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DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER Blasts Bands Who Use Pre-Recorded Tracks During Concerts: 'Play Live Or Go Home'
DESTRUCTION frontman Schmier has once again blasted bands who rely heavily on backing tracks during their concerts, saying "many rock acts betray their fans with pre-recorded tracks to have a flawless live performance." In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre...January 17, 2023
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Watch JOHN 5 Play Along To MÖTLEY CRÜE's 'Bastard'
Former ROB ZOMBIE and MARILYN MANSON guitarist John 5 has uploaded a video of him playing along to "Bastard", a song from MÖTLEY CRÜE's second album, "Shout At The Devil", which was originally released in 1983. "One of my favz," MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx wrote in the comments section. The lates...January 17, 2023
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DOWN's PEPPER KEENAN Supports PANTERA Comeback: 'It's Gonna Be A Very Cathartic Thing'
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitarist/vocalist Pepper Keenan has weighed in on the fact that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) have united with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under th...January 16, 2023
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SUICIDE SILENCE Releases Music Video For New Song 'Alter Of Self'
California deathcore act SUICIDE SILENCE has shared the brutally amusing video for "Alter Of Self". The clip, featuring psychotropics and zombification, can be seen below. "Alter Of Self" appears on SUICIDE SILENCE's seventh album, "Remember... You Must Die", which will be released on March 10 via C...January 16, 2023
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VOIVOD To Celebrate 40th Anniversary With European Shows In April
Canadian progressive sci-fi metal innovators VOIVOD will celebrate their 40th anniversary with a series of shows in the United Kingdom in April. In announcing the trek, VOIVOD's U.K. booking agents Route One said: "2023 will see the legendary and massively influential sci-fi/prog/punk-thrashers VOIV...January 16, 2023
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HELLOWEEN's ANDI DERIS On MICHAEL KISKE: 'It's A Shame That We Did Not Know Each Other For Decades'
Vocalist Andi Deris of veteran German power metallers HELLOWEEN recently spoke to El Cuartel Del Metal about his personal chemistry with fellow HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske, who rejoined the band several years ago in time for the "Pumpkins United" tour. Asked if he was nervous about working with K...January 15, 2023
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QUEENSRŸCHE's WILTON And LA TORRE Say Touring With JUDAS PRIEST Was 'Seamless': It Was 'Really Awesome'
QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton and singer Todd La Torre spoke to Pete Pardo of Sea Of Tranquility about the band's recent North American tours as the support act for JUDAS PRIEST. Michael said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "JUDAS PRIEST was one of my influences when I was [in my] late...January 15, 2023
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MAX CAVALERA Supports PANTERA Comeback: 'It's The Closest You Get To The Real Thing'
Former SEPULTURA and current SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera has once again weighed in on the fact that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) have united with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world...January 14, 2023
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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Says There Is No Chance Of More 'Big Four' Shows Happening Until At Least 2025
In a new interview with Metal Edge magazine, ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante and guitarist Scott Ian were asked if there is any chance of more "Big Four" shows happening, with EXODUS taking the place of SLAYER, which officially retired after playing its final concert more than three years ago. Ian r...January 14, 2023
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ICE NINE KILLS Shares Gore-Filled Music Video For 'The Silver Scream 2: Welcome To Horrorwood' Title Track
ICE NINE KILLS has released a music video for the title track of its latest album, "The Silver Scream 2: Welcome To Horrorwood". The clip heralds the latest installment in the gore-soaked slasher franchise that began in 2018 with the announcement of the band's album "The Silver Scream". The censored...January 14, 2023
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ORGY Drops New Single 'Empty'
ORGY has just released a new single, "Empty" The band's frontman Jay Gordon stated about the new track: "I'm excited to finally start getting these tracks out for ORGY again. As we move toward a new direction musically speaking, I wanted to put a track out that has a bit of that signature ORGY sound...January 13, 2023
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's VINCE NEIL Diagnosed With COVID-19: 'This Thing Is Really Kickin' My Ass'
MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil has canceled his solo appearance at RokIsland Fest 2023, set to take place January 17-21 in Key West, Florida. Earlier today, Neil released the following statement regarding his absence from the event: "Hello RokIsland Friends, I am sad to report that yesterday I was...January 12, 2023
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GUS G. Promises 'More Anthemic Type' Of Songs On Upcoming FIREWIND Album
Gus G. has confirmed to The Metal Voice in a new interview that FIREWIND has commenced work on a new LP. The guitarist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We actually just recorded the new album. We just drums. I haven't started with the guitars yet, but the drums are done." As for a possibl...January 12, 2023
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JOE SATRIANI: JEFF BECK 'Had An Enormous Impact On My Guitar Playing, My Musicianship And My Soul'
Joe Satriani was among the musicians who paid tribute to British guitar legend Jeff Beck following his death on Tuesday (January 10). The Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer, who rose to prominence with THE YARDBIRDS, died "suddenly" after contracting bacterial meningitis, his representative said. Joe took...January 12, 2023
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MACHINE HEAD Announces Rare U.S. Festival Performance At BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL
MACHINE HEAD has announced a rare festival performance — an appearance at this year's edition of the Blue Ridge Rock Festival, set to take place September 7-10, 2023 in Alton, Virginia. So far, the following artists have been announced for the event: 10 YEARS ADEMA AFTER THE BURIAL ALPHA WOLF ATREYU...January 12, 2023
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