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DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG Unveils New Single And Video 'Dead Man's Hand'

DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG (DATOG),the project featuring former ACCEPT members Udo Dirkschneider (vocals),Peter Baltes (bass) and Stefan Kaufmann (guitar),along with Udo's son Sven Dirkschneider (drums),Manuela Bibert (vocals) and Mathias Dieth (guitar),has released a new single, "Dead Ma...

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FINGER ELEVEN Announces 'Last Night On Earth' Album Details, Shares New Song 'Blue Sky Mystery'

FINGER ELEVEN, one of the best-selling Canadian bands of all time, is experiencing a vibrant, full circle moment. The multi-platinum Juno Award-winning group — Scott Anderson (vocals),James Black (lead guitar, backing vocals),Rick Jackett (rhythm guitar),Sean Anderson (bass),Steve Molella (drums...

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ROBERT PLANT Announces First Album With New Band SAVING GRACE

LED ZEPPELIN legend Robert Plant has announced the release of "Saving Grace", the first album featuring a new band of distinguished players, which he calls "a song book of the lost and found." Arriving September 26 on Nonesuch Records, the genesis of "Saving Grace" began during the lockdown in "The...

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The Arsonist

As the most enduring and resolute of Germany's thrash metal Big Four, SODOM rarely struggle for plaudits. There has always been something uniquely brutish about Tom Angelripper's band. From their pioneering, black metal early days, to their laudable refusal to embrace the latest trends during the '9...

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POP EVIL's LEIGH KAKATY On Writing About His Personal Struggles On 'What Remains': 'It Just Felt So Right'

In a new interview with Adam Roach of the Land Of Music podcast, vocalist Leigh Kakaty of Michigan rockers POP EVIL spoke about the band's eighth album, "What Remains", which was released in March via MNRK. Regarding how POP EVIL's approach to writing and recording was different this time around, he...

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SODOM Releases Lyric Video For New Song 'Taphephobia'

German thrash metal veterans SODOM have released a lyric video for their new song "Taphephobia". The track will appear on the band's upcoming studio album "The Arsonist", which will arrive on June 27 worldwide through SPV/Steamhammer. SODOM frontman Thomas "Angelripper" Such says: "Taphephobia is an...

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SODOM's TOM ANGELRIPPER Didn't Want To Describe Late Drummer WITCHHUNTER As A 'Hero' In Tribute Song

In a new interview with Terry Palamara of Loud And Proud Italy, SODOM frontman Thomas "Angelripper" Such spoke about German thrashers' music video for their new song "Witchhunter". The track, which will appear on the band's upcoming studio album "The Arsonist", is SODOM's homage to the group's late...

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SODOM's TOM ANGELRIPPER Doesn't Know When He Will Return To Full-Scale Touring: 'I Don't Have Any Plans'

In a new interview with Chaoszine, bassist/vocalist Thomas "Angelripper" Such of German thrash metal veterans SODOM once again discussed his decision to cut down on the band's touring activities for the foreseeable future. Asked if this was a "hard decision" to make at this point in SODOM's career,...

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What Part Did Religion Play In TOBIAS FORGE's Upbringing? The GHOST Mastermind Responds

In a new interview with Markus Brandstetter of Rolling Stone Germany, GHOST leader Tobias Forge was asked if religion played a "big part" in his upbringing. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yes, but not in the traditional sense… We all know people who grew up in religious homes, o...

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SODOM Pays Tribute To Late Drummer CHRISTIAN 'WITCHHUNTER' DUDEK With New Song And Video

German thrash metal veterans SODOM have released a music video for their new song "Witchhunter". The track, which will appear on the band's upcoming studio album "The Arsonist", is SODOM's homage to the group's late drummer Christian Dudek (a.k.a. Witchhunter). The "Witchhunter" clip was created by...

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DREAM THEATER Announces 'Vol. II' Eight-LP Box Set

Grammy Award-winning progressive metal trailblazers DREAM THEATER released their massively successful "Vol. I" box set in 2024, covering the band's 1992-1999 studio albums. Today, they are set to unveil the next installment with "Vol. II". "Vol. II" notably includes the next four acclaimed studio al...

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SODOM's TOM ANGELRIPPER Explains Decision To Take A Break From Touring: 'I Want To Spend More Time With Other Things'

In a new interview with RapidMetalFire, bassist/vocalist Thomas "Angelripper" Such of German thrash metal veterans SODOM discussed his decision to cut down on the band's touring activities for the foreseeable future. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think you know the story of [SLAYE...

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STEVE DIGIORGIO and JEROEN PAUL THESSELING Bring The Dual Fretless Bass Player Concept To Life In QUADVIUM

By David E. Gehlke The role of the bass player in metal has long been subject to debate. Its value is evident in the triumvirate of Geezer Butler (BLACK SABBATH),Steve Harris (IRON MAIDEN) and Cliff Burton (METALLICA),then often followed by stories of the instrument being outright buried on a prod...

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DISTURBED Is 'Always Talking' About Which Other Classic Songs To Cover In The Recording Studio

In a new interview with Brent Porche of Philadelphia's 93.3 WMMR radio station, DISTURBED guitarist Dan Donegan and drummer Mike Wengren spoke about how they go about choosing which classic songs to cover, having previously recorded versions of SIMON & GARFUNKEL's "The Sound Of Silence", GENESIS...

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MIKE PORTNOY On His DREAM THEATER Bandmates: 'I Know I Hurt Them When I Left Them'

In a new interview with Tom Power, host of "Q" on Canada's CBC Radio One, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy reflected on his decision to leave the progressive metal band 15 years ago, a quarter century after he co-founded the group. Portnoy said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Here's the fun...