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EPICA Aiming For 'More Aggressive' Sound On Next Album
Bassist Rob van der Loo of Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA spoke to Louder Noise about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2014's "The Quantum Enigma" album. He said (see video below): "So far, I must say — of course, I can't spoil too much the new album — ...January 26, 2016
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KORN's RAY LUZIER Unveils New Signature VIC FIRTH Drumsticks At NAMM (Video)
Cat With Hats spoke to KORN drummer Ray Luzier at the Vic Firth booth at this year's NAMM show in Anaheim, California. You can now watch the chat below. Luzier is currently the drummer for the iconic nu metal band KORN. He is also well known for his work with David Lee Roth, ...January 25, 2016
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AMON AMARTH To Release 'Jomsviking' Album In March; Watch 'First Kill' Video Right Now
On March 25, Swedish metal kings AMON AMARTH will unleash their tenth studio album, "Jomsviking", via Metal Blade in North America and Sony Music internationally. "Jomsviking" — the first concept record in AMON AMARTH's storied career — tells a tragic tale of love and revenge, backed by the Swedes'...January 25, 2016
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Video: MASTODON's BILL KELLIHER Demonstrates New Signature Amp At NAMM
Premier Guitar has uploaded video footage of Bill Kelliher (MASTODON) talking about and demonstrating his new signature Butterslax 100-watt head and cabinet from Friedman at this year's NAMM show in Anaheim, California. This three-channel amp is handwired in the USA, and the cabinet consists of 2×15...January 25, 2016
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Dystopia
Two gems in recent years followed by two head-scratchers. The only given in this band comes when a MEGADETH album truly tanks, the band storms back with sheer ferocity. Just when many listeners had given up on Dave Mustaine and MEGADETH following 2013's awkward, if occasionally fun "Super Collider",...January 25, 2016
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Purple
Not everyone got on board with BARONESS's last album "Yellow & Green". However, most fans recognized it as one of the bravest albums the heavy underground turned out in recent years. Embracing more of BARONESS's space rock, trad metal, alternative, punk and Eighties rawk affinities, "Yellow &...January 25, 2016
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The Book of Suffering Tome 1
There was an almost tangible sense of fear amongst passengers on central Canadian Greyhound buses in the weeks following the 2008 beheading of a passenger by the hands of the man seated next to him. The victim was murdered, beheaded and cannibalized. Canadian extreme metal juggernauts CRYPTOPSY have...January 25, 2016
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Exhausting Fire
KYLESA have proven to be one of the most evolutionary metal bands of our time. Like fellow Georgians BARONESS, it's not wholly accurate to label them sludge, much less metal, though the two are the primary palettes both create in. Since 2009's "Static Tensions", KYLESA has sought an identity outside...January 25, 2016
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ARCH ENEMY's MICHAEL AMOTT: 'I'd Rather Make An Album When We Have Something To Say As A Band'
Jose Mangin, SiriusXM on-air host (Liquid Metal, Ozzy's Boneyard, Octane),conducted an interview with ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott at this year's NAMM show in Anaheim, California. You can now watch the chat below. Asked about ARCH ENEMY's plans for the coming months, Amott said: "We're kind o...January 24, 2016
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Video: DAVE GROHL Joins Members Of METALLICA, PANTERA, SLAYER On Stage At 'Dimebash 2016'
Members of METALLICA, FOO FIGHTERS, PANTERA, SLAYER and STONE SOUR are among the musicians who took part in the Monster Energy Ride For Dime Dimebash 2016, a benefit honoring late PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, which was held last night (Friday, January 22) at Lucky Strike Live in Holly...January 23, 2016
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Video: VENOM INC. Performs In San Francisco
Fan-filmed video footage of VENOM INC., the new band featuring original VENOM members Jeff "Mantas" Dunn (guitar) and Anthony "Abaddon" Bray (drums) alongside ex-VENOM bassist/vocalist Tony "Demolition Man" Dolan, performing on January 20 at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco, California can be seen be...January 23, 2016
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DAN REED NETWORK Signs With FRONTIERS, Prepares To Release New Album
Frontiers Music Srl has welcomed DAN REED NETWORK to its roster of artists. The band recently reunited for a string of shows in Europe and will release its brand new album, "Fight Another Day", in early summer. Formed originally in Portland, Oregon, DAN REED NETWORK began packing out local clubs fro...January 22, 2016
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HOLY GRAIL: Lyric Video For New Song 'Crystal King'
The official lyric video for "Crystal King", a brand new song from the Los Angeles-based shred quintet HOLY GRAIL, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's new album, "Times Of Pride And Peril", due on February 12 via Prosthetic. Recorded with Grammy Award-winning producer John Spik...January 22, 2016
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VAMPIRES EVERYWHERE Covers HOZIER's 'Take Me To Church'
Los Angeles rockers VAMPIRES EVERYWHERE have premiered their newest single, a haunting cover of HOZIER's breakout hit "Take Me To Church", featuring CHELSEA GRIN's Alex Koehler. This is the second piece of new music to be revealed off VAMPIRES EVERYWHERE's forthcoming full-length, "Ritual", which wi...January 21, 2016
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Reunited NASTY SAVAGE To Record New Album
Florida metal legends NASTY SAVAGE have reunited and are planning to record a brand new studio album this summer. Tours will follow the new disc's release. NASTY SAVAGE 2016 is: Nasty Ronnie - Vocals Fred Dregischan - Bass David Austin - Guitar John Mahoney - Guitar Greg Gall - Drums Says Austin: "T...January 21, 2016
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