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KORN's JAMES 'MUNKY' SHAFFER Felt 'Frustration, Shock And Sadness' After Learning Of CHESTER BENNINGTON's Suicide

KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer says that it has been "really hard" for him and his bandmates to deal with the recent passing of Chester Bennington. The LINKIN PARK singer died on July 20 after committing suicide at the age of 41. He had been open with the press and public about his struggles w...

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Ex-OZZY OSBOURNE Drummer And Bassist Dispute FRANKIE BANALI's 'Over The Mountain' Claims

Last month, more than a few eyebrows were raised when famed QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali told Songfacts writer Greg Prato that he was the one who came up with the explosive drum fill that opens Ozzy Osbourne's 1981 classic "Over The Mountain". Both Bob Daisley, who co-wrote the track, and Lee K...

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Video Premiere: SEETHER's 'Betray And Degrade'

"Betray And Degrade", the new video from SEETHER, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's seventh full-length studio album, titled "Poison The Parish", which was released on May 12. The first release via frontman Shaun Morgan's new label imprint Canine Riot Records was recorded at Bla...

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Listen To New QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Song 'The Evil Has Landed'

"The Evil Has Landed", a brand new song from QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's seventh album, "Villains", which will be released on August 25 via Matador Records. QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE leader Joshua Homme said: "The title 'Villains' isn't a politic...

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L.A. GUNS Guitarist To Fans: 'Your Camera Phones Are Distracting When We Are Playing'

Tracii Guns has spoken out against cell phone use at concerts, saying that L.A. GUNS would like to "connect with humans in the front" of the band's live shows "instead of cameras." In a post on his Facebook page, Tracii wrote: "Okay, lol, I have to address this. YOUR CAMERA PHONES ARE DISTRACTING WH...

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GODSMACK Promises 'New Sound,' New Stage' And 'New Look' In 2018

GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna said in a new interview that the band will "open a new chapter" in its career by adopting "a new sound, a new stage and a new look" in time for the release its next studio album. GODSMACK is currently at work on its seventh studio disc, which the band intends to release...

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COREY TAYLOR: Calling CHRIS CORNELL And CHESTER BENNINGTON 'Cowards' Is 'Very Immature' And 'A Cop-Out'

Corey Taylor has slammed people who have have implied Chester Bennington and Chris Cornell were "cowards" for taking their own lives, saying that such criticism is "simplifying a very real issue." The LINKIN PARK singer was found dead late last month at his home in Southern California. A Los Angeles...

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'Rock To Recovery 2' Benefit Concert To Honor COREY TAYLOR, WAYNE KRAMER

Rock To Recovery, a transformative program for those in treatment and recovery, has announced its second annual awareness event and benefit on Saturday, September 16 at 6 p.m., at the famous Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, California. Rock to Recovery 2 - Benefit Concert will honor the work of Corey Tay...

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MIKE PORTNOY: 'Out Of The Eighty-Seven Bands I've Been In, I've Only Ever Left Two'

Mike Portnoy has defended himself against criticism that he is involved with too many bands, explaining that he is simply someone "who loves music" and wants to "play with different people." Since leaving DREAM THEATER in 2010, the drummer has been involved with a slew of projects, either as a hired...

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CLAWFINGER Is Back With New Single And Video: 'Save Our Souls'

Four years after announcing it was calling it quits, long-running Swedish rap/metal combo CLAWFINGER is back with a new single, "Save Our Souls". The official video for the song, which was also released digitally, can be seen below. CLAWFINGER states about the track: "The song is about how Trumpism...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Offers 'The Way Of The Fist' 10th-Anniversary Plaques To Fans

According to The Pulse Of Radio, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH is celebrating the recent tenth anniversary of its debut album, "The Way Of The Fist", by offering fans a series of personalized plaques. The steeply-priced pieces run as high as $850.00 and resemble gold or platinum record awards, with some n...

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METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO On 'Lulu': 'Love It Or Hate It, It Was Definitely Something That We Enjoyed'

METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo has once again defended "Lulu", the band's controversial collaborative disc with Lou Reed, calling it "something that we enjoyed and that we embraced." "Lulu" polarized fans around the world and earned METALLICA some of the most scathing reviews of its career. The e...

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KORN Guitarist Apologizes For Calling CHESTER BENNINGTON's Suicide 'Cowardly'

Brian "Head" Welch has apologized for implying Chester Bennington was a "coward" just hours after the LINKIN PARK frontman's death. Bennington was found dead on July 20 at his home in Southern California. A Los Angeles County coroner confirmed that the cause of death was "suicide by hanging." In a...

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NIKKI SIXX On MÖTLEY CRÜE Calling It Quits: 'When It Ended, It Didn't End In A Good Way'

Nikki Sixx says that he is happy MÖTLEY CRÜE disbanded because he no longer has to deal with the "drama" of being in a group with three other guys with completely "different ideas." In 2015, MÖTLEY CRÜE completed "The Final Tour", closing the book on the band's iconic career after performing a total...

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ELTON JOHN Saddened By CHESTER BENNINGTON And CHRIS CORNELL Suicides

Sir Elton John has paid tribute to Chester Bennington and Chris Cornell, calling them "lovely guys" who created "wonderful music that has entertained millions." The LINKIN PARK frontman committed suicide on July 20, just two months after the SOUNDGARDEN singer hanged himself. Sir Elton, who felt dee...