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Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO Demonstrates EVANS UV Drumheads (Video)

In the four-minute video below, UV test subject Dave Lombardo (SLAYER, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, MISFITS) enters the UV chamber to deliver an illuminating performance sample using drumheads which feature Evans's patented UV-cured coating technology. For too long, coated drumheads have been susceptible to...

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KORN's RAY LUZIER Is Working On 'Rock Book': 50 Percent Of It Will Be About His Time With DAVID LEE ROTH, He Says

In a brand new interview with the Philadelphia radio station 93.3 WMMR, KORN drummer Ray Luzier revealed that he is working on a "rock book." He said (hear audio below): "It's not about, like, 'Oh, Mr. Rock Star guy.' It's about getting signed, getting dropped, getting this promised this and then me...

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ICED EARTH's JON SCHAFFER Has No Interest In Going Into Politics: 'I'm Too Much Of A Rabble-Rouser'

During a September 8 Facebook Live chat. ICED EARTH founder, songwriter, guitarist and producer Jon Schaffer was asked if he has any intention of ever going into politics. He responded (see video below): "I'm too much of a rabble-rouser. I'm not politics material. I'm not politically correct. I'm ne...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON On DAVE MUSTAINE Allowing Him To Pursue Other Projects: 'There's A Trust Thing There'

In a new interview with the "Shockwaves" podcast, MEGADETH's David Ellefson spoke about the fact that Dave Mustaine has seemingly been supportive of the bassist pursuing a number of business ventures outside of the band, including running a record label, launching a line of coffee, producing a horro...

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PANTERA: 'Reinventing The Steel' Expanded 20th-Anniversary Reissue Details Revealed

PANTERA's final opus, "Reinventing The Steel", represented a recommitment to everything the band loved about heavy metal. Released in 2000 at the peak of nu-metal's popularity, the album's back-to-basics approach flew in the face of the trend and served as a potent reminder of the enduring power of...

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Watch SEBASTIAN BACH Sing Along To JUDAS PRIEST's 'Solar Angels'

Sebastian Bach has uploaded a video of him singing along to the JUDAS PRIEST song "Solar Angels", which originally appeared on the band's "Point Of Entry" album. In a statement accompanying the YouTube release of the video, the former SKID ROW frontman wrote: "Happy belated birthday to Mr Rob Halfor...

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Go Behind The Scenes Of EVANESCENCE's New Music Video, 'Use My Voice'

Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the music video for EVANESCENCE's latest single, "Use My Voice", can be seen below. The visuals follow frontwoman Amy Lee, her bandmates, and a diverse group of citizens as they unite for change and justice. The clip was directed by acclaimed filmmaker Er...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: Why Reunion Of MEGADETH's 'Rust In Peace' Lineup Failed To Materialize

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has admitted that money was a major motivator for him when he was approached about taking part in a reunion of the band's "Rust In Peace" lineup more than five years ago. The opportunity for MEGADETH's most celebrated lineup to regroup arose following the dep...

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MOTIONLESS IN WHITE Covers THE KILLERS' 'Somebody Told Me' (Audio)

Scranton, Pennsylvania rockers MOTIONLESS IN WHITE have released a cover version of THE KILLERS' 2004 song "Somebody Told Me". Frontman Chris "Motionless" Cerulli stated about his band's rendition of the track: "We've always wanted to take a shot at covering an iconic alternative song, and 'Somebody...

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CLUTCH Drummer Would Prefer To Wait Until Band Can Tour Before Releasing New Album

Drummer Jean-Paul Gaster of Maryland rockers CLUTCH spoke to Full In Bloom about the band's plans to work on the follow-up to 2018's "Book Of Bad Decisions" album. He said (hear audio below): "It's tough now. The climate that we're in, with the way the world is going at this point, it's difficult to...

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OZZY OSBOURNE: New 'Pop! Rocks' Figure From FUNKO Coming To HOT TOPIC

The popular vinyl collectible company Funko — best known for its big-headed Pop! figures — has released its latest artist collaboration: legendary heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne. The figure is inspired by Ozzy's latest album, "Ordinary Man", and is exclusive to Hot Topic. Ozzy previously collabora...

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RUSH's GEDDY LEE Confirms He's Not Dead After Trending On Twitter

RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee has shot down rumors that he has died. Earlier today (Tuesday, September 8),the Canadian rock legend's name trended on Twitter, leading many to worry he had passed away. Well, worry not! Geddy tweeted in response to the speculation: "Even I gulped when I saw I was tr...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Says He Was 'So Hurt' By All The 'S**tty Things' NICK MENZA Said About Him Before His Death

Dave Mustaine says that he really wanted Nick Menza and Marty Friedman to return to MEGADETH more than five and a half years ago. The opportunity for MEGADETH's most celebrated lineup to regroup arose following the departures of guitarist Chris Broderick and drummer Shawn Drover in 2014. Menza was a...

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RAVEN's JOHN GALLAGHER Blasts Bands Who Rely Heavily On Backing Tracks During Live Performances: 'It's Ludicrous'

RAVEN bassist/vocalist John Gallagher has blasted bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for using backing tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synthetic but a...

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PAPA ROACH's JACOBY SHADDIX Has Written New Song To His Father: 'It Was Very Healing For Me,' He Says

PAPA ROACH is currently at a studio in Southern California writing and recording material for the follow-up to last year's "Who Do You Trust?" album. Speaking to Shroom of the WEBN radio station, singer Jacoby Shaddix stated about the musical direction of the new PAPA ROACH material (see video below...