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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Calls Canadian Woman After Viral Cougar Story

The Canadian woman who used METALLICA's music to scare off a cougar while walking her dog got to thank James Hetfield for saving her life. According to CTV News, Dee Gallant got a call from a band liaison before the weekend who told her to expect a call from the group shortly. As it turned out, the...

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Canadian Woman Uses METALLICA Music To Fend Off Cougar

A Canadian woman used METALLICA's music to scare off a cougar while walking her dog last week. Dee Gallant and her husky Murphy were out for their usual evening stroll on a logging road just outside of Duncan, British Columbia when she said she felt "like something was watching" them. "I looked over...

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IVAN MOODY 'Would Love To' Release New FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Album In Early 2020

Ivan Moody has said in a new interview that FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's eighth studio album will likely arrive in early 2020. The band is recording its new disc with its regular producer, Kevin Churko, in FIVE FINGER's hometown of Las Vegas. Asked by Lou Brutus of HardDrive Radio what fans can expect...

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MASTODON Drummer Says 'Crack The Skye' Album Was 'A Heavily Decorated Christmas Tree'

MASTODON drummer Brann Dailor spoke to Lou Brutus of HardDrive Radio about the band's recently completed tour, which celebrated the tenth anniversary of its fourth album, 2009's "Crack The Skye". Asked how the idea for the tour came about, Brann said (see video below): "We were sort of at the end o...

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BLACK STONE CHERRY Has 'A Lot Of Ideas' For Next Album

In a brand new interview with Denim And Blether, BLACK STONE CHERRY guitarist Ben Wells was asked how he and his bandmates find the opportunity to write new material when they spend so much time on the road. He responded (see video below): "It is hard sometimes. A lot of [2018's] 'Family Tree' [albu...

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DISTURBED Singer Says ROGER WATERS Is 'A Very Sick Man' Who Is 'Wrapped Up In His Own Psychosis And His Own Hatred'

DISTURBED singer David Draiman, who is of Jewish heritage, has once again spoken out against a growing international movement that targets Israel. A number of artists, including Roger Waters, have been vocal in their support of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) campaign, which calls for ec...

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BLACK STONE CHERRY Announces Fall 2019 U.S. Co-Headlining Tour With THE LACS

Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY will embark on a U.S. co-headline tour with THE LACS in the fall. Says BLACK STONE CHERRY: "We are stoked to hit the road with THE LACS this October and November for a Southern-fried co-headline throwdown! We look forward to getting back to some great places we ha...

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EXODUS, ANTHRAX, OVERKILL, STRYPER, FOZZY, LACUNA COIL Members React To DAVE MUSTAINE's Cancer Diagnosis

Members of MEGADETH, ANTHRAX, OVERKILL, STRYPER, LACUNA COIL and FOZZY are among the musicians who have wished Dave Mustaine a speedy recovery after he announced that he has been diagnosed with throat cancer. Mustaine revealed his cancer diagnosis earlier today on social media. He said that he has a...

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DEAN GUITARS Team Wishes DAVE MUSTAINE Speedy Recovery Following Cancer Diagnosis

All of the staff at Dean Guitars wish a heartfelt and speedy recovery to legacy artist Dave Mustaine following his public statement with a diagnosis of throat cancer. Since 2007, the MEGADETH leader has been a staunch and vocal supporter of the brand and an integral part of Dean Guitars' mission an...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Diagnosed With Throat Cancer

Dave Mustaine has been diagnosed with throat cancer. The MEGADETH leader broke the news of his diagnosis earlier today via his social media. He wrote: "I've been diagnosed with throat cancer. It's clearly something to be respected and faced head on — but I've faced obstacles before. I'm working clos...

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NITA STRAUSS On 'Beauty' Of Instrumental Music: 'The Songs Can Mean Whatever You Need Them To Mean'

ALICE COOPER guitarist Nita Strauss recently spoke with Sara of the Philadelphia radio station 93.3 WMMR. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the origins of her "Hurricane" nickname: Nita: "It actually came from the first write-...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Says He Wanted Solo Band SOTO To Be 'Heavier' Than His Other Projects

Veteran rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (SONS OF APOLLO, JOURNEY, TALISMAN) recently spoke with Sonic Perspectives. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the new SOTO album, "Origami": Jeff: "With SOTO, by design I wanted this band...

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SEBASTIAN BACH To Perform SKID ROW's Entire Debut Album On 30th-Anniversary Tour

Revered vocal powerhouse Sebastian Bach will celebrate the 30th anniversary of SKID ROW's acclaimed, self-titled breakout debut album with a U.S. tour where he will perform the record in its entirety plus other songs from his celebrated catalog. The tour will kick off in Nashville, Tennessee on Augu...

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THENIGHTTIMEPROJECT Feat. Former Members Of KATATONIA: 'Final Light' Video

"Final Light", the new video from melancholic Swedish outfit THENIGHTTIMEPROJECT, formed by current and former members of KATATONIA, OCTOBER TIDE and LETTERS FROM THE COLONY, can be seen below. The song is taken from THENIGHTTIMEPROJECT's second album, "Pale Season", which will be released on June 2...

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HOWLING SYCAMORE's 'Seven Pathways To Annihilation' Album To Feature Guest Appearance By MARTY FRIEDMAN

HOWLING SYCAMORE, the extreme progressive ensemble featuring Davide Tiso, Jason McMaster and Hannes Grossmann, has returned with its sophomore album, "Seven Pathways To Annihilation". Due on June 21, the disc features over 50 minutes of music and will be available on gatefold 2LP, compact disc and o...