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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH: The Two Tours We Did With IRON MAIDEN Were 'Highlights Of My Life And My Career'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach spoke about Ozzy Osbourne and BLACK SABBATH's farewell concert, which will take place this weekend in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Asked what the legendary heavy metal band has meant to him personal...

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MIKE 'BLÖTHAR' BISHOP Talks How Being 'Uncool' Has Kept GWAR Alive For 40 Years

By David E. Gehlke Four decades of existence are quite the accomplishment. Perhaps an even greater one is sticking to one's guns and remaining singular in a sea of like-minded acts. The long-running intergalactic metal troupe otherwise known as GWAR is celebrating 40 years as a band by releasing the...

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Watch: Supergroup CATEGORY 7, Feat. ARMORED SAINT, EXODUS, Ex-MACHINE HEAD Members, Performs Live For First Time

CATEGORY 7, the new band featuring former MACHINE HEAD and current KERRY KING guitarist Phil Demmel, ex-ADRENALINE MOB guitarist Mike Orlando, ARMORED SAINT/ex-ANTHRAX singer John Bush, SHADOWS FALL/ex-OVERKILL drummer Jason Bittner and EXODUS bassist Jack Gibson, made its live debut last night (Mon...

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BLACKIE LAWLESS Is Too Busy Touring To Think About A New W.A.S.P. Studio Album

In a new interview with Stoyan Tsonev of Bulgaria's Z-Rock radio, W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless once again spoke about the status of his long-in-the-works autobiography. Asked how the book is coming along, he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " Slowly. Everybody says 'when, when, when,' a...

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THREE DAYS GRACE's 'I Hate Everything About You' Surpasses One Billion Streams On SPOTIFY

Rock giants THREE DAYS GRACE have officially entered the esteemed Spotify "Billions Club" as their rock anthem "I Hate Everything About You" crosses one billion streams on the digital streaming platform, making them the second band from Canada to achieve this milestone. Released in 2003, the single...

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Ex-ICED EARTH Singer MATT BARLOW: 'I Can't Wait For JON SCHAFFER To Do Something Else Musically'

In a new interview with Spain's Stairway To Rock, former ICED EARTH singer Matt Barlow was asked about the possibility of working again with ICED EARTH founder Jon Schaffer after previously serving two stints with the band, from 1993 to 2003 and from 2007 to 2011. Matt said (as transcribed by BLABBE...

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PRIMER 55 Announces First Shows In More Than A Decade

Nu metal band PRIMER 55 has announced its first shows in more than a decade. Joining PRIMER 55's founding guitarist/vocalist Bobby Burns in the band's current lineup are vocalist Donny "The DRP" Polinske, bassist Joshua Toomey and drummer Preston Nash. PRIMER 55 will hit the road in October to celeb...

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Former OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist JOE HOLMES Releases New Song 'Ocin' Feat. ROBERT TRUJILLO, MIKE BORDIN

Former OZZY OSBOURNE and DAVID LEE ROTH guitarist Joe Holmes has shared a new single called "Ocin". The track, which was made available under the Joe Holmes name, once again features a recording lineup that is similar to the one that tracked the debut album from Joe's FARMIKOS project, with Holmes o...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS On His Health: 'We're Back Up To Speed And Ready To Do What We Do'

In a new interview with "The Neil Jones Rock Show" on TotalRock, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless spoke about his health, more than two years after he suffered extensive back injuries during the European leg of the band's 40th-anniversary tour. Asked how his health is now, generally speaking, Black...

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SUN DONT SHINE Feat. TYPE O NEGATIVE And CROWBAR Members: New Single 'Coming Down' Released

SUN DONT SHINE (formerly EYE AM),the band featuring Kirk Windstein (guitar, vocals; CROWBAR, DOWN, KINGDOM OF SORROW) alongside former TYPE O NEGATIVE members Kenny Hickey (guitar/vocals) and Johnny Kelly (drums),plus Todd Strange (CROWBAR, DOWN),has released the official music video for its new...

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Watch: LIVING COLOUR Celebrates 35th Anniversary Of 'Time's Up' Album With NPR 'Tiny Desk' Performance

LIVING COLOUR delivered a five-song set as part of National Public Radio's (NPR) popular "Tiny Desk" concert series, which sees artists play in the open office for a small crowd of mostly NPR employees. Check out video of the performance below. LIVING COLOUR's setlist was as follows: 01. Cult Of Per...

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LORNA SHORE Releases New Single 'Unbreakable'

After the rousing reaction to "Oblivion" in recent weeks, LORNA SHORE is offering another taste of its upcoming album, "I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me", with second single, "Unbreakable", released today alongside a new music video, directed by Eric Richter. See it below. LORNA SHORE vocali...

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Ex-LAMB OF GOD Drummer CHRIS ADLER Embarks On New Chapter With FIRSTBORNE

By David E. Gehlke In 2019, drummer Chris Adler found himself out of LAMB OF GOD, the Richmond, Virginia outfit he co-founded and helped steer since 1999. To the outside, he was the steady anchor, signaled by his identifiable snare sound and stamp on the band's songs. Yet on the inside, LAMB OF GOD'...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY: 'LARS ULRICH, Believe It Or Not, Was A Big Influence For Me'

In a new interview with El Estepario Siberiano, DREAM THEATER's Mike Portnoy spoke about some of his early drumming inspirations. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I often say Keith Moon [THE WHO]. But there's a bunch of guys. Ringo Starr [THE BEATLES] was a huge, huge one for me. Neil...

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NOVEMBERS DOOM Announces New Album 'Major Arcana'

NOVEMBERS DOOM has released the official music video for "Major Arcana", the title track of the band's upcoming album. NOVEMBERS DOOM's twelfth full-length effort, "Major Arcana" will be made available on September 19 via Prophecy Productions. Following six long years after their acclaimed latest op...