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MAX CAVALERA Featured In Latest Episode Of 'Tour Pranks'

Each episode of Digital Tour Bus's "Tour Pranks" features an artist telling one or more of their favorite prank stories from being on tour. In the latest episode, which was filmed on October 11, 2015 in Joliet, Illinois, SOULFLY mainman Max Cavalera reveals some of the the pranks he and his bandmate...

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THE AGONIST Signs With NAPALM RECORDS

Montreal, Quebec, Canada-based melodic death metallers THE AGONIST have signed a worldwide deal with Napalm Records. The band is currently in the studio recording its new album with producer Mike Plotnikoff, who has previously worked with BUCKCHERRY, OTEP, HALESTORM, DROWNING POOL, THEORY OF A DEADM...

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C.O.C.'s MIKE DEAN Weighs In On BILL WARD-Less BLACK SABBATH, AXL ROSE-Fronted AC/DC

Eonmusic recently conducted an interview with bassist Mike Dean of CORROSION OF CONFORMITY. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Eonmusic: With CORROSION OF CONFORMITY back to what most would regard as the "classic" lineup, I wondered who you'd like to see reform. Mike: I would like to see BLACK...

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RED SUN RISING Notches Second Chart-Topper With 'Emotionless'

RED SUN RISING has notched the second No. 1 single of its career with "Emotionless", the latest track released from the Ohio-based act's debut album, "Polyester Zeal". Singer Mike Protich explained to The Pulse Of Radio that the idea for "Emotionless" came to him in his sleep. "This one was a dream...

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EMMURE: Pro-Shot Footage Of New Lineup Performing In Trier, Germany

Ulle Media has uploaded professionally filmed video footage of EMMURE's April 24 performance at Exhaus in Trier, Germany as part of the "Impericon Never Say Die! Open Air" tour. Check it out below. The new lineup of EMMURE made its live debut on April 22 in Oberhausen, Germany. Joining vocalist Fran...

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VISIONS OF ATLANTIS Releases Video For New Version Of 'Winternight'

"Winternight", the new video from VISIONS OF ATLANTIS, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's new EP, "Old Routes - New Waters", which features fan favorites and classic moments from VISIONS OF ATLANTIS's first three albums, completely rerecorded, remixed and remastered. The EP was rec...

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DESTRUCTION To Tour Europe With FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, ENFORCER, NERVOSA

German thrash metal veterans DESTRUCTION will embark on a European headlining tour this fall. Support on the trek will come from FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, Swedish metal maniacs ENFORCER and Brazil's NERVOSA. DESTRUCTION frontman Schmier states: "I'm totally thrilled that we got this amazing package togeth...

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PIERCE THE VEIL: New Song 'Circles' Available For Streaming

Rock band PIERCE THE VEIL has released "Circles", a brand new song from its next album, "Misadventures", due out May 13 on Fearless Records. Just yesterday, "Circles" was named the "Hottest Record In The World" on BBC Radio 1's Annie Mac show, and in less than 24 hours, the track has soared past 100...

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THE END Feat. Former DEATH/MASSACRE Guitarist RICK ROZZ: Deal With FDA REKOTZ Announced

THE END, the new old-school Florida death metal trio featuring ex-DEATH/MASSACRE guitarist Rick Rozz, ex-MASSACRE drummer Mike Mazzonetto and vocalist/bassist Michael Grim, has inked a deal with FDA Rekotz. The band's debut EP, "Age Of Apocalypse", will be released in late summer and will be followe...

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Watch ACE FREHLEY And PAUL STANLEY In 'Fire And Water' Video

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has just released the music video for his cover of the FREE song "Fire And Water", featuring his former bandmate and KISS's co-founding frontman Paul Stanley. Check it out below. The "Fire And Water" video holds its place in rock and roll history as the first time...

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Did METAL CHURCH Use Fast, 'Thrash'-Style Riffing Before METALLICA? KURDT VANDERHOOF Weighs In

Australia's Sticks For Stones recently conducted an interview with METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On which band was formed first — METALLICA or METAL CHURCH: Kurdt: "[It...

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TWISTED SISTER's JAY JAY FRENCH: 'I Was Only Offered Drugs One Time Backstage By A Roadie Of A Band'

Seb Di Gatto of "The Metal Gods Meltdown" recently conducted an interview with TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. Asked if TWISTED SISTED has ever dabbled in devil worship, as they were accused of doing at the height of the 1980...

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FALLUJAH: 'Abandon' Video Released

The official video for the song "Abandon" from progressive death metallers FALLUJAH can be seen below. The clip was directed by Robert Graves, who has previously worked with THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER and ABYSMAL DAWN. "Abandon" is taken from FALLUJAH's third full-length album, titled "Dreamless", whic...

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GUNS N' ROSES' DUFF MCKAGAN, PEARL JAM's MIKE MCCREADY Join Forces In LEVEE WALKERS

GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan and PEARL JAM guitarist Mike McCready have joined forces with ex-SCREAMING TREES drummer Barrett Strong to form a new project called LEVEE WALKERS. The first two songs from LEVEE WALKERS, titled "Freedom Song" and "Tears For The West", also feature KILLING JOKE sin...

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ACE FREHLEY's 'Origins Vol. 1' Cracks U.S. Top 25; 'Fire And Water' Video Feat. PAUL STANLEY Due This Week

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley's solo covers set, "Origins Vol. 1", debuted at No. 23 on The Billboard 200, having shifted 16,109 equivalent album units in the week ending April 21. The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week based on multi-metric consumption, which includ...