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ZAKK WYLDE Says DIMEBAG's 'Writing' Puts Him In Same League As EDDIE VAN HALEN, JIMI HENDRIX And RANDY RHOADS

In a new interview with Joshua Toomey of the Talk Toomey podcast, Zakk Wylde spoke about the decision to tour with a reformed version of PANTERA, also featuring surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass),alongside Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) on drums. The lineup has reportedly bee...

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MC5 Releases New Single 'Can't Be Found' From Upcoming 'Heavy Lifting' Album

Detroit punk rock pioneers MC5 have released "Can't Be Found", the second single from their upcoming album, "Heavy Lifting", due out October 18. The track showcases the album's funky heavy rock fusion with electrifying guitar riffs, highlighting the soul of founding member Wayne Kramer. Kramer, alon...

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JASON HOOK Is Open To Playing With FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Again: 'I Would Do It'

In a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Jason Hook, who is currently promoting his new band FLAT BLACK, was asked why he thinks his former band has gone through so many personnel changes over the years. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH....

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AS I LAY DYING's TIM LAMBESIS Picks METALLICA's 'Master Of Puppets' Over 'Ride The Lightning', Explains Why

In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", AS I LAY DYING frontman Tim Lambesis was asked which METALLICA album he thinks is better, "Ride The Lightning" or "Master Of Puppets". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's tough bec...

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UNDEATH Announces New Album, 'More Insane'

Rochester, New York's UNDEATH will release its third album, "More Insane", on October 4 via Prosthetic Records. The music video for the LP's lead single, "Brandish The Blade", which was directed and edited by Errick Easterday, can be seen below. UNDEATH comments: "'More Insane' is the biggest, badde...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's SHAVO ODADJIAN On SEVEN HOURS AFTER VIOLET: 'It Started Off As A Passion Project'

SYSTEM OF A DOWN bassist Shavo Odadjian spoke to RIFF Magazine about his new band SEVEN HOURS AFTER VIOLET, in which he is joined by vocalist Taylor Barber (LEFT TO SUFFER),WINDS OF PLAGUE guitarist Michael Montoya (a.k.a. Morgoth Beatz, a producer and songwriter who has previously collaborated wit...

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Watch: BUTCHER BABIES Play First Concert Since Singer CARLA HARVEY's Exit

Fan-filmed video of BUTCHER BABIES's July 27 performance at the Stonehenge festival in Steenwijk, The Netherlands can be seen below. The gig marked the band's first live appearance since the official departure of BUTCHER BABIES' co-founding co-vocalist Carla Harvey. The band announced Harvey's exit...

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Wormwitch

A persistent, maverick menace amid a crowded black metal marketplace, WORMWITCH have been one of the most convincingly grim and violent bands of the last decade. All three of the Canadian band's albums to date ("Strike Mortal Soil", "Heaven that Dwells Within" and "Wolf Hex") deserved more attention...

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CORY MARKS Enlists SULLY ERNA, MICK MARS And TRAVIS TRITT On '(Make My) Country Rock'

Cory Marks will release his second full-length album, "Sorry For Nothing", on October 11 via Better Noise Music. The LP offers an unapologetic double-barreled blast of 13 songs, equally divided between Marks's breakthrough blend of arena-rock and roots country alongside kindred spirits such as Eric...

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Wake Up The Wicked

Inimitable and unstoppable, POWERWOLF have become one of the world's biggest metal bands over the last decade. A distinctly gothic alternative to the brash pomp of the power metal mainstream, the Germans have nurtured their self-created niche with great skill. Each successive album has added fuel to...

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KIRK HAMMETT, RINGO STARR, SLASH, NANCY WILSON, Others Record 'Happy Birthday' Video Messages For JASON BECKER

Ringo Starr (THE BEATLES),Slash (GUNS N' ROSES),Nancy Wilson (HEART) and Kirk Hammett (METALLICA) are among the musicians who have contributed short messages to a video celebrating the 55th birthday of guitar shred pioneer Jason Becker. Check out the video below. Featured musicians: 00:47 Marty Fr...

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BUTCHER BABIES Part Ways With Singer CARLA HARVEY

BUTCHER BABIES have parted ways with singer Carla Harvey. The band announced Harvey's exit in a social media post earlier today (Saturday, July 20). BUTCHER BABIES wrote: "As you may have already guessed, it is confirmed that Carla Harvey and BUTCHER BABIES have officially parted ways. "Carla has be...

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Would MUSHROOMHEAD Ever Perform Without The Masks? STEVE 'SKINNY' FELTON Responds

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, Steve "Skinny" Felton, drummer and founder of Cleveland theatrical art-metal ensemble MUSHROOMHEAD, was asked if he and his bandmates would ever consider performing without their trademark masks. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Ye...

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Upcoming Book 'No Big Deal' Reveals Story Of Groundbreaking 1984 METALLICA And ANTHRAX Concert

On July 27, 1984, indie record label Megaforce Records released METALLICA's "Ride the Lightning" in the U.S. Days later, on August 3, a show at New York City's Roseland Ballroom, billed as "A Midsummer's Night Scream", took place. It featured three underground bands: RAVEN, METALLICA and ANTHRAX. It...

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ROB HALFORD Says His Prostate Cancer Is Still In Remission

JUDAS PRIEST's Rob Halford says that his prostate cancer is still in remission, four years after he was first diagnosed with the disease. He told LifeMinute in a recent interview (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I always take an opportunity to thank the Lord for me being here still, but also m...