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EXODUS's GARY HOLT Defends BABYMETAL Against Criticism From Metal Purists

EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt has defended BABYMETAL against the "gimmick" tag given to them by critics. Established in 2010, BABYMETAL is the offshoot of the Japanese pop idol group SAKURA GAKUIN that performs a distinctly Japanese mix of schoolgirl J-pop and heavy metal. BABYMETAL's members — Suzuka...

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Watch THE PRETTY RECKLESS Perform Acoustic Version Of 'Death By Rock And Roll' While In Quarantine

THE PRETTY RECKLESS performed a quarantine acoustic version of "Death By Rock And Roll", the title track of the band's forthcoming album, during a June 18 iHeartRadio Facebook Live session. You can now watch it below. The LP will be released via Fearless Records in the U.S. and Century Media Records...

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CHRIS ADLER Is 'Excited' To Hear New LAMB OF GOD Album, Says He Left His Drum Throne 'In Good Hands' With ART CRUZ

Chris Adler opened up about his exit from LAMB OF GOD during a live interview this past Thursday night (June 18) with AndrewHaug.com, Australia's first-ever dedicated 24/7 rock and metal online radio station. The chat coincided with the release of the self-titled new album from LAMB OF GOD, which of...

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MAX CAVALERA Is Writing Music For Next SOULFLY Album: 'I'm Still Musically Hungry'

SOULFLY's Max Cavalera spoke to Kazakhstan's "Armatura" podcast about how he has been spending his coronavirus downtime. He said (see video below): "I've just been writing music. I'm writing some riffs for the next SOULFLY [album] or next thing I do… I'm very inspired right now for riffs and music....

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NEAL SCHON Says New JOURNEY Single Will 'Hopefully' Arrive In July

Neal Schon says that "five new songs" are "in the making" for the next JOURNEY studio album. JOURNEY's most recent LP, "Eclipse", was released in May 2011. The Walmart exclusive debuted on the Billboard 200 album chart at No. 13 — eight spots lower than the band's previous album, 2008's "Revelation"...

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EXODUS's GARY HOLT Slams LIVE NATION For Wanting Artists To Take Pay Cuts And Cancelation Burdens For Shows In 2021

EXODUS's Gary Holt and ANTHRAX's Scott Ian are among the musicians who have slammed conceret giant Live Nation for reportedly planning to make significant changes to its policies regarding concert tours and festivals when touring is expected to resume in 2021. According to a Live Nation memo circula...

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Ex-LAMB OF GOD Drummer CHRIS ADLER Teams Up With Former MEGADETH Bassist JAMES LOMENZO In FIRSTBORNE

Grammy Award-winning artist Chris Adler has teamed up with fellow MEGADETH alum James LoMenzo on new project FIRSTBORNE. FIRSTBORNE's self-titled debut EP marks the acclaimed drummer's first dedicated band release since his departure from MEGADETH and LAMB OF GOD. FIRSTBORNE features Girish Pradhan...

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CLINT LOWERY Addresses SEVENDUST's Past Use Of Confederate Flag: 'Things We Thought Were Cool Before Aren't Cool Anymore'

SEVENDUST guitarist Clint Lowery says his band's past use of the Confederate flag was done "as a spoof." The Confederate battle emblem has long been decried as a symbol of racism and violence, and it has become a frequent target for protesters following the May 25 death of George Floyd, an unarmed b...

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Go Behind The Scenes Of Making Of GODSMACK's 'Unforgettable' Video

A six-minute mini-documentary on the making of GODSMACK's official music video for its latest single "Unforgettable", taken from the band's most recent album, "When Legends Rise", can be seen below. With music programs continuing to be at risk in schools across the U.S., it was important for the ban...

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BRUCE KULICK On Brother BOB: 'We Both Respected And Loved Each Other Very Much'

Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick says that he and his brother Bob "respected and loved each other very much" despite the fact that they "had some issues in the recent past." Bob died on May 28 at the age of 70. A cause of death has not been revealed. On Wednesday (June 17),Bruce took to his Insta...

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THE PRETTY RECKLESS Releases Lyric Video For 'Death By Rock And Roll'

The official lyric video for "Death By Rock And Roll", the title track of the forthcoming album from THE PRETTY RECKLESS, can be seen below. The LP will be released via Fearless Records in the U.S. and Century Media Records in the rest of the world. "In a lot of ways, this new album feels like a reb...

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Former OF MICE & MEN Vocalist AUSTIN CARLILE Responds To Sexual Assault Accusations

Former OF MICE & MEN frontman Austin Carlile has denied multiple claims of sexual misconduct, which were posted by an alleged victim on social media. The 32-year-old singer has been accused of sexually assaulting several women. The accuser took to her Facebook to detail the allegations and call...

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New JOURNEY Album Is 'Starting To Take Shape', Says NEAL SCHON

Neal Schon says that a new JOURNEY album is "starting to take shape." JOURNEY's most recent studio album, "Eclipse", was released in May 2011. The Walmart exclusive debuted on the Billboard 200 album chart at No. 13 — eight spots lower than the band's previous album, 2008's "Revelation" — which also...

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TED NUGENT Offers Tips On 'How To Stay Alive': 'Obey Cops No Matter What'

Ted Nugent has offered a few tips on "how to stay alive" while dealing with the police. On Tuesday, the outspoken conservative rocker shared an article on Rayshard Brooks, a black man who was killed by an Atlanta police officer at a fast-food restaurant parking lot. The 27-year-old father was shot t...

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'The Big Rock Summer Tour' Feat. RATT, TOM KEIFER, SKID ROW And SLAUGHTER Officially Canceled

All previously announced "The Big Rock Summer Tour" dates — featuring RATT, CINDERELLA's Tom Keifer, SKID ROW and SLAUGHTER — have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping the globe. RATT said in a statement: "'The Big Rock Summer Tour' will no longer be taking place as origina...