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LAMB OF GOD's MARK MORTON: CHRIS ADLER 'Was Unable To Keep Up With What We Were Doing Tour-Wise'

Richmond, Virginia-based metallers LAMB OF GOD will release their new, self-titled album, on May 8 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 the...

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METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO Is Chilling And Making Music While In Quarantine

METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo is apparently using the coronavirus downtime to "chill" and "make music." On Sunday, Trujillo took to his Instagram to share a photo of him sitting on a huge couch, with an acoustic guitar in hand and accompanied by his dog. He captioned the picture: "Chill time wit...

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ANTHRAX, TESTAMENT And SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Members Cover RUSH's 'YYZ' While In Quarantine (Video)

Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX),Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT) and Roberto "Ra" Diaz (SUICIDAL TENDENCIES) have shared their version of the RUSH classic "YYZ", recorded with each member separated in their own homes. Benante uploaded a video of the performance to his YouTube channel, writing in an accompanying...

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LAMB OF GOD Guitarist MARK MORTON Discusses New Album Artwork (Video)

A one-minute video in which LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton discusses the artwork for the band's upcoming self-titled album can be seen below. "Lamb Of God" will be released on May 8 via Epic Records in the U.S. and Nuclear Blast Records in Europe. The follow-up to "VII: Sturm Und Drang" marks LAM...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE Didn't Want To Write An Album About 'Idiot' DONALD TRUMP

LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe, one of extreme metal's most politically aware musicians who has written about social and political issues in the past, has told Consequence Of Sound that he didn't want the lyrics on band's upcoming self-titled album to be about President Donald Trump. "My disdain...

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FOO FIGHTERS Announce Rescheduled Dates For Rest Of 'Van Tour' 2020

FOO FIGHTERS have rescheduled all of the dates on their previously announced "Van Tour" due to the coronavirus pandemic that is spreading across the globe. The trek, which was originally scheduled to take place in April and May, will see the band playing at the same cities as during FOO FIGHTERS' 19...

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KISS's PAUL STANLEY On RUSH: 'They Perfected A Style And Walked A Road That Nobody Else Had Been On'

KISS frontman Paul Stanley has commented on the passing of Neil Peart, who died on January 7 in Santa Monica, California after a three-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. The iconic RUSH drummer was 67 years old. Speaking to Outlaw magazine, Stanley reflected on his in...

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LAMB OF GOD: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'Memento Mori' Video

Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of LAMB OF GOD's music video for "Memento Mori", the opening track on the band's forthcoming self-titled album, can be seen below. Due May 8 via Epic Records, the follow-up to "VII: Sturm Und Drang" marks LAMB OF GOD's first recordings with Art Cruz, who joi...

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GRAHAM BONNET Says RUSH Was 'The Most Incredible Band Ever'

In a recent interview with "The Blairing Out With Eric Show", legendary vocalist Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, ALCATRAZZ, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP) spoke about the passing of iconic RUSH drummer Neil Peart. Asked what kind of influence RUSH had on his life, Graham said (see video below): "On my life, not ve...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE: 'No One Will Ever Take SLAYER's Place'

LAMB OF GOD singer Randy Blythe has dismissed suggestions that his band is the natural successor to the thrash metal throne previously occupied by SLAYER. Ever since SLAYER completed its final tour last November, there has been talk about which younger act is best equipped to follow in the legendary...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of LAMB OF GOD's Entire Performance At Last Year's RESURRECTION FEST

Professionally filmed video footage of LAMB OF GOD's entire July 6, 2019 performance at the Resurrection Fest in Viveiro, Lugo, Spain was premiereed on Knotfest.com earlier today and can now be seen below. LAMB OF GOD's self-titled album will be released on May 8 via Epic Records. The follow-up to "...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE Says He Would 'Do A Better Job' As President 'Than The Idiot We've Got In Office Right Now'

In a recent interview with Kerrang! magazine, LAMB OF GOD singer Randy Blythe, who announced in 2012 that he was running for president, was asked if he would ever seriously running for public office. He responded: "That's an interesting question. When I ran for president — and I did get some write-i...

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BUCKCHERRY Announces Rescheduled North American Tour Dates

Californian rockers BUCKCHERRY have announced the rescheduled dates for their North American tour. The trek, which was originally slated to take place in April and May, has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic that is spreading across the globe. The band states: "So as not to disappoint ou...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE: 'I Write Lyrics For One Dude, And That's Me'

In a new interview with Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe was asked how he and his bandmates are able to successfully come up with fresh ideas for each new album without stepping too far from what the LAMB OF GOD fans expect to hear. He responded...

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RUSH's GEDDY LEE: 'Trust The Science' And 'We Will Get Through This'

RUSH frontman Geddy Lee says that he is "self-isolating " to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. This past Tueday (March 17),Lee took to his Instagram to write: "It's been over 2 months since our soul brother Neil [Peart, RUSH drummer] left us and althoug...