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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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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Unleashes 'Army Of Noise' Performance Video

"Army Of Noise", the new performance video from U.K. metal titans BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, can be seen below. The clip was filmed during the band's recent South American headling tour. "Army Of Noise" is taken from BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE's fifth studio album, "Venom", which will be released on Augu...

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CHASTAIN: 'We Bleed Metal' Album Artwork Unveiled

The new CHASTAIN album "We Bleed Metal" will be released worldwide on November 6. It will be made available on CD and vinyl as well as all digital formats. Guitarist David T. Chastain states: "This is a continuation of the 'Surrender To No One' sound with, hopefully, some improvements all the way ar...

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KORN's MUNKY: 'We Still Get To Create And Reinvent Ourselves On Each Album'

Jason Rockman, SLAVES ON DOPE singer and on-air announcer on the Montreal, Quebec, Canada radio station CHOM 97 7, conducted an interview with KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer at this past weekend's Heavy Montreal festival in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking a...

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Video Premiere: LYNCH MOB's 'Testify'

LYNCH MOB, the band led by former DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch, will release its eighth studio CD, "Rebel", on August 21 via Frontiers Music Srl. The effort was produced by Lynch collaborator Chris "the Wizard" Collier. The LYNCH MOB lineup on "Rebel" is comprised of Lynch, Oni Logan on vocals, Jef...

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE: 'Venom' Bonus Track 'Playing God' Available For Streaming

"Playing God", a brand new song from U.K. metal titans BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, can be streamed below. The track is one of the bonus cuts from the deluxe edition of the band's fifth studio album, "Venom", which will be released on August 14 via RCA. The CD marks the band's first release since the .....

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Returning RED DRAGON CARTEL Singer DARREN JAMES SMITH: 'I Am Fortunate To Be Asked Back'

RED DRAGON CARTEL, the band led by former OZZY OSBOURNE and BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee, has been rejoined by singer Darren James Smith. Darren's first shows back with the group will take place on September 6 and September 10 in California, followed by a tour of Japan that begins on September 15....

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CHRIS CORNELL: Cover Artwork For New Solo Album 'Higher Truth'

Former AUDIOSLAVE and current SOUNDGARDEN singer Chris Cornell will release his new solo album, "Higher Truth", on September 18. The CD was produced by Brendan O’Brien (BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, PEARL JAM, NEIL YOUNG). The "Higher Truth" cover art has just been unveiled and can be seen below. Chris Cornell...

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ROB ZOMBIE Guitarist JOHN 5 Explains 'Black Metal' Song In 'The Lords Of Salem' Movie

Rob Zombie and guitarist John 5 wrote and recorded a black-metal song for the fictional band LEVIATHAN THE FLEEING SERPENT featured in Zombie's 2013 movie "The Lords Of Salem". Asked how the track came about, John 5 told Austria's Stormbringer webzine in a new interview (see video below): "Rob just...

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New Song Premiere: MASTERS OF METAL's 'Evolution Of Being'

MASTERS OF METAL, the Los Angeles-based thrash metal outfit launched by seasoned veterans and members of AGENT STEEL — Juan Garcia (guitars),Bernie Versailles (guitars, vocals),Robert Cardenas (bass, backing vocals) and Rigo Amezcua (drums) — will release its full-length debut, "From Worlds Beyond...

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Ex-WHITESNAKE/DIO Guitarist DOUG ALDRICH Exits 'Raiding The Rock Vault'

Former WHITESNAKE and DIO guitarist Doug Aldrich has exited the critically acclaimed Las Vegas production "Raiding The Rock Vault". Said Aldrich in a statement: "Today starts a new chapter for me. I'll be on permanent vacation from 'Raiding The Rock Vault'. "Thank you so much to all the fans that ha...

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GENTLEMANS PISTOLS Feat. CARCASS's BILL STEER: 'Hustler's Row' Album Details Revealed

Leeds, U.K.-based rockers GENTLEMANS PISTOLS, who feature in their ranks CARCASS guitarist Bill Steer, have inked a deal with Nuclear Blast. The band's third album, "Hustler's Row", will be released on October 16. Says GENTLEMANS PISTOLS vocalist and guitarist James Atkinson: "'Hustler's Row' is a c...

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE's MATT TUCK: 'We Knew We Wanted To Make A Super-Aggressive Record'

In a brand new interview with The Aquarian Weekly, guitarist/vocalist Matt Tuck of Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE was asked if it was the band's aim to create a darker, more intense record with the upcoming "Venom" or if this was something that just developed on its own. "It was a bit ...

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KORN's JONATHAN DAVIS: 'Daddy' Is 'One Of The Most Insane, Emotional Songs I Ever Wrote'

A three-minute video clip of the members of KORN performing and talking about their song "Daddy" from their self-titled debut album can be seen below. KORN performed its self-titled debut album from front to back for the first time in the U.S. on March 14 at the Brooklyn Bowl in Las Vegas. The perfo...

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GRAVE To Release 'Out Of Respect For The Dead' Album In October

Swedish death metal veterans GRAVE have completed recording their new album, "Out Of Respect For The Dead", for an October release via Century Media. Three years have passed since the release of GRAVE's last opus, "Endless Procession Of Souls", that was followed by a European headlining tour togethe...