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VIRGIN STEELE Releases New Single 'Spiritual Warfare'

Cult U.S. metal band VIRGIN STEELE has released a new single and lyric video, "Spiritual Warfare". The song is taken from the group's upcoming album, "The Passion Of Dionysus", due on June 30 through SPV/Steamhammer. At a time when cultural innovation is being sidelined as never before and many unus...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Understands Why Some JUDAS PRIEST Fans Didn't Initially Embrace Him As K.K. DOWNING's Replacement

During a brand new chat with That Metal Interview, Richie Faulkner was asked if he got any pushback from JUDAS PRIEST fans when he was initially recruited to replace Kenneth "K.K." Downing in the band more than 12 years ago. The guitarist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, of course, ye...

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MIKE MUSHOK: Why Now Is The Right Time For New STAIND Album

STAIND guitarist Mike Mushok spoke to Lou Brutus of HardDrive Radio about the band's upcoming album, "Confessions Of The Fallen". STAIND's first new LP album since 2011 was produced by Erik Ron (GODSMACK, PANIC! AT THE DISCO, BLACK VEIL BRIDES) and will arrive in September via Alchemy Recordings/BMG...

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COAL CHAMBER And DEVILDRIVER Frontman DEZ FAFARA To Release 'Loco: Chaos, Calamity, And Coal Chamber' Autobiography

Rare Bird Books has set a September 5 release date for "Loco: Chaos, Calamity, And Coal Chamber", the first volume of autobiography from Dez Fafara. The California-born and raised everyman is now the singer and leader of the band DEVILDRIVER, artist manager, multiple brand owner, and motivational gu...

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Step Into The Light / Failure Will Follow

A cunning idea, this. Inspired by the notion of alternate timelines, THE ACACIA STRAIN have made two distinct new albums. On the first, they pose the question: what would this band sound like if it went all-out for brutality and speed? On the second, they imagine a world where THE ACACIA STRAIN esch...

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AEROSMITH's STEVEN TYLER Is Having 'Second Thoughts 'About 'Peace Out' Tour Name In Humorous Promo Video

AEROSMITH has released a humorous new promotional video for the band's upcoming "Peace Out" tour with special guest THE BLACK CROWES. In a message accompanying the YouTube release of the video, AEROSMITH writes: "Coming up with a tour name isn't as easy as one would think! Steven Tyler lets Chris Ro...

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DAVID COVERDALE Says RONNIE JAMES DIO Was An 'Amazing' Singer

In a new interview with "Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen And Shane McEachern", former DEEP PURPLE and current WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale reflected on his friendship with legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio who died in 2010. "I met Ronnie in '73, '74 — God bless him," David said...

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Watch Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of COREY TAYLOR's Music Video For Upcoming Single 'Beyond'

Behind-the-scenes footage from the video shoot for SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor's upcoming solo single, "Beyond", can be seen below. "Beyond", which will serve as the first single from Corey's upcoming sophomore solo album, "CMF2", due later in the year via Taylor's label imprint Decibel Cooper th...

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Unreleased RONNIE JAMES DIO And DOUG ALDRICH Song Collaboration To Finally See Light Of Day Next Year

A previously unreleased Ronnie James Dio song which guitarist Doug Aldrich was working on with the legendary heavy metal singer before his 2010 death will be included on an upcoming Dio collection of never-before-heard and obscure recordings. The track in question was written during the sessions for...

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Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Defends LARS ULRICH: 'Do Not Talk S*** About That Guy'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Let There Be Talk" podcast with rock and roll comedian Dean Delray, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted defended Lars Ulrich against people's criticism of his drumming abilities as well as his role in METALLICA's lawsuit against Napster in 2000....

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Watch: DIO DISCIPLES Perform At 2023 'Rock For Ronnie' Event In Encino

DIO DISCIPLES, which pays tribute to Ronnie James Dio and is fully supported by Dio's widow/manager Wendy, performed at the "Rock For Ronnie" event yesterday (Sunday, May 7) at Los Encinos Historic Park in Encino, California. Video of the concert can be seen below (courtesy of Jessica Chase). Joinin...

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Long-running extreme metal acts tend to lock into well-worn templates, a comfortable place that's palatable to a specific audience retained over time. CATTLE DECAPITATION is an interesting, relative outlier in that their profile has grown over time while they've never really allowed themselves to be...

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JOSEY SCOTT Announces Tour Dates Under JOSEY SCOTT'S SALIVA Banner

Original SALIVA singer Josey Scott (a.k.a. Joseph Sappington) has announced a series of live appearances this spring, summer and fall under the banner JOSEY SCOTT'S SALIVA. When asked by one fan to clarify if Josey's performances will see him performing material that the vocalist wrote and recorded...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA Performing 'Screaming Suicide' At 'M72' Kickoff Concert

More than a week ago, METALLICA kicked off its "M72" world tour 2023-2024 with two spectacular performances at Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, Netherlands with support from ARCHITECTS and MAMMOTH WVH on night one and Floor Jansen and ICE NINE KILLS on night two. The career-spanning sets featured t...

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KIX Singer STEVE WHITEMAN Says Decision To Retire Was Made 'Around A Year Ago'

KIX vocalist Steve Whiteman has opened up about the band's announcement that it will retire after more than 45 years, telling Metal Edge in a new interview: "It might seem sudden, but this is a decision that I made around a year ago. I gave it a lot of thought, decided, and announced it to the guys...