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JOACIM CANS On New HAMMERFALL Album: 'This Is Pure, Solid Heavy Metal The Way It's Supposed To Be Played'
HAMMERFALL vocalist Joacim Cans spoke to Roppongi Rocks's Stefan Nilsson about the Swedish metallers' upcoming LP, "Avenge The Fallen", which is due on August 9 via Nuclear Blast Records. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "This is the album number 13. We've been around for quite some tim...August 8, 2024
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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET On Upcoming U.S. Presidential Election: 'Vote For Policies. Stop Voting For Personalities.'
In a new interview with Ernest Skinner of Canada's Border City Rock Talk, Michael Sweet of Christian metallers STRYPER was asked if he would agree that the world has never been in a worse shape than it is now. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's true. Obviously we've had wars th...August 8, 2024
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KERRY KING On SLAYER's Return To The Stage: 'We Never Said We Were Done Playing' Together
In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, Kerry King, who is currently touring with his solo band, was asked if he is looking forward to playing with SLAYER again at three festival shows in September and October. He responded: "I haven't seen — I've texted Gary [Holt, SLAYER guitaris...August 8, 2024
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WITHIN TEMPTATION's SHARON DEN ADEL Laments Rise In Dominance Of Right-Wing Political Parties In Europe
Last fall, Dutch symphonic metallers WITHIN TEMPTATION co-sponsored the Ukraine Aid Operations boat fundraiser for the Ukrainian Marines. They donated 6,000 euros for 30 patches, which they packaged with a limited-edition box of their latest album, "Bleed Out". Asked in a new interview with Hop N Mu...August 8, 2024
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Watch: PANTERA's REX BROWN Celebrates 60th Birthday In Boston
PANTERA bassist Rex Brown, who turned 60 on July 27, celebrated his birthday prior to the band's August 2 concert at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts as the support act for METALLICA. An extended video recap of the birthday celebration in Boston, the PANTERA pre-show rehearsal and t...August 8, 2024
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Is DAVE MUSTAINE One Of The More 'Misunderstood' Figures In Rock And Roll? He Weighs In
In a new interview with Tom Reardon of the Phoenix New Times, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine, who was a member of METALLICA for less than two years, from 1981 to 1983, before being dismissed and replaced by Kirk Hammett, was asked about his reputation as one of the more "misunderstood" figures in roc...August 8, 2024
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ZAKK WYLDE Says Current Touring Band Is 'Not PANTERA': 'PANTERA Is DIME, VINNIE, PHIL And REX'
In a new interview with The Mistress Carrie Podcast, Zakk Wylde spoke about the decision to tour with a reformed version of PANTERA, also featuring surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass),alongside Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) on drums. The lineup has reportedly been given a gr...August 7, 2024
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TOMMY LEE Says It's 'Absolutely' True That OZZY OSBOURNE Snorted Ants And Drank His Own P***
During an appearance on the new episode of the This Past Weekend With Theo Von podcast, Tommy Lee addressed a story in the MÖTLEY CRÜE biopic "The Dirt" about Ozzy Osbourne allegedly drinking his own pee and snorting a line of ants. In "The Dirt", which premiered in 2019 on Netflix, a young Ozzy (pl...August 7, 2024
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NACHTMYSTIUM Announces Comeback Album 'Blight Privilege'
U.S. black metal pioneers NACHTMYSTIUM have released the first single, "Predator Phoenix", from their forthcoming ninth full-length album, "Blight Privilege". The LP will be made available on November 1, 2024 via Lupus Lounge. NACHTMYSTIUM mastermind Blake Judd comments: "The pandemic, along with th...August 7, 2024
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MUSHROOMHEAD Shares New Single 'We Don't Care'
Cleveland, Ohio-based masked metal masters MUSHROOMHEAD have released the official visualizer for their latest single, "We Don't Care". The track is taken from MUSHROOMHEAD's upcoming ninth album, "Call The Devil", due out August 9 via Napalm Records. 30 years into their groundbreaking history, the...August 7, 2024
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KEITH BUCKLEY's New Band MANY EYES Announces Debut Album 'The Light Age'
Emerging metallic hardcore outfit MANY EYES, fronted by ex-EVERY TIME I DIE vocalist Keith Buckley, will release its debut album, "The Light Age", on September 6 via Perseverance Media Group. In celebration, the newcomers are now unleashing the latest single, "Harbinger", along with a lyric video. C...August 7, 2024
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Watch: SLIPKNOT Kicks Off 25th-Anniversary 'Here Comes The Pain' Tour With Old-School Set
SLIPKNOT kicked off the North American portion of the "Here Comes The Pain" tour Tuesday night (August 6) at the Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana. This year the nine are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their seminal debut album, "Slipknot", which catapulted the band back in 1999. SLIPK...August 7, 2024
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THE ROLLING STONES Partner With PANINI AMERICA For Trading Card Set
Panini America, the world's largest sports and entertainment collectibles company, announced a partnership with THE ROLLING STONES to produce the first fully licensed career spanning trading card set of the world's most legendary band. Coming off the group's celebrated "Hackney Diamonds" 2024 North...August 6, 2024
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MUSHROOMHEAD's STEVE 'SKINNY' FELTON On Lineup Changes: 'New Blood Brings New Character To The Table'
In a new interview with Belgian Jasper, Steve "Skinny" Felton, drummer and founder of Cleveland theatrical art-metal ensemble MUSHROOMHEAD, spoke about the countless lineup changes the band has gone through since its formation more than three decades ago. Asked if it is difficult finding members who...August 6, 2024
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SLAYER's KERRY KING Wants To 'Earn That Respect' With New Band Bearing His Name
By David E. Gehlke SLAYER's stunning unretirement in February came days after guitarist Kerry King announced his eponymous band, an A-list crew featuring Mark Osegueda (vocals, DEATH ANGEL),Phil Demmel (guitar, ex-MACHINE HEAD),Kyle Sanders (bass, ex-HELLYEAH) and Paul Bostaph (drums, SLAYER). Whi...August 6, 2024