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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: 'We've Been Mocked From The Very Beginning'

As part of the "1 Question With…" interview series, Michael Sweet of Christian metallers STRYPER was asked if the band's increasingly heavy and aggressive musical direction has been inspired by the fact that he and his bandmates have never fully embraced in heavy metal and hard rock circles, largely...

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KERRY KING: 'People Are The Cockroaches Of The Earth'

Neon Sunsets - The 80's Channel has uploaded a short video interview with SLAYER guitarist Kerry King conducted this past spring by two German kids. Asked about the lyrical inspiration for the song "Everything I Hate About You" on his recently released debut solo album, "From Hell I Rise", and what...

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DEATH ANGEL Drummer Says 'It's Pretty Obvious' Why His Band Pulled Out Of W.A.S.P. Tour: 'The Word Betrayal Comes To Mind'

Earlier this week, it was announced that DEATH ANGEL would "no longer be able" to support W.A.S.P. on the Blackie Lawless-fronted outfit's North American tour, dubbed "Album ONE Alive", this fall. Replacing them on the bill will be ARMORED SAINT. Additional support on all dates will come from UNTO O...

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SEETHER Releases Official Music Video For Top 10 Rock Single 'Judas Mind'

Rock music stalwarts SEETHER have released the official music video for their current Top 10 rock hit "Judas Mind". The clip, which was directed by David Brodsky for My Good Eye Music Visuals and produced by Allison Woest, can be seen below. The blistering single, the lead track off the band's upcom...

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Mourns Death Of His Father

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian is mourning the death of his father. Herbert Rosenfeld, a jewelry professional who lived in Boca Raton, Florida, was 83 years old. Ian took to his social media to share a few photos of his father, and he included the following message: "I'm the son of a fine man. "Growing...

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KERRY KING Is 'Not Against' Idea Of Releasing Demo Versions Of 'From Hell I Rise' Songs With His Lead Vocals

In a new interview with The SDR Show, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King confirmed that he originally laid down the scratch vocals on demo versions of all the songs that appear on his debut solo album, "From Hell I Rise". Asked what his singing voice sounds like, Kerry said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH....

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Watch: KERRY KING Performs In Reading, Pennsylvania During 'Ashes Of Leviathan' Tour

Fan-filmed video of Kerry King's entire August 8 performance at the Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania can be seen below. The setlist for the concert was as follows: 01. Where I Reign 02. Trophies Of The Tyrant 03. Residue 04. Toxic 05. Idle Hands 06. Shrapnel 07. Raining Blood (SLAYER song) 0...

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Reaperdawn

In a particularly strong year for black metal, it will take an album of considerable brilliance to stand out from the nefarious hordes. "Reaperdawn" is not the only contender for that position, but it is certainly one of the most convincing and undeniable. The brainchild of NECROPHOBIC guitarist Seb...

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KERRY KING On SLAYER's Return To The Stage: 'We Never Said We Were Done Playing' Together

In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, Kerry King, who is currently touring with his solo band, was asked if he is looking forward to playing with SLAYER again at three festival shows in September and October. He responded: "I haven't seen — I've texted Gary [Holt, SLAYER guitaris...

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SLAYER's KERRY KING Wants To 'Earn That Respect' With New Band Bearing His Name

By David E. Gehlke SLAYER's stunning unretirement in February came days after guitarist Kerry King announced his eponymous band, an A-list crew featuring Mark Osegueda (vocals, DEATH ANGEL),Phil Demmel (guitar, ex-MACHINE HEAD),Kyle Sanders (bass, ex-HELLYEAH) and Paul Bostaph (drums, SLAYER). Whi...

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See Trailer For SLAYER/KERRY KING Drummer PAUL BOSTAPH's Art Collection Built From His Rhythms

SLAYER and KERRY KING drummer Paul Bostaph has collaborated with Los Angeles art team SceneFour on the creation of new artwork built from his rhythms. Performing with drumsticks that light, much like a painter uses brushes with oils, Bostaph constructed the collection's visuals through some of his m...

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PAUL BOSTAPH On SLAYER Reunion Shows: 'I Never Saw That Coming'

In a new interview with Niclas Müller-Hansen of RockSverige, SLAYER drummer Paul Bostaph was asked if he was as surprised as Kerry King apparently was about the announcement of three SLAYER reunions shows for later this summer and early fall. He responded: "Yeah. I mean, Kerry knew it before I did,...

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BODY COUNT Shares Politically Charged Music Video For New Song 'F*** What You Heard'

BODY COUNT, the metal band fronted by hip-hop legend, actor and director Ice-T, has released the official music video for a new song called "Fuck What You Heard". The track is taken from BODY COUNT's upcoming album, "Merciless", which is due later this year via Century Media Records. "Fuck What You...

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KERRY KING Knew PHILIP ANSELMO Wasn't The Right Singer For His Solo Band

In a new interview with Glide Magazine, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King spoke about the rumors which circulated for a while that PANTERA's Philip Anselmo would sing on the debut album from King's solo project. Kerry said: "Well, the Phil connection that was loved by all the suits. And by suits, I mean t...

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BEHEMOTH Announces April 2025 'The Unholy Trinity' European Tour With SATYRICON And ROTTING CHRIST

Poland's black metal titans BEHEMOTH announce the extreme metal event of 2025, featuring legendary Norwegian black metal pioneers SATYRICON as special guest. From the ancient lands of Greece, the ever-epic ROTTING CHRIST completes "The Unholy Trinity". The tour kicks off on April 4, 2025, in Vienna,...