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Video: Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Performs With CHOPHOUSE BAND In Napa, California

Fan-filmed video footage of former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted and his CHOPHOUSE BAND (named after his four recording studio facilities around the U.S. and featuring a fluid roster of players) performing on September 10 at Silo's in Napa, California can be seen below. During an appearance on the...

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A DAY TO REMEMBER's 'Bad Vibrations' Lands At No. 2 On BILLBOARD Chart

Three years after the release of 2013's "Common Courtesy", A DAY TO REMEMBER have returned in grand style, entering The Billboard 200 at No. 2 with new album "Bad Vibrations". Per Billboard, it's also the best-selling album of the week and debuts at No. 1 on their Top Album Sales Chart and No. 1 on...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Releases Official Lyric Video For New Song 'Seventh Seal'

The official lyric video for the song "Seventh Seal" from veteran Arizona metallers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's new, self-titled album, which was released on May 20 via AFM Records. FLOTSAM AND JETSAM in 2014 parted ways with guitarist Edward Carlson and...

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SLAVES ON DOPE Releases 'Script Writer' Video Featuring RUN-D.M.C.'s DARRYL 'DMC' MCDANIELS

"Script Writer", the new video from the Montreal, Quebec, Canada-based nu/alternative metal band SLAVES ON DOPE, can be seen below. The clip, which was directed by JP Barcha Charlebois, features a guest appearance by Darryl "DMC" McDaniels of hip-hop legends RUN-D.M.C. SLAVES ON DOPE singer Jason Ro...

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Former KORN Members To Perform At 'Rock To Recovery' Fundraiser

Rock To Recovery, a transformative program for those in treatment and recovery, will hold its first annual awareness event and fundraiser on Sunday, October 2 at 7 p.m., at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, California. The first band will feature former KORN members David Silveria and Zac Baird, fol...

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THE CIRCLE Feat. HAGAR, ANTHONY, BONHAM: Video Footage Of Morrison, Colorado Concert

THE CIRCLE, the combo consisting of legendary rocker Sammy Hagar alongside Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham and Vic Johnson, performed at Red Rocks Amphitheatrein Morrison, Colorado on September 5. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below. THE CIRCLE released a concert album, "At Your...

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VOIVOD Is Working On New Concept Album, Says AWAY

FOK! recently conducted an interview with drummer Michel "Away" Langevin of Canadian progressive sci-fi metal innovators VOIVOD. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about the band's latest release, the "Post Society" EP, Away said: "It does have ingredients from '80s and '90s and the Jason [N...

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GLENN HUGHES And JOE BONAMASSA Begin Writing Fourth BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION Album

Legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) and blues-rock guitarist/vocalist Joe Bonamassa began writing material today (Monday, September 5) for the forthcoming fourth album from BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION. The sessions took place at Hughes's Los Angeles-area home. In additio...

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Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Explains Why He Had To Step Away From Music Scene

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted was interviewed on the August 29 edition of the SiriusXM satellite radio show "Eddie Trunk Live". A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On his decision to shut down the NEWSTED band in early 2014 and go silent for mo...

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THE CIRCLE Feat. HAGAR, ANTHONY, BONHAM: Video Footage Of Tulalip, Washington Concert

THE CIRCLE, the combo consisting of legendary rocker Sammy Hagar alongside Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham and Vic Johnson, performed at the Tulalip Amphitheatre in Tulalip, Washington on August 24. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below. THE CIRCLE released a concert album, "At You...

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Ex-TESTAMENT Bassist GREG CHRISTIAN's New Band TRINITY FALLEN: Entire Debut EP Streaming

The debut three-song EP from TRINITY FALLEN, the new band featuring former TESTAMENT bassist Greg Christian alongside members of SCORCHED-EARTH POLICY and NUCLEAR RABBIT, can be streamed in its entirety below. The effort was recorded with producer Juan Urteaga (TESTAMENT, MACHINE HEAD, EXODUS) at Tr...

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SEVEN: 'Light Of 1000 Eyes' Video Released

"Light Of 1000 Eyes", the new video from U.K./Swedish melodic rockers SEVEN, can be seen below. The song is taken from SEVEN's new album, "Shattered", which will be released on September 23 by U.K. label Escape Music Ltd. The roots of SEVEN can be traced back to the late '80s/early '90s in South Afr...

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JASON NEWSTED Says New METALLICA Song Is 'Great', Hints At Possible Collaboration

Ex-METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted has praised the group's new song and has hinted at reconnecting with his former bandmates on a future project. METALLICA earlier in the month released the track "Hardwired", the first single from the group's upcoming tenth studio album, "Hardwired...To Self-Destruc...

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Why Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Postponed Plans To Write A Memoir

In a brand new interview with For Bass Players Online, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted was asked if he has considered writing an autobiography. He responded: "As the NEWSTED thing was winding down, I had a book offer. I was just about in; they wanted to send money for the advance, and I ...

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DEVILDRIVER To 'Take More Chances' With Next Album

Metalshop TV conducted an interview with DEVILDRIVER guitarist Mike Spreitzer on August 10 at the Brutal Assault festival in Josefov, Czech Republic. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether DEVILDRIVER's latest album 2016's 'Trust N...