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Video: Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Performs With THE CHOPHOUSE BAND In Walnut Creek

JASON NEWSTED AND THE CHOPHOUSE BAND, the new mostly acoustic project led by former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted, has scheduled the following dates in September: Sep. 02 - Crystal Bay, NV @ The Crystal Bay Club / Crown Room Sep. 07 - Santa Cruz, CA @ Moe's Alley Sep. 08 - Mill Valley, CA @ ...

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SLIPKNOT Takes A Stand Against North Carolina's Controversial 'Anti-LGBTQ' Bill

SLIPKNOT has partnered with Equality NC, the organization working to secure equal rights and justice for LGBTQ North Carolinians, to fight against North Carolina's recently passed HB2, also known as the "bathroom bill," which bans people from using public bathrooms that do not correspond with their...

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METALLICA: 'Back To The Front' Book About Making Of 'Master Of Puppets' To Finally See Light Of Day In September

"Metallica: Back To The Front", the definitive story of METALLICA's classic 1986 album "Master Of Puppets" and the tour that followed its release, hits bookstores and online sellers on September 13. A very special Collector's Edition of the book will be available two weeks earlier on August 30 throu...

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SLIPKNOT's JIM ROOT On Touring Life: Playing The Show Is 'The Only Part Of The Day That Feels Normal To Me'

Jim Root, one of the two guitarists for SLIPKNOT, spoke to The You Rock Foundation about how he has struggled as an outsider with turbulent thoughts throughout life and how he has used his artistic career path to distract him from them. As someone who is most comfortable playing behind a mask on the...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Is Not A Fan Of HILLARY CLINTON, But Won't Say If He Will Vote For DONALD TRUMP

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine says that he has no intention of voting for Hillary Clinton in the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Asked by a fan on Periscope if he is a fan of controversial Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, Mustaine replied: "Am I a Donald Trump fan? Well, he's a ve...

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Former METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Explains Decision To Launch Acoustic Project

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted took part in a Mighty Fine Guitars live Facebook webcast on Friday, July 22. The event was hosted by Stevie Coyle. Newsted debuted his new, mostly acoustic project, WOULD AND STEAL — in which he is joined by Rob Tucker — and spoke about his decision to embark o...

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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT: 'I'm Not Scared Of Anything When It Comes To Music'

Sam Dunn of Banger TV conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH on July 9 at the Eistnaflug festival in Iceland. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On what makes OPETH such a go...

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MALEVOLENT CREATION Announces U.S. Tour Celebrating 25th Anniversary Of 'The Ten Commandments'

MALEVOLENT CREATION will return to the road in the U.S. for the first time in five years this October. The veteran Florida death metal outfit is supporting its latest album, "Dead Man's Path", and celebrating the 25th anniversary of its iconic debut record, "The Ten Commandments". MALEVOLENT CREATIO...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's SERJ TANKIAN: 'Civilization In Its Current Form Has Run Its Course'

SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian has expressed his frustration over the state of the world, explaining that "civilization in its current form has run its course." Tankian, who has always been outspoken with his leftist political opinions, made his comments in response to some of the stories th...

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Former METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Is Back With WOULD AND STEAL

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted will take part in a Mighty Fine Guitars live Facebook webcast on Friday, July 22 at 12 p.m. PST. The event will be hosted by Stevie Coyle. Newsted will talk about his new, mostly acoustic project, WOULD AND STEAL (in which he is joined by Rob Tucker),and whate...

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Study: Heavy Metal Music Helps Listeners Deal With Mortality

According to a study in the Journal Of Psychology Of Popular Media, heavy metal music helps fans deal with the idea of their own death. Thirty participants took part in the project, where one group listened to SLAYER's 1986 classic "Angel Of Death" while the other heard an audio book. Researchers fr...

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SHAWN 'CLOWN' CRAHAN: What Makes SLIPKNOT A Culture And Not A Band Anymore

SLIPKNOT percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan was interviewed on the July 11 edition of "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie. You can now listen to the chat using the widget below. An excerpt follows. Full Metal Jackie: What kind of mental buildup do you go through to prepare fo...

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STEVEN TYLER's 'Hold On (Won't Let Go)' Named Official PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDERS Anthem

AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler's new song "Hold On (Won't Let Go)" has been named the new anthem for the Colorado-based bull riding organization Professional Bull Riders' CBS television broadcasts and live events. The track is featured on Tyler's debut solo album, "We're All Somebody From Somewhere...

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THE 69 EYES: 'Miss Pastis' Video Released

"Miss Pastis", the new video from Finnish gothic metallers THE 69 EYES, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's eleventh album, "Universal Monsters", which was released on April 22 via Nuclear Blast. The CD was recorded with producer Johnny Lee Michaels at his Helsinki-based Bat Cave St...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH: 'I Have Been Mourning The Current State Of The World For Days Now'

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE frontman Jesse Leach says that he "won't give up on trying to make this world a better place" despite the fact that "we have been conditionally dumbed down, divided and controlled" by "those in high authority." In a lengthy statement on his Facebook page, the singer blasts the use...