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SABATON's JOAKIM BRODÉN: 'There Is Enough Bands Singing About Drinking Beer, Having Sex And Killing Dragons'

Vocalist Joakim Brodén of Swedish metallers SABATON was interviewed at Hungary's Fezen festival on July 30. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how SABATON chooses which topics to write about in its songs: "It's different every time. Th...

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PAUL BOSTAPH: If GARY HOLT Contributes Music To Next SLAYER Album, 'It's Gonna Be Nothing But Crushing'

On July 31, Robert Williams of Metal-Rules.com conducted an interview with SLAYER drummer Paul Bostaph in San Antonio, Texas. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about what's like to be playing with SLAYER guitarist Gary Holt after previously recording and touring with Holt as a member of EXO...

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SEPULTURA's ANDREAS KISSER: Playing With ANTHRAX Was 'One Of The Best Moments Of My Life'

Shredload conducted an interview with SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser and vocalist Derrick Green on August 10 in Dublin, Ireland. You can now watch the chat below. Asked what it was like filling in for ANTHRAX's Scott Ian in 2011 while Ian spent time with his family following the birth of his fir...

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TRIVIUM: New Song 'Blind Leading The Blind' Available For Streaming

"Blind Leading The Blind", a brand new song from Florida metallers TRIVIUM, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's new album, "Silence In The Snow", which will be released on October 2 via Roadrunner. The follow-up to 2013's "Vengeance Falls" was produced by Michael "Elvis" Basket...

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Video: METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO Performs JACO PASTORIUS's Music At Hollywood Bowl

The late, brilliant bass pioneer Jaco Pastorius changed the instrument forever with fluid passages that leaped out of the rhythm section. The visionary player, arranger, composer and producer was celebrated last night (Wednesday, August 12) at the Hollywood Bowl by a range of artists with music from...

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HELLYEAH's TOM MAXWELL Says U.S. Traveling Festivals Will 'Probably Die'

On July 17, Kristyn Clarke of PopCultureMadness.com conducted an interview with HELLYEAH guitarist Tom Maxwell at the Camden, New Jersey stop of this year's Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about the future of U.S. festivals like Mayhem, Maxwell said:...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Says He Tracked His Missing iPhone To Copenhagen Airport

It's been nearly seven years since METALLICA last released an album, and while the band is now writing material for its next studio effort, guitarist Kirk Hammett recently admitted to something that may have slowed down the process a bit. Hammett said on "The Jasta Show" podcast, "I put riffs on my...

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ANNIHILATOR's JEFF WATERS Was 'Shocked' By Frontman DAVE PADDEN's Departure

Mark Taylor of Metal Talk recently conducted an interview with ANNIHILATOR leader Jeff Waters. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about the departure of Dave Padden, ANNIHILATOR's vocalist from 2003 to 2014, and Waters' return to lead-vocal duties on the band's forthcoming album, "Suicide So...

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METALLICA Bassist ROBERT TRUJILLO Sets Events To Promote 'Jaco' Documentary

According to The Pulse Of Radio, METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo is spearheading a series of events to promote "Jaco", the new documentary he's produced about the brief life and career of legendary bass player Jaco Pastorius. The film is now set for release on November 27 through on demand and str...

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ROGER GLOVER: RITCHIE BLACKMORE Leaving DEEP PURPLE Was 'The Best Thing He Could Have Done For The Band'

DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover 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. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On working...

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SLASH, LEMMY, THE RUNAWAYS Honored At 'IES Rock Honors' In North Hollywood

The IES Rock Honors ceremony, part of the four-day IES – INDIE Entertainment Summit in Los Angeles, was a spectacular evening of inductions for the 40th anniversaries of the RAMONES, MOTÖRHEAD, THE RUNAWAYS and a special induction of Slash. A packed hall witnessed the 40th-anniversary celebration to...

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METALLICA At LOLLAPALOOZA: Performance Footage From Fans' POV On Stage

A select group of fans were brought on stage during METALLICA's August 1 performance at the Lollapalooza festival in Chicago, Illinois to add to the ambiance. Video footage of several songs from the show filmed from the fans' point on view on stage can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follow...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Defends MEGADETH's Lineup Changes, Praises Upcoming Album

MEGADETH recently finished recording its fifteenth album in a Nashville studio for a tentative late 2015 or early 2016 release. The production duties on the follow-up to 2013's "Super Collider" were handled by MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine and Toby Wright (ALICE IN CHAINS, KORN). The CD is currentl...

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VINNIE PAUL Says LINKIN PARK Is Only New Band That Has Come Out In Last Fifteen Years That Can Headline Festivals

Rodney Holder of Australia's Music Business Facts recently conducted an interview with former PANTERA and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether HELLYEAH is a compan...

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How Greek Guitarist KOSTAS KARAMITROUDIS Became Known As GUS G.

Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, was interviewed at Hungary's Fezen festival on July 29. You can now watch the chat below. Asked how he came up with his stage name Gus G. after ...