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HATEBREED's 'The Concrete Confessional' Cracks U.S. Top 25

"The Concrete Confessional", the new album from Connecticut hardcore/metal masters HATEBREED, debuted at No. 25 on The Billboard 200, having shifted 17,112 equivalent album units in the week ending May 19. The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week based on multi-metric consum...

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DOKKEN's Classic Lineup Is Reuniting For 'The Wrong Reason,' Says MICK BROWN

DOKKEN drummer Mick Brown 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 using the Spreaker widget below. Speaking about the long-rumored reunion of DOKKEN's classic lineup, featuring Br...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS POLAND Is 'Devastated' by NICK MENZA's Passing

Former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland has commented on the passing of his OHM: bandmate Nick Menza. He said: "There are no words... just to describe what a great guy he was, let alone his creative ability and amazing talent. Not enough words to describe. Just devastated right now." He continued: "M...

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Former MEGADETH Drummer NICK MENZA Dies At 51

Former MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza reportedly passed away Saturday night while performing with the band OHM: at the Baked Potato in Studio City, California. He was 51 years old. One person who was present at the Baked Potato last night told BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "It appeared to be a seizure but he stopp...

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Video: MEGADETH Plays First Show With SOILWORK Drummer DIRK VERBEUREN

MEGADETH played its first show with drummer Dirk Verbeuren (SOILWORK) on Friday, May 20 at the Rock On The Range festival in Columbus, Ohio. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below. MEGADETH recruited Verbeuren to play drums for the band while Chris Adler is busy touring with LAMB...

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AEROSMITH's JOE PERRY Says New Singer Rumors Are 'Completely Untrue'

AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry has shot down as "completely untrue" recent reports that the band was considering bringing in a guest vocalist while Steven Tyler is busy with his solo country career. The rumors of a new singer for AEROSMITH were revived earlier this week when guitarist Brad Whitford t...

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MEGADETH Recruits SOILWORK Drummer DIRK VERBEUREN For Upcoming Shows

MEGADETH has recruited Dirk Verbeuren (pictured; SOILWORK) to play drums for the band while Chris Adler is busy touring with LAMB OF GOD. Verbeuren will make his live debut with MEGADETH later today (Friday, May 20) at the Rock On The Range festival in Columbus, Ohio. Adler played drums on MEGADETH'...

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TOM KEIFER Says 'Unresolved Issues' Have Sidelined CINDERELLA For Last Four Years

During a brand new interview with RockRevolt Magazine, CINDERELLA frontman Tom Keifer was asked if the band is now officially "done." He responded: "Well, the truth of the matter is, there have been some issues with CINDERELLA, within the ranks of CINDERELLA, for years now… going back decades. They...

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HATEBREED: Official 'A.D.' Visualizer Video

The official visualizer video for HATEBREED's new song "A.D." can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's latest album, "The Concrete Confessional", which was released on May 13 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The follow-up to 2013's "The Divinity Of Purpose" was produced by longtime coll...

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AEROSMITH Is Still Considering Touring Without STEVEN TYLER

Even though AEROSMITH and Steven Tyler resolved the issues that almost broke them up a few years ago, there is still talk about bringing in a guest vocalist while Tyler is busy with his solo country career. Guitarist Brad Whitford tells Metal Rules: "Absolutely, we have considered it — but whether i...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: The World Is A Beautiful Place'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine was recently interviewed on the KBAD 94.5 radio station in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On covering political topics in his lyrics: Mustaine: "Part of...

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DEATH: Entire Deluxe Reissue Of 'Scream Bloody Gore' Available For Streaming

DEATH's legendary 1987 debut, "Scream Bloody Gore", is more than just an untouchable album — upon its release, it was positively genre-creating. "Scream Bloody Gore" founded the quintessential death metal sound, with more tormented riffs, screams, and leads than the world had ever imagined, and esta...

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SCORPION CHILD: New Song 'Moon Tension' Available For Streaming

Texan classic rockers SCORPION CHILD will unleash their second album, "Acid Roulette", on June 10 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The "Acid Roulette" track "Moon Tension" can be streamed below. Receive "Moon Tension", "My Woman in Black" as well as "She Sings, I Kill" instantly when you pre-order "...

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PHIL RUDD Says His Return To AC/DC Is 'Up To ANGUS YOUNG'

Longtime AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd, who last year lost his appeal against a string of convictions in New Zealand, has told Bay Of Plenty Times in a new interview that he doesn't rule out one day returning to the band once his legal problems end. "It is up to Angus [Young, AC/DC guitarists], ...

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Video Premiere: DEVILDRIVER's 'Daybreak'

"Daybreak", the new Shan Dan-directed video from California's groove metal juggernauts DEVILDRIVER, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's seventh studio album, "Trust No One", which will be released on May 13 via Napalm Records. The follow-up to 2013's "Winter Kills" was once again p...