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The Phoenix
It's been eight years since "Carver City", and for those who have long gnashed upon their nubby fingernails waiting to see what the fallout in Camp Kill Yourself hath wrought, the moment is finally here. No, the separation from Deron Miller wasn't pretty by any means, and many wrote the band off imm...July 29, 2017
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The Cicada Tree
If there's any band in the scene today that deserves some love from the mighty Metal Blade, it's West Virginia's BYZANTINE. Chris "OJ" Ojeda is the last man standing from the band's original lineup. BYZ's members took a hiatus to be regular Joes with regular Joe obligations, right after releasing it...July 29, 2017
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Blood Offerings
Sure, it may distinguish some artists from contemporary, popular tech death metal bands, but acts described as "old-school death metal" often seem to be purveyors of timeless death metal. Oakland's NECROT most certainly forward a timeless death metal construction delivered with the coarse punk edge...July 29, 2017
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CHRIS JERICHO On CHESTER BENNINGTON, CHRIS CORNELL Suicides: 'Depression Is A True Disease'
In a brand new interview with Meltdown Of Detroit's WRIF radio station, FOZZY frontman and WWE wrestling superstar Chris Jericho was asked for his opinion on the recent passings of LINKIN PARK's Chester Bennington and SOUNDGARDEN's Chris Cornell. He responded: "I didn't really have much of a connect...July 28, 2017
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CHESTER BENNINGTON's Wife Releases Statement: 'One Week Ago, I Lost My Soulmate'
Talinda Bennington, the widow of LINKIN PARK singer Chester Bennington, has released a statement, eight days after she lost her husband to suicide. "One week ago, I lost my soulmate and my children lost their hero-their Daddy," she wrote. "We had a fairytale life and now it has turned into some sick...July 28, 2017
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DEVIL YOU KNOW Explains Name Change To LIGHT THE TORCH
DEVIL YOU KNOW, the band fronted by former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Howard Jones, has changed its name to LIGHT THE TORCH. The group says: "After member issues and legalities continued for a year with no end in sight, we collectively felt it was time to put DEVIL YOU KNOW to rest. Every effort was m...July 28, 2017
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SWEET & LYNCH Featuring MICHAEL SWEET, GEORGE LYNCH: 'Unified' Album Due In November
SWEET & LYNCH — the band featuring guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of STRYPER, legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB),bassist James LoMenzo (MEGADETH, WHITE LION, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Brian Tichy (THE DEAD DAISIES, WHITESNAKE) — will release its sophomore album, "Unified"...July 28, 2017
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DAVE GROHL Ended Hiatus Six Months Early To Write New FOO FIGHTERS LP
According to The Pulse Of Radio, FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl told Rolling Stone in a new interview that he cut a planned one-year hiatus in half to begin writing the band's upcoming ninth album, "Concrete And Gold". Grohl said that six months into his self-imposed break, he began writing the LP...July 28, 2017
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CHESTER BENNINGTON Gets Special Memorabilia Case At Hard Rock Hotel In Las Vegas (Photo)
According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas is remembering Chester Bennington with a special memorabilia case on its property. The case includes a Ve'cel By Chester Bennington stage-worn shirt, which belonged to the singer and was gifted to Hard Rock Hotel from Bennin...July 27, 2017
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DRAGONFORCE's HERMAN LI: 'I Don't Waste My Money On Things'
Bloodrock Media's Hobbes Caltous recently conducted an interview with DRAGONFORCE guitarist Herman Li. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the biggest change in his life since DRAGONFORCE first got signed to a record label: Herman: "To...July 27, 2017
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LINKIN PARK Hits Storm 'Hot Rock Songs' Chart Following CHESTER BENNINGTON's Death
According to Billboard.com, eleven LINKIN PARK songs have landed on the Billboard's Hot Rock Songs chart in the week since the passing of the band's lead singer, Chester Bennington. Included on the chart are three tracks each from 2000's "Hybrid Theory", 2003's "Meteora" and this year's "One More Li...July 27, 2017
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Listen To Early Demo Version Of STONE TEMPLE PILOTS' 'Sex Type Thing'
An early demo version of STONE TEMPLE PILOTS' song "Sex Type Thing", taken from the upcoming 25th-anniversary expanded reissue of the band's debut album, "Core", can be streamed below. STONE TEMPLE PILOTS roared on to the scene 25 years ago with "Core". A breakout success, the album peaked at #3 on...July 27, 2017
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BYZANTINE Releases Video For New Single 'Vile Maxim'
The Friday (July 28),BYZANTINE will release its new album, "The Cicada Tree", via Metal Blade Records. Heralded as the most underrated band from the New Wave Of American Heavy Metal movement, BYZANTINE has slowly gained a cult-like following after releasing five genre-bending albums. For a previe...July 27, 2017
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KISS's GENE SIMMONS: 'Generations Of Fans Have Been Trained Not To Pay For Music'
Gene Simmons says that he writes new music "all the time" but insists that the business is dead for anybody but the established artists. Although KISS hasn't released a studio album since 2012's "Monster", frontman Paul Stanley said last fall that a follow-up effort was on the way. Asked by Doug Po...July 26, 2017
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CHESTER BENNINGTON: No Signs Of Drug Use In His Home At Time Of Suicide
According to TMZ, a preliminary investigation into Chester Bennington's suicide last week has turned up no apparent signs of drug use at the time of his death. Law enforcement say investigators found no illegal drugs or prescription drugs while searching the LINKIN PARK frontman's home following his...July 26, 2017
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