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ELIAS SORIANO: NONPOINT Will Concentrate On Making New Full-Length Album 'Shortly'

In a new interview with "Cutter's Rockcast", NONPOINT singer Elias Soriano was asked if releasing a series of EPs as opposed to concentrating on a full-length album has enabled him and his bandmates to focus more on touring. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The touring comes and g...

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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'I'm Gonna Do Some More Gigs Before I'm Finished'

In the newly released sixteenth episode of the revived "The Osbournes" podcast, Ozzy Osbourne blasted YouTube channels which have allegedly created several death hoax videos involving him. "[They have YouTube clips saying] 'People who have died today'. And they put it on that I died," Ozzy said. "Th...

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JAMEY JASTA Previews 2024 MILWAUKEE METALFEST And Touts Current Metal Scene: 'I See The Future Is Bright'

By David E. Gehlke HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta had his work cut out for him when he took over the long-shelved but highly important Milwaukee Metalfest in 2022. While the festival's reputation was occasionally dotted by founder and promoter Jack Koshick's shaky relationships with its bands (word...

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NONPOINT's Flint, Michigan Concerts To Be Livestreamed

NONPOINT will celebrate the wrap of its 2023 sold-out "Million Watts" tour on Friday, December 15, followed by a second event on Saturday, December 16 — a performance of the band's major label debut album, "Statement". Both concerts will be livestreamed via The Machine Shop Digital Lounge, based out...

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MATT BACHAND Reflects On SHADOWS FALL's Rise During 'The War Within': 'There Was No Ceiling'

By David E. Gehlke SHADOWS FALL's fourth studio album, "The War Within", is celebrating its 20th anniversary next year, which, for anyone who enjoyed seeing "The New Wave Of American Heavy Metal" (also see: LAMB OF GOD, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE),overtake nu-metal, is enough of a reminder that, yes, time r...

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HATEBREED Announces Long Island Club Residency To Celebrate 30th Anniversary

Grammy-nominated hardcore icons HATEBREED have announced a Long Island, New York club residency to celebrate their 30th anniversary as one of the scene's most significant, enduring, hardest, and beloved bands. "Our 30th-anniversary celebration will start by going back to our roots, playing multiple...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Rules Out Performing In A Wheelchair: 'What's The F***ing Point In That?'

In a new interview with Rolling Stone UK, Ozzy Osbourne spoke about the possibility of returning to the live stage. The legendary BLACK SABBATH singer, who has struggled with a number of health issues in recent years, said: "I'm taking it one day at a time, and if I can perform again, I will. But it...

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Unreleased OZZFEST Documentary 'We Sold Our Souls For Rock 'N' Roll' To Finally See Light Of Day

Penelope Spheeris has confirmed that her unreleased Ozzfest documentary "We Sold Our Souls For Rock 'N' Roll" will finally see the light of day. The 77-year-old director, whose best-known works include the trilogy titled "The Decline Of Western Civilization", each covering an aspect of Los Angeles u...

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SHARON OSBOURNE: Why OZZFEST Stopped

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, along with their children Jack and Kelly, have released the eighth episode of their revived podcast. This week, Ozzy, Sharon, Kelly and Jack delve into the heart-pounding history of Ozzfest, reminiscing about its epic beginnings, backstage antics, and unforgettable performa...

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Former ATREYU Vocalist ALEX VARKATZAS Releases Third DEAD ICARUS Single 'So I Set Myself On Fire'

DEAD ICARUS, the new project of former ATREYU lead vocalist Alex Varkatzas, has shared its third single, "So I Set Myself On Fire". Alex states about the track: "'So I Set Myself on Fire' is about finding inspiration in darkness. It's about letting your inspiration consume you so fully that it chang...

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NONPOINT's ELIAS SORIANO: 'The World Of Delivery And Consumption Is Changing Exponentially'

In a new interview with "The Logan Show", NONPOINT frontman Elias Soriano talked about how aspiring artists use the popular social media app TikTok to boost their careers in ways previous musicians never could, often landing hit songs without ever playing a single live gig. Elias said (as transcrib...

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Watch: OZZY OSBOURNE And His Family Appear At FAMOUS MONSTERS FESTIVAL

Famous Monsters, the iconic monster brand established in 1958, marked its 65th anniversary this past weekend with a three-day event which included appearances from such luminaries as Ozzy, Sharon, Jack and Kelly Osbourne, Scott Ian and Frank Bello of ANTHRAX, horror legend Tom Savini and Famous Mons...

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(HED) P.E. Unleashes New Single 'Too Late' From Upcoming Album 'Detox'

Long-running SoCal band (HED) P.E. has released a new single, "Too Late", from the band's upcoming album "Detox". Frontman Jared Gomes comments: "The new song 'Too Late' is about taking shit for granted and by the time you realize it's too late. I spent more time on this record than every record bef...

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C.J. PIERCE Explains DROWNING POOL's Split With Longtime Singer JASEN MORENO

In a new interview with "The Logan Show", DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce discussed the departure of the band's longtime singer Jasen Moreno. Jasen, who joined DROWNING POOL in 2012, exited the group earlier this year, making way for the return of Ryan McCombs. "Yeah, [Jasen] was in [DROWNING PO...

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TRAVIS MIGUEL Says Ex-ATREYU Singer ALEX VARKATZAS's New Project DEAD ICARUS Is 'Absolutely Sick'

In a new interview with The Metal Mixtape, ATREYU guitarist Travis Miguel confirmed that he has "heard a little bit of" the music from DEAD ICARUS, the new project of former ATREYU lead vocalist Alex Varkatzas. He said: "I think his new stuff is absolutely sick. And I'm one hundred percent stoked fo...