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ENSIFERUM Announces North American Tour With SEPTICFLESH

After almost four years of absence in the States, Finnish folk metallers ENSIFERUM have announced a North American headlining tour, featuring SEPTICFLESH as direct support, with another opening band to be announced soon! ENSIFERUM bassist Sami Hinkka comments: "It's been way too many years since we...

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GODSMACK's 2018 European Tour Postponed As Guitarist TONY ROMBOLA Mourns Death Of Son

GODSMACK has been forced to postpone its previously announced European tour following the unexpected death of the son of guitarist Tony Rombola. Vocalist/guitarist Sully Erna said in a statement: "With my deepest regrets, and on behalf of our guitarist Tony and his wife Sue, I am personally writing...

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DISTURBED's iHeartRadio 'Evolution' Album-Release Party To Be Livestreamed

iHeartMedia will present an album-release party with DISTURBED at the iHeartRadio Theater in New York on October 19 at 7 p.m. EST. The band will perform music from its new album, "Evolution", due out October 19 via Reprise Records, including lead single "Are You Ready", which is No. 1 on Billboard's...

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SLASH On Current GUNS N' ROSES Lineup: 'It's This Really, Really Well-Oiled Machine That's Super Functional'

Slash says that the current lineup of GUNS N' ROSES is a "really well-oiled machine that's super functional." Only rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin and drummer Steven Adler are missing from the classic GN'R lineup that recorded 1987's classic debut, "Appetite For Destruction". Slash, singer Axl Rose a...

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STRYPER Bassist On Performing Without Guitarist OZ FOX: 'It Was Like A Nightmare'

Earlier this month, former FIREHOUSE and current STRYPER bassist Perry Richardson spoke with the "Ouch, You're On My Hair" podcast. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On guitarist Oz Fox's imminent return to STRYPER: Perry: "I'm s...

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SOULFLY Announces 2019 North American Tour With KATAKLYSM

SOULFLY has announced its first tour in support of its upcoming album, "Ritual". The trek, which will take place next January/February, will feature support from KATAKLYSM, INCITE, CHAOSEUM, ALUKAH and SKINFLINT. Commented vocalist/guitarist Max Cavalera: "Fuck yeah! We’re finally getting ready to...

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Nex Nihil

There is a distinct dark energy that seems inherent to Latino extreme metal bands. The sonic stench emanating from the coffin is arguably more pungent and bleaker than the sounds born from the dark hearts and souls of metal musicians from many other regions. SHUB NIGGURATH, CENOTAPH, THE CHASM and D...

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SIMON WRIGHT Reflects On Landing AC/DC Gig In 1983: 'My Whole Life Changed After That'

Drummer Simon Wright, currently of DIO DISCIPLES and also known for his work in DIO, RHINO BUCKET and UFO, has reflected upon landing the AC/DC drum spot in 1983 in place of Phil Rudd. Wright, a then-unknown drummer whose first credits included Manchester, England metal outfit A II Z, joined AC/DC i...

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LZZY HALE Says New HALESTORM Album 'Vicious' Is About Being 'Bold And Fierce'

Sweden's Bandit Rock radio station recently conducted an interview with members of HALESTORM about the band's new studio album, "Vicious". You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On why the band chose "Vicious" as an album title: Lzzy Hale (voc...

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SEVENDUST Frontman: 'How Can You Continue To Write Good Songs When All You Do Is Continue To Tour?'

"Midwest Beatdown" recently conducted an interview with SEVENDUST frontman Lajon Witherspoon. You can listen to the entire chat via the SoundCloud widget below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On SEVENDUST's latest studio album, "All I See Is War": Lajon: "What a pleasur...

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DISTURBED Singer Explains Decision To Remove Chin Piercings: 'It Felt Weird Walking Around Like A 45-Year-Old Hot Topic Kid'

In a brand new interview with Germany's Deutsche Welle, DISTURBED singer David Draiman spoke about his decision to finally remove his signature double labret vertical piercings, the long hook- or talon-shaped decoration that came down over his chin. "They're kind of a pain in the butt, to be honest,...

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Listen To DEF LEPPARD's Original Holiday Song 'We All Need Christmas' From 'The Story So Far - The Best Of'

Closing out a banner 2018, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame nominees DEF LEPPARD reveal a string of upcoming releases. The group assemble a brand new greatest-hits collection titled "The Story So Far - The Best Of", arriving in stores and online November 30. It will be available in multiple configurations...

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AVANTASIA: 'Moonglow' Cover Artwork, Track Listing, Guest Vocalists Revealed

"Moonglow", the next album from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project, will arrive on February 1, 2019 via Nuclear Blast. Comprising 11 tracks, the new opus once again features several guest vocalists. This time around, Tobias worked not only with such well-known faces as Ronnie Atkins (P...

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Listen To New DISTURBED Song 'The Best Ones Lie'

DISTURBED's new song "The Best Ones Lie" can be streamed below. It is the third single from the band's upcoming album, "Evolution", which will be released on October 19. Like 2015's "Immortalized", DISTURBED's new album was recorded at The Hideout Recording Studio in Las Vegas, Nevada with producer...

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TNT Releases 'Not Feeling Anything' Music Video

Norwegian/Spanish hard rockers TNT have released the official music video for their new single, "Not Feeling Anything". The track is taken from their latest studio album, "XIII", which came out on June 8 via Frontiers Music Srl. The aptly titled "XIII" is the band's thirteenth studio album to date a...