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Ex-KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Singer HOWARD JONES Discusses Near-Suicide Attempt, Battle With Depression, Anxiety
Former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Howard Jones has revealed that he came close to committing suicide three years before he was fired from the band. Jones — who is now fronting a new outfit called DEVIL YOU KNOW — had a difficult time accepting his newfound fame as a member of KILLSWITCH ENGAGE due to...July 8, 2015
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Study Shows '80s Metalheads, Groupies Are Well Adjusted Three Decades Later
According to Pacific Standard, a newly published study has found that 1980s heavy metal fans "were significantly happier in their youth, and better adjusted currently" compared to their peers who preferred other musical genres, and to a parallel group of current college students. Research in the 198...July 7, 2015
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CHRIS CORNELL's Debut Solo Album To Be Re-Released Under Its Original Title, 'Euphoria Mourning'
When former AUDIOSLAVE and current SOUNDGARDEN singer Chris Cornell was about to release his 1999 solo debut, "Euphoria Morning", he was dissuaded from his first choice for the title, "Euphoria Mourning". Now, 16 years later, Universal Music Enterprises is re-releasing the remastered album under its...July 7, 2015
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DORO Announces 'Strong & Proud' European Tour
German metal queen Doro Pesch will embark on the "Strong & Proud" European tour in November. Support on the trek will come from ARCHER. Says Doro: "These guys are really good, especially the guitarist is great. ARCHER fit super to the DORO band. In spring, they've already proved their qualities...July 7, 2015
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CRADLE OF FILTH's DANI FILTH: 'Illegal Downloading Is Absolutely Choking The Music Industry'
Niclas Müller-Hansen of RockSverige.se recently conducted an interview with vocalist Dani "Filth" Davey of British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. RockSverige.se: Do you look at the new album ["Hammer Of The Witches"] as your finest effort so far?...July 6, 2015
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EXODUS Singer STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA: 'I Was A Miserable Person'
On June 6, Holland's FaceCulture conducted an interview with vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza of veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS. You can now watch the chat in two parts below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On his departure from EXODUS in 2004 and his ret...July 6, 2015
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GLEN DROVER Has No Regrets About Leaving MEGADETH
Canadian guitarist Glen Drover (MEGADETH, KING DIAMOND) was interviewed by rock journalist Mitch Lafon for a recent edition of the "One On One With Mitch Lafon" podcast (Facebook page). You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...July 5, 2015
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's JEREMY SPENCER: LARS ULRICH Inspired Me To Play Double Bass
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's Jeremy Spencer says that Lars Ulrich was a huge influence on him as a drummer and credits the METALLICA sticksman for inspiring him to play double bass. Spencer, 42, started playing drums at age six on a drum set his grandmother purchased at Sears. After high school, he mov...July 5, 2015
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SEPULTURA's ANDREAS KISSER Says Drummer ELOY CASAGRANDE Has Injected New Energy Into Band's Sound
Metal Storm conducted an interview with SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser on June 13 at the Summit Music Hall in Denver, Colorado. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the SEPULTURA songwriting process: "Nowadays we write all the time e...July 4, 2015
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MAX CAVALERA On 'Archangel': I Have Not Been As Excited About A SOULFLY Album In Ten Years
On June 21, Carmziofa of United Rock Nations conducted an interview with SOULFLY and CAVALERA CONSPIRACY frontman Max Cavalera. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about SOULFLY's forthcoming tenth studio album, "Archangel", which will be released on August 14 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment,...July 4, 2015
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RUSH's NEIL PEART Is Surprised No One's Made A 'Clockwork Angels' Movie
According to The Pulse Of Radio, RUSH drummer Neil Peart told Rolling Stone that he's surprised no one has approached the band about making a film version of their 2012 concept album, "Clockwork Angels". Peart said, "To me, it would make an amazing movie and I thought it would happen organically — t...July 4, 2015
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THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA Feat. SOILWORK, ARCH ENEMY Members: 'Stiletto' Performance Video
"Stiletto", the new performance video from THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA — the classic-rock band featuring Björn Strid (SOILWORK) and Sharlee D' Angelo (ARCH ENEMY, SPIRITUAL BEGGARS) — can be seen below. The song is taken from THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA's second studio album, "Skyline Whispers", which...July 3, 2015
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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI Officially Launches Signature SG Custom Guitar
Epiphone has announces the all-new Epiphone limited-edition Tony Iommi Signature SG Custom, designed by the "Godfather of Heavy Metal" himself and featuring Gibson USA Tony Iommi Signature Humbuckers, a 24-fret Ebony fingerboard, and a beautiful Ebony gloss color finish. Tony Iommi is every guitar p...July 2, 2015
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HELLYEAH's CHAD GRAY: 'Heavy Metal Music Saved My Life'
California Rock News recently conducted an interview with HELLYEAH and MUDVAYNE frontman Chad Gray. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On touring with SLAYER and KING DIAMOND as part of this summer's Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival:...July 1, 2015
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SOULFLY: Lyric Video For New Song 'We Sold Our Souls To Metal'
SOULFLY's tenth studio album, "Archangel", will be released on August 14 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The CD was produced by Matt Hyde, who has previously worked with SLAYER and CHILDREN OF BODOM. The cover artwork was created by artist Eliran Kantor (TESTAMENT, ICED EARTH, SODOM) and can be see...June 30, 2015
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