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HELLYEAH Begins Writing New Album

HELLYEAH guitarist Tom Maxwell made his way to Dallas, Texas from his home base of Baltimore, Maryland yesterday (Sunday, September 27) to begin the songwriting sessions for the band's fifth album, tentatively due in early 2016. The new CD will once again be recorded with producer Kevin Churko, who...

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AUDIOTOPSY Feat. MUDVAYNE Members: Audio Samples Of Entire Debut Album

AUDIOTOPSY, the new band featuring guitarist Greg Tribbett (MUDVAYNE, HELLYEAH),drummer Matt McDonough (MUDVAYNE),vocalist Billy Keeton (SKRAPE) and bassist Perry Stern, will release its debut album, "Natural Causes", on October 2 via Napalm. The CD was produced by the AUDIOTOPSY bandmembers at Th...

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HELLYEAH's CHAD GRAY Has 'Tons' Of Lyrical Ideas For Next Album

The Circle Pit recently conducted an interview with HELLYEAH and MUDVAYNE singer Chad Gray. You can now watch the chat below. Asked about HELLYEAH's plans to record the follow-up to 2014's "Blood For Blood" album, Chad said: "We're to Australia, New Zealand and Japan. We're doing three USO shows in...

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MAYHEM FESTIVAL Co-Founder On Lack Of Metal Headliners: 'Heavy Rock Bands Aren't Overnight Sensations'

Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival producers John Reese and Kevin Lyman spoke to AltPress.com about the end of the event, which performed to smaller-than-usual crowds this year amid controversy over the way the event was booked. SLAYER was this year's Mayhem headliner, but the main-stage lineup l...

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SLAYER's TOM ARAYA: MAYHEM FESTIVAL Co-Founder 'Was An Idiot' For Making 'Gray, Bald And Fat' Comment

SLAYER bassist/vocalist Tom Araya says that Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival co-founder Kevin Lyman "was an idiot" for making disparaging comments about this year's edition of the event. The 2015 Mayhem Festival generated controversy earlier in the summer after Lyman blamed the event's low tick...

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Video Premiere: SOULFLY's 'Archangel'

The official video for "Archangel", the title track of the tenth studio album from SOULFLY, can be seen below. The clip was directed by Robert Sexton, who has previously worked with HELLYEAH, DEATH ANGEL, THE DWARVES and THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, among others. Released on August 14 via Nuclear Blast En...

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HELLYEAH's CHAD GRAY Featured In Latest Episode Of 'Tales Of Touring Terror'

PureGrainAudio spoke to Chad Gray, lead singer of HELLYEAH and MUDVAYNE, on July 15 at the Toronto, Ontario, Canada stop of this year's Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival for episode 8 of "Tales Of Touring Terror". Gray is no stranger to travel. He's fronted bands that have played the world over...

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Report: VINNIE PAUL Denied Entry To New Zealand Bar After Refusing To Remove His Bandana

According to Stuff.co.nz, former PANTERA and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott was denied entry to The Rockpool pool hall in Christchurch, New Zealand over the weekend because he refused to remove a bandana he was wearing. The Rockpool owner Peter Whittaker did not comment on the Vinnie Pa...

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VINNIE PAUL Recalls Meeting EDDIE VAN HALEN For First Time

On August 2, former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott took part in a question-and-answer session at the DFW Acura Performance Showroom in Dallas, Texas. You can now watch video footage of the chat below. Speaking about the bands that inspired him to become a drummer,...

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AUDIOTOPSY Feat. MUDVAYNE Members: New Song 'The Calling' Available For Streaming

AUDIOTOPSY, the new band featuring guitarist Greg Tribbett (MUDVAYNE, HELLYEAH),drummer Matt McDonough (MUDVAYNE),vocalist Billy Keeton (SKRAPE) and bassist Perry Stern, will release its debut album, "Natural Causes", on August 28 via Napalm. The CD was produced by the AUDIOTOPSY bandmembers at Th...

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HELLYEAH's TOM MAXWELL Says U.S. Traveling Festivals Will 'Probably Die'

On July 17, Kristyn Clarke of PopCultureMadness.com conducted an interview with HELLYEAH guitarist Tom Maxwell at the Camden, New Jersey stop of this year's Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about the future of U.S. festivals like Mayhem, Maxwell said:...

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KORN's JONATHAN DAVIS To Guest On New SUNFLOWER DEAD Album

SUNFLOWER DEAD, the infectious active rock band from Long Beach, California, will release its sophomore studio album, "It's Time To Get Weird", on October 30 via the group's own label Bloody Bat Records. The CD was produced by Dave Fortman (EVANESCENCE, GODSMACK, SLIPKNOT) and Mikey Doling (GEMINI S...

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GREG TRIBBETT On Possibility Of New MUDVAYNE Album: 'Never Say Never'

Guitarist Greg Tribbett hasn't ruled out making another album with MUDVAYNE, explaining that "it's just a matter of time" before the bandmembers' schedules align so that they can record the follow-up to 2009's self-titled CD. It's been six years since MUDVAYNE released its fifth album and little has...

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VINNIE PAUL Says LINKIN PARK Is Only New Band That Has Come Out In Last Fifteen Years That Can Headline Festivals

Rodney Holder of Australia's Music Business Facts recently conducted an interview with former PANTERA and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether HELLYEAH is a compan...

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MUSHROOMHEAD Defends Use Of Confederate Flag On Merchandise

Ohio metallers MUSHROOMHEAD have defended their decision to prominently feature the Confederate flag — also known as the rebel flag — on their t-shirts and other merchandise, explaining that "a true rebel stands up for what they believe is right, not against what's right." The Confederate flag's sym...