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Burst Into Flame

Guitarist/vocalist Trevor William Church has already become a fave musician of the stoner-metal scene over the last five years thanks to consistently strong output from his Fresno-based occult-themed band, BEASTMAKER. While not reinventing the wheel, Church has capably aped the tropes of that end of...

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ALL THAT REMAINS Guitarist OLI HERBERT Dies

Oli Herbert, guitarist of Massachusetts metallers ALL THAT REMAINS, has died. He was only 44 years old. The news of his passing was broken by the group in a social post earlier today. Oli's bandmates wrote in a statement: "We were devastated to learn that Oli Herbert, our friend, guitar player, and...

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GHOST Reaches Into The Past For New Music Video, 'Dance Macabre'

Described by one writer as "the perfect love song for that special demon in your life," the new music video for GHOST's track "Dance Macabre", released today, is just that. Two party crashers talk their way into a surreal bash that one will never remember and one will never forget. The video was d...

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SKILLET Frontman On 'Aggressive' Side Project FIGHT THE FURY: 'It's A Little Angry'

Prior to SKILLET's performance at the Rock Allegiance festival on October 6 in Camden, New Jersey, vocalist John Cooper spoke with Kristyn Clark of Pop Culture Madness. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On juggling the schedules of S...

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MEGADETH Bassist Recalls Hearing METALLICA For First Time: 'There Was An Aggression About It That Was Just Hauntingly Cool'

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson recently spoke with Vaughn Skow of Bass Musician Magazine. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On his early days as a bassist: David: "I think I followed the passion that I had for the kind of music that...

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DAVE MUSTAINE, JOE SATRIANI To Pay Tribute To JIMI HENDRIX As Part Of 2019 'Experience Hendrix' Tour

The "Experience Hendrix" tour, the critically acclaimed multi-artist celebration of Jimi Hendrix's musical genius is returning in 2019 with its biggest ever tour — 30 dates through the East Coast, South and Midwest. What began as a single-show tribute at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2000 has bl...

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Watch FOO FIGHTERS Play METALLICA's Enter Sandman' With 10-Year-Old Boy

A 10-year-old boy played a cover version of a classic METALLICA song with the FOO FIGHTERS in Kansas City, Missouri. The impromptu performance took place this past Friday, October 12 during FOO FIGHTERS' concert at the Sprint Center. At one point during the show, frontman Dave Grohl called up Colli...

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DISTURBED Singer Explains Decision To Remove Chin Piercings: 'It Felt Weird Walking Around Like A 45-Year-Old Hot Topic Kid'

In a brand new interview with Germany's Deutsche Welle, DISTURBED singer David Draiman spoke about his decision to finally remove his signature double labret vertical piercings, the long hook- or talon-shaped decoration that came down over his chin. "They're kind of a pain in the butt, to be honest,...

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FOZZY's CHRIS JERICHO Thinks GRETA VAN FLEET's Success Will Open Doors For Other Hard Rock Acts

Prior to FOZZY's performance at the Rock Allegiance festival on October 6 in Camden, New Jersey, vocalist Chris Jericho spoke with Kristyn Clark of Pop Culture Madness. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On the growth the band has exp...

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METALLICA: Pro-Shot Footage Of 'Sad But True' Performance From San Francisco's 'Dreamfest'

Professionally filmed video footage of METALLICA performing the song "Sad But True" on September 26 in San Francisco, California can be seen below. The band played at Civic Center Plaza as part of the ninth annual Dreamfest fundraising event for UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital. According to SF Gate...

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ELECTRIC BOYS Release 'Hangover In Hannover' Music Video

"Hangover In Hannover", the new video from Swedish rockers ELECTRIC BOYS, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's upcoming album, "The Ghost Ward Diaries", which will be released on November 23 via Mighty Music. Vocalist/guitarist Conny Bloom comments: "Hannover. Stockholm. Tokyo. L.A....

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METALLICA Stage Designer Talks 'WorldWired' Tour: 'It All Starts With The Band's Vision'

METALLICA's "WorldWired" set and stage design, designed by the show's director, Dan Braun, features an immersive concert experience with a 44' x 44' square main-stage equipped with several prop lifts located in the center of the arena. Braun, who has worked with METALLICA since 1994, told OnMilwauke...

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MEGADETH Bassist Visits Former Hometown, Gifts High School Music Program (Video)

On October 9, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was honored in his former hometown of Jackson, Minnesota with a declaration of a ceremonial annual holiday. "David Ellefson Day" kicked off at Jackson High School, David's alma mater, with Jackson mayor Wayne Walter in attendance. Ellefson also performed...

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Video Premiere: HALESTORM's 'Do Not Disturb'

HALESTORM has released the official music video for the song "Do Not Disturb". The clip was directed by Roboshobo (a.k.a. Robert Schober),who has previously worked with METALLICA, ALICE IN CHAINS, MASTODON, DISTURBED and GREEN DAY, among others. "Do Not Disturb" is taken from HALESTORM's latest alb...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Bassist Says 'It's Hurtful' That Band Hasn't Been Able To Make New Music

SYSTEM OF A DOWN bassist Shavo Odadjian spoke to KROQ's "The Kevin & Bean Show" on Tuesday (October 9) about the fact that the band has been stalled in its attempts to record a follow-up to its "Mezmerize" and "Hypnotize" albums, which came out in 2005. Asked if he feels that there is a possibility...