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HATEBREED's JAMEY JASTA On The Challenges Of Making 'The Concrete Confessional'

Vocalist Jamey Jasta of Connecticut hardcore/metal masters HATEBREED was recently interviewed by Artisan News. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On HATEBREED's new album, "The Concrete Confessional": Jamey: "The biggest challenge or obst...

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SIXX:A.M.'s 'Prayers For The Damned Vol. 1' Projected To Sell 16K-20K Copies First Week

According to music industry web site Hits Daily Double, the first volume of "Prayers For The Damned", the new double album from SIXX:A.M., the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael, is likely to sell between 16,000 and 20,000 copies in...

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METALLICA Very Briefly Considered Making LARS ULRICH Frontman

METALLICA's original manager has revealed to Metal Hammer magazine that the band briefly considered making drummer Lars Ulrich its frontman. Jon "Jonny Z" Zazula, who started working with METALLICA before the release of the band's debut album, "Kill 'Em All", recalled James Hetfield's lack of confid...

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MASTODON Has 'A Whole New Crop Of Songs' For Next Studio Album

Sara of the 93.3 WMMR radio station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania conducted an interview with drummer Brann Dailor of Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Speaking about the progress of the songwriting sessions for MASTODON's 2014 album...

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NIKKI SIXX: 'Politics Has Become Reality Television'

SIXX:A.M. members Nikki Sixx and James Michael spoke to BBC News about the band's new single, "Rise", which implores listeners to open their eyes, go against the grain, and stand up against adversity. "People are saying 'we hate [controversial Republican presidential candidate] Donald Trump,'" said...

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KING DIAMOND: 'My Sex Life Is Just Great Now'

Danish heavy metal singer King Diamond (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE),who has lived in suburban Dallas, Texas for more than two decades, has weighed in on the 2016 U.S. presidential election. He told Metal Hammer magazine: "I never talk openly about my political beliefs. I am an entertainer, and don...

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Video: Former RATT Singer STEPHEN PEARCY Performs At M3 ROCK FESTIVAL

Video footage of former RATT singer Stephen Pearcy performing with his solo band on April 30 at the M3 Rock Festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland can be seen below. Asked if he thinks there will ever be a follow-up album to RATT's 2010 CD, "Infestation", Pearcy told the "One O...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's JASON HOOK Already Has Ideas For Three Or Four More Albums

On April 26, Shannon The Dude of Lousville, Kentucky's rock station 93.1 The Fox Rocks conducted an interview with FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Jason Hook. You can now listen to the chat below. A couple of excerps follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On constantly working on new music: Hoo...

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Video: BOBBY BLOTZER's RATT Performs In Sacramento

Fan-filmed video footage of Bobby Blotzer's new RATT performing on April 8 at Ace Of Spades in Sacramento, California can be seen below. Blotzer's RATT recently parted ways with bassist Scotty Griffin (ex-L.A. GUNS) and replaced him with Robbie Crane. Crane previously played bass for RATT from 1996...

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Video: RATT's JUAN CROUCIER Performs At Whisky A Go Go

Video footage of Juan Croucier (RATT) and his new band performing the classic RATT song "Nobody Rides For Free" on April 29 at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California can be seen below (clip filmed by Jake Perry). A U.S. District Court recently denied RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer's latest app...

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DREAM THEATER Expected Fan Backlash For 'The Astonishing' Tour Setlist

Italy's Blog Musica Metal conducted an interview with DREAM THEATER singer James LaBrie when the band played a short residency at the Arcimboldi Theater in Milan in March. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On playing historical halls and...

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DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER Talks State Of The World, Rise Of DONALD TRUMP (Audio)

Skullbanger Media recently conducted an interview with bassist/vocalist Schmier of German thrashers DESTRUCTION. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. On the state of the world today: Schmier: "Of course, the biggest issues now, at the moment, are the lack of education th...

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SIXX:A.M.: Entire 'Prayers For The Damned Vol. 1' Album Available For Streaming

"Prayers For The Damned", the new double album from SIXX:A.M., the band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx alongside guitarist DJ Ashba and vocalist James Michael, can be streamed in its entirety using the YouTube playlist below. The CD is being released today (Friday, April 29) via Eleven Sev...

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Video: IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Addresses Chinese Concert 'Rules' During Shanghai Performance

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN played their second-ever concert in China on Tuesday, April 26 at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai. The show followed MAIDEN's appearance two days earlier at Beijing LeSports Center, where the band was forced to make several minor changes in its performance...

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Video: BOBBY BLOTZER's RATT Performs At 'Enchanted Rock Fest' In Texas

Fan-filmed video footage of Bobby Blotzer's new RATT performing on April 26 at the Enchanted Rock Fest at Cedar Park Center in Cedar Park, Texas can be seen below. Blotzer's RATT recently parted ways with bassist Scotty Griffin (ex-L.A. GUNS) and has replaced him with Robbie Crane. Crane previously...