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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Doesn't Rule Out Second STORM CORROSION Album

In a recent interview with Barbara Caserta of Italy's Linea Rock, OPETH mainman Mikael Åkerfeldt was asked about the possibility of a second album from STORM CORROSION, his collaboration with PORCUPINE TREE's Steven Wilson. He said: "There might be a second album, but it's one of those things… That...

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AUSTIN CARLILE Quits OF MICE & MEN

**UPDATE**: Remaining OF MICE & MEN members Aaron Pauley (bass),Phil Manansala (guitar),Alan Ashby (guitar) and Valentino Arteaga (drums) have released the following statement: "Dear OF MICE & MEN fans, "It's with heavy hearts that we announce Austin's departure from the band for reasons p...

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ARCH ENEMY: Watch 'Ravenous' Performance Clip From 'As The Stages Burn!' DVD

ARCH ENEMY will release a new live DVD, "As The Stages Burn!", on March 31, 2017 via Century Media. The set contains video footage of the band's largest stage production to date from their performance last summer at the Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany. This performance marks the pinnacle...

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CHRIS CORNELL On Early Days Of SOUNDGARDEN: 'We Were Inventing Our Own Thing'

According to The Pulse Of Radio, SOUNDGARDEN singer Chris Cornell was interviewed recently by PEARL JAM guitarist Mike McCready for Pearl Jam Radio, where Cornell reflected on the early days of SOUNDGARDEN. He recalled: "It was one of those brand new band things, where we wrote probably 10 to 15 son...

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ROSS THE BOSS Feat. Ex-MANOWAR Guitarist: New Lineup Announced

The new lineup of ROSS THE BOSS, the band led by former MANOWAR and current DEATH DEALER guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman, will perform at the Hall Of Heavy Metal History induction ceremony on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at the Anaheim Expo Center in Anaheim, California. Joining Friedman in the gr...

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HATRIOT Releases 'Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed' Lyric Video

San Francisco Bay Area thrashers HATRIOT have released the lyric video for a new demo song called "Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed". The track, which is one of the band's first to be recorded without EXODUS singer Steve "Zetro" Souza, will be re-recorded for the band's upcoming album, tentatively due...

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Original PEARL JAM Drummer Speaks Out On ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction

Original PEARL JAM drummer Dave Krusen has spoken out about the controversy surrounding the band's upcoming induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Krusen — one of two PEARL JAM drummers out of five who are going in — said the induction was "very exciting"...

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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Bassist CHRISTIAN OLDE WOLBERS Says He Has Been Trying To Reunite Band's Classic Lineup

Christian Olde Wolbers, who handled the bass duties in FEAR FACTORY for nine years (1993-2002) and then assumed the role of guitarist in a revamped version of the band from 2002 until 2008, says that "there would be nothing better" than for FF's classic lineup to reunite and make a new studio album....

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Rumor: TRIVIUM Parts Ways With Drummer PAUL WANDTKE, Replaces Him With ALEX BENT

Florida metallers TRIVIUM are rumored to have parted ways with their drummer of the past twelve months, Paul Wandtke. Although there has been no official confirmation on the matter, Wandtke's replacement is believed to be Alex Bent (BATTLECROSS, DECREPIT BIRTH),the California-based musician who has...

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EX-PEARL JAM Drummer Blasts ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

According to The Pulse Of Radio, ex-PEARL JAM drummer Dave Abbruzzese has taken to Facebook to once again blast the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, following the official announcement of the band's induction into the Hall on Tuesday (December 20). Abbruzzese has not been included in the Hall's list of m...

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SCORPIONS, METAL BLADE RECORDS, Rainbow Bar & Grill To Be Inducted Into 'Hall Of Heavy Metal History'

Metal Blade Records, SCORPIONS and the Rainbow Bar & Grill have joined the list of metal royalty who will be inducted into the 2017 Hall Of Heavy Metal History next month. The all-star induction ceremony will take place on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at the Anaheim Expo Center in Anaheim, Califo...

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DISTURBED's Musical Direction On Next Album 'Can't Be Forced'

While they were in Australia on their recent tour, DISTURBED guitarist Dan Donegan and drummer Mike Wengren answered a bunch of fan-submitted questions for Maniacs TV. Check out the question-and-answer session in two parts below. Asked about DISTURBED's plans for the follow-up to last year's "Immort...

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RIOT V Releases Music Video For 'Bring The Hammer Down'

"Bring The Hammer Down", the new video from RIOT V, the band featuring the remaining members of legendary metal pioneers RIOT, can be seen below. The clip was filmed at Phat Cat Guitars in Saginaw, Michigan when the band was rehearsing for a tour of Japan. The video was edited by Sascha Weins. "Brin...

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PEARL JAM, JOURNEY, YES, ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA To Be Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

PEARL JAM, JOURNEY, YES and ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA are among the 2017 inductees into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Also being inducted at next April's ceremony will be folk legend Joan Baez and the late hip-hop star Tupac Shakur. CHIC's Nile Rodgers will be given the Award For Musical Excellence...

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SLIPKNOT's JAY WEINBERG: 'I Love Playing Drums 'Cause I Get A Sincere Joy Out Of Doing It'

SLIPKNOT drummer Jay Weinberg recently took part in a question-and-answer session with Mike Ciprari of SJC Custom Drums in the Gear4Music studio. You can now watch the discussion below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On what advice he would give to young drummers who...