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Watch DEVIN TOWNSEND Perform 'Genesis' from 'Order Of Magnitude – Empath Live Volume 1'
Canadian singer, songwriter and producer Devin Townsend will release "Order Of Magnitude - Empath Live Volume 1" on October 23, a document of his winter 2019 European tour that saw him taking on possibly his most ambitious live show to date. Today sees the launch of the first clip from the release,...August 28, 2020
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ENSLAVED Releases Music Video For New Single 'Urjotun'
Norway's avantgarde metal heroes ENSLAVED have released the third single, "Urjotun" from their upcoming album, "Utgard", due on October 2 via Nuclear Blast. The track, one of their most experimental yet, is accompanied by a psychedelic video detailing dark visions and a journey to the outer reaches...August 28, 2020
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QUEEN Faces 'Uphill Battle' Trying To Get TRUMP To Stop Using Band's Songs On Social Media
QUEEN's management has described the band's attempts to stop Donald Trump from using its music in social media campaigns as an "uphill battle." Earlier this week, Trump's campaign used QUEEN's classic song "We Will Rock You" in a video on TikTok competitor Triller. The video has not yet been taken d...August 22, 2020
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SLAYER: 'Live Undead' ReAction Three-Pack Set Coming From Super7
Thrash metal legends SLAYER have once again partnered with designer toy and apparel company Super7 to create the "Live Undead" three-pack set. Inspired by the band's 1984 "live" EP, it features the undead band members as 3.75-inch ReAction figures with the bleeding headstone right out of the record'...August 17, 2020
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DEVIN TOWNSEND Announces 'Order Of Magnitude - Empath Live Volume 1'
Canadian singer, songwriter and producer Devin Townsend will release "Order Of Magnitude - Empath Live Volume 1" on October 23, a document of his winter 2019 European tour that saw him taking on possibly his most ambitious live show to date. Recorded in December 2019 in London, U.K. on the penultima...August 17, 2020
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Hunter Gatherer
Cheerfully standing apart from the crowd and confusing the hell out of almost as many people as they delight, AVATAR are a unique proposition. They're also a fantastic heavy metal band: a fact that is often missed, largely due to the Swedes' cartoonish image and their propensity for occasionally sou...August 8, 2020
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Generation Antichrist
It really doesn't matter how many mainstream chatterers want metal to "move forward": subgenres as resilient as thrash will never disappear or lose their relevance, particularly when so many of its original progenitors are still releasing albums as monstrous as this. ONSLAUGHT have already amassed a...August 6, 2020
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FIRSTBORNE Feat. CHRIS ADLER And JAMES LOMENZO: 'Roll The Dice' Lyric Video
The official lyric video for the song "Roll The Dice" from FIRSTBORNE, the new band featuring Grammy Award-winning artist Chris Adler and fellow MEGADETH alum James LoMenzo, can be seen below. FIRSTBORNE's self-titled debut EP marks the acclaimed drummer's first dedicated band release since his depa...August 6, 2020
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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Blasts Bands Who Rely Heavily On Backing Tracks During Live Performances
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has blasted bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for using backing tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synthetic but also more c...August 5, 2020
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LIVE NATION Second-Quarter Revenue Down 98% Due To Pandemic Shutdowns
Concert promoter Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has released financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2020. The touring giant posted net revenue of $74.1 million — 98% lower than the $3.16 billion a year earlier — and an adjusted operating loss of $431.9 million. Live Nation had just 24 con...August 5, 2020
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ALCATRAZZ: Music Video For 'Born Innocent' Title Track
The official music video for "Born Innocent", the title track of the new album from the hard-hitting, melodic heavy metal band ALCATRAZZ, can be seen below. The LP was released on July 31 via Silver Lining Music. Alongside the unique vocal prowess and range of star frontman and founding member Graha...August 2, 2020
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ROB HALFORD ReAction Figure Coming Soon From Super7
Super7 is taking pre-orders for its upcoming Rob Halford ReAction figure. The official Super7 x Judas Priest Rob Halford 3 3/4-inch ReAction figure is a 21st century action figure, born of the 1980s. The JUDAS PRIEST singer comes complete with his classic stage outfit, microphone, and whip. Super7 i...July 24, 2020
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KORN's RAY LUZIER On Dealing With Coronavirus Crisis: 'We're Trying To Make The Best Of It'
In a new interview with Eric Black Was Here's "Rockcast", KORN drummer Ray Luzier poke about how he has been dealing with the coronavirus crisis. He said (see video below): "It is what it is, man. What can we do? It's a worldwide pandemic. It's crazy, it's nuts. No one predicted this — well, some pe...July 21, 2020
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MERCYFUL FATE-Era KING DIAMOND Figure Coming From Super7
Super7 has officially announced a King Diamond figure from the classic MERCYFUL FATE era of the early 1980s. This made-to-order deluxe 7" highly articulated figure as part of the ULTIMATES! Figures Collection is lavishly detailed and painted and features an epic assortment of interchangeable accesso...July 17, 2020
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Former FREHLEY'S COMET Drummer JAMIE OLDAKER Dead At 68
Acclaimed drummer Jamie Oldaker has died at the age of 68. The musician, who had battled cancer in recent years, was surrounded by family members when he passed away Thursday at his Tulsa home. A rock music, blues rock and country music drummer and percussionist, Oldaker was born September 5, 1951 i...July 16, 2020
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