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MIKE MUSHOK To Sit Out SAINT ASONIA's U.S. Tour; Temporary Replacement Announced

Guitarist Mike Mushok will sit out SAINT ASONIA's upcoming "Rock Resurrection" U.S. tour with THEORY OF A DEADMAN and SKILLET. He will be temporarily replaced on the trek, which is scheduled to kick off on February 17 in Gary, Indiana, by Tavis Stanley (ADELITAS WAY, ART OF DYING). Mushok's absence...

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This Is Tomorrow

The incestuous nature of the metal underground means that, superficially at least, bands like SIEGE OF POWER are par for the course. The difference between this four-man wrecking crew and hundreds like them is that everyone involved has absolutely impeccable credentials. Best known for several stint...

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THE RAVEN AGE Feat. IRON MAIDEN Bassist's Son GEORGE HARRIS: 'Blood Omen' Album Due In July

THE RAVEN AGE, the U.K.-based melodic metal band featuring IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris's son George Harris, will release its third album, "Blood Omen", on July 7 via Music For Nations/Sony Music. The official music video for the LP's first single, "Parasite", can be seen below. A barrage of rif...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION Teams Up With OPUS COMICS For New Series

Symphonic metal band WITHIN TEMPTATION is bringing its unique vision of the future to comic audiences with a brand new series from Opus Comics based on the group's 2019 album "Resist" and 2021 virtual concert "Aftermath". Set in the distant future, an endless battle rages between two species — an ad...

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CONTROL DENIED And PHARAOH Vocalist TIM AYMAR Dead At 59

CONTROL DENIED and PHARAOH vocalist Tim Aymar has died at the age of 59. Tim's passing was confirmed by his PHARAOH bandmates in a social media post. They wrote: "We are very sorry to share the awful news of the passing of PHARAOH's one and only singer, Tim Aymar. "Tim has meant so much to so many p...

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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN Says It Was MICK MARS's Decision To Stop Touring With MÖTLEY CRÜE: 'He Has Suffered Terribly With Pain'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Appetite For Distortion" podcast, DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen was asked to weigh in on MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars's recent decision to no longer tour with the legendary rock act because of his long struggles with degenerative disease ankylos...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE On METALLICA: 'Why Won't Those Guys Play With Us? What Are They Afraid Of?'

In a new interview with Guitar World magazine, Dave Mustaine was asked how he views the perceived competition between MEGADETH and his former band METALLICA. The MEGADETH leader responded: "In my mind, there is no competition between MEGADETH and METALLICA. We're different bands, and I believe MEGAD...

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EXODUS's TOM HUNTING Is 'Super Stoked' About PANTERA Return:' The Music Will Sound Amazing'

EXODUS drummer Tom Hunting has weighed in on the fact that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) have united with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTERA banner. Anselmo and...

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TYPE O NEGATIVE Releases 'Love You To Death' Video

On March 13, 2007, American gothic metal band TYPE O NEGATIVE released its seventh and final studio album, "Dead Again". This year marks the 16th anniversary of the record that came out three years before the passing of bassist/vocalist Peter Steele. Last fall, the "Dead Again" 3LP reissue was made...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Praises Christian Super Bowl Ads: 'Best $20 Million Spent In A Long Time'

STRYPER's Michael Sweet has praised the organization behind a campaign to produce two Super Bowl ads to promote Jesus Christ on the night of the game on Sunday (February 12). The Christian group He Gets Us reportedly spent $20 million on two Super Bowl advertisements that showed Jesus as someone wit...

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DAVID ELLEFSON: 'A New METALLICA Album Is Like A New iPhone Launch; It's Pretty Much Awesome'

In a recent interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked if he has heard METALLICA's two new songs, "Lux Æterna" and "Screaming Suicide". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I have. I liked it. I think it's very cool. You k...

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VINNY APPICE Says He Was 'Bummed' When VIVIAN CAMPBELL Was Fired From DIO: It's 'Not True' That Everybody Is Replaceable

Vinny Appice has once again defended Vivian Campbell over the way the guitarist was fired from DIO, saying that Ronnie James Dio's bandmates were not getting what they were "promised" by the legendary heavy metal singer. Campbell, Appice and Ronnie James Dio worked together on the first three DIO al...

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Dance Devil Dance

AVATAR say they're on a mission to save heavy metal, and that's apparent on the band's ninth studio effort, "Dance Devil Dance". The Swedish metal outfit have come a long way from their early days, when vocalist Johannes Eckerström and drummer John Alfredsson started the band as teenagers, and "Danc...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Shares His Music Video For Japan Heritage Official Theme Song

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman, who was named Japan Heritage ambassador in 2016, has shared his video for the Japan Heritage official theme song. Marty announced the video's release via social media, writing in an accompanying message: Says Marty: "Many people outside of Japan relegate the...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN To Speak And Perform At 'Japan Heritage Symposium'

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman, who was named Japan Heritage ambassador in 2016, will speak and perform at the Japan Heritage Symposium on Monday, February 13. On Saturday (February 11),Marty took to his social media to write: "It's a great honor to be an Ambassador of Japan Heritage. Occ...