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Ex-MEGADETH Drummer SHAWN DROVER On Relying On Social Media To Promote His Bands' Music: 'It's A Necessary Evil'

Former MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover, who is currently promoting the debut album from his WITHERING SCORN project, was asked in a new interview with the "Trendcrusher" podcast if he enjoys having to rely on social media so much to promote his music and grow his bands' audiences. He responded (as tra...

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Watch: OVERKILL Kicks Off 'Scorching The Earth' U.S. Tour In San Francisco

New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL kicked off their "Scorching The Earth" U.S. tour with EXHORDER and HEATHEN last night (Thursday, July 13) at the Great American Hall in San Francisco, California. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. OVERKILL's setlist was as follows: 01. Scorc...

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NONPOINT Releases New Single 'A Million Watts'

NONPOINT has released a new single, "A Million Watts", via the band's independent label 361 Degrees Records. The track, which was produced by Chris Collier, who has previously worked with KORN and WHITESNAKE, among other bands, is the third single from NONPOINT's upcoming "Heartless" EP, due out on...

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Position | Momentum

If 2020's "The Eye Is The First Circle" was a concise act of scabby-lipped catharsis, "Position | Momentum" is what happens when the waves of vitriol never stop. CALLIGRAM continue to make some of the most vicious, black metal-adjacent music around, and when "Sul Dolore" erupts, it's instantly appar...

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Hear SLASH Guest On DEMI LOVATO's 'Sorry Not Sorry (Rock Version)'

Grammy-nominated global superstar Demi Lovato has released "Sorry Not Sorry (Rock Version)" featuring GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash. The release comes alongside the announcement of her upcoming album "Revamped" featuring rock versions of her hit songs, out September 15. "Sorry Not Sorry (Rock Versio...

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Watch ARMORED SAINT Get Inducted Into METAL HALL OF FAME

California heavy metal veterans ARMORED SAINT were inducted into the Metal Hall Of Fame last night (Thursday, July 13) at the legendary Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. The event was hosted by 95.5 KLOS DJ Marci Wiser, and featured performances by WEAPONS OF ANEW, Sergio Michel and DEC...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE Cuts Off His Dreads For First Time In Nearly A Decade

LAMB OF GOD vocalist Randy Blythe will be donning a new look during the band's summer 2023 tour. On Wednesday (July 12),Blythe and his bandmates played their first show after he got a haircut, which saw his dreadlocks completely cut off. The performance took place at the Festival D'été De Québec fe...

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IRON ALLIES Feat. Former ACCEPT Members HERMAN FRANK And DAVID REECE: 'Fear No Evil' Music Video

IRON ALLIES, the new band featuring former ACCEPT members Herman Frank and David Reece, has released the official music video for the song "Fear No Evil". The track is taken from IRON ALLIES' debut album, "Blood In Blood Out", which arrived last October via AFM Records. Frank commented: "This record...

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IRON MAIDEN's 'Legacy Of The Beast' Mobile Game Unleashes Collaboration With IN FLAMES

Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey as IRON MAIDEN's acclaimed free-to-play mobile game, Legacy Of The Beast, joins forces with Swedish metallers IN FLAMES to deliver an epic new event: In The Dark. Following a string of successful partnerships, Legacy Of The Beast proudly unveils another...

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METALLICA Shares Another Trailer For 'M72 World Tour Live From Arlington, TX'

METALLICA and Trafalgar Releasing have revealed a brand-new event trailer for the upcoming "Metallica: M72 World Tour Live From Arlington, TX – A Two Night Event", featuring footage captured throughout the band's European tour stops this summer. Presented in cinemas worldwide, this unprecedented glo...

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TAYLOR HAWKINS London Tribute Concert Nominated For EMMY

The Taylor Hawkins tribute concert in London, honoring the late FOO FIGHTERS drummer, has been nominated for an Emmy. The show, which streamed live on Paramount+, is one of five nominees in the "Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Variety Series Or Special" category. Directed by Joel Gallen and produced...

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NITA STRAUSS On Her Recovery From Meniscus Repair Surgery: 'I'm About 90 Percent'

During a new appearance on "The Mistress Carrie Podcast", Alice Cooper guitarist Nita Strauss offered an update on her recovery from a recent operation for a torn meniscus. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Now we are about five months removed from surgery and I would say I'm about 90...

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JIM ROOT Explains Why He Initially Turned Down Invitation To Join SLIPKNOT

In a new interview with Prism Supply, SLIPKNOT's Jim Root reflected on how the first time he was invited to join the band, the guitarist said no. He was already in a group, the Des Moines, Iowa metal band DEADFRONT. SLIPKNOT was in California recording its 1999 self-titled debut, and guitarist Josh...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND Shares 'Forgive Me' From 'Empath Live In America'

Canadian singer, songwriter and producer Devin Townsend has issued "Forgive Me" from the upcoming third release in his "Devolution" series. "Empath Live In America" will be be made available on August 4. The "Devolution" series so far has comprised unique live performances, and this one is no differ...

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Over 30 Artists Announced For 2024 MONSTERS OF ROCK Cruise

The annual Monsters Of Rock cruise (MORC),one of the world's premier hard rock and heavy metal fan immersive music cruises, is returning for its twelfth year. Promoter On the Blue Cruises has announced the five-day/five-night full-ship music charter will set sail March 2-7, 2024 aboard Royal Caribb...