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ROB HALFORD: No New JUDAS PRIEST Music In 2020

In a brand new interview with Meltdown of Detroit radio station WRIF, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford was asked if fans can expect to hear new music from the band in 2020. "Probably not, no," he responded. "But we're starting work [on new material]. And like I've always said, it'll be ready when it'...

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ROB HALFORD Says JUDAS PRIEST Will 'Go Into Writing Sessions' For New Album In Early 2020

Rob Halford has confirmed to Mike Hsu of Boston's WAAF radio station that JUDAS PRIEST is preparing to begin work on the follow-up to last year's "Firepower" album. Speaking about his plans for the upcoming year, Rob said (hear audio below): "I'll be heading back to the U.K. for the holidays, see my...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Announces HOWARD JONES's LIGHT THE TORCH As Opening Act For Spring 2020 Tour

LIGHT THE TORCH will be the opening act on KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's spring 2020 tour. As fans are well aware, LIGHT THE TORCH features frontman Howard Jones, who served as KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's singer from 2002 through 2012. "We are excited to bring out LIGHT THE TORCH, first of all, because they are a kil...

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EVANESCENCE's WILL HUNT Slams 'A Small Group Of Morons' For Torching His 'Beautiful' Drum Kit At KNOTFEST MEXICO

EVANESCENCE drummer Will Hunt says that "a small group of morons" is responsible for the riot that ensued when the band canceled its set at Knotfest Mexico Saturday after a broken barricade sparked safety concerts at the festival. SLIPKNOT and EVANESCENCE called off their performances due to the bar...

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Listen To New JASTA Song 'Spilled Blood Never Dries' Featuring KIRK WINDSTEIN

The name "Jamey Jasta" represents one of music's most prolific and powerful reputations. As the founder and frontman for Grammy-nominated monoliths HATEBREED alongside his countless collaborations with everyone from DJ Khaled and Lights to FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, Jasta's reputation extends well bey...

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JASTA To Release 'The Lost Chapters - Volume 2' In December

The name "Jamey Jasta" represents one of music's most prolific and powerful reputations. As the founder and frontman for Grammy-nominated monoliths HATEBREED alongside his countless collaborations with everyone from DJ Khaled and Lights to FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, Jasta's reputation extends well bey...

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How JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD Developed His Signature Scream

During a brand new question-and-answer session with fans on the JUDAS PRIEST Instagram page, vocalist Rob Halford was asked how and when he came up with the idea for his signature "scream." He responded: "Singers should really have a go at everything. It's all about discovering your abilities. It's...

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Listen To New HIGHLY SUSPECT Song 'Canals'

HIGHLY SUSPECT has released the song "Canals". The track is taken from the band's third album, "MCID", which will be released on November 1. The project is an adventurous new chapter for HIGHLY SUSPECT and spans across rock, hip-hop and pop, and includes collaborations with Young Thug, Tee Grizzley,...

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ICE NINE KILLS Debuts New Track 'Your Number's Up'

Following yesterday's (October 16) worldwide exclusive premiere on SiriusXM Octane, horror-inspired metal act ICE NINE KILLS has shared its brand-new chilling single "Your Number's Up" in the below lyric video. The track, a tribute to Wes Craven's classic 1996 self-referential slasher "Scream", will...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: Topping 'Firepower' Will Be 'Quite Difficult'

Rob Halford has confirmed to Consequence Of Sound that JUDAS PRIEST has begun compiling ideas for the follow-up to last year's "Firepower" album. "[Guitarist] Glenn [Tipton] is always noodling away, even though he doesn't tour that much now," the singer said. "He's always noodling away in the studio...

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LACUNA COIL's CRISTINA SCABBIA Feels 'Bulletproof' After Losing Both Her Parents In 'A Very Short Period Of Time'

LACUNA COIL singer Cristina Scabbia has revealed in a new interview with NME that losing both her parents between the release of 2016's "Delirium" and this year's "Black Anima" albums taught her "so much" about herself. "They literally were the world to me," she said. "We'd talk every day. Multiple...

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TOMMY THAYER Says He Knew He Was In KISS When PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Told Him To Grow Out His Hair

KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer recently spoke with Australia's Heavy magazine. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the band's ongoing "End Of The Road" farewell tour: Tommy: "We feel good. I'm still getting used to this being the l...

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Listen To New LEPROUS Song 'Distant Bells'

Norwegian rock outfit LEPROUS has released another new song, "Distant Bells". The track is taken from the band's sixth and most ambitious studio album, "Pitfalls", which is due on October 25 worldwide via InsideOut Music. LEPROUS bassist Simen Børven said: "The instrumental part of 'Distant Bells' i...

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TOM MAXWELL Thinks VINNIE PAUL Would Be 'Proud' Of New HELLYEAH Album 'Welcome Home'

Rustyn Rose of Metal Nation recently conducted an interview with HELLYEAH guitarist Tom Maxwell. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the status of his hand after undergoing surgery to repair "trigger finger," which is caused when the t...

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Listen To HIGHLY SUSPECT's Collaboration With YOUNG THUG, 'Tokyo Ghoul'

HIGHLY SUSPECT has released an official visualizer for the song "Tokyo Ghoul", a collaboration with Young Thug. The track is taken from the band's third album, "MCID", which will be released on November 1. The project is an adventurous new chapter for HIGHLY SUSPECT and spans across rock, hip-hop an...