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GOJIRA Drummer To Unveil Art Collection In August; Trailer Available

On August 2, GOJIRA drummer Mario Duplantier will unveil his fine-art debut collection, "Vers le Cosmos". Completed with art team SceneFour, the release is a pioneering effort in the new medium of crafting visual art through drum performance. For more information, visit www.marioduplantierart.com....

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REX BROWN Has Been 'Devastated, Saddened, And Shaken, Almost Beyond Words' By VINNIE PAUL's Passing

Former PANTERA bassist Rex Brown has paid tribute to Vinnie Paul Abbott in a lengthy statement released to Rolling Stone. In his piece, Brown wrote that Vinnie was his "longtime brother" who "made an incredible mark on the world." Brown, who first met Vinnie when the former was 15 and they played t...

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MESHUGGAH's TOMAS HAAKE: PANTERA 'Shaped A Whole Generation Of Musicians In Metal'

MESHUGGAH drummer Tomas Haake spoke to Finland's Kaaos TV about the recent passing of PANTERA and HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott. He said: "I was stunned at first. Obviously, he was way too young — only 54, I think. Yeah, it definitely came as a shock. I mean, I don't know him that well, but, o...

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STYX's JAMES 'J.Y.' YOUNG Says Fan Interest Led To Return Of 'Mr. Roboto'

STYX guitarist James "J.Y." Young has admitted that "fan interest" was instrumental in the band's decision to bring the song "Mr. Roboto" back into the show, in its entirety, for the first time in 35 years. "Mr. Roboto" — which originally appeared on STYX's 1983 concept album "Kilroy Was Here" — was...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Guitarist Says Upcoming Album Is 'Something Special'

Straus Project conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton and vocalist Todd La Torre on June 22 at Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois. You can now watch the chat below. Todd, who has been wearing a cast on his arm at some of QUEENSRŸCHE's recent shows, began by explaining...

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JOHN RICCI On EXCITER's Upcoming Reunion Record: 'We Can't Come Out With A Weak Album'

The Jimmy Cabbs 5150 Interview Series conducted an interview with the reunited original lineup of Canadian thrash metal pioneers EXCITER — guitarist John Ricci, drummer/vocalist Dan Beehler and bassist Allan Johnson prior to the band's June 22 appearance at Los Angeles Strikefest. You can watch the...

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Former BLACK CROWES Guitarist RICH ROBINSON On Whether He Will Reunite With Brother CHRIS: 'I Would Say No'

THE MAGPIE SALUTE guitarist Rich Robinson (ex-THE BLACK CROWES) recently spoke with Cindy Miller of the New Bern, North Carolina radio station 106.5 WSFL. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On THE MAGPIE SALUTE's forthcoming debut...

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TOBIAS FORGE Still Considers GHOST To Be A 'Metal Band'

GHOST's Tobias Forge was interviewed backstage at this year's edition of the Graspop Metal Meeting, which was held earlier this month in Dessel, Belgium. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On what inspired him to form GHOST: Tobias: "...

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JUNGLE ROT Slams TRUMP Administration In 'A Burning Cinder' Song (Audio)

Midwest death metal titans JUNGLE ROT are revolting and speaking out against the current U.S. administration with "A Burning Cinder", the second track from their self-titled album, due out July 20 via Victory Records. Fearlessly honest vocalist Dave Matrise warns of mass planetary strife in this so...

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Late AC/DC Guitarist MALCOLM YOUNG Honored By GRETSCH With Signature JET Guitar

Gretsch has honored the late Malcolm Young, whose rock-solid rhythm guitar swagger and songwriting provided the unshakeable foundation for monumental rock titans AC/DC, with the G6131-MY Malcolm Young Signature Jet. The G6131-MY pays homage to Young's famously battle-hardened Gretsch Jet. Nicknamed...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Says He Was 'Jealous' When He First Heard AXL ROSE Landed AC/DC Gig

Sebastian Bach says that he was "jealous" when he first heard that Axl Rose landed the gig as the touring vocalist for AC/DC. AC/DC postponed the last ten dates of its North American tour more than two years ago after doctors told singer Brian Johnson he faced a total loss of hearing if he did not s...

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JAMES 'MUNKY' SHAFFER Explains Why KORN Can't Recreate Entire 'Follow The Leader' Album Live

KORN will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its breakthrough third album, 1998's "Follow The Leader", by playing three U.S. shows in late summer. But while it was initially assumed that the band would perform the LP from front to back at those shows, guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer has confirmed tha...

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GRETA VAN FLEET Guitarist Says LED ZEPPELIN 'Wasn't An Overwhelming Influence' On Band's Music

The members of GRETA VAN FLEET have told FaceCulture in a new interview that LED ZEPPELIN was not a major influence on the group despite close similarities between the two bands' styles. Guitarist Jake Kiszka explained (see video below): "I think that we've become more conscious of it, because I don...

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SIEGE OF POWER Feat. AUTOPSY, ASPHYX Members: 'Warning Blast' Album Due In September; 'The Cold Room' Video Available

SIEGE OF POWER's music video for the song "The Cold Room" can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's debut album, "Warning Blast", which will be released on September 7 via Metal Blade. SIEGE OF POWER comments: "'The Cold Room' is the first official video from SIEGE OF POWER. Just like o...

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TREVOR STRNAD Says 'Nightbringers' Is THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER's 'Proudest Moment'

Alex Haber of Heavy New York conducted an interview with THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER frontman Trevor Strnad prior to the band's June 15 concert at Stage 48 in New York, New York. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the influence of lead guita...