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MANTAS Fires Back At CRONOS: 'If You Wanna See A Subpar Performance, Watch Videos Of Your Own Band'

Original VENOM guitarist Jeff "Mantas" Dunn has blasted the band's frontman Conrad "Cronos" Lant over disparaging comments the bassist/vocalist made in a recent interview. Earlier this month, Lant told Metal Hammer magazine that the chances of a reunion of the band's classic lineup — also featuring...

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KREATOR's MILLE PETROZZA: 'Thrash Metal Is In A Very Healthy State'

In a newly uploaded interview with AndrewHaug.com, recorded this past June, KREATOR frontman Mille Petrozza was asked if he still listens to new albums from other classic thrash metal bands, such as TESTAMENT. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Absolutely. I think the last TESTAMENT...

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It Looks Like CRADLE OF FILTH's Collaboration With ED SHEERAN Is Finally Taking Shape

CRADLE OF FILTH's collaboration with Ed Sheeran appears to finally be taking shape. Earlier today, CRADLE OF FILTH frontman Dani Filth shared a photo of him having a meal with Sheeran and producer Scott Atkins, and he included the following caption: "A little over a week ago I was having lunch with...

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MESHUGGAH Announces March/April 2023 Tour Of Sweden And Norway

Swedish extreme tech-metal pioneers MESHUGGAH will embark on a tour of Sweden and Norway in early 2023. "Special guest" on all shows will be THE HALO EFFECT, the new project featuring five former members of the Swedish metal band IN FLAMES. Additional support at the Swedish dates will come from SCAR...

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CHRIS ADLER Explains Why He Didn't Attend GRAMMY AWARDS Ceremony With MEGADETH In 2017

As part of Jonathan Montenegro's "My 3 Questions To" series, former LAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler, who played on MEGADETH's "Dystopia" album, was asked if he received a Grammy statuette for his work on the LP. MEGADETH was honored with a Grammy for the "Dystopia" title track in the "Best Metal Per...

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HERMAN LI: How DRAGONFORCE Developed Its Over-The-Top Style Of Extreme Power Metal

In a new interview with PRS Guitars, DRAGONFORCE guitarist Herman Li reflected on how he and his bandmates developed their sound, which combines the sing-along choruses of classic 1980s rock with triumphant, uplifting melodies and fantasy-themed power-metal-inspired lyrics. He said (as transcribed b...

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Gosudar / Malignant Altar Split EP

Metal's underground channels are always awash with split releases and other seemingly peripheral projects, but this four-tracker featuring two of the filthiest and most horrifying death metal bands on the planet is an undeniable doozy. Both GOSUDAR and MALIGNANT ALTAR arrive here after delivering to...

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LAMB OF GOD's MARK MORTON Stands By His Statement That RANDY BLYTHE Is 'One Of The Greatest Frontmen In Metal'

In a new interview with Consequence, LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton spoke about Randy Blythe's evolution as a frontman since the band's inception nearly 30 years ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it's just been awesome to have front-row seats to watch Randy — my friend Ran...

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KISS, MÖTLEY CRÜE, IRON MAIDEN And SLIPKNOT To Headline 2023 Edition Of France's HELLFEST

KISS, MÖTLEY CRÜE, IRON MAIDEN and SLIPKNOT will headline next year's edition of Hellfest, set to take place June 15-18, 2023 in Clisson, France. Also scheduled to appear are DEF LEPPARD, PANTERA, HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES, PORCUPINE TREE, AMON AMARTH, ALTER BRIDGE and WITHIN TEMPTATION, among many others....

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CRONOS: Chances Of Classic VENOM Reunion Are 'Less Than Zero'

In a new interview with Metal Hammer magazine, VENOM frontman Conrad "Cronos" Lant said that the chances of a reunion of the band's classic lineup — also featuring guitarist Jeff "Mantas" Dunn and drummer Anthony "Abaddon" Bray — are "less than zero. I owe them nothing, and they've got nothing I wan...

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STYX, KIX, EXTREME, WARRANT And GREAT WHITE Among Confirmed Bands For 2023 M3 ROCK FESTIVAL

M3 Rock Festival will celebrate its 14th anniversary in 2023 with a full weekend of performances at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland on May 6 and May 7, 2023. This year's M3 Rock Festival is kicking off on Saturday, May 6 with performances from STYX, EXTREME, WINGER, SLAUGHTER, L...

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LAMB OF GOD And KREATOR Announce MUNICIPAL WASTE As Support For 2023 European Tour

LAMB OF GOD and KREATOR have announced MUNICIPAL WASTE as support for their "State Of Unrest 2023" European co-headline tour. "State Of Unrest" was originally scheduled to take place in 2020, but ended up getting postponed, first to 2021 and then to 2022, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Mos...

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DRAGONFORCE Completes Writing New Album

In a new interview with MetalSucks, DRAGONFORCE guitarist Herman Li confirmed that the band completed writing a new album during the coronavirus pandemic. He said: "I can't tell you anything just yet. Not until it's done, at least. Because things change all the time, and the pieces are constantly mo...

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GORGUTS Announce First Performance In Nearly Six Years

Canadian death metal veterans GORGUTS will perform for the first time in nearly six years at Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly on April 14, 2023 at the Fillmore in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. To celebrate the end of this extended break, the band will play a special set exclusively of ma...

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THOMAS GABRIEL FISCHER Talks Classic CELTIC FROST: 'Those Times Were Magical'

By David E. Gehlke The new, meticulously assembled CELTIC FROST "Danse Macabre" box set, spanning the band's classic 1984 to 1987 era, is a triumph (for the lack of a better term). The set includes the studio album trio of "Morbid Tales", "To Mega Therion" and "Into The Pandemonium" on vinyl, along...