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ALEX VARKATZAS Launches DEAD ICARUS And Puts ATREYU Behind Him: 'I Felt Irrelevant'

By David E. Gehlke Frontman Alex Varkatzas and long-running California metalcore leaders-turned-rockers ATREYU announced their parting of ways in September 2020. Given the band's gradual drift from the sounds that made them one of the defining bands of the early-to-mid-2000s metalcore scene (lest we...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS To Young Musicians: 'You Have One Job To Do, And That Is To Blow People Away'

In a recent interview with Poland's Pełna Kulturka, former JUDAS PRIEST and current KK'S PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens was asked what advice he would give to aspiring vocalists and other metal musicians looking to break into the music business. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "...

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SKID ROW's SCOTTI HILL Says New PANTERA Lineup Is 'Doing A Great Job'

SKID ROW guitarist Scotti Hill has weighed in on the fact that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) have united with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTERA banner. Anselmo...

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DERYCK WHIBLEY On SUM 41's Decision To Call It Quits: 'I'd Like To Put Some Focus And Energy Into Something Else'

This past September, Grammy-nominated band SUM 41 released a new single, "Landmines", via Rise Records alongside a new music video. The track is expected to appear on SUM 41's upcoming album, "Heaven :x: Hell", which is tentatively due in early 2024. The first part of the two-part LP, known as "Heav...

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SHARON DEN ADEL Explains WITHIN TEMPTATION's Decision To Release 'Bleed Out' Album Independently

In a new interview with Metal Kaoz, WITHIN TEMPTATION singer Sharon Den Adel spoke about the band's decision to release its latest album, "Bleed Out", independently, having parted ways with the Vertigo label. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I did this participation with [Dutch trance...

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From shouting at the devil, to being soundly trampled by grunge, glam/hair/sleaze, metal was easy enough to appreciate, even at its worst. Simple but fiery rock 'n' roll songs, with big, dumb choruses, showy guitar solos and enough hairspray to choke an elephant may have gone out of fashion as the '...

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A Heaven You May Create (Live In Tel Aviv)

Humanity's propensity for being vile towards others has cast a shadow over ORPHANED LAND's entire existence. In truth, this much-loved band have always been motivated primarily by a desire to bring people together with music that offers substance and immense style, while speaking as much undisputed...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Has No Interest In Making A Concept Album: 'I Think It's A Little Limiting'

In a recent interview with Heavy Consequence, Dave Mustaine of MEGADETH, which has released a multi-part short film about the origins of the group's mascot Vic Rattlehead, was asked if he has any desire to make a concept album in the future. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No. I'...

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GIRLSCHOOL To Embark On 'Final Full Tour' Of U.S. In March 2024

The longest-tenured all-female rock band and NWOBHM legends GIRLSCHOOL will embark on their final North American tour next year. The first leg of the trek will see support from LILLIAN AXE and ALCATRAZZ and will kick off on March 21 at Hell's Heroes festival in Houston, Texas and will run through Ap...

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SCOTT STAPP Shares New Solo Single 'Black Butterfly'

Grammy-winning, platinum-certified solo artist, and the voice of CREED, Scott Stapp, has released "Black Butterfly", the third single from his upcoming fourth solo album, "Higher Power". The LP will be available everywhere on March 15, 2024 via Napalm Records. Transcending defeats to emerge reborn,...

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JUDAS PRIEST Releases Music Video For Latest Single 'Trial By Fire'

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST have released the official music video for "Trial By Fire", the second single from their upcoming studio album, "Invincible Shield". Check it out below. "Invincible Shield" will arrive on March 8, 2024 via Sony Music. The LP's first single, "Panic Attack", ca...

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DORO PESCH: All Animals Are Sacred To Me

In a new interview with Emilee Capogni, German metal queen Doro Pesch spoke about her decision to take a strong stance against cruelty to animals, calling on fans to respect all living, feeling beings by not eating or wearing them. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I turned vegan. I ju...

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SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR To Score Movie For First Time

SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor has revealed that he was recently asked to score a movie for the first time. The 49-year-old musician broke the news of his latest writing and recording project while promoting his recently released sophomore solo album, "CMF2". He told TellUs Rock (as transcribed by B...

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BLIND GUARDIAN Announces Spring 2024 North American Tour

German power metallers BLIND GUARDIAN have announced "The God Machine" North American 2024 tour. The 22-date trek will commence on April 18 at The Fillmore in Silver Springs, Maryland and will make its way to Dallas, Seattle, and Toronto before the final performance at Milwaukee Metalfest on May 17....

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STEEL PANTHER Announces January/February 2024 U.S. Tour Dates

California glam metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER have announced their first batch of tour dates for 2024. The "On The Prowl" tour 2024 will kick off in January in Reno, Nevada on January 19 and run through February 24 where it wraps in Wichita, Kansas. Along the way, the trek will stop in Anaheim, Cali...