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Former OBITUARY Bassist FRANK WATKINS Dies At 47
Former OBITUARY bassist Frank Watkins has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 47 years old. Since late 2007, Watkins had been the bass player of the Norwegian black metal band GORGOROTH and performed with the band at last year's edition of Hellfest in Clisson, France (see video below). Watk...October 18, 2015
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HELLYEAH's CHAD GRAY Expects A Lot From His Bandmates And Crew
In a recent interview with PureGrainAudio, HELLYEAH singer Chad Gray explained why he is probably the one "asshole crew or bandmember" in the HELLYEAH organization. He said: "Sometimes people do just enough. And I'm not that guy. I expect the best out of everyone; I really do. I try to give my best....October 17, 2015
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GENE SIMMONS On Illegal Music Downloading: 'When You Stop Charging For Things, It Becomes Worthless'
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has once again defended his controversial "rock is dead" comment, blaming the technology and fans for the current state of affairs. Simmons told Esquire magazine in September 2014— in an interview conducted by his son Nick — that "rock did not die of old age. It wa...October 17, 2015
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PAUL STANLEY Didn't Want To Risk People's Perception Of KISS Just To Create A Moment Of Nostalgia
In a brand new interview with New Zealand's The Sound radio station, KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley once again spoke about his refusal to perform with fellow KISS founding members Ace Frehley and Peter Criss during the band's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction in April 2014. He said: "It rea...October 16, 2015
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Watch MEGADETH Play Second-Ever Show With LAMB OF GOD Drummer CHRIS ADLER
Fan-filmed video footage of MEGADETH's October 16 performance in Perth, Australia can be seen below. The concert marked MEGADETH's second show with its new lineup, featuring LAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler, and Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with ANGRA. The band's setlist...October 16, 2015
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SLIPKNOT's SHAWN 'CLOWN' CRAHAN Praises His 'Officer Downe' Film, Dreams Of Reinventing 'Hellraiser'
SLIPKNOT's M. Shawn Crahan spoke to Tommy Carroll of the 103.9 The Bear radio station in South Bend, Indiana about "Officer Downe", the forthcoming film directed by Crahan, which is tentatively due next June. The movie stars Canadian actor Kim Coates — who is best known for playing Tig Trager on the...October 15, 2015
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Return to Forever
Yeah, like KISS, the SCORPIONS said they were hanging it up. That was apparently until they realized they could hit the fifty-year mark by clinging on a bit longer. For their eighteenth album, "Return to Forever", the SCORPIONS access their archives for previously shelved tunes from the "Blackout",...October 15, 2015
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MACHINE HEAD Announces 2016 'An Evening With…' European Headlining Tour
San Francsico Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD will embark on a European headlining tour in February/March, billed as "An Evening With MACHINE HEAD". No support bands, no locals, just two hours of bone-crunching metal anthems, deep album cuts, sing-a-longs, haunting atmospheric pieces, and pure fucki...October 14, 2015
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The Ride Majestic
It's surprising SOILWORK is dropping a brand new album so quickly on the heels of 2013's magnificent double slab "The Living Infinite". Their tenth album, "The Ride Majestic" arrives just as longtime bassist Ola Flink departs the band. In Flink's place will be Markus Wibom, formerly of HEARTS ALIVE,...October 13, 2015
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN To Be Honored By Parajanov-Vartanov Institute In Los Angeles
On October 21, Grammy Award-winning band SYSTEM OF A DOWN will receive the 2015 Parajanov-Vartanov Institute Award for the virtuous commitment to justice exemplified by their historic "Wake Up The Souls" tour. The event will take place on October 21 at the Chateau Marmont in Hollywood. The institute...October 12, 2015
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Watch SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR Voicing Alien Overlord On 'Doctor Who'
SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor was tapped by the producers of "Doctor Who" to lend his "deep and terrifying roar to the alien warlord known as Fisher King" in the October 10 episode of the BBC television series. Behind-the-scenes footage of Taylor on the set of the show can be seen be...October 12, 2015
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Video: Reactivated ACID REIGN Performs In Manchester
Multi-camera video footage of reactivated U.K. thrashers ACID REIGN performing on October 3 in Manchester can be seen below. ACID REIGN's first new song in 25 years, "Plan Of The Damned", was released in July. The single features the image "Delusion Dwellers" by acclaimed artist Laurie Lipton. ACID...October 11, 2015
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SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR Explains How He Came To Voice Alien Overlord On 'Doctor Who'
SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor recently spoke to U.K.'s Kerrang! magazine about being tapped by the producers of "Doctor Who" to lend his "deep and terrifying roar to the alien warlord known as Fisher King" in the October 10 episode of the BBC television series. Asked how his involvem...October 9, 2015
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DAVE MUSTAINE Confirms MEGADETH Didn't Play 'Holy Wars' In China At Authorities' Request
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has confirmed that the band couldn't play one of its most popular songs in China because the group had to respect the country's laws about religion and politics. According to The Beijinger, MEGADETH's October 6 concert at the MasterCard Center in Beijing ended after on...October 9, 2015
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SLAYER's KERRY KING: The Day JEFF HANNEMAN Died
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King was recently interviewed on "Spotify Metal Talks", a podcast-style show showcasing metal/heavy/hard rock's most important artists. You can now listen to the chat at this location. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the death of co-founding S...October 8, 2015
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