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ROBBIE CRANE Quits BOBBY BLOTZER's RATT

Bobby Blotzer's RATT has parted ways with bassist Robbie Crane. He is the second member to exit the band after guitarist Nicholas "Blaze" Baum's departure from the group was announced by Blotzer. In a Facebook post, Crane says: "As of today, I have resigned my position as the bass player of Bobby Bl...

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BOBBY BLOTZER's RATT Parts Ways With Guitarist NICHOLAS 'BLAZE' BAUM

Bobby Blotzer's RATT has parted ways with guitarist Nicholas "Blaze" Baum. Said Blotzer in a statement on Facebook: "While we are shocked and saddened by the events that led up to his departure and do not agree with the manner and time frame in which he chose to let us know, in that only giving ...

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BOBBY BLOTZER Says Singer Of His Version Of RATT 'Blows STEPHEN PEARCY Out Of The Water'

Bobby Blotzer has defended his decision to go out on tour as RATT without any other original members of the band, explaining that fans just want to hear the music performed the way it was recorded on the group's albums. The drummer has been touring the U.S. for the last few months with his own ...

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TRENT REZNOR Dismisses Reports Of New NINE INCH NAILS Single

One day after word began to spread that a new NINE INCH NAILS single was dropping in September, main man Trent Reznor took to Twitter to offer a two-word response, simply writing, "Not true." Reznor did not offer any further elaboration nor any indications of what he was currently working on. Accord...

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STEPHEN PEARCY On Possible RATT Reunion Without BOBBY BLOTZER: 'Good Things Come To Those Who Wait'

Stephen Pearcy has not ruled out the possibility of a RATT reunion without drummer Bobby Blotzer, explaining that "good things come to those who wait." The former RATT singer's comments come less than a week after three members of RATT's classic lineup — Pearcy, bassist Juan Crouceir and guitarist W...

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KORN's MUNKY On 'The Serenity Of Suffering': 'The Songs On This Record Feel Alive' And 'Organic'

On July 16, Brock of the Rock 107 WIRX radio station conducted an interview with KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer at the Chicago Open Air festival at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois. You can now listen to the chat in two parts below. Asked how KORN manages to stay inspired to make new music...

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RUDOLF SCHENKER Says He Loves His Brother, Even After MICHAEL Called Him 'A Con Artist'

SCORPIONS guitarist Rudolf Schenker has refused to be drawn into a public war of words with his brother Michael after the former UFO axeman accused him of being "a trick master" and "a wannabe." Michael Schenker gave a number of interviews in recent months in which he questioned his brother's integr...

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LINKIN PARK's CHESTER BENNINGTON: 'We Kept Metal Alive'

Chester Bennington has laughed off the perception from some metal purists that LINKIN PARK was nothing more than a boy band with guitars when the group released its debut album, "Hybrid Theory", in 2000. Reflecting on the LP and the reaction to it, the LINKIN PARK frontman said his band was partiall...

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DEF LEPPARD Made Self-Titled Album 'For All The Right Reasons,' Says PHIL COLLEN

Doug Podell of the 94.7 WCSX radio station recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Speaking about DEF LEPPARD's latest, self-titled album, which came out last year, Collen said: "I was so inspired with the r...

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REVOCATION: Entire 'Great Is Our Sin' Album Available For Streaming

"Great Is Our Sin", the new album from the Boston, Massachusetts-based technical metal act REVOCATION, can be streamed in its entirety using the SoundCloud widget below. The CD will be released on July 22 via Metal Blade. Having delivered five killer albums boasting some of the most potent, technica...

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INTEGRITY Signs With RELAPSE RECORDS

Relapse Records has announced the signing of hardcore legends INTEGRITY. Originally formed in 1988, INTEGRITY is known for being one of the most incendiary and influential bands in American hardcore and modern metal history. The group, which has issued eleven full-length albums and a litany of split...

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REVOCATION: Lyric Video For New Song 'Crumbling Imperium'

Boston, Massachusetts-based technical metal act REVOCATION will release its new album, "Great Is Our Sin", on July 22 via Metal Blade. The official lyric video for the song "Crumbling Imperium" can be seen below. Having delivered five killer albums boasting some of the most potent, technical and abr...

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REVOCATION: Official Lyric Video For New Song 'Monolithic Ignorance'

Boston, Massachusetts-based technical metal act REVOCATION will release its new album, "Great Is Our Sin", on July 22 via Metal Blade. The official lyric video for the song "Monolithic Ignorance" can be seen below. Having delivered five killer albums boasting some of the most potent, technical and a...

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MAX CAVALERA On Playing Entire 'Roots' Album From SEPULTURA: It's A 'Big Task For Us To Pull It Off'

Music Insider TV conducted an interview with Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, SEPULTURA, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, KILLER BE KILLED) on May 18 at The Boardwalk in Orangevale, California. You can now watch the chat below. Asked how he manages to split his time between his various projects, Max said: "Right now, aft...

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IMMORTAL Completes Writing New Album

Norwegian black metallers IMMORTAL — now consisting of lyricist/guitarist Demonaz (real name Harald Nævdal) and drummer Horgh (real name Reidar Horghagen) — have completed the writing process for their ninth full-length studio album. Comments the band: "This will be our darkest and coldest album in...