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MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Is 'Happy' To Get Questions About Why He Doesn't Growl On OPETH Albums Anymore

In a recent question-and-answer session posted on the YouTube channel of Nuclear Blast Records, OPETH mastermind Mikael Åkerfeldt was asked how annoying it is for him to constantly get questions about his decision to drop the "growling" vocals from the band's albums. He responded (see video below):...

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FOZZY's RICH WARD Says Sharing Stage With IRON MAIDEN In Los Angeles Was 'Incredible'

Adam from Global AZ Media conducted an interview with FOZZY guitarist Rich Ward prior to the band's September 20 show at Encore in Tucson, Arizona. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On when FOZZY plans to release the follow-up to their 2017...

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TESTAMENT's New Album Will Feature Blast Beats And A Three-Part Vocal Harmony, Says CHUCK BILLY

TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy has confirmed to DJ Valentino of the WSOU radio station that the band has completed work on the follow-up to 2016's "Brotherhood Of The Snake" album. Asked if the plan is still to release the new LP in January, Billy said (hear audio below): "That's the window. We're s...

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HATEBREED's JAMEY JASTA Says JAMES HETFIELD Inspired Him To Get Sober

HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta says that he "would not have given up drinking if it wasn't for" James Hetfield and "the example he set." Jasta made his comments after METALLICA's tour of Australia and New Zealand was called off so that Hetfield could enter rehab to battle his addictions. The trek wa...

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Watch STAIND Play First Full Show In Five Years

STAIND played its first full live show in five years last night (Friday, September 27) at the Louder Than Life music festival in Louisville, Kentucky. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below. Earlier in the month, STAIND guitarist Mike Mushok told the Louisville Courier Journal abo...

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The Infinite Loop

There are few things more thrilling than the sound of a young band with a total disregard for toeing the trendy line. Admittedly, the "prog" tag has been robustly rehabilitated over the last 20 years, but there is still something righteous about the complexity, diversity and sheer craziness that eru...

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EXHORDER Vocalist Says Group Did 'A Fair Bit Of Experimenting' On Long-Awaited Third Album

Prior to EXHORDER's September 23 performance in Brooklyn, New York, vocalist Kyle Thomas and guitarist Marzi Montazeri spoke with Alex Haber of Heavy New York. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the group's new album (and first in...

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TOBIAS FORGE Says Some Of GHOST's Former 'Nameless Ghouls' Were 'Uncomfortable With The Idea Of Not Getting Recognition'

GHOST leader Tobias Forge recently spoke with Cassius Morris of "The Cassius Morris Show" podcast. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the group's recent touring: Tobias: "I'd say that this tour — this tour cycle, album cycle —...

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DELAIN Releases Music Video For New Single 'Burning Bridges'

Dutch symphonic metallers DELAIN have release the official music video for their new single, "Burning Bridges". The emotive clip highlights the spectacular vocal talents of vocalist Charlotte Wessels, and once again, the undeniable atmospheric range of DELAIN's music solidified by their potent previ...

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AEROSMITH Cancels Las Vegas Concert After STEVEN TYLER Loses His Voice

AEROSMITH was forced to cancel its performance Thursday night (September 26) in Las Vegas after Steven Tyler lost his voice. The singer announced the cancelation of the show at Park Theater at Park MGM as part of the band's "Deuces Are Wild" residency on his Twitter account, writing: "I LOST MY VOI...

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DEE SNIDER Slams NFL For Ignoring 'Heavy Music' When Choosing SUPER BOWL Halftime Show Performers

Dee Snider has slammed the National Football League for hiring Jennifer Lopez and Shakira to perform at Super Bowl LIV. On Thursday, the pop singers confirmed they are the headlining acts for the halftime show on February 2, 2020 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. After news of the NFL's ch...

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FOZZY's CHRIS JERICHO: 'I'd Expect Nothing Less Than Arenas For Us In The Future'

In a recent interview with the 107.7 The Bone radio station, FOZZY singer Chris Jericho spoke about his previous characterization of his band as a "17-year overnight sensation." "When 'Judas', the song, came out, it became kind of the elusive hit single," he said (see video below). "I think we're at...

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FATES WARNING Singer On Forthcoming Solo Album: 'I Wanted To Show A Different Side Of What I'm Capable Of'

FATES WARNING vocalist Ray Alder recently spoke with "The Classic Metal Show" about his debut solo album, "What The Water Wants". The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On "What The Water Wants": Ray: "The whole point of the solo albu...

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THE WHO Cuts Houston Concert Short After ROGER DALTREY Loses His Voice (Video)

THE WHO was forced to cut its concert in Houston, Texas short after Roger Daltrey lost his voice. The legendary rock band managed to get through only eight songs at Toyota Center Wednesday night (September 25) before the singer told the crowd, "I think I should quit while I'm ahead," and walked offs...

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THE 69 EYES Announces 'Hell Has No Mercy 2020' U.S. Tour With WEDNESDAY 13

Finnish gothic rockers THE 69 EYES will embark on the "Hell Has No Mercy 2020" U.S. tour this winter. Kicking off on January 15 at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn, the 24-date trek will make stops in Chicago, West Hollywood and Richmond before concluding at Reverb in Reading, Pennsylvania on Februa...