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FATES WARNING Taps Guitarist MIKE ABDOW For Upcoming Shows

U.S. progressive metal pioneers FATES WARNING will release their much-anticipated 12th studio album, "Theories Of Flight", on July 1 via InsideOut Music. The cover artwork for the CD was created by Michigan artist Graceann Warn. Performed by the FATES WARNING lineup that returned to form with 2013's...

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Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO In The Studio With SUICIDAL TENDENCIES

SUICIDAL TENDENCIES has uploaded video footage of Dave Lombardo (ex-SLAYER) apparently laying down drum tracks for the band's forthcoming abum, due in September. The one-minute clip, which can be seen below, was accompanied by the following caption on Instagram: "Beating out today's sermon in the Ch...

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DINO CAZARES: How FEAR FACTORY Developed Its Unique Sound

MusicWatchdog.com conducted an interview with FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares on May 6 at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, Arizona. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about how FEAR FACTORY developed its unique sound, Cazares said: "It's kind of funny. We figured out two different issues. W...

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ACE FREHLEY Talks 'Origins Vol. 1' Solo Covers Set: 'I Think It's A Good Package'

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley recently spoke to Fuse about his solo covers set, "Origins Vol. 1", which came out in April. You can now watch the chat below. Regarding how he went about choosing which songs to cover, Frehley said: "I knew this album was coming, and every time I got an idea or ....

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SOULFLY Joined By Members Of BATTLECROSS, SUFFOCATION For 'Ace Of Spades' Performance (Video)

SOULFLY was joined by members of BATTLECROSS, SUFFOCATION and ABNORMALITY on stage on Thursday, May 12 at the Marquis Theater in Denver, Colorado to perform a cover of the MOTÖRHEAD classic "Ace Of Spades". Video footage of the rendition can be seen below (shot by Amy Hutcheson of Resident Rock Star...

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THE WINERY DOGS: Santiago Show To Be Filmed For Upcoming DVD, Blu-Ray

THE WINERY DOGS' May 27 performance at Teatro Cariola in Santiago, Chile will be professionally filmed and recorded for an upcoming DVD and Blu-ray. THE WINERY DOGS is the power trio featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB),legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (M...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Releases Official Lyric Video For New Song 'Time To Go'

The official lyric video for the song "Time To Go" from veteran Arizona metallers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's new, self-titled album, which will be released on May 20 via AFM Records. FLOTSAM AND JETSAM in 2014 parted ways with guitarist Edward Carlson a...

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New Trailer For 'Inside Metal: LA Metal Scene Explodes' Feat. Members Of METALLICA, MEGADETH

A new trailer for the second "Inside Metal" title "LA Metal Scene Explodes" is available below. . This is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed debut "Inside Metal" film "Pioneers of LA Hard Rock And Metal". This title focuses on the monumental era of the L.A. metal scene, from 1981 to 1986, whe...

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DARKEST HOUR To Enter Studio In September

DARKEST HOUR, who have been a unit for twenty years, completed a crowdfunding campaign for their ninth album. The Washington, D.C.-based band exceeded its initial goal of $50,000 by nearly $20,000. The band is pleased to announce the next step in the creation process for the album. DARKEST HOUR will...

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LAMB OF GOD, EYEHATEGOD Among Confirmed Bands For This Year's GWAR B-Q

The seventh annual GWAR B-Q will be held on August 20 in beautiful Richmond, Virginia at historic Hadad's Lake. GWAR will, of course, be performing a set full of murder and mayhem, and now, it pleases your Intergalactic Overlords to divulge the first round of bands that have been confirmed for this...

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Ex-WHITE LION Singer MIKE TRAMP Is Distancing Himself From The Past With 'Stay' Video

"Stay", the new video from Mike Tramp, can be seen below. The clip shows the former WHITE LION singer in total isolation, living the life of a forest worker in the beautiful Scandinavian woods. Says Mike: "With this video, I'm opening a new chapter and taking one step further towards being who I am,...

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Eight Unreleased Songs From Late ALICE IN CHAINS Singer LAYNE STALEY May Surface Soon

According to The Pulse Of Radio, eight previously unreleased songs from late ALICE IN CHAINS lead singer Layne Staley are currently being restored and properly mixed by Seattle-based audio designer Jesse Holt. The tunes all have vocal tracks from Staley on them and Holt has asked Staley's MAD SEASON...

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JIM BREUER AND THE LOUD & ROWDY Release 'Thrash' Video

Accomplished comedian Jim Breuer understands that comedy and heavy music have long made for great bedfellows. On his first musical full-length, "Songs From The Garage", Breuer delivers both in his inimitable style with longtime backing band THE LOUD & ROWDY. Due on May 27 via Metal Blade, the CD...

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METALLICA, MEGADETH, TESTAMENT, ALICE IN CHAINS, RATT Members Featured In 'Inside Metal: LA Metal Scene Explodes'

The Los Angeles screening for the second "Inside Metal" title "LA Metal Scene Explodes" will take place Thursday, June 2 in Hollywood, California at the Attic (formerly Cinespace) and Monday, June 6 at The Regency Theaters Valley Plaza 6 in North Hollywood, California. This is the follow-up to the c...

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FEAR FACTORY Is 'Tossing Around' Idea Of Performing Entire 'Obsolete' Album On Upcoming Tour

Nev Pearce of Australia's "Rabid Noise" podcast recently conducted an interview with FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell. You can now listen to the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On performing FEAR FACTORY's 1995 album, "Demanufacture" in its entirety to...