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MASTODON's BILL KELLIHER Praises New Guitarist NICK JOHNSTON: 'We Are The Strongest Band We've Ever Been Right Now'

On August 15, 2025, just five days before the tragic death of ex-MASTODON guitarist Brent Hinds, MASTODON guitarist Bill Kelliher was interviewed by Niels Guns of the Sixty Scales And The Truth podcast at the Dynamo Metalfest in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. During the chat, which has just been upload...

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SLAYER To Celebrate 40th Anniversary Of 'Reign In Blood' At Inaugural SICK NEW WORLD TEXAS In October 2026

California thrash metal legends SLAYER will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their classic third album, "Reign In Blood", at the inaugural Sick New World Texas, set to take place October 24, 2026 at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. Also scheduled to appear are SYSTEM OF A DOWN, DEFTON...

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It's Official: SYSTEM OF A DOWN To Headline 2026 Editions Of SICK NEW WORLD In Las Vegas And Texas

SYSTEM OF A DOWN and KORN will return to Sick New World Las Vegas, taking place at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on April 25, 2026. The staggering lineup features additional performances from BRING ME THE HORIZON, EVANESCENCE, Marilyn Manson, Danny Elfman, KNOCKED LOOSE, MINISTRY, AFI, CYPRESS HILL...

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Widely considered to be one of the UK's heaviest bands, CONJURER are a brilliant anomaly. Their sound is familiar but foreign: a gruelling but progressive blend of barbarous sludge and fervently atmospheric post-metal tropes with only a passing interest in shiny hooks. Everything the foursome have r...

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Watch: KERRY KING Plays SLAYER, BLACK SABBATH, IRON MAIDEN Classics In Osaka, Japan With His Solo Band

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King and his solo band played a headlining concert this past Thursday night (October 16) at Big Cat in Osaka, Japan. The setlist for the show was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. Where I Reign 02. Rage 03. Trophies Of The Tyrant 04. Residue 05. Two Fists 06. Idle Hands...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Can 'Definitely' See Himself Launching Heavy Side Project In The Future

In a new interview with Australia's Everblack podcast, former VAN HALEN bassist and current MAMMOTH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen was asked if he would consider launching a "heavy" side project in the future. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Maybe. If it was something like that, I w...

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METAL ALLEGIANCE Announces January 2026 Concert Featuring Members Of ALICE IN CHAINS, EXODUS, SEPULTURA And MASTODON

Illustrious metal collective METAL ALLEGIANCE, comprised of core members David Ellefson (MEGADETH),Mark Menghi (KING ULTRAMEGA),Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT) and Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER),has announced its 2026 return to Anaheim, California. Beginning as a celebration of the metal genre, METAL ALL...

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DRY KILL LOGIC Commences Writing New Album 'Your Sins Will Find You', Announces Spring 2026 Tour Dates

After an explosive 2025 that saw the band's first live performances in nearly two decades, DRY KILL LOGIC — the hard-hitting, genre-defying act known for its unique fusion of nu-metal, hardcore, and metalcore — has officially begun work on a new full-length album. The record will mark the group's fi...

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HELMET's PAGE HAMILTON On His Upcoming Debut Solo Album: 'It's Not Accessible' And 'There Are No Punk Rock Singalongs'

In a new interview with Q101's Lauren O'Neil, HELMET frontman Page Hamilton was asked if there are any plans for him to release new music as a follow-up to the band's ninth studio album, "Left", which came out in November 2023 via earMUSIC. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well...

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GARY HOLT Officiates SLAYER Bandmate TOM ARAYA's Vow Renewal In Texas

On Saturday, September 6, SLAYER frontman Tom Araya and his wife Sandra renewed their vows in a ceremony in their home state of Texas officiated by Tom's SLAYER bandmate Gary Holt. Earlier today (Sunday, September 7),Holt shared a photo of jim wearing a black long-sleeve clergy shirt, and he includ...

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Police: Ex-MASTODON Guitarist BRENT HINDS Was At Fault For Motorcycle Crash That Took His Life

According to Atlanta News First, police have determined that former MASTODON guitarist Brent Hinds was at fault in the motorcycle crash that took his life last month. Brent was reportedly riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle late on August 20 when he was hit by an SUV turning left and failing to yiel...

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Watch: SLIPKNOT's ALESSANDRO 'VMAN' VENTURELLA Takes You Inside His Home Studio

SLIPKNOT's British-born bassist Alessandro "VMan" Venturella recently invited Origin Effects over to his place to dig through his mighty collection of gear. Check out the report below. Featured chapters: 00:00 - Introduction... Why? 08:20 - Tour Begins - Rack Amps 17:27 - Amps On Shelves 22:13 - Bas...

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Watch: Walk For Ex-MASTODON Guitarist BRENT HINDS Held In Atlanta

A "march" for former MASTODON guitarist Brent Hinds was held in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, August 31. A large crowd of people, including Brent's longtime MASTODON bandmates Bill Kelliher and Brann Dailor, gathered and walked from Elmyr to the Star Bar and celebrated Hinds's life aft...

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Police Report, 911 Calls Offer More Details About Crash That Killed Ex-MASTODON Guitarist BRENT HINDS

An Atlanta Police Department incident report and 911 calls have offered new insight into a motorcycle crash that killed former MASTODON guitarist Brent Hinds. Brent was reportedly riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle late on August 20 when he was hit by an SUV turning left and failing to yield at the...

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'Celebration Of Life' For Ex-MASTODON Guitarist BRENT HINDS To Be Held In Atlanta

According to Brent Hinds's official obituary, a "celebration of life" for the MASTODON guitarist will be held in Atlanta at a later date. No further details are currently available. Hinds died earlier this month after being injured in a motorcycle accident in Atlanta. He was 51. Brent was reportedly...