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Bold new direction or jumping the shark? This is the critical question sure to trail behind BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, who is now, without a doubt, a far different beast than that which recorded "The Poison". For a band once claiming METALLICA, IRON MAIDEN and SLAYER as central influences (and having...July 9, 2018
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MORBID ANGEL's STEVE TUCKER On SLAYER's 'Farewell' Tour: 'I Don't Know What I Think Of It, To Be Honest'
Mark Thompson from HardRockCore conducted an interview with vocalist/bassist Steve Tucker of veteran Floridian death metallers MORBID ANGEL prior to the band's May 8 concert at Ace Of Spades in Sacramento, California. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLA...July 8, 2018
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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....July 5, 2018
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GHOST's 'Rats' Lands At No. 1 On BILLBOARD's 'Mainstream Rock Songs' Chart
According to Billboard, GHOST has landed at position No. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Songs airplay chart with its latest single, "Rats". It is the Swedish band's second No. 1, following "Square Hammer", which topped the chart for two weeks in January-February 2017. Two other GHOST songs previou...July 5, 2018
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METALLICA Guitarist Trying To Sell Second Sea Cliff Mansion At $3 Million Discount
According to SFGate, one of two properties METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett once called home in Sea Cliff, a neighborhood in northwestern San Francisco, California, is back on the market for $13 million. Hammett first listed 320 Sea Cliff in 2017 for $16 million, then dropped the price a couple time...July 5, 2018
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Watch 360-Degree Video Of METALLICA Performing 'Sad But True' In Stockholm
METALLICA has uploaded a 360-degree video of the band performing the song "Sad But True" on May 7 at Ericsson Globe in Stockholm, Sweden. Check it out below. METALLICA recently landed on Pollstar's Global Concert Pulse chart with concert grosses of more than $2 million per market appearance on the b...July 5, 2018
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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...July 4, 2018
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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Talks About His Childhood Love Of White Flying V Guitars (Video)
In the four-minute clip below, METALLICA frontman James Hetfield talks about his childhood love (or obsession!) with white Flying Vs and also takes a look at his new purple Snakebyte guitar. "As most kids who love certain bands, you just wanna get the same guitar that guy is playing," James says. "I...July 3, 2018
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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN Says 'It's Too Late' To Think About Reunion With RITCHIE BLACKMORE
DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan was recently interviewed by Italy's Radio Rock FM 106.6. You can now watch the chat below. Asked if there is any chance that DEEP PURPLE could reunite with guitarist Ritchie Blackmore for a one-off concert, or possibly even just one song, before the band calls it quits,...July 2, 2018
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STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA Doesn't Foresee EXODUS Retiring Anytime Soon: 'I'm Not Tired Of This Yet'
Steve "Zetro" Souza says he cannot picture EXODUS following in the retirement footsteps of their longtime thrash counterparts SLAYER. SLAYER, which announced its "final tour" earlier this year, currently features in its ranks EXODUS guitarist/primary songwriter Gary Holt as a replacement for decease...July 1, 2018
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VOLBEAT's ROB CAGGIANO On VINNIE PAUL: 'It Doesn't Make Sense That He's Not Around Anymore'
VOLBEAT guitarist Rob Caggiano was interviewed by Kaaos TV before the band's June 28 headlining show at Provinssi in Seinäjoki, Finland. You can now watch the chat below. Asked for his thoughts about the recent passing of PANTERA and HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott, Caggiano said: "I didn't beli...June 30, 2018
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Bassist Says Band 'Learned So Much' From Touring With METALLICA
AVENGED SEVENFOLD bassist Johnny Christ was recently interviewed by Southeast Wreck Metal. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On how the group came to support METALLICA on the initial North American leg of the "WorldWired" tour: John...June 30, 2018
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Former METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Unveils His First Mural
Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted, who took up painting after leaving the legendary heavy metal band, unveiled a new, one-of-a-kind mural on the wall of a Florida restaurant. The unique art at Evo in Tequesta is his first mural. "I love this local gem of a restaurant and couldn't think of a bet...June 30, 2018
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SEBASTIAN BACH Says SKID ROW's 'Subhuman Race' Album Suffers From 'A Very Dated Production Sound'
Sebastian Bach has slammed the production on SKID ROW's "Subhuman Race" album, calling it "odd" and "very dated." Released four years after its Billboard-chart-topping predecessor, "Slave To The Grind", 1995's "Subhuman Race" featured a more alternative metal style and was the last SKID ROW record t...June 29, 2018
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Watch Pro-Shot Footage Of VOLBEAT Performing METALLICA-Inspired New Song 'The Everlasting'
Danish/American rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT played a new song called "The Everlasting" during their June 23 set at the Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium. Professionally video footage of the performance can be seen below. Prior to launching into the track, frontman Michael Poulsen told the crowd:...June 28, 2018
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