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MAX CAVALERA: 'I Really Don't Like Writing Lyrics'
SOULFLY guitarist/vocalist Max Cavalera, who got his start fronting the legendary Brazilian thrash metal band SEPULTURA, has admitted to Heavy New York that he doesn't care much for the lyric-writing process. "I really don't like writing lyrics," he said (see video below). "It's totally a mandatory...February 12, 2019
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GHOST, GODSMACK, EVANESCENCE, SLASH, ANTHRAX, Others Confirmed For HEAVY MONTRÉAL; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Special Offer Available
Heavy Montréal is back for a 10th edition on July 27-28 at Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montrea, Quebec, Canada as well as on July 26 with Heavy In The City. This year, the festival returns to its traditional site, which has been revamped in the past two years by the city of Montréal. The festival will take...February 12, 2019
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Video Premiere: LAST IN LINE's 'Blackout The Sun'
The official music video for the song "Blackout The Sun" from LAST IN LINE can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's sophomore album, "II", which will be released on February 22 via Frontiers Music Srl. As with 2016's "Heavy Crown", the new disc was produced by DOKKEN and FOREIGNER bassi...February 12, 2019
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JOHN PETRUCCI Says DREAM THEATER's Musical Showmanship Comes From A 'Genuine And Natural Place'
Rob Chapman from Ernie Ball Music recently conducted an interview with guitarist John Petrucci of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On producing DREAM THEATER albums himself and whether he favors the...February 11, 2019
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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE Is 'Disappointed And Disheartened' By VINNIE PAUL's Exclusion From GRAMMY AWARDS' 'In Memoriam' Segment
HALESTORM's Lzzy Hale says that she is "disappointed and disheartened" that Vinnie Paul Abbott (PANTERA, HELLYEAH),Oli Herbert (ALL THAT REMAINS) and Kyle Pavone (WE CAME AS ROMANS) "were not acknowledged" in the televised portion of the Grammy Awards ceremony's "In Memoriam" segment. This year, Th...February 11, 2019
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MEGADETH's Next Album Is Shaping Up To Be 'Heavy As Hell'
Dave Mustaine says that MEGADETH's new album is shaping up to be "heavy as hell." The follow-up to 2016's "Dystopia", which is tentatively due later this year, will mark the band's first release with drummer Dirk Verbeuren (ex-SOILWORK),who joined MEGADETH three years ago. Speaking to Kerrang!, Mus...February 11, 2019
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CHRIS CAFFERY Says SPIRITS OF FIRE Has More 'Butt-Kick' And 'Personality' Than Other Metal Supergroups
Chris Akin of "The Classic Metal Show" recently conducted an interview with SAVATAGE and TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Caffery about SPIRITS OF FIRE, Caffery's new band with Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, DIO DISCIPLES),Steve DiGiorgio (TESTAMENT, DEATH) and Mark Zonder (FATES WARNING...February 11, 2019
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HEART Returns To The Road In 2019 For Massive 'Love Alive' Summer Tour
HEART — Ann and Nancy Wilson — will return to the road in 2019 for the first time in three years with their massive "Love Alive" cross-country summer tour. Produced by Live Nation, the expansive 39-city outing by the trend-setting, multiple-platinum Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame legends kicks off Tuesd...February 11, 2019
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New MÖTLEY CRÜE Song To Receive Premiere On 'Jonesy's Jukebox' Radio Show
A new MÖTLEY CRÜE song that will be included in the soundtrack to the film adaptation of the group's biography, "The Dirt - Confessions Of The World's Most Notorious Rock Band", will receive its premiere on the February 21 edition of SEX PISTOLS guitarist Steve Jones's radio show, "Jonesy's Jukebox"...February 11, 2019
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ACCEPT Performs With Stand-In Bassist DANNY SILVESTRI During 70000 TONS OF METAL Cruise (Video)
German/American heavy metal legends ACCEPT performed with a stand-in bass player, Danny Silvestri, aboard this year's 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise, which ran from January 31 to February 4. It sailed from Fort Lauderdale in Florida and headed to Labadee, Haiti, where it stayed docked for an entire day,...February 10, 2019
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DEVIN TOWNSEND Says He Was 'Afraid' His Music Would Get Popular
Make Weird Music recently conducted an interview with Canadian heavy music artist Devin Townsend about his forthcoming "Empath" studio album. You can watch the three-part chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On "Empath": Devin: "What I feel about it, I don't wanna sa...February 10, 2019
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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE Is 'Excited' About Second GRAMMY Nomination
HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale spoke to Entertainment Weekly about being nominated for a Grammy this year in the "Rock Performance" category after previously winning the "Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance" trophy in 2013 for "Love Bites (So Do I)". Asked if she feels comfortable with being slotted in...February 10, 2019
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BLACK SABBATH Bench Unveiled In Birmingham: Photos, Video
BLACK SABBATH was honored with a "heavy metal" bench earlier today (Saturday, February 9) in Birmingham, England. SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi attended the commemorative event organized by Westside Business Improvement District. The handmade, stainless steel bench was forged in the city by Gateway...February 9, 2019
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MASTODON Has Completed 'Heavy,' 'Kickass' New Song; Hopes To Release It Soon
MASTODON drummer Brann Dailor has confirmed to Sweden's RockSverige that the band is working on material for the follow-up to 2017's "Emperor Of Sand" album. Explaining that he and his bandmates have a long way to go before the new LP is done, Dailor said that they have spent many months converting...February 9, 2019
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STEEL PANTHER Drummer Says 'Pussy Melter' Controversy Was 'Best-Ever Marketing Campaign Anyone Could Have Hoped For'
STEEL PANTHER drummer Stix Zadinia and guitarist Satchel have once again defended their group against criticism over the guitar effect preset called "Pussy Melter", saying that "people should take the time to look a little deeper into things before they start kicking up a storm." Last July, TC Elect...February 9, 2019
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