with the band's dynamic music. Commented OPETH mainman Mikael Åkerfeldt: "I have to say our involvemen...January 23, 2017
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Watch AUDIOSLAVE's First Performance In More Than A Decade
AUDIOSLAVE reunited for its first performance in over a decade on Friday, January 20 at the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles. The band played three songs — "Cochise", "Like A Stone" and "Show Me How To Live" — as part of the Anti-Inaugural Ball, a star-studded concert protesting the 45th president D...January 21, 2017
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Video Premiere: HELLYEAH's 'Love Falls'
The official video for the song "Love Falls" from HELLYEAH can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's fifth album, "Unden!able", which was released on June 3, 2016 via Eleven Seven Music. The effort marks the first time HELLYEAH's current lineup — vocalist Chad Gray, guitarists Tom Maxwel...January 20, 2017
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3 DOORS DOWN Frontman Defends Decision To Perform At TRUMP Inauguration Concert
3 DOORS DOWN frontman Brad Arnold has defended the band's decision to perform at President-elect Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration", saying that "it's all about America." 3 DOORS DOWN will perform at the concert on Thursday (January 19),one day before Trump is inaugurate...January 19, 2017
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GHOST Reaches No. 1 At Active Rock Radio With 'Square Hammer'
Swedish occult rockers GHOST have topped the Active Rock chart with current single "Square Hammer" and are the first Swedish band to have a No. 1 song on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Songs chart. "Square Hammer" is featured on the band's most recent EP release, "Popestar", which debuted at the No. 1...January 18, 2017
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AUDIOSLAVE To Reunite For First Performance In Over A Decade At 'Anti-Inaugural Ball'
AUDIOSLAVE will reunite for its first performance in over a decade on Friday, January 20 at the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles for the Anti-Inaugural Ball, protesting President Donald Trump's inauguration. Also scheduled to appear at the event are PROPHETS OF RAGE, Vic Mensa, Jackson Browne, Jack...January 17, 2017
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Watch TOM MORELLO, NUNO BETTENCOURT, RICHIE KOTZEN Perform AUDIOSLAVE's 'Cochise'
Steve Vai, Tom Morello (RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, AUDIOSLAVE, PROPHETS OF RAGE),Nuno Bettencourt (EXTREME),Richie Kotzen (THE WINERY DOGS),Marty O'Brien (LITA FORD) and Glen Sobel (ALICE COOPER) performed at the 41st weekly "Soundcheck Live" on January 11 at Lucky Strike Live in Los Angeles, Cali...January 12, 2017
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Former PANTERA Bassist REX BROWN: Listen To Snippet Of 'Crossing Lines' Solo Song
A snippet of "Crossing Lines", a brand new solo song from former PANTERA and DOWN bassist Rex Brown, can be heard below as part of the Loudwire Podcast #12. The track will appear on Brown's debut solo album, which is tentatively due in May 2017. The effort, which he previously described as a ...January 12, 2017
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