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Russian Metal Band SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL Denounces Ukraine Invasion: We 'Hope This Nightmare Ends As Soon As Possible'

Russian metallers SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL have denounced their country's invasion of Ukraine and have called for "this nightmare" to end "as soon as possible." Earlier today, the extreme metal group, which is based in Yekaterinburg, the fourth-largest city in Russia, shared the following message via so...

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Ukrainian Metal Band JINJER Releases New Video Message From Kyiv: 'This War Cannot Be Justified By Anything'

Bassist Eugene Abdukhanov of Ukrainian modern metallers JINJER has released a new video message in which he condemned Russia's invasion of his country, saying "this war cannot be justified by anything." Russian president Vladimir Putin's military aggression — which has been described by U.S. preside...

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STEVIE NICKS On Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine: 'This Is HITLER Coming Back To Haunt Us'

Stevie Nicks has compared Russian president Vladimir Putin to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. Earlier today, the FLEETWOOD MAC singer took to her social media to share a photo of a stunning hand-painted box she had apparently received from an artist in Ukraine, and she included the following message: "At...

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Ukrainian Metal Band JINJER: 'Stop The War In Ukraine Now'

Ukrainian metallers JINJER have strongly condemned Russian president Vladimir Putin for authorizing a special military operation into the eastern part of their country on Thursday (February 24). Earlier today, JINJER shared the following statement via social media: "Dear all, as we write this text,...

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CROWBAR Drops Music Video For New Song 'Bleeding From Every Hole'

CROWBAR will release its new album, "Zero And Below", on March 4 via MNRK Heavy (formerly eOne Music). The official music video for the LP's latest single, "Bleeding From Every Hole", can be seen below. Produced, mixed, and mastered by Duane Simoneaux at OCD Recording And Production in Metairie, Lou...

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EVERGREY Announces 'A Heartless Portrait (The Orphean Testament)' Album, Releases 'Save Us' Music Video

Swedish metallers EVERGREY will release their thirteenth studio album, "A Heartless Portrait (The Orphean Testament)", on May 20 via Napalm Records. This overwhelming journey through progressive heaviness and searing emotionality reaches new heights and is preceded by the arrival of the soaring firs...

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SLASH Never Intended To Make His Top Hat Part Of His Signature Look

During an appearance on talk show host Conan O'Brien's podcast "Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend" this past Monday (February 21),Slash opened up about his trademark black top hat, explaining that it dates back to 1985 when he first started playing shows with GUNS N' ROSES. "I stole it from a place call...

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What Makes SYSTEM OF A DOWN So Musically Different From Its Peers? SHAVO ODADJIAN Weighs In

SYSTEM OF A DOWN bassist Shavo Odadjian was asked in a new interview with KROQ's Kevan Kenney what, in his opinion, made his band so musically different from some of its peers. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There was a lot of things. The music, first of all, we just kind of did...

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EDDIE VEDDER's 'Earthling' Is Top-Selling Album In The Country

PEARL JAM singer Eddie Vedder's third solo album, "Earthling", has debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Album Sales, Top Rock Albums and Top Current Album Sales charts. It has also landed at No. 1 on Alternative Album Sales (per MRC Data),the Canadian Top Current Albums, Top Canadian Album Sales, Al...

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Former EXODUS Guitarist RICK HUNOLT Teams Up With Ex-TYPE O NEGATIVE Drummer SAL ABRUSCATO In New Band DIEHUMANE

Former EXODUS guitarist Rick Hunolt has shared the first details of his new band DIEHUMANE. The "avant garde alt-metal" group, which is based in Galveston, Texas, also includes Garret West on lead vocals, Sal Abruscato (TYPE O NEGATIVE, LIFE OF AGONY) on drums, Joshua Vargas on rhythm guitar, bass,...

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Watch: DUFF MCKAGAN Joins EDDIE VEDDER On Stage In Seattle To Perform Cover Of THE PRETENDERS' 'Precious'

GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan joined Eddie Vedder on stage Monday night (February 21) during the PEARL JAM singer's concert at Benaroya Hall in Seattle, Washington to perform a cover of THE PRETENDERS song "Precious". Vedder's backing band, THE EARTHLINGS, consists of drummer Chad Smith, keyboa...

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JON SCHAFFER Is Continuing To Cooperate With U.S. Capitol Riot Investigators; Next Status Report Due In May

ICED EARTH guitarist Jon Schaffer, who pleaded guilty 10 months ago to his role in the Capitol riot, is continuing to cooperate with authorities while on pre-sentencing release. In a joint status update filed on Friday (February 18) in federal court in Washington, D.C., United States attorney Matthe...

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GOJIRA's MARIO DUPLANTIER Praises METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO: 'He's Such A Cool Dude'

Drummer Mario Duplantier of French progressive metallers GOJIRA spoke to Art Of Rock about his obsession with bodyboarding, a water sport in which the surfer rides a bodyboard on the crest, face, and curl of a wave that is carrying the surfer towards the shore. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Says '10 Years Of Weirdness' Between K.K. DOWNING And JUDAS PRIEST Has Been 'A Bit Unnecessary'

During a recent interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked what he thinks it would take for the band to reunite with the man he replaced in PRIEST, original guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't kn...

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Y&T Frontman DAVE MENIKETTI Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer

Y&T frontman Dave Meniketti has announced that he is battling prostate cancer. The 68-year-old guitarist/vocalist revealed his diagnosis in a social media post on Friday (February 18). He wrote: "After numerous blood tests, an extensive MRI, and last Friday's biopsy, I have been diagnosed with P...