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ROBERT TRUJILLO On Being Offered $1 Million Signing Bonus For Joining METALLICA: 'It Didn't Seem Real'

During an appearance on The Surfer's Journal's "Soundings" podcast, Robert Trujillo spoke about a scene in METALLICA's "Some Kind of Monster" documentary where, at an early meeting with his new bandmates, he struggles to maintain his composure as he's awarded a $1 million signing bonus. Asked what t...

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CHARLIE BENANTE Shares Front-Drum-Cam Video Of PANTERA's Soldier Field Performance

PANTERA drummer Charlie Benante has shared front-drum-cam video of the "Becoming" and "I'm Broken" performances from the band's August 9 set at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois as the support act for METALLICA. Check it out below. In a recent interview with Brandon Toews of Drumeo, Benante spoke a...

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Watch: SEPULTURA Kicks Off North American Leg Of Farewell Tour In Chicago

Brazilian/American metallers SEPULTURA kicked off the North American leg of their massive "Celebrating Life Through Death" farewell tour last night (Tuesday, September 17) at the Concord Music Hall in Chicago, Illinois. The band is playing a career-spanning set that honors SEPULTURA's 40 years of ex...

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EXTREME Shares 'Save Me' Music Video

EXTREME has released the official music video for the song "Save Me". The track is taken from the band's latest album, "Six", which came out in June 2023 via earMUSIC. EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt comments: "This video was shot with a very claustrophobic feel to show the raw emotion of the hea...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Recalls Learning To Play METALLICA Songs While Preparing For His Audition To Replace JASON NEWSTED

During a July 22, 2024 KINGS OF THRASH question-and-answer session at the Corner Hotel in Richmond, Victoria, Australia, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson once again confirmed that he got Dave Mustaine's "blessing" to audition for the bassist position in METALLICA after Jason Newsted left the b...

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EVANESCENCE To Enter Studio In November

During an interview with 89 FM A Rádio Rock at the Rock In Rio festival in Brazil on September 15, EVANESCENCE's Amy Lee was asked about the band's plans for the coming months. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're in the creative process right now, but we're not deep in the thr...

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The Obsession

With all due respect to former colleagues, going solo was the smartest move Charlotte Wessels ever made. The gulf between her earlier life as one of symphonic metal's female figureheads, and her current status as one of the most fascinating singer/songwriters in heavy (and not so heavy) music, now s...

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SKUNK ANANSIE Signs With FRONTIERS LABEL GROUP's New Imprint FLG

Frontiers Label Group has announced a significant expansion with the launch of a new imprint, FLG, highlighted by the major signing of iconic British rock band SKUNK ANANSIE. With a focus on rock and alternative acts, FLG represents a bold move for Frontiers Label Group, emphasizing the label's comm...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT Launches New Band THE ROCKETT MAFIA

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett has launched a new band called THE ROCKETT MAFIA. Joining him in the group are Brandon Gibbs (DEVIL CITY ANGELS) on vocals and guitar, Mick Sweda (BULLETBOYS) on guitar and backing vocals, and Bryan Kimes on bass and backing vocals. Rockett and Gibbs played their first s...

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JOEY BELLADONNA Resumes Recording Vocals For ANTHRAX's Long-Awaited New Album: I 'Can't Wait For You All To Hear' It

Joey Belladonna has returned to Los Angeles to resume recording his vocal tracks for ANTHRAX's long-awaited new studio album. Overseeing the follow-up to 2016's "For All Kings" once again is producer Jay Ruston, who previously worked with ANTHRAX on "For All Kings" and 2011's "Worship Music". Earlie...

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BLEEDING THROUGH Shares New Single 'Dead But So Alive'

Southern California metalcore giants BLEEDING THROUGH have debuted a brand new single, "Dead But So Alive", available now from SharpTone Records. Commenting on the song, vocalist Brandan Schieppati says: "'Dead But So Alive' is a more personal song for me. I battle with being bipolar and it somethin...

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POPPY Releases New Genre-Defying Banger 'They're All Around Us'

Singer, songwriter, subversive performance artist, video director and purveyor of surrealist chaos Poppy has released a new song called "They're All Around Us". The track, which was produced and co-written by former BRING ME THE HORIZON member Jordan Fish, comes with a new visualizer directed by Sam...

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Yesterwynde

Approaching a new NIGHTWISH album can be a daunting proposition, even for the seasoned symphonic metal fan. Over the last 28 years, the all-conquering Finns have evolved from undeniably opulent and ambitious beginnings, into one of the most adventurous and unpredictable bands in all of heavy music....

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DAVE MUSTAINE Says 'A Lot Of People Are Enjoying' MEGADETH's U.S. Tour With MUDVAYNE And ALL THAT REMAINS

During a recent appearance on "Drinks With Johnny", the Internet TV show hosted by AVENGED SEVENFOLD bassist Johnny Christ, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about his band's ongoing "Destroy All Enemies" U.S. tour with MUDVAYNE and ALL THAT REMAINS. Regarding how he is getting along with the othe...

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Vended

When VENDED first emerged, to no small fanfare a few years ago, it was clear that they were not quite ready to roll. The one thing everybody knew was that two members of the band were the sons of Corey Taylor and Shawn Crahan of SLIPKNOT. Beyond that, expectations were minimal, and so there was a sl...