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BJÖRN GELOTTE: How IN FLAMES Recaptured 'Death Metal Feel' On 'Foregone'

By David E. Gehlke Far and away the most scrutinized of the core Gothenburg, Sweden, melodic death metal bands from the 1990s, IN FLAMES has spent the better part of 20 years making music removed from their foundational, classic period. Anything post-"Clayman" (2000) has been ripe for debate and has...

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DAVID DRAIMAN: Why DISTURBED Chose To Embark On U.S. Headlining Tour Instead Of Playing Festivals This Summer

In a new interview with Beef Vegan, DISTURBED frontman David Draiman was asked why he and his bandmates chose to embark on a U.S. headlining tour this summer as opposed to making festival appearances, like they had done in the past. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We love both, b...

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Ex-BLACK SABBATH/DIO Drummer VINNY APPICE: Why I Don't Play Double-Bass Drums

In a new interview with Paul Rogne of the Drumming News Network, legendary drummer Vinny Appice was asked why he doesn't play double-bass drums. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, because Carmine [Appice, Vinny's brother] went over to double bass; he started on single bass. Th...

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New STEEL PANTHER Bassist SPYDER: Playing In This Band Is 'A Dream Come True'

In a new interview with "Tales Of A KISS Geek With Glen Walker", STEEL PANTHER's new bassist Joe "Spyder" Lester spoke about the challenges of replacing Lexxi Foxx, who left in July 2021 after spending 21 years with the band. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Lexxi Foxx was my favorite...

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FEAR FACTORY's DINO CAZARES Explains Why He Chose 'Unknown Guy' To Replace BURTON C. BELL

During an appearance on "The Jasta Show", guitarist Dino Cazares of industrial metal pioneers FEAR FACTORY discussed his decision to recruit Italy's Milo Silvestro as the replacement for the band's original singer Burton C. Bell. Speaking about the FEAR FACTORY vocalist search, Dino said: "A lot of...

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PAUL GILBERT Shares Cover Of BLACK SABBATH's Heaven And Hell' From 'The Dio Album'

On April 7, 2023, Paul Gilbert will release an album celebrating one of heavy metal's greatest icons when he releases "The Dio Album" via Music Theories Recordings/Mascot Label Group. To get another taster, check out Gilbert's take on "Heaven And Hell" below. It was pure chance that led Paul Gilbert...

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MICHAEL SWEET: STRYPER Was 'Really Scary To The Church' In The Beginning

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, Michael Sweet of Christian rockers STRYPER spoke about the fact that his band is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's really crazy. And especially considering the fact that we don't look a day over...

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Rock Legend GRAHAM NASH To Release First New Studio Album In Seven Years, 'Now'

Two-time Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and founding member of both THE HOLLIES and CROSBY, STILLS & NASH, Graham Nash returns with his first studio album of new material in seven years, titled "Now", due May 19 on BMG. "Now" was produced by Nash and longtime touring keyboardist Todd Caldwe...

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THE ROLLING STONES Confirm PAUL MCCARTNEY Guest Appearance On Upcoming Album

THE ROLLING STONES have confirmed that Paul McCartney makes a guest appearance on the band's upcoming album. In an e-mail to CNN, a representative for THE ROLLING STONES revealed that McCartney plays bass "on just one RS track." The representative also denied reports that THE BEATLES drummer Ringo S...

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SHINEDOWN Shares Music Video For New Single 'A Symptom Of Being Human'

Multi-platinum, chart-topping band SHINEDOWN has released the music video for its new Hot AC single "A Symptom Of Being Human", a standout track from its critically acclaimed album "Planet Zero". Unfolding with gentle acoustic guitar, soaring strings, delicate piano, and a powerful vocal delivery fr...

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ARCH ENEMY's ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ Becomes Trapped Mermaid In PETA Ad To Save Fish During Lent

Ensnared in a fishing net and swishing a mermaid tail that matches her signature sea-blue hair, ARCH ENEMY vocalist Alissa White-Gluz is putting herself in the place of aquatic animals in a new PETA ad launching in time for Lent. It's a reminder that fish are not swimming potatoes — they're sensitiv...

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DÅÅTH Releases First New Song In 12 Years, 'No Rest No End'

Metal Blade Records has announced the signing of Atlanta, Georgia's experimental, progressive death metal band DÅÅTH. DÅÅTH's new single, "No Rest No End", can be streamed below. The track features guest solos by Rafael Trujillo (OBSIDIOUS, ex-OBSCURA) and Spiro Dussias and was mixed by Jens Bogren...

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The Good Ship Lollipop

VENOMOUS CONCEPT were always a band designed to start riots, or a fistfight at the very least. The fiendish brainchild of multi-project polymath bassist Shane Embury (NAPALM DEATH) and former BRUTAL TRUTH frontman Kevin Sharp, it began as a chaotic and deranged to balls-out hardcore punk band and co...

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Former FEAR FACTORY Singer BURTON C. BELL Announces Debut Exhibition Of Photographic Works

Former FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell will unveil "Paradise Found", his debut exhibition of photographic works, at the Vincent Castiglia Gallery in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from March 11 through May 23. The photographs Bell is presenting are representational of his industrial and science-ficti...

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BURNING WITCHES Announce New Album 'The Dark Tower'

Swiss/Dutch all-female heavy metal outfit BURNING WITCHES will release its fifth studio album, "The Dark Tower", on May 5 via Napalm Records. The official music video for the LP's title track can be seen below. BURNING WITCHES comments: "Wow, that was quick, right? Album No. 5 is already done and we...