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NITRO Reunion Is Over: 'We Just Can't Go Back,' Says MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO
Guitar virtuoso Michael Angelo Batio has confirmed that the NITRO reunion has come to an end. Back in November 2016, Batio and glass-shattering vocalist Jim Gillette announced that they had resurrected NITRO with LAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler. It was later revealed that they were working on album...May 13, 2019
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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Announces First Dates Of Summer 2019 'Basstory' Tour
MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has announced the first dates for his summer 2019 "Basstory - More Life With Deth" tour. The shows will feature a question-and-answer session/discussion with co-author and partner Thom Hazaert about Ellefson's upcoming memoir, "More Life With Deth", and a full live-b...May 13, 2019
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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: 'We're Still Trying To Make People Think And Shake People Up With What We Do'
STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet spoke to New Release Today about the controversy surrounding the title of the band's latest album, "God Damn Evil". Retail giant Walmart refused to carry the LP due to "concerns" over its name — this despite the fact that the group has been providing Christians with a...May 13, 2019
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Berserker
If we are all being honest with ourselves, if you clicked on the link that opens this review page, you likely already know exactly what AMON AMARTH sounds like. While other younger bands take a few albums to find their groove, and other veteran bands feel a need to experiment unnecessarily, these Sw...May 13, 2019
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Unbreakable
It would be easy to be cynical about NEW YEARS DAY. From a metalhead's perspective, music this overtly commercial and expensive sounding can often seem soulless and contrived, like some ageing label executive's idea of what metal fans want to hear. "Unbreakable" certainly fits that template to a gre...May 13, 2019
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AMON AMARTH Guitarist Thinks New Album 'Berserker' Has Many 'Future Live Classics'
Australia's Silver Tiger Media recently conducted an interview with guitarist Johan Söderberg of Swedish death metallers AMON AMARTH. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether AMON AMARTH intended to create something "bigger and bett...May 13, 2019
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LAMB OF GOD's CHRIS ADLER Is Now Managing BETRAYING THE MARTYRS
LAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler has announced the addition of French metalcore kings BETRAYING THE MARTYRS to his management agency, Kintsugi Management. BETRAYING THE MARTYRS vocalist Aaron Matts said in a statement: "We are beyond excited to announce our collaboration with the legendary Chris Adle...May 12, 2019
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STRYPER To Begin Recording New Album In January
STRYPER vocalist Michael Sweet recently spoke with MA Entertainment Global. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts below (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the band's current "2019 History Tour - Greatest Hits & Covers" tour: Michael: "We're doing a little different set. W...May 12, 2019
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PAUL STANLEY's 'Backstage Pass' Book Sells More Than 11,000 Copies In First Week
KISS frontman Paul Stanley's second book, "Backstage Pass", sold more than 11,000 copies in its first week of release. The title arrived on April 30, 2019 via HarperOne, HarperCollins's San Francisco-based unit that specializes in publishing books in religion, spirituality, and personal growth. Earl...May 11, 2019
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DEE SNIDER Accuses AVIANCA Of Improperly Denying His 'Very Goth-Looking' Daughter Her Airline Tickets
Dee Snider has accused Avianca Airlines of improperly denying his daughter her airline tickets. The TWISTED SISTER frontman, who lives part time in Belize, said that the second-oldest airline in the world and national carrier of Colombia since 1919 was refusing to allow Cheyenne Snider to board her...May 11, 2019
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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Talks Using Pre-Recorded Backing Tracks In Concert: 'It's Okay If It's Done Right'
During a recent interview with MA Entertainment Global, STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet admitted that the band uses backing tracks to "enhance" its live performances. "I'm going to be honest — we do use some [backing] tracks on a few songs like 'Yahweh', [where] we have these big vocals to start the...May 10, 2019
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ICE-T's BODY COUNT Is Still Writing Material For 'Carnivore' Album
BODY COUNT, the metal band fronted by hip-hop legend, actor and director Ice-T, has finished writing seven of the 11 songs it plans on including on its upcoming album, "Carnivore". This past Wednesday, Ice-T tweeted about the disc: "Still writing this new BC album... 7 of 11 songs done. Just finishe...May 10, 2019
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GUNS N' ROSES Keyboardist DIZZY REED 'Had No Doubt' 'Not In This Lifetime' Tour Was Going To Be As Massive As It Was
GUNS N' ROSES keyboardist Dizzy Reed has told "Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon" in a new interview that the band's recently completed "Not In This Lifetime" tour more than lived up to his expectations. "I had no doubt that it was gonna be as big and as massive as it was," he said. "And I think we elimina...May 10, 2019
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DEMONS & WIZARDS Feat. JON SCHAFFER And HANSI KÜRSCH: Lyric Video For Remastered 'Heaven Denies'
DEMONS & WIZARDS, the side project of ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer and BLIND GUARDIAN singer Hansi Kürsch, recently released remastered versions of its first two albums on all digital platforms. Remastered by Chris "Zeuss" Harris (ICED EARTH, QUEENSRŸCHE, SANCTUARY),"Demons & Wizards" (2000) and...May 10, 2019
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DEVILDRIVER, LAMB OF GOD Singers Officially Re-Launch SUNCULT Surf Apparel And Lifestyle Brand
In 2014, DEVILDRIVER and COAL CHAMBER frontman Dez Fafara peeled off his wetsuit and sat down next to his wife Anahstasia to watch the sun disappear into the Pacific. Fresh off yet another grueling tour, he had gone to the beach to wash the road off with a surf session. As the sun sank into the sea,...May 9, 2019
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