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INSOMNIUM Reveals 'Anno 1696' Album Details, Shares Music Video For New Single 'Lilian'

Finnish metal melancholists INSOMNIUM will release their ninth full-length, "Anno 1696", on February 24, 2023 via Century Media Records. The official music video for the LP's first single, "Lilian", directed by Riivata Visuals, can be seen below. Guitarist Markus Vanhala comments on the new track: "...

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DINO CAZARES Prepares FEAR FACTORY For Post-BURTON C. BELL Era: 'I Want To Make Sure It's Done Right'

By David E. Gehlke "I'm sorry for the red eyes — I was in the studio all night." So begins a groggy Dino Cazares of FEAR FACTORY connecting with BLABBERMOUTH.NET via Zoom at the non-rock star time of 9 a.m. Cazares, though, can be forgiven. The guitarist has the monolithic task of readying the band'...

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SULLY ERNA Says 'Everyone' In GODSMACK 'Feels Complete' About Focusing On'Greatest Hits' On Upcoming Tours

In early October, before the launch of GODSMACK's European tour in Cologne, Germany, the four members of the band were interviewed for an episode of "Elena Rosberg Presents: Personalities And Passions!" Guitarist/vocalist Sully Erna, bassist Robbie Merrill, guitarist Tony Rombola and drummer Shannon...

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SKID ROW's DAVE 'SNAKE' SABO Reflects On Breakup Of Classic Lineup: 'Things Had Gotten Very Toxic By The End'

In an interview with Guitar World magazine, SKID ROW guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo was asked how he feels about fans comparing the band's new singer Erik Grönwall to Sebastian Bach. He responded: "People will compare, and we hear people calling for reunions all the time, but there's no need. Even befo...

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SKID ROW's DAVE 'SNAKE' SABO Sits Out Shows After Testing Positive For COVID-19; Guitar Tech Steps In

SKID ROW played the most recent two shows of its U.K. tour — in Manchester on Thursday, October 27 and in Sheffield on Friday, October 28 — without founding guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo, who had tested positive for COVID-19 prior to the Manchester gig. Filling in for Sabo is SKID ROW's guitar tech Ca...

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GREAT WHITE Singer BRETT CARLISLE Is Excited About Prospect Of Recording New Music With The Band: 'Let's Go'

New GREAT WHITE singer Brett Carlisle, who landed the gig after the departure of GREAT WHITE's vocalist of only four months, Andrew Freeman (LAST IN LINE),was asked in a new interview with "The Chuck Shute Podcast" if there has been any talk of him working on new music with the band. He responded:...

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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI Becomes Patron At Wildlife Rescue Center

According to Worcester News, BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi has become a patron at a wildlife rescue center. The legendary 74-year-old guitarist will start working with Vale Wildlife Hospital, near Tewkesbury, United Kingdom, for sick, injured and orphaned wild mammals and birds. The hospital provides f...

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JUDAS PRIEST, PANTERA And RAINBOW Members Join Forces In New Metal Supergroup ELEGANT WEAPONS

Guitarist Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST),bassist Rex Brown (PANTERA, DOWN),drummer Scott Travis (JUDAS PRIEST) and singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG) have joined forces in a new band called ELEGANT WEAPONS. ELEGANT WEAPONS' debut album, "Horns For A Halo", was produced by Andy Sneap and will arri...

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SKID ROW 'Couldn't Go On' With Singer ZP THEART, Says DAVE 'SNAKE' SABO

SKID ROW guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo has once again said that it was "a really difficult decision" to part ways with singer ZP Theart and replace him with ex-H.E.A.T. frontman Erik Grönwall. Theart, a former member of DRAGONFORCE, who hooked up with SKID ROW in 2016 following the departure of Tony H...

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CRAIG GOLDY Was 'Surprised' By How Many Times He Appeared In RONNIE JAMES DIO Documentary

Former DIO guitarist Craig Goldy has told Rockin' Metal Revival in a new interview that he thought the "Dio: Dreamers Never Die", the first-ever career-spanning documentary on the life and times of legendary metal icon Ronnie James Dio, was done really well. "Me and my fiancée were there [at the Los...

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New GREAT WHITE Singer BRETT CARLISLE: 'If They Want Me To Be The Guy To Do It, Then I'm Here For It'

New GREAT WHITE singer Brett Carlisle spoke to Kevin McKay of the 99 Rock WKSM FM radio station about how he landed the gig after the departure of GREAT WHITE's vocalist of only four months, Andrew Freeman (LAST IN LINE). He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "From what I understand, [Andrew...

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GREAT WHITE Officially Welcomes BRETT CARLISLE As Band's New Singer

Veteran California rockers GREAT WHITE have officially named Brett Carlisle as their new lead singer. Carlisle joins the band as the replacement for Andrew Freeman (LAST IN LINE),who sang for the group for only five months. Carlisle made his live debut with GREAT WHITE on September 24 at the Canner...

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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'Patient Number 9' Album Theme Revealed Via Accompanying Comic Book

To learn about what inspired the theme for Ozzy Osbourne's "Patient Number 9" album, look no further than the 26-page comic book available solely in some limited-edition album packages. Featuring a story by Todd McFarlane and illustrations by Jonathan Glapion (the beautiful haunting interior pages w...

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GREAT WHITE's MARK KENDALL Praises New Singer BRETT CARLISLE, Explains Split With ANDREW FREEMAN

In a new interview with Tulsa Music Stream, GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall was asked if Brett Carlisle, who fronted the band for its performance on September 24 at the Cannery Casino Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, has officially been named GREAT WHITE's new vocalist. He responded (as transcribed by...

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EDSEL DOPE: 'We Found A Very Unique Way To Allow STATIC-X To Continue To Live' As A Legacy Act

DOPE leader Edsel Dope, who is widely believed to be Xer0, the masked frontman of STATIC-X, spoke to the "Battleline Podcast" about what it has been like to have spent much of the last three years performing and touring alongside bassist Tony Campos, drummer Ken Jay and guitarist Koichi Fukuda. He s...