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ANTHRAX Drummer: 'I Find The Lack Of Really Good Records Nowadays Disturbing'

ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante was recently interviewed by U.K.'s "Mike James Rock Show". You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the 2010-2011 tour featuring the so-called "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal: METALLICA, ANTHRAX, SLAYER and M...

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SAINT ASONIA Is 'Taking A Step Forward' With Sophomore Album, Says ADAM GONTIER

SAINT ASONIA, the act featuring ex-THREE DAYS GRACE frontman Adam Gontier and STAIND guitarist Mike Mushok, is continuing work on its sophomore album, tentatively due before the end of the year. "I would say we're about halfway done, meaning the writing process is pretty much done," Gontier told Mel...

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IN FLAMES Frontman: 'We're Still A Melodic Metal Band'

Dann of the "Mike James Rock Show" conducted an interview with vocalist Anders Fridén of Swedish metallers IN FLAMES during the band's recent U.K. tour as the support act for DISTURBED and AVENGED SEVENFOLD. You can watch the full chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)....

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TRIVIUM Frontman Says All Drummer Changes Were Made 'Out Of Necessity'

In a brand new interview with Rock Sins conducted before the start of TRIVIUM's European tour, frontman Matt Heafy was asked if it been frustrating for the band's core trio — Heafy, guitarist Corey Beaulieu and bassist Paolo Gregoletto — to have gone through so many drummer changes over the years, i...

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MIKE SHINODA: 'Heavy' Single Is Core Sound Of New LINKIN PARK Album

LINKIN PARK has set "One More Light" as the title of its seventh studio album. The disc is due out on May 19 through Warner Bros. The band debuted the first single, "Heavy", on Los Angeles radio station KROQ Thursday morning (February 16),followed by a performance of the track later in the day on ....

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LINKIN PARK Performs New Single 'Heavy' On Facebook Live (Video)

Continuing the tradition of reinvention and innovation, Grammy Award-winning rock outliers LINKIN PARK enjoyed another career first today by announcing the May 19 release date of their seventh studio album, "One More Light", and debuting their new single, "Heavy", on Facebook Live. As the biggest ba...

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MIKE TRAMP: Don't Hold Your Breath For A WHITE LION Reunion

In a brand new interview with AntiHero Magazine, former WHITE LION singer Mike Tramp was once again asked about the possibility of a reunion of the band's classic lineup, featuring guitarist Vito Bratta. He said: "In reality, I mean, the question could be turned around, since it's what most people k...

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LINKIN PARK To Release 'One More Light' Album In May; Listen To New Single 'Heavy'

LINKIN PARK has set "One More Light" as the title of its new album, due on May 19 via Warner Bros. The group debuted a new song, "Heavy", via Los Angeles radio station KROQ earlier today. The track features guest vocals from Kiara Saulters, who is best known for recording stop-motion, hip-hop-inspir...

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TRIVIUM Bassist Says Drummer PAUL WANDTKE Wasn't 'The Right Fit'

In a brand new interview with Myglobalmind conducted before the first show of TRIVIUM's European tour, bassist Paolo Gregoletto was asked why the band's last drummer, Paul Wandtke, lasted only eleven months before he was dismissed and replaced by Alex Bent. "He was really just not the right fit," Pa...

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Watch Official Video For CHICKENFOOT's First New Song In Five Years, 'Divine Termination'

Supergroup CHICKENFOOT will release "Divine Termination", its first new tune in five years on "Best + Live", the band's first-ever best-of collection, on March 10. CHICKENFOOT features legendary guitarist Joe Satriani, former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar, ex-VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony and RED...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE MANGINI Discusses How Drummers Can View His Artwork (Video)

In the clip below, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini discusses how drummers can view his artwork that he's crafted from rhythm as part of his collection. Utilizing a variety of lit drumsticks and techniques, much like a painter would use brushes with paint, Mangini has crafted this art collection f...

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THE NEAL MORSE BAND To Release 'Morsefest 2015' 2 Blu-Ray, 2 DVD + 4 CD

Hot on the heels of 2016's most acclaimed progressive rock release, "The Similitude Of A Dream", THE NEAL MORSE BAND announces the massive live release of a once-in-a-lifetime concert event: "Morsefest 2015" on March 24 via Radiant Records via Metal Blade Records/Sony. Pre-orders are available on Ra...

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LINKIN PARK Unveils New Album Art, 'Heavy' Single Lyrics

LINKIN PARK has revealed the cover artwork of its seventh studio album. The image was unveiled via a digital puzzle sourced through various "ambassadors" of the band across social media. LINKIN PARK has also announced that the first single from the upcoming disc is titled "Heavy" and it features gue...

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TRIVIUM Bassist On New Touring Drummer ALEX BENT: 'He's Probably The Best Guy We've Ever Played With'

Bassist Paolo Gregoletto of Florida metallers TRIVIUM says that the band's new drummer Alex Bent is "probably the best guy [they have] ever played with." Bent has played with BATTLECROSS and DECREPIT BIRTH in the past and has filled in for Gene Hoglan in TESTAMENT at a number of shows. He is also a...

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TRIVIUM Performs With New Touring Drummer ALEX BENT Live For First Time (Video)

Drummer Alex Bent made his live debut with TRIVIUM last night (Saturday, February 11) at the Academy in Dublin, Ireland. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below. Bent has played with BATTLECROSS and DECREPIT BIRTH in the past and has filled in for Gene Hoglan in TESTAMENT at a numb...