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KING DIAMOND: Fall 2019 North American Tour Announced; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

After introducing a new live show, as well as music, at festivals across Europe this summer, KING DIAMOND is now ready to officially reveal the title and theme for the first studio album in 12 years: "The Institute". Fans can expect the debut single to arrive this fall and an album in 2020. In the m...

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WEDNESDAY 13: 'I Like To Keep People Guessing; I Don't Like To Put The Same Record Out'

Australia's Heavy magazine recently conducted an interview with Wednesday 13. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the "movie element" to the band's forthcoming "Necrophaze" studio album: Wednesday: "I've always had this movie element...

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BUCKCHERRY Frontman Says 'A Lot Of The Bands Sound The Same' On Active Rock Radio

Front Row Joe of That Just Happened conducted an interview with BUCKCHERRY frontman Josh Todd prior to the band's April 17 concert at Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On teaming with guitarist Ste...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Says He Walks Away With 'About $7,000-$10,000' For Every Album He Makes

Michael Sweet says that he doesn't make music "for the money." The STRYPER frontman made the comment in response to a question from a fan about Sweet's latest solo single, "Better Part Of Me", which follows an "old-school metal" direction that is not far removed from the band's recent output. Asked...

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DAVID HASSELHOFF's New Album To Include Collaborations With AL JOURGENSEN, TRACII GUNS And STEVE STEVENS

MINISTRY frontman Al Jourgensen, L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns and BILLY IDOL axeman Steve Stevens are among the guest musicians who appear on "Open Your Eyes", the new album from David Hasselhoff. Due on September 27, the disc includes 67-year-old "Baywatch" and "Knight Rider" star's collaborati...

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Slowing down is always a risky business. For the uninitiated, ERADIKATOR are one of the UK's best and most respected contemporary thrash metal bands. With two excellent albums under their collective cummerbund, the Brits have been proudly flying the flag for a beefy and bruising but fervently melodi...

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HELLYEAH Guitarist TOM MAXWELL To Undergo Hand Surgery In September

HELLYEAH guitarist Tom Maxwell will undergo hand surgery in September, just before the release of the band's sixth album, "Welcome Home". The group will stay off the road for a couple of months while he rehabilites before kicking off a new tour cycle in November. Speaking to Rock 100.5 The KATT's Ca...

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KORN's BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH Taps BREAKING BENJAMIN, UNDEROATH, Ex-FLYLEAF Members For New Solo Record

KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch has confirmed to "Good Company" that he is "almost done" recording his new solo album. "I'm working with Jasen [Rauch] from BREAKING BENJAMIN," he said (see video below). "And I'm talking to Spencer [Chamberlain] from UNDEROATH about possibly doing something. And La...

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MR. BUNGLE Adds Shows in New York, Los Angeles And San Francisco

Due to overwhelming demand, MR. BUNGLE has added an additional night to each of its previously announced "The Raging Wrath Of The Easter Bunny" performances in Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York. The dates, which will feature the Eureka-born band performing its 1986 demo in its entirety, will...

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JERRY CANTRELL Talks ALICE IN CHAINS Songwriting Process: 'We're All Antennas For Ideas'

During an appearance on a recent episode of "The Art And Span Show" podcast, ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell spoke about his songwriting process and how knows when a musical idea is suitable for his band. "More often than not, I'm right," he said (hear audio below). "Not all the ti...

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BEAST IN BLACK Vocalist Says New Album 'From Hell With Love' 'Turned Out Even Better Than Expected'

A&P-Reacts conducted an interview with vocalist Yannis Papadopoulos of Finnish melodic metallers BEAST IN BLACK at this year's Heavy Montreal festival. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether the success of their 2017 "Berserker" debu...

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RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Bassist On His Memoir: 'I Didn't Want To Write A Rock Star Book'

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS bassist Flea spoke to Publishers Weekly about his long-awaited memoir, "Acid For The Children", which will be released on November 5 via Grand Central Publishing. Asked why he decided to focus on his youth in his book, Flea said: "I didn't want to write a rock star book. It was...

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SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR Will Continue To Speak Out On Politically Charged Topics, Whether It Offends People Or Not

In a brand new interview with The Ringer, SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor was asked about the negative pushback he has received from some of his fans for the anti-Donald Trump comments he has made on Twitter and through various media outlets. Asked if that tension is still a problem at all, Taylor sa...

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FLYING COLORS Feat. MIKE PORTNOY, STEVE MORSE, NEAL MORSE: 'Third Degree' Album Details Revealed; 'More' Video Available

FLYING COLORS will release its new album, "Third Degree", on October 4 via Music Theories Recordings. In chemistry, when certain galvanizing elements come together, they become quite explosive. In music, when certain galvanizing artists come together, they become FLYING COLORS. In fact, whenever th...

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KORN's JONATHAN DAVIS Has 'No Problem' With HEAD's Faith: 'Just Don't Throw Your Views On Me'

KORN frontman Jonathan Davis spoke to Mistress Carrie of the WAAF radio station about his appearance in the first feature-length documentary about his bandmate, guitarist Brian "Head" Welch. "Loud Krazy Love" is Welch's story of faith-based redemption and Davis's skepticism about Welch's spiritual a...