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SLIPKNOT's CLOWN Is 'Ecstatic' About TORTILLA MAN's Addition To Band

SLIPKNOT percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan says that he is "ecstatic" about the band's newest member — the percussionist nicknamed "Tortilla Man." Tortilla Man joined SLIPKNOT three months ago, when he was first featured in the video for comeback single "Unsainted". He came into the group following...

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SKILLET's JOHN COOPER: I Didn't Even Know That We Were Making 'Positive' Music

In a recent interview with the Peoria, Illinois radio station 105.7 The X Rocks, SKILLET frontman John Cooper spoke about the band's knack for mixing hard-driving rock, grunge, metal and alternative sounds with a life-affirming, Christian message. He said: "It's funny. I was doing an interview recen...

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GENE SIMMONS Is No Longer 'Chief Evangelist Officer' Of Canadian Cannabis Company INVICTUS

Canadian cannabis and fertilizer company Invictus announced today that rock icon Gene Simmons has abdicated his position as the company's "chief evangelist officer." "It has been a pleasure to work with Gene. He has been a valuable asset to the company," said Trevor Dixon, president and chief execu...

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MAYHEM To Release 'Daemon' Album In October

Norwegian black metal veterans MAYHEM will release their sixth studio album, titled "Daemon", on October 25. By the power of darkness and with the might of black-hearted will no two MAYHEM albums have been or will ever be the same. Over the course of MAYHEM's storied and groundbreaking 35-year caree...

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K.K. DOWNING On His Return To Live Stage: 'It Was A Bit Of A Whirlwind'

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing joined ex-MANOWAR axeman Ross "The Boss" Friedman on stage earlier today (Sunday, August 11) at this year's Bloodstock Open Air festival at Catton Park, Derbyshire, United Kingdom to perform four songs. This marked K.K.'s first public performance since Octo...

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SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR: 'The Less I Say About CHRIS FEHN, The Better'

In a brand new interview with Vulture, SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor was asked what kind of work goes into keeping friendships and business partnerships alive that long when there are nine bandmembers involved. He responded: "The great thing about the business part of it is that because we're from...

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LACUNA COIL's ANDREA FERRO: 'When We Do Whatever We Want And Pursue A Heavier Path, Our Music Sounds Really Good'

Alex Haber of Heavy New York recently conducted an interview with vocalists Cristina Scabbia and Andrea Ferro of Italian heavy rockers LACUNA COIL. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the band's forthcoming "Black Anima" studio album: Cr...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's CHRIS KAEL Says He And IVAN MOODY 'Leaned On Each Other' During Sobriety

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael recently spoke with Andy Hall of the Des Moines, Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3. You can listen to the entire chat via the SoundCloud widget below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On when FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH plans to release ne...

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OSCAR DRONJAK Explains HAMMERFALL's Songwriting Process: 'It's Like A Slow Grinding Wheel'

In an interview with Xander from Total Rock Radio at this year's Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany, guitarist Oscar Dronjak of Swedish metal veterans HAMMERFALL delved deep into his songwriting process. With 11 studio albums under their belt, including HAMMERFALL's forthcoming effort, "Dom...

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MICHAEL SWEET Says Bassist PERRY RICHARDSON Has 'Brought Peace' To STRYPER

STRYPER vocalist Michael Sweet was recently interviewed by "The Australian Rock Show" podcast. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On having more freedom to experiment on his solo albums than when playing with STRYPER: Michael: "Wi...

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SACRED REICH Frontman On Returning Drummer DAVE MCCLAIN: 'It Just Felt So Right'

SACRED REICH bassist/vocalist Phil Rind recently spoke with Keefy of Ghost Cult Magazine. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the band's journey to release their forthcoming comeback album, "Awakening": Phil: "We got back togeth...

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ROB ZOMBIE: 'Pop! Rocks' Figure From FUNKO Coming Soon

The popular vinyl collectible company Funko — best known for its big-headed Pop! figures — has joined forces with Rob Zombie. The rocker-turned-filmmaker announced his Funko collaboration in an Instagram post earlier today. He wrote: "Guess who is now a @originalfunko POP! Yep this guy. Coming soon!...

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Watch WHITESNAKE's Entire Moscow Concert

Fan-filmed video footage of WHITESNAKE's entire July 17 concert at Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Bad Boys 02. Slide It In 03. Love Ain't No Stranger 04. Hey You (You Make Me Rock) 05. Slow An' Easy 06. Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The C...

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SLIPKNOT's JIM ROOT Says CHRIS FEHN Was 'A Big Part Of The Band Visually'

Jim Root says that Chris Fehn was "a big part" of SLIPKNOT's visual presentation but insists that the former percussionist's absence had no impact on the making of the band's latest album. Fehn sued SLIPKNOT in March, claiming he hadn't been properly compensated for his years of touring and recordin...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST Releases Music Video For New Single 'Sleeping With The Light On'

Legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker's MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST project will release its second studio album, "Revelation", on September 20 through Nuclear Blast. The disc was produced by Michael Schenker and Michael Voss and was recorded and mixed by Voss at Kidpool Studio Greven & Kidwood Stud...