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Dance Devil Dance

AVATAR say they're on a mission to save heavy metal, and that's apparent on the band's ninth studio effort, "Dance Devil Dance". The Swedish metal outfit have come a long way from their early days, when vocalist Johannes Eckerström and drummer John Alfredsson started the band as teenagers, and "Danc...

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EMPEROR Announces First U.S. Tour In Over 15 Years

Norwegian black metallers EMPEROR will embark on their first U.S. tour in over 15 years this summer. All work visas for the "Anthems To The Welkin At Dusk" 2023 tour are already issued and the band is excited to finally return to the North American shores. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 17 at 1...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD: Making It In Music Business Is 'Like Winning The Lottery'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Metal Global, SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked if he thinks it's easier for newer metal acts to make a mark nowadays than he was when he and his bandmates were first starting out. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't think it's ever b...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Shares His Music Video For Japan Heritage Official Theme Song

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman, who was named Japan Heritage ambassador in 2016, has shared his video for the Japan Heritage official theme song. Marty announced the video's release via social media, writing in an accompanying message: Says Marty: "Many people outside of Japan relegate the...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN To Speak And Perform At 'Japan Heritage Symposium'

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman, who was named Japan Heritage ambassador in 2016, will speak and perform at the Japan Heritage Symposium on Monday, February 13. On Saturday (February 11),Marty took to his social media to write: "It's a great honor to be an Ambassador of Japan Heritage. Occ...

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Fired THUNDERMOTHER Singer GUERNICA MANCINI Describes Her Time With The Band As 'A Very Bumpy' And 'Beautiful Ride'

Former THUNDERMOTHER singer Guernica Mancini has described her time with the band was "a very bumpy" and "beautiful ride." Two weeks ago, it was announced that Mancini, drummer Emlee Johansson and bassist Mona Lindgren were exiting the acclaimed Swedish all-girl act and would form a new band togethe...

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IN FLAMES' ANDERS FRIDÉN Hasn't Listened To THE HALO EFFECT, Dismisses Comparisons Between The Two Bands

Anders Fridén, vocalist of Swedish melodic death metal band IN FLAMES, has weighed in on THE HALO EFFECT, the new project featuring five former IN FLAMES members — Jesper Strömblad (guitar),Daniel Svensson (drums),Peter Iwers (bass),Niclas Engelin (guitar) and Mikael Stanne (vocals). Asked by Goe...

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DISTURBED's DAN DONEGAN Is 'Glad' PANTERA Is Playing Shows Again: 'It's Paying Respect And A Tribute To That Band'

DISTURBED's Dan Donegan has weighed in on the fact that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) have united with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTERA banner. Anselmo and Bro...

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DRAGONFORCE's HERMAN LI Explains How He Got Into Online Content Creation

DRAGONFORCE guitarist Herman Li is the featured guest on the latest episode of "Everything But Music With Jen Majura", the podcast hosted by former EVANESCENCE guitarist Jen Majura. Speaking about how he transitioned into the world of online creation after initially not being very involved in social...

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MANOWAR's JOEY DEMAIO 'Can't Wait To Get To Court' In Band's Dispute With HELLFEST Organizers

MANOWAR bassist Joey DeMaio says that he is looking forward to presenting his case in court in his dispute with the Hellfest organizers over the cancelation of the band's concert at the 2019 edition of the French heavy metal festival. It was reported on June 21, 2019 that MANOWAR's performance at th...

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Next PSYCHO LAS VEGAS Festival Postponed To 2024

The Psycho Las Vegas festival has postponed its next edition until 2024, organizers announced on Friday (February 10). Psycho Las Vegas's 2023 edition was originally set for August 18-20, but will now take place a year later. Psycho Las Vegas made its debut in 2016 at the Hard Rock Hotel, where it w...

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI On Oulu Concert Cancelation: 'We've Never Had This Happen To Us Before'

DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci has commented on the cancelation of the band's concert in Oulu, Finland earlier in the month. The February 3 show was called off just over half an hour before the first support band was supposed to take the stage at Oulun Energia Areena, with Ticketmaster tellin...

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STEEL PANTHER's MICHAEL STARR On New Bassist SPYDER: 'We've Known Each Other For 25 Years'

In a new interview with the "Heavy Handed" podcast, STEEL PANTHER singer Michael Starr spoke about the band's recent search for a new bassist following the July 2021 exit of Lexxi Foxx. Reflecting on how Joe "Spyder" Lester ended up getting the gig, Michael said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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DIEHUMANE Feat. Former EXODUS Guitarist RICK HUNOLT And Ex-TYPE O NEGATIVE Drummer SAL ABRUSCATO: 'Shell Shock' Single Released

DIEHUMANE, the new "avant garde alt-metal" band featuring Rick Hunolt (EXODUS) on guitar, Garret West on lead vocals, Sal Abruscato (TYPE O NEGATIVE, LIFE OF AGONY) on drums, Joshua Vargas on rhythm guitar, bass, piano, programming and Greg Hilligiest Jr. on keyboards, samples, additional guitar, wi...

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TROY LUCCKETTA Is 'Not Coming Back' To TESLA, BRIAN WHEAT Says

TESLA bassist Brian Wheat says that he doesn't believe drummer Troy Luccketta will return to the band. In September 2021, Luccketta announced that he would "take a little time from the road" to spend with family and friends. He has since been replaced at TESLA's gigs by Steve Brown, the younger brot...