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DEICIDE's GLEN BENTON To SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR: 'F**king Blow Me'

Bassist/vocalist Glen Benton of Florida death metal veterans DEICIDE was interviewed on a recent edition of the "Talk Toomey" podcast. You can now listen to the chat using the widget below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how he feels when he hears bands like SLIPKN...

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Ex-TESTAMENT Bassist GREG CHRISTIAN's New Band TRINITY FALLEN Performs Live For First Time

TRINITY FALLEN, the new band featuring former TESTAMENT bassist Greg Christian alongside members of SCORCHED-EARTH POLICY and NUCLEAR RABBIT, made its live debut this past Friday, August 5 at Slim's in San Francisco, California. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below. TRINITY FALL...

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HEAVY MONTREAL 2016: NAPALM DEATH, SUICIDE SILENCE, CANDLEMASS To Play BLABBERMOUTH.NET Stage

BLABBERMOUTH.NET is proud to be an official partner of the eighth edition of Heavy Montreal, the constantly evolving festival which is set to take place this weekend (August 6 and 7) at the Plaine des Jeux of Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, DISTURBED, NIGHTWIS...

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CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED Feat. Ex-JUDAS PRIEST, DEATH Members: Third Album Due In September

CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED, the brainchild of former DEATH/ICED EARTH drummer Richard Christy, will release its third full-length album, "Creatures Watching Over The Dead", on September 23 via Metal Blade Records. The first single from the album, titled "The Soulless", can be streamed below. Ask Ch...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH: How Memphis Onstage Meltdown Led To IVAN MOODY Finally Getting Sober

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Zoltan Bathory says that the band's onstage meltdown in Memphis forced singer Ivan Moody to confront his addictions after years of living as "a functioning alcoholic." "For the longest time, the stage was sacred," Bathory tells Kerrang! magazine. "After that inciden...

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Video: Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Performs With THE CHOPHOUSE BAND In Walnut Creek

JASON NEWSTED AND THE CHOPHOUSE BAND, the new mostly acoustic project led by former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted, has scheduled the following dates in September: Sep. 02 - Crystal Bay, NV @ The Crystal Bay Club / Crown Room Sep. 07 - Santa Cruz, CA @ Moe's Alley Sep. 08 - Mill Valley, CA @ ...

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Former MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Releases 'Meat Hook' Video

"Meat Hook", the new video from former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman, can be seen below. The song, which features a guest appearance by Jørgen Munkeby of the acclaimed "blackjazz" act SHINING, is taken from Friedman's latest solo album, "Inferno", which was released in May 2014 via Prosthetic Re...

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STEVEN TYLER's 'We're All Somebody From Somewhere' Tops BILLBOARD's Country Albums Chart

According to Billboard.com, AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler's debut solo album, "We're All Somebody From Somewhere", has entered Billboard's Top Country Albums chart at No. 1 with first-week sales of 17,000 copies, according to Nielsen Music. On the all-genre, consumption-based Billboard 200, it sta...

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Former METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Explains Decision To Launch Acoustic Project

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted took part in a Mighty Fine Guitars live Facebook webcast on Friday, July 22. The event was hosted by Stevie Coyle. Newsted debuted his new, mostly acoustic project, WOULD AND STEAL — in which he is joined by Rob Tucker — and spoke about his decision to embark o...

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Watch BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Perform In Moscow, Russia

Fan-filmed video footage of BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE's entire June 14 performance at Stadium Live in Moscow, Russia can be seen below. BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE recently signed a worldwide deal with Search And Destroy/Spinefarm Records. BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE's latest album, "Venom", was released in A...

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Ex-TESTAMENT Bassist GREG CHRISTIAN's TRINITY FALLEN Schedules Live Debut

TRINITY FALLEN, the new band featuring former TESTAMENT bassist Greg Christian alongside members of SCORCHED-EARTH POLICY and NUCLEAR RABBIT, will make its live debut on August 5 at Slim's in San Francisco, California. TRINITY FALLEN recently recorded demo containg three songs, including "Apache Ski...

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Former METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Is Back With WOULD AND STEAL

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted will take part in a Mighty Fine Guitars live Facebook webcast on Friday, July 22 at 12 p.m. PST. The event will be hosted by Stevie Coyle. Newsted will talk about his new, mostly acoustic project, WOULD AND STEAL (in which he is joined by Rob Tucker),and whate...

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Video Premiere: DEVILDRIVER's 'My Night Sky'

"My Night Sky", the new video from California's groove metal juggernauts DEVILDRIVER, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's seventh studio album, "Trust No One", which was released on May 13 via Napalm Records. The follow-up to 2013's "Winter Kills" was once again produced by Mark Le...

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DEVILDRIVER's DEZ FAFARA: 'Positivity Is More Important Than Anything In Your Life'

Vocalist Dez Fafara of California metallers DEVILDRIVER was interviewed on the May 20-22 edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the Podbean widget below. A few excerpts follow. Full Metal Jackie: Dez, how did spending the last few years...

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ZOLTAN BATHORY Says FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH 'Always Operated On A Shoestring Budget'

Pablo of the Minneapolis, Minnesota radio station 93X conducted an interview with FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Zoltan Bathory at this year's Rock Fest, which was held July 14-16 in Cadott, Wisconsin. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)...