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LEIGH KAKATY Talks Why POP EVIL 'Went For The Jugular' On New Album 'What Remains'

By David E. Gehlke After breaking into mainstream rock radio over a decade ago, POP EVIL finds itself in the difficult position of needing to keep up with the music industry that would prefer them to write catchier, pop-oriented tunes rather than what the band truly wants to do, which is crank out h...

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DEATH ANGEL To Perform Entire 'Act III' Album At 2025 Christmas Concert

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans DEATH ANGEL will celebrate the 35th anniversary of their "Act III" album by performing it in its entirety at their tenth annual Christmas show on December 18 at The Fillmore in San Francisco. DEATH ANGEL says: One night only and no livestream this year —...

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BLACKIE LAWLESS Says 'Censorship Is Worse Now Than It Was In The '80s', Calls DONALD TRUMP 'A Winner'

In a new interview with Mane Campos of Chile's Heavyfonía, Blackie Lawless of W.A.S.P., whose single "Animal (F**k Like a Beast)", landed at No. 9 on the PMRC's (Parents' Music Resource Center) "Filthy Fifteen" 40 years ago, spoke about the importance of free speech. He said (as transcribed by BLABB...

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K.K. DOWNING Pays Tribute To Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Drummer LES BINKS

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing has paid tribute to the band's ex-drummer Les Binks, who recently died at the age of 73. A cause was not revealed, though a funeral notice said Binks died "peacefully at hospital in London." Earlier today (Monday, April 25),Downing released the f...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND: 'I've Made The Decision To Take A Break From Touring, An Indefinite One'

Canadian singer, songwriter and producer Devin Townsend has announced that his upcoming North American tour, which will launch May 2 in Nashville, Tennessee, will mark the "last time" fans will get a chance to see him perform "for quite some time". In a message released earlier today (Monday, April...

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Former EXODUS Singer STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA To Celebrate 20th Anniversary Of 'Tempo Of The Damned' On Latin American Tour

According to Argentine concert promoter FH Entertainment Argentina, former EXODUS singer Steve "Zetro" Souza will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the band's 2004 album "Tempo Of The Damned" on a solo tour of Latin America in September 2025. At all the shows, the details of which will be announced...

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JON OLIVA Wants To Begin Recording New SAVATAGE Album In January 2026: 'The Songs Are Basically All Written'

After more than two decades without a proper tour, SAVATAGE returned to the stage earlier this month for a series of concerts across South America, beginning with an April 19 appearance at the Monsters Of Rock festival at Allianz Parque in São Paulo, Brazil. However, one key member is missing from t...

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SPINESHANK Is Putting Finishing Touches On First New Single In 13 Years: 'If It's Accepted Well, Maybe There Could Be Another Album'

Vocalist Jonny Santos of the reunited SPINESHANK recently appeared on the "Talk Toomey" podcast to discuss the band's upcoming shows to celebrate the 25th anniversary of SPINESHANK's sophomore studio album, "The Height Of Callousness", and the resurgence of "nu metal." Jonny shared insights on reuni...

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FOZZY's CHRIS JERICHO On Rock Concerts: 'You Wanna See Larger-Than-Life Characters' On Stage

In a new interview with Sylvia Alvarado of the Las Vegas radio station KOMP 92.3, FOZZY frontman and wrestling superstar Chris Jericho was asked if his experience and his time in wrestling has helped him with the storytelling of writing songs and performing in his band. He responded (as transcribed...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION To Release Powerful New Documentary 'The Invisible Force'

On May 6, the powerful new documentary "Within Temptation: The Invisible Force" will premiere exclusively on YouTube. The film offers an intimate and emotional glimpse into the life of Dutch symphonic metal band WITHIN TEMPTATION at a defining moment in both their career and the world at large. "Wit...

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STEVE DIGIORGIO and JEROEN PAUL THESSELING Bring The Dual Fretless Bass Player Concept To Life In QUADVIUM

By David E. Gehlke The role of the bass player in metal has long been subject to debate. Its value is evident in the triumvirate of Geezer Butler (BLACK SABBATH),Steve Harris (IRON MAIDEN) and Cliff Burton (METALLICA),then often followed by stories of the instrument being outright buried on a prod...

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GREEN DAY To Receive Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame

GREEN DAY will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on Thursday, May 1 at 11:30 a.m. PT. Tennis legend Serena Williams and actor/producer Ryan Reynolds will speak at the event, which will be streamed live at the Walk Of Fame's web site. Radio and TV personality Matt Pinfield will emcee. GREE...

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AC/DC Drummer PHIL RUDD To Play Rock Anthems Alongside Classical Orchestra In New Zealand

According to Annemarie Quill of New Zealand's Stuff, longtime AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd will perform at the "Full Metal Orchestra" at Auckland's Spark Arena on July 26. "Full Metal Orchestra", which brings together the "raw power" of rock and metal music with the "sheer might" of a 29-piece classical...

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STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA Says He Has 'No Desire' To Play With EXODUS Ever Again: 'It's Been Done'

Steve "Zetro" Souza has opened up about his latest departure from EXODUS, saying that he "definitely" has "no desire" to play with the band ever again. Three months ago, it was announced that EXODUS had parted ways with the singer and had been rejoined by Rob Dukes. Souza joined EXODUS in 1986 after...

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KELLY SHAEFER On Next ATHEIST Album: 'You're Not Gonna Get A Repeat Performance Out Of Us'

In a new interview with the Inner-Strength Check podcast, frontman and founding member Kelly Shaefer of the pioneering technical metal act ATHEIST was asked about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to the band's "Jupiter" album, which came out in 2010 via Season Of Mist. Kell...