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CHRIS FEHN Hopes He Can 'Someday' Return To SLIPKNOT

Former SLIPKNOT percussionist Chris Fehn is hopeful that he can one day return to the band. Fehn sued SLIPKNOT in March, claiming he hadn't been properly compensated for his years of touring and recording with the group. Fehn, a member since 1998, was officially dismissed from the band earlier this...

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VOLBEAT Walks Off Stage In Belfast After One Song (Video)

Danish/American rockers VOLBEAT left the stage during the opening minutes of their concert in Belfast, Northern Ireland last night (Thursday, October 2). Frontman Michael Poulsen and his bandmates reportedly made two attempts — within 10 minutes of each other — to play VOLBEAT's recent single "Pelvi...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA Performing 'The Memory Remains' With SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY

Last month, METALLICA played two shows with the San Francisco Symphony for the grand opening of Chase Center, the new home of the Golden State Warriors. The concerts, conducted by Edwin Outwater with a special appearance by Michael Tilson Thomas, marked the 20th anniversary of METALLICA's first perf...

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THE WILDHEARTS: 'Diagnosis' Lyric Video

The official lyric video for "Diagnosis", the title track of the new mini-album from THE WILDHEARTS, can be seen below. Due on October 4 through Graphite Records, this six-track effort features five brand new songs and is released as a limited-edition special white vinyl with pale blue powder splatt...

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SLAYER: 'The Repentless Killogy' Coming To Theaters Worldwide On November 6

SLAYER — Tom Araya, Kerry King, Gary Holt and Paul Bostaph — along with Trafalgar Releasing, Nuclear Blast Records and Prime Zero Productions, are pleased to announce the upcoming release of the new short narrative film and concert "Slayer: The Repentless Killogy", coming to theaters worldwide for a...

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RAY ALDER Says He Didn't Want His First Solo Album To 'Sound Like FATES WARNING'

Josh Rundquist of That Drummer Guy recently conducted an interview with FATES WARNING frontman Ray Alder. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On releasing his first solo album, "What The Water Wants": Ray: "Honestly, FATES was really busy...

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Watch SAMMY HAGAR's 'Space Between' Short Film

"Space Between" is an experimental short film based on SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE's concept album of the same name. The movie follows the main character, John, through a gluttonous and greed-filled arc of his life where newly inherited money consumes him as he chases an endless circle of drugs, ga...

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GREAT WHITE's MARK KENDALL Rules Out Reunion With JACK RUSSELL: 'We've Just Totally Moved Down The Road'

GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall has ruled out a reunion with Jack Russell, saying that he and his bandmates have "totally moved down the road." Russell exited GREAT WHITE in December 2011 after he was unable to tour with the group due a series of injuries, including a perforated bowel and a shatt...

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RAY LUZIER Says New KORN Album 'The Nothing' Is 'Mentally Exhausting In A Great Way'

Phil Rowson of the "Empower Humans" podcast recently conducted an interview with KORN drummer Ray Luzier. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On KORN's longevity: Ray: "We're really lucky. I feel blessed. The band has been on 25 years. Oc...

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FLYING COLORS Feat. MIKE PORTNOY, STEVE MORSE, NEAL MORSE: Music Video For 'The Loss Inside' Song

A music video for the song "The Loss Inside" from FLYING COLORS can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "Third Degree", which will be released on October 4 via Music Theories Recordings. Singer Casey McPherson states about the song: "We all go through loss, and the grie...

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Watch GEOFF TATE Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of 'Operation: Mindcrime' In Santa Clarita, California

Fan-filmed video footage of Geoff Tate's September 27 performance at The Canyon in Santa Clarita, California can be seen below. Geoff has spent the last couple of years celebrating the 30th anniversary of QUEENSRŸCHE's "Operation: Mindcrime" album by performing the LP in its entirety on European and...

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Ex-METALLICA Bassist RON MCGOVNEY On JAMES HETFIELD: 'If He Needs Anything, He Has My Number'

Former METALLICA bassist Ron McGovney has commended James Hetfield for addressing his health issues. McGovney made his comments after METALLICA's tour of Australia and New Zealand was called off so that Hetfield could enter rehab to battle his addictions. The trek was slated to kick off on October 1...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's EDDIE JACKSON Says He Doesn't Follow What GEOFF TATE Does

In an interview with "Rockpalast" at this year's Summer Breeze festival in Germany, QUEENSRŸCHE bassist Eddie Jackson shared some of the ups and downs the band has experienced since its 1982 formation, namely the 1998 departure of guitarist/primary songwriter Chris DeGarmo, and, more recently, the a...

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MICHAEL MONROE Explains Delay In Releasing 'One Man Gang' Album: 'You Need A Team To Make The Dream Work'

Former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe recently discussed his new solo album, "One Man Gang", with France's United Rock Nations. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On "One Man Gang": Michael: "I'm 100 percent happy with the al...

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SAMMY HAGAR On His Motivation To Succeed In Business: 'I Can Help People'

One of former VAN HALEN and current THE CIRCLE frontman Sammy Hagar's best-known solo hits is the 1987 power ballad "Give To Live". In recent years, that song's title has taken on new meaning for Hagar, who has become of rock's most charitable figures. In addition to his annual "Acoustic-4-A-Cure" b...