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OPETH Guitarist On 'The Last Will And Testament': 'It's An Action-Packed Album'

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, OPETH guitarist Fredrik Åkesson spoke about the musical direction of the band's upcoming fourteenth studio album, "The Last Will And Testament", which will arrive on November 22 via Reigning Phoenix Music/Moderbolaget. he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET On Artificial Intelligence In Music: 'I Don't Know Why That Doesn't Scare More People Than It Does'

In a new interview with the "Thunder Underground" podcast, STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet weighed in on a debate about people using artificial intelligence (A.I.) to create music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The human touch is fading, and that's very concerning. That is not good f...

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KERRY KING Announces First-Ever Solo Headlining Tour With MUNICIPAL WASTE And ALIEN WEAPONRY

Following his recent tour with LAMB OF GOD and MASTODON and his first European headline tour earlier this year, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King and his new band will hit the road for the 28-date North American headline tour 2025. With MUNICIPAL WASTE as special guest and ALIEN WEAPONRY supporting, the t...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's ERIK 'A.K.' KNUTSON Still Dreams Big: 'We Want To Get To That Next Rung Of The Ladder'

By David E. Gehlke The quality and even occasional brilliance of FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's first two and now last three albums are not in question — it's everything in between that has kept the long-running Phoenix thrashers stuck in the middle. Elevated to MCA Records in time for 1990's "When The Storm...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Says His Autobiography Addresses 'A Lot Of Unanswered MEGADETH Questions'

On a recent episode of the "Talk Louder" podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster (DANGEROUS TOYS),former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman spoke about his upcoming autobiography, "Dreaming Japanese", which will arrive on...

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DISTURBED's DAN DONEGAN Mourns Death Of His Father

DISTURBED guitarist Dan Donegan is mourning the death of his father. Earlier today (Monday, September 30),the 56-year-old musician, who formed DISTURBED 30 years ago under the band's original name BRAWL, took to his social media to share a few photos of his father and he included the following mess...

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Original ANVIL Guitarist DAVE ALLISON Dies At 68

Original ANVIL guitarist Dave Allison has passed away at the age of 68, reportedly after a battle with cancer. According to The Vinyl Frontier Canada, ANVIL said in a statement: "We'd like to send our deepest condolences to the Allison family and friends. Dave passed away this morning. He was a clos...

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SERJ TANKIAN: 'If You're Going To Be An Actual Artist, You Have To Have Honesty'

In a new interview with Chasta and Baby Huey of San Francisco Bay Area's 107.7 The Bone radio station, SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian, whose 2021 documentary "Truth To Power" charted the impact of his political activity and growth as a musician, both with and without SYSTEM OF A DOWN, was on...

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VOLBEAT Frontman MICHAEL POULSEN's Death Metal Project ASINHELL Shares 'Impii Hora' Music Video

For more than 20 years, vocalist/guitarist Michael Poulsen has been spearheading Danish rock and roll machine VOLBEAT, releasing eight full lengths, selling millions of albums, and filling stadiums worldwide. Before fronting VOLBEAT, however, Poulsen formed death metal band DOMINUS, which recorded f...

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OVERKILL's D.D. VERNI and His Wife Launch 'Sayin' I Love You' Movement

OVERKILL bassist D.D. Verni and his wife Lisa Verni have released a video for a song called "Sayin' I Love You". In creating the clip, D.D. and Lisa invited their communities to share images of how they express love. Together, they offer a love song for our times. D.D. Verni is a multi-genre songwri...

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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Shares Music Video For 'Panic Hysteric' From 'Servitude' Album

THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER has released the official music video for the song "Panic Hysteric". The fiery new tune comes off the band's tenth studio album, "Servitude", which came out on September 27 via Metal Blade Records. "Panic Hysteric" is a modern, classic THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER waltz in the tim...

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Watch: CANNIBAL CORPSE Performs Without Guitarist ERIK RUTAN In London

Fan-filmed video of CANNIBAL CORPSE's entire September 29 concert at the Roundhouse in London, England can be seen below. As previously reported, CANNIBAL CORPSE guitarist Erik Rutan has left the band's European headlining tour after his home in St. Petersburg, Florida sustained "catastrophic damage...

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SAXON To Perform Entire 'Wheels Of Steel' Album On 2025 European Tour

British heavy metal legends SAXON have announced the extensive "Hell, Fire And Steel" 2025 European tour. The band states: "The tour will see us perform our classic album 'Wheels Of Steel' in its entirety on what will be its 45th anniversary, plus all the hits, fan favorites and songs from our new a...

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MAX CAVALERA Wants To 'Let SOULFLY Be SOULFLY Again' On Upcoming Album

In a new interview with Matt Zaniboni of Metal Express Radio, SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera spoke about his plans for the band's follow-up to 2022's "Totem" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm working on it right now. A lot of people have been asking me [about it]. It is a litt...

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OASIS Announces North American Leg Of 2025 World Tour

Following the announcement that was felt around the world, the global cultural phenomenon continues with OASIS's return. Today the band announce the North American dates of their "Oasis Live '25" world tour. The North American leg, produced by Live Nation and SJM, will see OASIS play stadiums in Tor...