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JANNE WIRMAN: Upcoming CHILDREN OF BODOM Book 'Tells The Whole Brutally Honest Story Of The Band'

In a new interview with Ed Hackimer of This Day In Metal, CHILDREN OF BODOM keyboardist Janne Wirman spoke about the band's upcoming official book, which will be published in August via the London, U.K.-based publisher Rocket 88. The book tells the story of the Finnish melodic death metal pioneers a...

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K.K. DOWNING And TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Release New Recording Of JUDAS PRIEST's 'Never Satisfied'

Former JUDAS PRIEST and current KK'S PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing has released a new version of JUDAS PRIEST's classic song "Never Satisfied". The track, which also features former JUDAS PRIEST and current KK'S PRIEST vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens, can be streamed below. The original versio...

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PRIMUS To Release 'Little Lord Fentanyl' 7-Inch Featuring Live B-Side 'Duchess (And The Proverbial Mind Spread)'

PRIMUS has announced a limited-edition seven-inch vinyl release for their latest single, "Little Lord Fentanyl", which will feature a newly recorded live version of "Duchess (And The Proverbial Mind Spread) - Live From The Mann Music Center, Philadelphia, PA" as the B-side, available now on all digi...

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PAPA ROACH Releases New Single 'Braindead' Featuring TOBY MORSE Of H2O

California rockers PAPA ROACH have announced the release of their new single, "Braindead", featuring Toby Morse, frontman of H2O. The track will hit all major streaming platforms at midnight EST on June 25. A fierce, high-octane anthem that pulls zero punches, "Braindead" fuses PAPA ROACH's signatur...

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VENOM INC.'s TONY DOLAN Rules Out Another Reunion With MANTAS And ABADDON: 'I'm Much Happier Not Being Oppressed By Them'

In a new interview with Soundterror, VENOM INC. bassist/vocalist Tony "Demolition Man" Dolan spoke about the circumstances that led to Jeff "Mantas" Dunn's announcement last December that the guitarist was officially out of the band. Tony said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Mantas, he'd had...

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HELLOWEEN's ANDI DERIS 'Did Not Feel Any Pressure' Making 'Giants & Monsters' Album: 'We Proved Ourselves On The Previous' LP

‪HELLOWEEN‬ vocalist Andi Deris spoke to Finland's Chaoszine about the band's upcoming album, "Giants & Monsters", which will be released on August 29 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). The follow-up to HELLOWEEN's self-titled record was mixed at the legendary Wisseloord Studios (IRON MAIDEN, JUD...

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RICK HUNOLT Is 'Not Afraid To Say' That EXODUS Inspired METALLICA And SLAYER 'Very Much'

Former EXODUS guitarist Rick Hunolt was interviewed by "Reckless" Rexx Ruger for a new episode of the Pod Scum podcast. After Ruger noted that the guitar duo of Hunolt and EXODUS's Gary Holt is every bit as iconic as METALLICA's guitar team of James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett and SLAYER's Jeff Hannem...

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Destination Extinction

With perfect timing, HAGGUS may have just created the optimum soundtrack for a summer of civil unrest. Exponents of "mincecore" — a filthy, DIY strain of grindcore, first created by the legendary AGATHOCLES in early '90s Belgium — these balaclava-wearing anarchists have made their position on the cu...

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MIKE MANGINI Looks Back On His DREAM THEATER Audition: 'I Did My Homework' And 'I Was Prepared'

In a new interview with Melody House, Mike Mangini reflected on how he joined DREAM THEATER in late 2010 through a widely publicized audition following the departure of longtime drummer Mike Portnoy. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The first thing is that because of my schooling, [in...

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HELLOWEEN Shares Music Video For 'This Is Tokyo' Single From Upcoming 'Giants & Monsters' Album

German metal veterans HELLOWEEN will release their highly anticipated new album, "Giants & Monsters", on August 29 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). The LP, now available for pre-order, follows HELLOWEEN's self-titled No. 1 2021 record and promises to be the most versatile and dynamic release of...

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JUDAS PRIEST Launches 'Shield Of Pain' Tour Celebrating 35th Anniversary Of 'Painkiller' Album

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST launched the "Shield Of Pain" tour Thursday night (June 12) at Rockfest in Turku, Finland. The band's 19-song setlist included seven tracks from PRIEST's 1990 album "Painkiller", which is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. In addition to performing t...

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ORBIT CULTURE Announces New Album 'Death Above Life', Shares Video For Title Track

Swedish metallers ORBIT CULTURE will release a new album, "Death Above Life", on October 3 via Century Media Records. "The album represents change, a new beginning," says ORBIT CULTURE guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Niklas Karlsson. "It brings up a lot of good and bad emotions but it's a big cha...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Joined By ROBERT TRUJILLO For Jam At Tampa Stop Of 'The Collection: Live' Book Tour

Kirk Hammett, legendary guitarist of the multi-platinum-selling and nine-time-Grammy Award-winning band METALLICA, took part in a "Kirk Hammett The Collection: Live" book event on June 7 at the Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center in Tampa, Florida. The intimate, live discussion takes a deep dive i...

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Black Sunday Live At The Royal Albert Hall

The punchline to a joke told on an episode of "The Simpsons" 30 years ago, CYPRESS HILL's collaboration with THE LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA was one of the most joyous moments of 2024: a coming together of hip-hop group and full orchestra, within the luxurious walls of London's Royal Albert Hall. The...

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CRADLE OF FILTH Shares Music Video For 'Demagoguery' From 'The Screaming Of The Valkyries' Album

British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH have released the official music video for the song "Demagoguery". The track is featured on the band's 14th studio album, "The Screaming Of The Valkyries", which arrived on March 21 via Napalm Records, "Demagoguery" director Shaun Hodson says about the video...