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Former W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Announces New Drummer For MEAN MAN Project
Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes's MEAN MAN project has announced the addition of drummer David Amore to the group's ranks. MEAN MAN is: Chris Holmes: Lead Guitar, Vocals Thomas Cesario: Guitar Pascal Bei: Bass David Amore: Drums Holmes's latest video, "Born Work Die", can be seen below. The t...July 10, 2015
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FAITH NO MORE Wanted To Avoid Major-Label Pressure On 'Sol Invictus'
EMP Rock Invasion recently conducted an interview with FAITH NO MORE bassist Billy Gould and drummer Mike Bordin. You can now watch the chat below. Asked if FAITH NO MORE wanted to retain creative control by deciding not to align itself with a major label for the release of the band's comeback album...July 10, 2015
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DEATH ANGEL: 'Execution/Don't Save Me' Song From 'The Bay Calls For Blood' CD Available For Streaming
San Francisco Bay Area thrash veterans DEATH ANGEL will release "A Thrashumentary" on July 24 via Nuclear Blast. The DVD was directed, shot and edited by Tommy Jones (KATAKLYSM, SOILWORK, LAMB OF GOD, CARCASS, TESTAMENT) of Videohammer Studios. The release will also include a full live album titled...July 10, 2015
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BUTCHER BABIES Reveal 'Hidden Talents'
BUTCHER BABIES were interviewed at the Graspop Metal Meeting on June 19 in Dessel, Belgum. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about their "hidden talents," BUTCHER BABIES singer Carla Harvey said: "I'm an artist. I write comic books. And I wrote a novel. And I was also a mortician. I did [th...July 10, 2015
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DISTURBED's DAVID DRAIMAN On Recording 'Immortalized' In Secret: 'We Wanted People To Be Caught Off Guard'
DISTURBED has come roaring back with a new single called "The Vengeful One", to be followed by a new album, "Immortalized", on August 21. The band ended its four-year hiatus on June 23 with the release of the single and video and the news about the record. "Immortalized" is available for pre-order e...July 8, 2015
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Ex-KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Singer HOWARD JONES Discusses Near-Suicide Attempt, Battle With Depression, Anxiety
Former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Howard Jones has revealed that he came close to committing suicide three years before he was fired from the band. Jones — who is now fronting a new outfit called DEVIL YOU KNOW — had a difficult time accepting his newfound fame as a member of KILLSWITCH ENGAGE due to...July 8, 2015
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COAL CHAMBER's DEZ FAFARA: Nu Metal Has 'Never Left'
COAL CHAMBER singer Dez Fafara says that he is proud to have been part of the so-called "nu-metal" genre in the mid-'90s to the early 2000s, claiming that his band was one of several California-based acts who "did something special" and "helped save L.A." Essentially a fusion of rap and alternative...July 7, 2015
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CHRIS CORNELL's Debut Solo Album To Be Re-Released Under Its Original Title, 'Euphoria Mourning'
When former AUDIOSLAVE and current SOUNDGARDEN singer Chris Cornell was about to release his 1999 solo debut, "Euphoria Morning", he was dissuaded from his first choice for the title, "Euphoria Mourning". Now, 16 years later, Universal Music Enterprises is re-releasing the remastered album under its...July 7, 2015
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COHEED AND CAMBRIA To Release First Non-Conceptual Album 'The Color Before The Sun'
COHEED AND CAMBRIA will release its new album, "The Color Before The Sun", on October 9 via 300 Entertainment. The band is giving fans an early listen, streaming the song and lyrics for "You Got Spirit, Kid" below, with the digital download of the single available globally on July 10. "The Color Bef...July 7, 2015
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Former W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Releases 'Born Work Die' Video
"Born Work Die", the new video from former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes's MEAN MAN project, can be seen below. The track appears on Holmes' new album, "Shitting Bricks", to be made available later in the year via M & O Music. MEAN MAN celebrated the release of "Shitting Bricks" with a special...July 6, 2015
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's JEREMY SPENCER: LARS ULRICH Inspired Me To Play Double Bass
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's Jeremy Spencer says that Lars Ulrich was a huge influence on him as a drummer and credits the METALLICA sticksman for inspiring him to play double bass. Spencer, 42, started playing drums at age six on a drum set his grandmother purchased at Sears. After high school, he mov...July 5, 2015
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DISTURBED's DAVID DRAIMAN On Quitting Twitter: 'I'm Done Being Anybody's Punching Bag'
DISTURBED singer David Draiman was interviewed on a recent edition of the "Sixx Sense" radio show hosted by MÖTLEY CRÜE and SIXX: A.M. bassist Nikki Sixx. You can now listen to the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On DISTURBED's musical progression on the ba...July 4, 2015
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CHRIS ADLER Would Never Leave LAMB OF GOD For MEGADETH
LAMB OF GOD and MEGADETH drummer Chris Adler was interviewed on the latest installment of HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta's official podcast, "The Jasta Show". You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the songwriting...July 3, 2015
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METALLICA Co-Manager PETER MENSCH Says There Is A Lack Of Quality New Hard Rock Bands
Peter Mensch, a co-owner of Q Prime, a talent management company that has handled the careers of such artists as METALLICA, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, AC/DC and LED ZEPPELIN's Jimmy Page, spoke about the current state of the music business on the latest edition of BBC Radio 4's "Today" program. You can...July 3, 2015
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HELLYEAH's CHAD GRAY: 'Heavy Metal Music Saved My Life'
California Rock News recently conducted an interview with HELLYEAH and MUDVAYNE frontman Chad Gray. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On touring with SLAYER and KING DIAMOND as part of this summer's Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival:...July 1, 2015
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