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HALESTORM's JOSH SMITH Says It's Important For Musicians To 'Use Whatever Platform They Have To Provoke Debate'

HALESTORM bassist Josh Smith has defended musicians' right to speak out on political issues, saying that "it's important that people use whatever platform they have to provoke debate." Asked in a new interview with U.K.'s Devils Gate Music about singer-songwriter Jason Isbell catching flak from some...

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TOM MAXWELL Doesn't See Himself Doing Another HELLYEAH Record, Says Touring Without VINNIE PAUL 'Didn't Feel Right'

In a new interview with "The Ex-Man" podcast hosted by Doc Coyle (BAD WOLVES),HELLYEAH guitarist Tom Maxwell said that he isn't sure there will be a follow-up album to the band's latest effort, "Welcome Home", which was completed after the passing of HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott. "When he di...

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Vertigo

If we can't continue to celebrate and hail the ageless power and glory of BLACK SABBATH's debut album, then what exactly is the point of being alive? Cynics may roll their eyes at the notion of Zakk Wylde, Blasko and Joey Castillo joining forces again under the ZAKK SABBATH moniker, simply to re-rec...

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STEVE RILEY Says It's 'Totally Frustrating' Having To Deal With Two Separate Versions Of L.A. GUNS

Steve Riley's version of L.A. GUNS recently released three singles, "Crawl", " Well Oiled Machine" and "Renegades", from its first album, also titled "Renegades", which will arrive before the end of the year via Golden Robot Records. Riley's version of L.A. GUNS is not to be confused with the band l...

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SEVENDUST's LAJON WITHERSPOON Says Racism In Metal Is 'Not Tolerated'

In a new interview with Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, SEVENDUST frontman Lajon Witherspoon, who is African American, was asked how his role as a metal singer can best effect positive change in this time of heightened awareness in America. He responded (hear audio below): "I t...

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AC/DC Art Director BOB DEFRIN Discusses Band's Iconic Logo And 20 Years Of Killer Album Covers (Audio)

Ever wonder who's responsible for that iconic AC/DC logo? Or for Angus Young being impaled by his own Gibson SG… or getting violently electrocuted… or sprouting devil horns and tail? Season 2, Episode 3 of "AC/DC Beyond The Thunder" podcast sits down with veteran art director Bob Defrin, the man res...

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VOLBEAT Announces Release Of 'Volbeat Rum III'

Danish/American rock and rollers VOLBEAT have announced the latest addition to their acclaimed spirits portfolio this summer. Following the global success of previous editions, the band is launching Volbeat Rum III — a hand-selected, premium blend sourced in The Dominican Republic, Guyana, Jamaica,...

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TED NUGENT Rocks New 'Spirit Campfire' Podcast

Legendary rocker Ted Nugent is igniting audiences nationwide with the "Ted Nugent Spirit Campfire With John Brenkus". The outspoken Nugent and co-host John Brenkus, the Emmy-winning broadcaster from ESPN, make for a high-energy and entertaining combination. The show launched in June and offers a fro...

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EXODUS Is In Pre-Production For Long-Awaited New Album

EXODUS has commenced the pre-production for its long-awaited new album. The San Francisco Bay Area thrashers' next disc will be the follow-up to 2014's "Blood In Blood Out", which was their first release since the departure of the group's lead singer of nine years, Rob Dukes, and the return of Steve...

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FRANKIE BANALI's Wife: 'He Was And Always Will Be The Most Incredible Person I Have Ever Met'

Frankie Banali's wife has paid tribute to the late QUIET RIOT drummer, saying "he was and always will be the most incredible person" she has ever met. Frankie died on August 20 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 68 years old. Regina Banali, who wrote and directed the QUIET RIOT documentar...

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PHIL DEMMEL Says Playing Guitar For MACHINE HEAD Was 'An Amazing Ride' But It Was 'A Relationship That Just Soured'

Phil Demmel says that a world of opportunites opened up for him once he decided to leave MACHINE HEAD at the end of the band's fall 2018 North American tour. "It was frowned upon, but I was allowed to do other stuff [while I was in MACHINE HEAD]," the guitarist told Australia's Riff Crew in a new in...

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SEBASTIAN BACH And MICHAEL SWEET Defend KISS Against DEE SNIDER's Criticism

Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach and STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet have defended KISS after Dee Snider once again criticized Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons for having current KISS members Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer dress up as Peter Criss's and Ace Frehley's respective "Spaceman" and "Catman"...

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The Lone Furrow

Even the shallowest shuffle through neofolk waters will guarantee an encounter with ROME. JEROME REUTER's idiosyncratic outfit have been churning out profoundly atmospheric and often startling records since 2006. But, "The Lone Furrow" promises to be many metal fans' first taste of the band, thanks...

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SAUL Collaborates With DISTURBED's DAVID DRAIMAN On New Song 'King Of Misery'

Iowa-based rock quartet SAUL will release its debut album, "Rise As Equals", on October 23 via Spinefarm Records. The band has shared the new song "King Of Misery", which was co-written by DISTURBED's David Draiman. Check it out below. "'King Of Misery' is a track that we hope all people can relate...

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SLIPKNOT's JAY WEINBERG Says Playing With BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN & THE E STREET BAND Was 'Completely Insane'

In a new interview with the "Spittin' Chiclets" podcast, SLIPKNOT's Jay Weinberg reflected on being asked to fill in for his dad as the touring drummer for BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN & THE E STREET BAND more than a decade ago. He said: "That was completely insane. And I didn't expect for that to happen,...