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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Frontman On 'Incarnate': 'This Album Literally Drove Me Crazy'
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE guitarist and producer Adam Dutkiewicz told Revolver magazine that the band's lead singer, Jesse Leach, "hit a wall with ideas" during the songwriting process for KILLSWITCH's forthcoming album, "Incarnate", after completing the first three or four songs in the studio. "He couldn't...January 4, 2016
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ALL THAT REMAINS Frontman: There's Nothing Wrong With Having A Gun In Your Car Or In Your Desk
Artisan News recently conducted an interview with vocalist Phil Labonte, guitarist Mike Martin and bassist Aaron Patrick of ALL THAT REMAINS. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On being outspoken and having controversial opinions: Phil: "...December 31, 2015
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STUCK MOJO Parts Ways With Vocalist BONZ, Bassist COREY LOWERY; New Album To Arrive Next Year
Rap/metal pioneers STUCK MOJO have confirmed that they have parted ways with vocalist Bonz and bassist Corey Lowery, a year after playing a well-received reunion show in the band's hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. Two new members have already been recruited and a new studio album has been completed, wi...December 30, 2015
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Video: KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Performs In Providence
Fan-filmed video footage of KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's December 28 performance at Lupo's in Providence, Rhode Island can be seen below. KILLSWITCH ENGAGE has set "Incarnate" as the title of its seventh album, tentatively due out in March on Roadrunner Records. KILLSWITCH ENGAGE frontman Jesse Leach told Re...December 29, 2015
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DAVE LOMBARDO's DEAD CROSS Returns To Studio (Video)
DEAD CROSS, the new "punk" outfit featuring former SLAYER and current PHILM drummer Dave Lombardo alongside members of THE LOCUST and RETOX, has returned to the studio to resume recording its debut album for a 2016 release. The sessions are being helmed by producer Ross Robinson, who has previously...December 29, 2015
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METALLICA, BLACK SABBATH, SLIPKNOT, MÖTLEY CRÜE Members Pay Tribute To LEMMY
Ozzy Osbourne, Nikki Sixx (MÖTLEY CRÜE),Dave Mustaine (MEGADETH),Corey Taylor (SLIPKNOT),Krist Novoselic (NIRVANA),Duff McKagan (GUNS N' ROSES),Mike Portnoy (THE WINERY DOGS, DREAM THEATER),are among the rock musicians and scores of other artists who reacted on social media to the death of leg...December 28, 2015
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CHRIS CORNELL Discusses Death Of SCOTT WEILAND, Musicians' Drug Struggles
SOUNDGARDEN singer Chris Cornell said that he doesn't believe the music industry deserves any of the blame for the deaths of fellow grunge icons Scott Weiland (STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, VELVET REVOLVER),Kurt Cobain (NIRVANA) and Layne Staley (ALICE IN CHAINS). He told the 105.7 The Point radio station:...December 25, 2015
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FIREWIND/OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist GUS G.: 'People Have Taken Music For Granted'
From Hero To Zero recently conducted an interview with Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)....December 24, 2015
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Former EMMURE Members Launch New Band
Bassist Mark Davis, lead guitarist Jesse Ketive, rhythm guitarist Mike Mulholland and drummer Adam Pierce have left EMMURE (pictured) and formed a new band. They will soon be in search of a frontman that shares their vision. Regarding the latest split in the EMMURE ranks, Davis tells AltPress.com: "...December 23, 2015
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MAX CAVALERA: 'I'm Really Attracted To Extreme Metal'
Robb Chavez of "Robb's Metalworks" conducted an interview with Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, SEPULTURA, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, KILLER BE KILLED) on October 28 in Austin, Texas. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about why SOULFLY had made a gradual transition towards a more extreme sound on the band'...December 22, 2015
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DREAM THEATER's MIKE MANGINI Designs 'Very Unique' VATER Drumstick
Vater has welcomed four-time Grammy Award nominee and DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini as a Vater drumstick artist. Mike has been working closely with Vater over the past few months. He also spent time at the Vater factory to develop a very unique design, of which Mike has said: "It's not your ord...December 21, 2015
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MIKE PORTNOY Doesn't Hold A Grudge Against GEOFF TATE
Drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, THE WINERY DOGS, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) was interviewed on a recent edition of "The Shoe With Miles Schuman", the Internet radio show hosted by 15-year-old Miles "The Shoe" Schuman. You can now listen to the chat using the Spreaker widget below. Speaking about his cu...December 20, 2015
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SCOTT WEILAND's Bassist TOMMY BLACK Cleared Of Drug Charges
According to People, Tommy Black, the 47-year-old bassist in Scott Weiland's band THE WILDABOUTS, will not face drug possession charges related to the former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS singer's death. Deputy Bloomington Police Chief Mike Hartley told People that they never filed charges after "weighing wha...December 20, 2015
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Video: FEAR FACTORY's BURTON C. BELL Signs Copies Of His Graphic Novel 'The Industrialist' In London
FEAR FACTORY vocalist Burton C. Bell signed copies of his graphic novel, "The Industrialist", on Monday, December 14 between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Orbital Comics in London, England. Appearing with him was Noel Guard, who illustrated the graphic novel that's based on FEAR FACTORY's 2012 album "T...December 20, 2015
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TESTAMENT, Ex-JUDAS PRIEST, SCORPIONS, NIGHTWISH Members Perform At Israel's TITANS OF METAL Despite BDS Boycott
More than 20 international metal and hard rock artists performed at Israel's first-ever edition of Titans Of Metal festival, which took place on December 17 at Tel Aviv's Theatron Club. The show was held despite the activities of the pro-Palestinian Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement,...December 18, 2015
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