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MACHINE HEAD Taps KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Frontman JESSE LEACH For New Song 'Stop The Bleeding'; 'Civil Unrest' Single Out Now

San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD have released "Civil Unrest", a two-song digital single featuring A-side "Stop The Bleeding" and B-side "Bulletproof", with the former featuring additional guest vocals from KILLSWITCH ENGAGE frontman Jesse Leach. This pair of fierce protest anthems were...

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Lamb Of God

One of metal's biggest bands, LAMB OF GOD have earned their status through a combination of consistency, charisma and, most importantly, monstrous music. Much has been written and said already about how "Lamb Of God" marks a new chapter in the band's history, and it's undoubtedly significant that th...

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New LAMB OF GOD Drummer ART CRUZ: 'This Is The Moment I've Been Dreaming Of My Whole Life'

Kyle McGinn of Dead Rhetoric recently conducted an interview with new LAMB OF GOD drummer Art Cruz. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Dead Rhetoric: You've been touring with the band for a few years. How's it feel to finally have some material on disc that is your own? Art: "I'm very thankf...

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KISS Partners With MERGE4 For New Sock Collection

If you thought you were done expecting the unexpected from Merge4, think again! Merge4 is releasing five devastatingly epic designs featuring the hottest band in the world, KISS! Not only are these the best thing to ever happen to your feet, they are pure bliss for those inclined towards serious pla...

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LAMB OF GOD's MARK MORTON Makes No Apologies For Voicing His Political Opinions

In a recent interview with A&P Reacts, LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton was asked if it's important for him to use the platform that he has, including his Twitter account, to create awareness about the things that are happening around him. He responded (see video below): "I'm starting to. I've...

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RAMMSTEIN Is Working On New Music During Coronavirus Pandemic

RAMMSTEIN is using the coronavirus downtime to work on new music. The news of possible new material from the German industrial metallers was broken by the band's drummer, Christoph Schneider, during an appearance Saturday (June 13) on the "Rodeo Radio" podcast, which airs on Germany's Radio Bob! Ask...

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NEIL PEART-Narrated Short Film 'Growth Rings' Now Available Online

Edge Factor has released a short film co-written and narrated by Neil Peart. The legendary RUSH drummer co-wrote and did his own voiceover in "Growth Rings", which was created in collaboration with DW Drums. Co-written by with Edge Factor's Jeremy Bout, the film honors the way in which music marks m...

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LAMB OF GOD's MARK MORTON: CHRIS ADLER 'Knows Damn Well That I Love And Respect Him'

LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton has clarified his recent comments about Chris Adler, saying the group's founding drummer is "an incredibly talented person" who "knows damn well that I love and respect him." Earlier this week, Morton spoke to American Songwriter about what it was like writing and p...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE Doesn't Think METALLICA Will Retire Anytime Soon: 'They're Kind Of Eternal'

In a recent interview with Chris Annunziata of 90.3 WMSC's "The Metal Teddy Bear Experience" radio show, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe was asked which new bands have the potential to be the new torch bearers to carry on the metal genre after veteran acts like METALLICA, IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST...

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LAMB OF GOD's MARK MORTON Says New Drummer ART CRUZ Is 'A Little Less Robotic' Than CHRIS ADLER

Richmond, Virginia-based metallers LAMB OF GOD will release their new, self-titled album on June 19 via Epic Records in the U.S. and Nuclear Blast Records in Europe. The follow-up to 2015's "VII: Sturm Und Drang" marks LAMB OF GOD's first recordings with Art Cruz, who joined the band last year as th...

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LAMB OF GOD's ART CRUZ On Finding His Sound: 'I Don't Want To Be CHRIS ADLER; I Want To Be Me'

Richmond, Virginia-based metallers LAMB OF GOD will release their new, self-titled album on June 19 via Epic Records in the U.S. and Nuclear Blast Records in Europe. The follow-up to 2015's "VII: Sturm Und Drang" marks LAMB OF GOD's first recordings with Art Cruz, who joined the band last year as th...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE On Not Being Able To Tour During Coronavirus Crisis: 'Compared To Prison, It's A Breeze'

In a new interview with Alternative Press, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe was asked how he feels about not being able to tour during the coronavirus crisis, especially since most bands make a living from playing shows. "For me, it makes me glad I'm in a successful enough band that I saved up some...

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LAMB OF GOD's ART CRUZ Thinks 'It Would Be Tough' For Metal Concerts To Return Before COVID-19 Vaccine Is Developed

In a brand new interview with Finland's Kaaos TV, LAMB OF GOD drummer Art Cruz was asked if he thinks it will be possible for heavy metal bands to return to the live stage before a vaccine for the novel coronavirus is developed. He responded (see video below): "I feel like it would be tough. No matt...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT Attends Santa Clarita Protest Over GEORGE FLOYD's Death (Video)

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett attended the June 4 protest in Santa Clarita, California over the death of Minnesota man George Floyd at the hands of police. His 10-minute video report on the experience can be seen below. Several hundred protesters gathered for what was described as a peaceful afternoo...

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LAMB OF GOD's JOHN CAMPBELL Says RANDY BLYTHE Has 'Developed Incredibly Over The Years As A Writer And A Performer'

LAMB OF GOD bassist John Campbell was interviewed on the latest episode of the "Talk Toomey" podcast. Speaking about the inspiration for singer Randy Blythe's lyrics, John said (hear audio below): "I've known Randy since 1990. I know where this comes from. And we are all of — I don't wanna say we're...