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The Reckoning Dawn
You could get lost in "The Reckoning Dawn", such is its immaculate, overpowering hugeness. This is WINTERFYLLETH's seventh studio album (assuming you include 2018's acoustic set "The Hallowing of Heirdom" — and you should, because it's brilliant) and it feels big, grand, important; as if the band ha...May 4, 2020
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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI On Making New Music: 'Every Night I Play And Put Something Down' On Tape
In a brand new interview with SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation", BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi once again spoke about his plans to record and release new music. The 72-year-old guitar legend, who has kept a relatively low profile since the completion of SABBATH's "The End" tour in February 2017, said that he i...May 4, 2020
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GRIM REAPER Members Reunite Remotely For 'Quarantine Jam' Of BLACK SABBATH Classic 'Heaven And Hell'
GRIM REAPER vocalist Steve Grimmett has reunited remotely with the band's founding member, riff writer and guitarist Nick Bowcott, to record a "quarantine jam" version of the BLACK SABBATH classic "Heaven And Hell". "It's all [renowned Internet guitar teacher] Steve Stine's fault," quips Bowcott. "H...May 4, 2020
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NONPOINT Records Acoustic Version Of 'Alive And Kicking' While In Quarantine
South Florida-born and Midwest-hardened rock outfit NONPOINT has just released "Alive & Kicking (Quarantine Sessions)" , a new spin on a fan favorite from the band's 2005 album "To The Pain". The members of the group redid the song acoustic style from their homes as they practice social distanc...May 4, 2020
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ENUFF Z'NUFF Announces New Studio Album 'Brainwashed Generation'
ENUFF Z'NUFF will release its new album, "Brainwashed Generation", on July 10 via Frontiers Music Srl. The follow-up to 2018's "Diamond Boy" is described in a press release as "a diverse collection of songs that demonstrate the progression of musical styles in the ENUFF Z'NUFF catalog, all while ret...May 4, 2020
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ANTHRAX Drummer And LIVING COLOUR Singer Perform 'Funny Vibe' While In Quarantine (Video)
ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES bassist Ra Diaz, BUTCHER BABIES guitarist Henry Flury and LIVING COLOUR vocalist Corey Glover have shared a video of them covering LIVING COLOUR's "Funny Vibe", recorded with each musician separated in his own home. Benante uploaded a video of the...May 4, 2020
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ONSLAUGHT Announces New Vocalist
U.K. thrashers ONSLAUGHT have announced the addition of vocalist Dave Garnett to the group's ranks. Garnett has already performed with ONSLAUGHT, having filled in for previous singer Sy Keeler at the House Of Metal festival in Umeå, Sweden in late February (see video below). ONSLAUGHT guitarist Nige...May 4, 2020
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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Says He's Played Some Of His Best Shows 'In Little Sweaty S**tholes'
During a May 2 Instagram Live session, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked to name his favorite venue to play. He responded (see video below): "I don't know. I like small shitholes and I like big arenas, like the Budokan [in Japan], and there are some arenas in America which are famous...May 3, 2020
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OVERKILL's BOBBY 'BLITZ' ELLSWORTH On What Keeps Him Going: 'What The Hell Else Am I Gonna Do?'
BackStage360 conducted an interview with OVERKILL frontman Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth before the band's February 29 concert at the House Of Blues in San Diego, California. You can now watch the chat below. Asked what keeps him motivated to continue making music and touring four decades after OVERKILL's...May 2, 2020
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WHITESNAKE's DAVID COVERDALE On Post-Pandemic Life: 'We've Gotta Be Prepared For An Entirely New Game'
Back in late March, it was announced that all of WHITESNAKE's previously announced touring activities, including this summer's U.S. trek with SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE and NIGHT RANGER, were being canceled so that frontman David Coverdale could undergo surgery for bilateral inguinal hernia. In a...May 2, 2020
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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN On Post-Pandemic Concerts: 'I Think There's Gonna Be A Huge Adjustment Period'
Earlier today (Friday, May 1),SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan spoke to We Are Hear's "Raise Your Horns With Lzzy Hale" — hosted by HALESTORM's Lzzy Hale — about how he is dealing with the coronavirus crisis and what the touring circuit might look like post-pandemic. He said: "[SKID ROW] had this tour...May 1, 2020
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WHITE LION: 'All You Need Is Rock 'N' Roll - The Complete Albums 1985-1991' Box Set Due In June
Cherry Red Records has set a June 26 release date for the five-CD box set "White Lion: All You Need Is Rock 'N' Roll - The Complete Albums 1985-1991". Mainly active in the 1980s and early 1990s, WHITE LION released its debut album, "Fight To Survive", in 1985. The band had its breakthrough with the...May 1, 2020
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ARMORED SAINT Releases 'Isolation (Live From Isolation)' Video And Digital Single
Long-running California metallers ARMORED SAINT have released a new video for their digital single "Isolation (Live From Isolation)" — a live re-recording of the classic track "Isolation", which appeared on 1987's "Raising Fear" album. This new version was recorded and filmed in April 2020 while all...May 1, 2020
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Releases 'Atonement II B-Sides For Charity'
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE has just released "Atonement II B-Sides For Charity". 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the COVID-19 Relief Fund for the Center for Disaster Philanthropy. "Atonement II B-Sides For Charity" includes six songs from the recording sessions for KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's 2019-released a...May 1, 2020
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Singer Says 3,000 People Took Part In Free Merch Contest For Fans Who Self-Quarantine
M. Shadows has explained AVENGED SEVENFOLD's recently launched #IncentivizedQuarantine initiative in which he and his bandmates will send fans free merchandise for proving that they're isolating themselves and doing their part to stop the spread of COVID-19 for seven days straight. "We wanted to do...May 1, 2020
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