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PARADISE LOST's NICK HOLMES Talks Re-Recording Of 'Icon' And Album's Impact On Band's Career
By David E. Gehlke PARADISE LOST's lightning-fast progression from gothic doom pioneers to the frontline of European metal happened within five years. The album that did the most for the band was 1993's "Icon", a drastic shift into tight, streamlined songwriting that was complemented by Nick Holmes'...November 16, 2023
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Terror Management Theory
One of the greatest things about the flourishing progressive metal scene is its endless thirst for collaboration and cross-pollination. It might be a slight stretch to describe TEMIC as a supergroup, but this is another grand meeting of minds that fans of cutting-edge heaviness will doubtless embrac...November 16, 2023
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BIFF BYFORD Reflects On SAXON's 'Most Challenging Period'
In a new interview with Gustavo Maiato, SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked to reflect on "the most challenging" moment in the group's career and how he and his bandmates overcame it. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think the most challenging period in our career and a lot of...November 16, 2023
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TESTAMENT Is Working On New Song Ideas: 'Crushing Riffs' And 'Super Thrashing Drums'
TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson has revealed that he and drummer Chris Dovas have resumed working on material for the band's next studio album. Earlier today (Thursday, November 16),Peterson shared a photo of him and Dovas in the studio and he included the following message: "Busy week finished,...November 16, 2023
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AMARANTHE Shares New Single 'Outer Dimensions' From Upcoming Album 'The Catalyst'
Swedish metallers AMARANTHE have released a new single, "Outer Dimensions". Once again, high-energy vibes paired with a catchy chorus and garnished with some heavy riffs and impressive growls, this song is determined to live up to its name and take the listener to higher spaces. "Outer Dimensions" i...November 16, 2023
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STEVEN ADLER: VINCE NEIL's 'Voice Is Rock 'N' Roll Gold'
When Steven Adler and GUNS N' ROSES emerged from the Sunset Strip with "Appetite For Destruction", they soon became known as the World's Most Dangerous Band. Not far behind them in terms of reputation were a riotous group of glam rock ruffians known as MÖTLEY CRÜE — fronted by Vince Neil. Taking a b...November 16, 2023
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IRON MAIDEN's 'Legacy Of The Beast' Teams Up With ALICE COOPER For Latest In-Game Event
IRON MAIDEN's Legacy Of The Beast free-to-play mobile game has announced another major in-game collaboration, this time with Alice Cooper. Following several successful collaborations in recent years (Legacy Of The Beast have teamed up with DISTURBED, ANTHRAX, ARCH ENEMY, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH and...November 16, 2023
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IHSAHN To Release New, Self-Titled Album In February
Norwegian multi-instrumentalist Ihsahn (EMPEROR) will release his next solo LP, "Ihsahn", on February 16 via Candlelight Records. In addition to the traditional album version, Ihsahn's new album will also include an orchestral version. The first single from the forthcoming album, "Pilgrimage To Obli...November 16, 2023
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STEVE HACKETT To Release New Conceptual Studio Album 'The Circus And The Nightwhale'
Legendary rock guitarist Steve Hackett will release his new studio album, "The Circus And The Nightwhale", on February 16, 2024, via InsideOut Music. A rite-of-passage concept album with a young character called Travla at the centre of it, "The Circus And The Nightwhale"'s 13 tracks have an autobiog...November 16, 2023
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Watch: ARCH ENEMY's ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ Performs 'The Wolf You Feed' With NITA STRAUSS Live For First Time
ARCH ENEMY's Alissa White-Gluz joined Nita Strauss on stage last night (Tuesday, November 14) at Théâtre Beanfield in Montreal, Quebec, Canada to perform the song "The Wolf You Feed" live for the first time. Video of her appearance can be seen below. Nita wrote on social media: "The Queen Beast hers...November 15, 2023
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GEORGE LYNCH Says DOKKEN And LYNCH MOB Package Tour 'Has Run Its Course'
In a new interview with Canada's link textThe Metal Voice, George Lynch was asked if packaged tours featuring DOKKEN and LYNCH MOB are a thing of the past. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It sounds like it's kind of run its course. Yeah, I think so. So that's fine. It was a thing...November 15, 2023
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METALLICA Shares Pro-Shot Video Of 'The Memory Remains' Performance From St. Louis During 'M72' Tour
Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "The Memory Remains" on November 3 at St. Louis, Missouri venue Dome at America's Center can be seen below. As previously reported, METALLICA set a new attendance record at Dome at America's Center on November 3 and November 5, when the ba...November 15, 2023
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BIOHAZARD, DEICIDE And CROWBAR To Perform Classic Albums At 2024 'Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly'
Prepare for a high-gravity dose of bourbon barrel discipline on April 12-13, 2024, when Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly — the world's loudest, heaviest, two-day craft beer event — returns to the Fillmore Philly to deliver more lunatics of quad's libation for its seventh year. The clas...November 15, 2023
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SABATON To Enter Studio In Early 2024
In a new interview with FaceCulture, SABATON bassist and manager Pär Sundström confirmed that he and his bandmates have been writing material for the follow-up to 2022's "The War To End All Wars" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "SABATON hasn't been so active touring since we end...November 15, 2023
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Let The Truth Speak
When EARTHSIDE released their debut album "A Dream In Static" (2015),  it sounded like the beginning of a potentially towering legacy. A fiendishly complex but eminently accessible barrage of modern, post-djent prog metal and elegant, atmospheric songwriting, it covered so much ground that the N...November 15, 2023
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