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Cycle Of Suffering
As modern metal flails around in a cynical mess of its own making, the return of SYLOSIS is something to be cheered from rooftops. A steady and distinctive presence in the UK metal scene since the turn of the century, Josh Middleton's idiosyncratic but always brutal take on the original thrash bluep...February 8, 2020
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Ex-MORBID ANGEL Frontman DAVID VINCENT: 'I Would Argue That JOHNNY CASH Was Death Metal; He Just Didn't Know It'
Former MORBID ANGEL and current VLTIMAS vocalist David Vincent recently spoke with Metal Underground. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On recording the debut VLTIMAS album together as a band: David: "We put a lot of work into th...February 8, 2020
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DON DOKKEN Says His Recent Spine Surgery Left Him Unable To Play Guitar
Don Dokken has spoken out about his recent spine surgery, saying it left him unable to play guitar. The 66-year-old DOKKEN leader discussed his health during a January 11, 2020 interview with "The Classic Metal Show". He said (hear audio below): "It's been two and a half months since I had spine sur...February 8, 2020
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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE 'Stands With' AMY LEE After EVANESCENCE Singer Opens Up About Her Political Views For First Time
HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale has publicly thrown her support behind Amy Lee after the EVANESCENCE singer opened up about her politicial views for the first time. Lee's decision to speak out was apparently prompted by the GOP-controlled Senate's vote on Wednesday (February 6) to acquit President Do...February 7, 2020
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RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE's TOM MORELLO Weighs In On Iowa Caucus Mishap
RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello has weighed in on the delayed results of the Democrat Iowa caucuses. It wasn't until Tuesday evening that the Iowa Democratic Party began releasing results of Monday night's caucuses, blaming the delay on "coding issues" with a smartphone app used to ta...February 6, 2020
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EVANESCENCE's AMY LEE Opens Up About Her Political Views For First Time: 'I Will Never Bow Down To A Dictator'
EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee has opened up about her political views for the first time, explaining that she "can't stand by" and keep her mouth shut while her "country's freedom is taken away." Lee's decision to speak out was apparently prompted by the GOP-controlled Senate's vote on Wednesday (Febru...February 6, 2020
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN, KORN And FAITH NO MORE Add Second Los Angeles Stadium Concert
Due to overwhelming demand, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, KORN and FAITH NO MORE have added a second show at Banc Of California stadium in Los Angeles, California. The bands will now also perform at the venue on Saturday, May 23 — one day after the previously announced Banc Of California concert. HELMET and RUS...February 6, 2020
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LINDEMANN Feat. RAMMSTEIN Singer, PAIN/HYPOCRISY Mainman: Video Of European Tour Kick-Off
LINDEMANN, the project featuring vocalist Till Lindemann of German industrial metallers RAMMSTEIN and Swedish producer and multi-instrumentalist Peter Tägtgren (HYPOCRISY, PAIN),kicked off its European tour this past Tuesday night (February 4) at Swiss Life Hall in Hannover, Germany. The band's set...February 6, 2020
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LAMB OF GOD Releases Music Video For New Single 'Checkmate'
Richmond, Virginia-based metallers LAMB OF GOD have released a brand new single and video, "Checkmate". The song is taken from the band's new, self-titled album, which will be released on May 8 via Epic Records in the U.S. and Nuclear Blast Records in Europe. The follow-up to "VII: Sturm Und Drang"...February 6, 2020
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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK Defends MITT ROMNEY Over Vote To Convict DONALD TRUMP On Abuse Of Power
TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick has defended Mitt Romney after the Utah senator announced Wednesday he would vote to convict President Donald Trump in the impeachment trial. Romney will be the first senator in U.S. history to vote to remove a president of the same party from office. The president...February 5, 2020
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LAMB OF GOD To Release Self-Titled Album In May; Track Listing, Cover Artwork Unveiled
Richmond, Virginia-based metallers LAMB OF GOD will release their new, self-titled album on May 8 via Epic Records in the U.S. and Nuclear Blast Records in Europe. The follow-up to "VII: Sturm Und Drang" will mark LAMB OF GOD's first recordings with Art Cruz, who joined the band last July as the rep...February 5, 2020
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LINDEMANN Feat. RAMMSTEIN Singer, PAIN/HYPOCRISY Mainman: 'Platz Eins' Music Video
LINDEMANN, the project featuring vocalist Till Lindemann of German industrial metallers RAMMSTEIN and Swedish producer and multi-instrumentalist Peter Tägtgren (HYPOCRISY, PAIN),has released a Zoran Bihac-directed music video for the song "Platz Eins". The track is taken from LINDEMANN's second alb...February 4, 2020
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LAMB OF GOD Teases New Single 'Checkmate'
LAMB OF GOD has released a teaser for a new single called "Checkmate". The short video, which consists of clips of current political figures and footage of the band recording in the studio, can be seen below. The lyrics for the track, which is expected to be released this Thursday, February 6, were...February 4, 2020
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GLENN TIPTON, ROB HALFORD And RICHIE FAULKNER Are Working On Music For Next JUDAS PRIEST Album
JUDAS PRIEST members Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner have commenced the official songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to "Firepower" album. Released in March 2018, "Firepower" was the second LP to feature the 40-year-old Faulkner, who was selected to fill the void left by foun...February 3, 2020
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QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON On Drummer SCOTT ROCKENFIELD: 'He Wants His Privacy, And We Respect That'
A.J. Motts and R.J. Stone of Sweet Death Entertainment conducted an interview with guitarist Michael Wilton of Seattle progressive metallers QUEENSRŸCHE prior to the band's January 25 concert at House Of Blues in Dallas, Texas. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed...February 3, 2020
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