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CHILDREN OF BODOM's New Album To Arrive In 2019; 'It's Done,' Says Bassist HENKKA T. BLACKSMITH

CHILDREN OF BODOM bassist Henkka Seppälä (a.k.a. Henkka T. Blacksmith) has confirmed to Metal Mad TV that the band has completed work on its 10th studio album. "It's done. It's mixed. It's mastered," he said (see video below). "And now we are just getting the artwork done. And then we'll just wait f...

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SHARON OSBOURNE Is Working On Movie About Her Early Courtship With OZZY

Sharon Osbourne has told Variety that she is working on a number of new projects, including a book about "infidelity and what it does to people," which she’s shopping to publishers, and a film about her early courtship with her husband, legendary BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne. "It starts the da...

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MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN: 'The Production Of VINNIE PAUL's Drums Changed The Landscape Of Metal'

MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn spoke to Australia's AndrewHaug.com about the recent passing of Vinnie Paul Abbott. Reflecting on how he got to know the PANTERA and HELLYEAH drummer, Robb said: "The first time that I met Vinnie Paul was on [PANTERA's] 'Vulgar Display Of Power' tour, and they were o...

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DISTURBED Drummer Pays Tribute To VINNIE PAUL: 'I Will Be Forever Grateful For Your Impact On My Life'

DISTURBED's Mike Wengren has paid tribute to Vinnie Paul Abbott, saying that it was "an honor" to have befriended the former PANTERA drummer. In a Facebook post, Wengren wrote: "Still can't seem to find the words. "Vinnie Paul was an idol of mine back in the 90s. He was a huge influence on my playi...

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TREVOR STRNAD Says 'Nightbringers' Is THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER's 'Proudest Moment'

Alex Haber of Heavy New York conducted an interview with THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER frontman Trevor Strnad prior to the band's June 15 concert at Stage 48 in New York, New York. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the influence of lead guita...

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Report: VINNIE PAUL Suffered 'Major Heart Attack'

According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, sources who knew Vinnie Paul Abbott said the former PANTERA drummer had suffered "a major heart attack" when he died in his sleep on Friday, June 22 at his home in Las Vegas. He was 54 years old. Vinnie Paul's body has been turned over to the medical examin...

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FOO FIGHTERS On VINNIE PAUL: 'You Were One In A Million'

FOO FIGHTERS have commented on the passing of Vinnie Paul Abbott. The former PANTERA drummer reportedly died in his sleep at his home in Las Vegas on Friday, June 22. In a statement posted to their social-media sites, FOO FIGHTERS wrote: "Vinnie... to the man with the slickest kicks and the best vib...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Pays Tribute To VINNIE PAUL: 'Metal Will Never Be The Same' Without You

California metallers AVENGED SEVENFOLD have commented on the passing of Vinnie Paul Abbott. The former PANTERA drummer reportedly died in his sleep at his home in Las Vegas on Friday, June 22. AVENGED SEVENFOLD wrote in a Facebook post: "[We] remember how excited [original AVENGED SEVENFOLD drummer]...

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Former PANTERA Drummer VINNIE PAUL Dead At 54

Former PANTERA drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott has died. He was 54 years old. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Vinnie passed away Friday in Las Vegas, where he owned a home. No other details of his death were immediately available. The drummer's passing was confirmed on both his personal and PA...

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ROB ZOMBIE Begins Mixing New Album

Rob Zombie has begun mixing his new album with producer Chris "Zeuss" Harris. An early 2019 release is expected. Last summer, Rob and his bandmates commenced work on the follow-up to 2016's "The Electric Warlock Acid Witch Satanic Orgy Celebration Dispenser", which was the second consecutive effort...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Frontman On Next Album: 'It's More Rock 'N' Roll'

Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM are putting the finishing touches on their tenth album. The follow-up to 2015's "I Worship Chaos" is once again being recorded at the band's own Danger Johnny Studios in Helsinki where the group's last two efforts were laid down. Helming the sessions for the new d...

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SLAYER Lawsuit Seeks To Stop Counterfeit Merchandise

According to the Northern California Record, SLAYER's merchandising company has filed a lawsuit to get a judge's order that it can use to direct federal marshals, and authorize local and state police and agents hired by the company to seize bootleg T-shirts and similar items during the band's farewe...

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SEVENDUST Vocalist Says Current Rock Festival 'Movement' Reminds Him Of Early Days Of OZZFEST And LOLLAPALOOZA

Prior to the group's performance at the Carolina Rebellion festival earlier this month, SEVENDUST vocalist Lajon Witherspoon was interviewed by LA Lloyd. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as followed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On his earliest musical influences: Lajon: "...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Reveals Producer For Next Album

Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM will enter the studio tomorrow (Wednesday, March 28) to begin recording their tenth album for a late 2018 release. The follow-up to 2015's "I Worship Chaos" will once again be recorded at the band's own Danger Johnny Studios in Helsinki where the group's last two...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Talks Final BLACK SABBATH Show, Highlights Of The Road (Audio)

Ozzy Osbourne recently spoke to SiriusXM about playing the final BLACK SABBATH show in his hometown of Birmingham, England and highlights of his touring career. You can listen to audio clips below. Last month, Ozzy revealed the itinerary for the first North American leg of his solo farewell trek, d...