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DIAMOND HEAD: 'The Sleeper' Lyric Video

NWOBHM pioneers DIAMOND HEAD have released a lyric video for the song "The Sleeper". The track is taken from the band's latest album, "The Coffin Train", which was released in May via Silver Lining Music. The disc's fourth single, "The Sleeper" is epic, commencing with calm and sober vocals that bui...
August 8, 2019
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ANDY SNEAP On Playing With JUDAS PRIEST: 'As Long As They Want Me To Help Out, I'll Help 'Em Out'

Andy Sneap says that he will continue to play guitar for JUDAS PRIEST "as long as they want me to." When Glenn Tipton was forced to retire from full-time touring activities due to his diagnosis with Parkinson's disease, he and his PRIEST bandmates opted to hire Sneap to fill in, having gotten to kno...
August 7, 2019
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KORN Singer 'Didn't Really Love' All The Songs On 'The Serenity Of Suffering'

KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch and singer Jonathan Davis spoke to SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation" about the making of the band's forthcoming album, "The Nothing". Due on September 13 via Roadrunner/Elektra, the follow-up to 2016's "The Serenity Of Suffering" was once again produced by Nick Raskulinecz....
August 7, 2019
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JOHN 5 AND THE CREATURES Announce Fall 2019 U.S. Leg Of 'Invasion Tour'

JOHN 5 AND THE CREATURES — comprised of world-renowned guitarist John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON),bassist Ian Ross and drummer Logan Miles Nix — have announced the second leg of the "Invasion Tour 2019". The trek will kick off on October 30 in Michigan and wrap up just before Thanksgiving. Jared...
August 7, 2019
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Current/Former Members Of MACHINE HEAD, DREAM THEATER, OVERKILL Unite In New Project

According to several posts on various social media platforms, former MACHINE HEAD and current VIO-LENCE guitarist Phil Demmel is working on a new project with drummer Mike Portnoy (SONS OF APOLLO, ex-DREAM THEATER),vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth (OVERKILL) and bassist Mark Menghi (METAL ALLEGIANC...
August 7, 2019
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SCOTT WEILAND's Widow Denied In Attempt To Get Money From His Estate

According to The Blast, Scott Weiland's widow will not be able to collect the money she claimed the STONE TEMPLE PILOTS singer owed her before he passed away. More than three years ago, photographer Jamie Wachtel Weiland filed a claim against Scott's estate, saying he owed her $64,406. Jamie said sh...
August 6, 2019
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KORN's MUNKY Says 'It Was Not Easy' Working On New Music After Death Of JONATHAN DAVIS's Wife

KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer spoke to "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, about the songwriting process for the band's new album, "The Nothing". Asked how different it was trying to come up with fresh music knowing that it could be the basis for catharsis for vocalis...
August 6, 2019
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GENE HOGLAN Hopes DARK ANGEL Will Release New Studio Album In 2020

Australia's Heavy magazine recently conducted an interview with drummer Gene Hoglan of veteran thrashers DARK ANGEL. You can listen to the entire chat via the Spreaker widget below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how DARK ANGEL's 2013 reunion came about: Gene: "It had...
August 6, 2019
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MIKE MUSHOK Hopes STAIND Will Remain Active After Fall Shows

Massachusetts-based rockers STAIND will reunite for a few select dates this fall after a five-year hiatus. With more than 15 million albums sold worldwide, original members Aaron Lewis, Mike Mushok and Johnny April along with longtime drummer Sal Giancarelli, will play some select shows, including t...
August 5, 2019
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KORN's MUNKY To Miss Five Shows On ALICE IN CHAINS Tour; Temporary Replacement Announced

KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer will miss a week's worth of shows on the band's North American tour with ALICE IN CHAINS so that he can be home with his wife as they await the birth of their daughter. Filling in for him will be J.R. Bareis, who previously played with KORN guitarist Brian "Head"...
August 5, 2019
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Watch Unboxing Of MOTÖRHEAD's '1979' Box Set

After several years of planning, MOTÖRHEAD and BMG recently announced the start of an exciting, extensive and detailed ultra-fan-friendly release program spanning the band's career from the '70s, '80s, 90s, and beyond. Kicking things off with the "Motörhead '79" campaign, it celebrates the 40th anni...
August 5, 2019
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LEATHERWOLF Announces New Lineup

Long-running Orange County, California metal institution LEATHERWOLF has announced a new lineup, comprising drummer Dean Roberts, guitarist Geoff Gayer, and bassist Paul Carman, all of whom featured on the band's classic "Leatherwolf" ('87) and "Street Ready" ('89) releases, guitarist Rob Math and i...
August 5, 2019
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PHIL DEMMEL Says VIO-LENCE Is Taking 'Delicate' Approach To Reunion: 'We're Still Kind Of Feeling Each Other Out'

VIO-LENCE guitarist Phil Demmel (formerly of MACHINE HEAD) recently spoke with Australia's Heavy magazine about the group's upcoming tour of the continent. The full conversation an be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On the resurrection of VIO-LENCE and upc...
August 4, 2019
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CLUTCH Vocalist Says Rock Is 'Pretty Piss Poor' In Regard To Keeping Up With Changes In Music Industry

Prior to CLUTCH's performance at the recent Rock USA festival in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, vocalist Neil Fallon spoke with Shawn SixX of the Boston radio station WAAF. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On CACTUS drummer Carmine Appice'...
August 3, 2019
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Former JUDAS PRIEST Drummer LES BINKS To Perform 'Unleashed In The East' Album For 40th Anniversary

LES BINKS' PRIESTHOOD, the band featuring former JUDAS PRIEST drummer Les Binks, will celebrate the 40th anniversary of PRIEST's classic live album "Unleashed In The East" by performing the LP live at select shows in the U.K. and the rest of Europe. Put together specifically to play the material fro...
August 2, 2019