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Former PANTERA Drummer VINNIE PAUL: Confederate Flag Controversy Is 'A Big Knee-Jerk Reaction'
Former PANTERA and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott says that the controversy over the Confederate flag is merely a "knee-jerk reaction to something that happened" and it encroaches on people's freedom-of-expression rights. The Confederate flag's symbolism is the subject of an emotional d...July 15, 2015
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HELLYEAH's TOM MAXWELL: 'I Think We're Just Getting Started'
HELLYEAH guitarist Tom Maxwell spoke to Australia's Hawkesbury Gazette about the band's fourth album, last year's "Blood For Blood", which was made after the departures of bassist Bob "Zilla" Kahaha and guitarist Greg Tribbett. "We're really in love with this record," Maxwell said. "For us, it's our...July 15, 2015
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MAYHEM FESTIVAL Co-Founder Apologizes To Heavy Metal Fans, Clarifies His 'Gray, Bald And Fat' Comment
Kevin Lyman (pictured),the co-founder of the annual Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, has apologized for his recent remarks regarding the state of the heavy metal scene and the future of the traveling event, explaining that "it is our yearly mission to create the greatest festival for you to c...July 9, 2015
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HELLYEAH Joins DOWN As Headliners Of Michigan's DIRT FEST
HELLYEAH has been added as a co-headliner of Michigan's Dirt Fest 2015, alongside DOWN. This marks the first time former PANTERA bandmates Philip Anselmo and Vinnie Paul Abbott have been billed together as headliners (albeit on different days) since the band's split in 2003. HELLYEAH, featuring Vinn...July 9, 2015
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Heavy Metal Bands 'Got Gray, Bald And Fat' And Chased Girls Away, Says MAYHEM FESTIVAL Co-Founder
Kevin Lyman (pictured),the co-founder of the annual Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, has told the Detroit Free Press that the tour is "at risk of going away at any given moment" due to the limited number of headline-worthy acts in metal. "The bands at the top all demand a certain level of ...July 8, 2015
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AUDIOTOPSY Feat. MUDVAYNE Members: 'Natural Causes' Album Details Revealed
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 21 via Napalm. The CD was produced by the AUDIOTOPSY bandmembers at Th...July 7, 2015
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HELLYEAH's TOM MAXWELL On Next Album: 'My iPhone Is Loaded With Ideas'
Rustyn Rose of Metalholic.com recently conducted an interview with HELLYEAH guitarist Tom Maxwell. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the songwriting sessions for HELYEAH's next album: "Last night, at 3:30 in the morning, I woke up wit...July 4, 2015
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HELLYEAH's CHAD GRAY: 'Heavy Metal Music Saved My Life'
California Rock News recently conducted an interview with HELLYEAH and MUDVAYNE frontman Chad Gray. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On touring with SLAYER and KING DIAMOND as part of this summer's Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival:...July 1, 2015
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HELLYEAH's CHAD GRAY Is Excited About Writing Process For Next Album
In a brand new interview with Sticks For Stones, HELLYEAH singer Chad Gray was asked if the band has already begun writing material with its latest additions, bassist Kyle Sanders and guitarist Christian Brady. "No, not yet," he responded. "We're going to do the tour in the States, [Rockstar Energy...June 28, 2015
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JUDAS PRIEST, KORN, MASTODON, CLUTCH Confirmed For 2015 Edition Of SLIPKNOT's KNOTFEST
The 2015 edition of SLIPKNOT's Knotfest festival will take place on October 24-25 at San Manuel Amphitheater in Devore, California. The following bands are set to appear at the event: Saturday, October 24: Main stage: JUDAS PRIEST KORN MASTODON TRIVIUM CORROSION OF CONFORMITY [to-be-announced specia...June 27, 2015
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PHILIP ANSELMO On Hypothetical PANTERA 'Reunion': I Would Do It In A F**king Heartbeat'
In a brand new interview with Randy "Rocket" Cody of The Metal Den, Philip Anselmo was asked about a recent claim by John Reese, the producer behind the annual Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, that Reese has approached the three surviving members of PANTERA about resurrecting the band for an a...June 27, 2015
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DISTURBED's DAVID DRAIMAN: Why Four-Year Break Was Good For Fans
DISTURBED has come roaring back with a new single called "The Vengeful One", while a new album, "Immortalized", will arrive on August 21. The band ended its four-year hiatus on Tuesday (June 23) with the release of the single and video and the news about the record. Singer David Draiman told The Pul...June 24, 2015
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HELLYEAH's TOM MAXWELL Talks Leg Injury, Acoustic Reworkings Of 'Blood For Blood' Songs
HELLYEAH guitarist Tom Maxwell spoke to Seattle Sound Live about the injury that forced him to sit out the final dates of the band's recent European tour. "It was at the end of the night, in Munich, Germany hanging out with Ivan [Moody] from FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, Vinnie [Paul Abbott, HELLYEAH dru...June 23, 2015
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DISTURBED: Official End-Of-Hiatus Announcement, New Music Coming Tomorrow
DISTURBED has launched a countdown clock online at the band's official web site that is scheduled to hit zero tomorrow (Tuesday, June 23) at 8:00 a.m. EDT (5:00 a.m. PDT). The group has dropped a couple of hints over the weekend that it is preparing to to end its four-year hiatus. First was ...June 22, 2015
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DISTURBED Teases Return
DISTURBED has dropped a couple of hints over the weekend that it is getting ready to end its four-year hiatus. First was the unveiling online of a new band logo, but far more telling was the arrival of a video at the act's social media pages which seems to show the ...June 21, 2015
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