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Returning EXODUS Singer ROB DUKES: 'I'm Looking Forward To Going Out And Playing Metal With The Boys Again'

Rob Dukes has released his first video message since it was announced that he was returning to EXODUS as the replacement for the band's singer Steve "Zetro" Souza. On Sunday (January 19),Dukes shared a video in which he said: "How you doing everybody? This is Rob Dukes. Yeah, I'm back. I wanted to...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE: 'We Put Out Seven Records On A Major Label, Sounding Like Us, Without Delivering A Single Hit'

In a new interview with Turned Out A Punk, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe reflected on how his band went from Metal Blade affiliate Prosthetic Records to its current major label home on Epic. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Approaching us signing to a major label, I think I was pr...

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Watch: SNOT Plays Second Concert With New Singer ANDY KNAPP

SNOT played its second concert with the band's new singer Andy Knapp on Saturday, January 18 at Brick By Brick in San Diego, California. Video of the show can be seen below (courtesy of joegames dot tv). Knapp, who also sings for fellow Southern California band STRONGER THAN MACHINES, made his live...

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SHINEDOWN To Release Two New Singles, 'Three Six Five' And 'Dance, Kid, Dance', On Friday

SHINEDOWN will release two brand-new singles, "Three Six Five" and "Dance, Kid, Dance", on Friday, January 24. The two songs are available to pre-save now. During a December 2024 appearance on The Mistress Carrie Podcast, SHINEDOWN bassist and producer Eric Bass, who was promoting his debut solo LP,...

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SNOT Plays First Show With New Singer ANDY KNAPP

SNOT has recruited Andy Knapp of fellow Southern California band STRONGER THAN MACHINES to front the reunited group for all of its 2025 shows and beyond. Knapp made his live debut with SNOT Friday night (January 17) at the Parish room at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, California. The performance was...

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PHILIP ANSELMO's SCOUR Releases 'Blades' Single From Upcoming 'Gold' Album

SCOUR, the extreme metal collective featuring an impressive lineup of heavy music veterans, including Philip H. Anselmo (PANTERA, DOWN),Derek Engemann (PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS),John Jarvis (NEST, AGORAPHOBIC NOSEBLEED),Mark Kloeppel (MISERY INDEX) and Adam Jarvis (PIG DESTROYER, MISE...

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LAMB OF GOD's ART CRUZ Celebrates Two Years Of Sobriety

LAMB OF GOD drummer Art Cruz is celebrating the second anniversary of his getting sober. Earlier today (Thursday, January 16),the 36-year-old musician took to his Instagram to write: "2 Years. #SOBER. I'm grateful I'm alive to share this milestone with you today. Not for me, but for anyone that is...

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SNOT's First Comeback Concert To Be Livestreamed On Instagram

The reunited SNOT's first comeback show, which is scheduled for January 17 at the Parish room at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, California, will be livestreamed via the band's Instagram. On Wednesday, SNOT took to its Instagram Stories to write: "SNOT will be going LIVE on instagram as soon as we hi...

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SKID ROW's ROB HAMMERSMITH On New Singer Search: 'We Have Had Some Really Strong Candidates'

In a new interview with the Appetite For Distortion podcast, SKID ROW drummer Rob Hammersmith spoke about the band's ongoing search for a replacement for singer Erik Grönwall. Erik, who was SKID ROW's fourth frontman since Sebastian Bach's departure, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia i...

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WHITECHAPEL Announces 'Hymns In Dissonance' Album, Shares Video For Title Track

Knoxville, Tennessee death metallers WHITECHAPEL will release their long-awaited new full-length album, "Hymns In Dissonance", on March 7 via Metal Blade Records. "There is nothing nice about 'Hymns In Dissonance', from the riffs, to the lyrics, to the overall vibe of the album," says guitarist Alex...

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EXODUS Parts Ways With STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA, Announces Return Of ROB DUKES

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans EXODUS have parted ways with singer Steve "Zetro" Souza and have been rejoined by Rob Dukes. Earlier today, EXODUS released the following statement via social media: "Announcement! EXODUS have parted ways with Steve 'Zetro' Souza. We thank Steve for his y...

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GENE SIMMONS Once Again Defends His 'Dancing With The Stars' Comments: 'The Alternative Is We Ignore All Women, Never Compliment You'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has once again proclaimed that he stands by "every word" he said when he served as a guest judge, alongside Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough, for last October's "Hair Metal Night" episode of "Dancing With The Stars". The episode saw 11 pairs return t...

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Swarming Angels & Flies

With a name that takes the front of SARCOFAGO and attaches it to the back of KREATOR, SARCATOR were never shy about proclaiming their debt to the blackened thrashers of the past. They made their ugly intentions more than apparent on their self-titled debut back in 2020. A seething, hateful eruption...

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Legendary SEX PISTOLS Concerts From 1978 Released For First Time Ever

"Ah-ha-ha. Ever get the feeling you've been cheated? Good night." SEX PISTOLS fans will finally be able to judge for themselves with the release for the first time of three full live albums from the band's legendary 1978 U.S. tour. SEX PISTOLS singer and lyricist Johnny Rotten signed off with the im...

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FEAR FACTORY To Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of 'Demanufacture' Album On Summer 2025 European Tour

FEAR FACTORY will celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of its classic second album, "Demanufacture", by performing the LP "in its entirety on most festivals" in Europe this summer. Tour dates: Aug. 01 - Wacken, Germany - Wacken Open Air Aug. 04 - Katowice, Poland - MCK Aug. 06 - Villena, Spain - Leye...