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See SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR In Trailer For New Horror Film 'Rucker'

"Rucker", a new horror film starring SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor, will be released on VOD on January 4, 2022 via Giant Pictures. The movie's official trailer can be seen below. The film's official synopsis, courtesy of ComingSoon, which premiered the trailer: "For the past 30 years...

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BIFF BYFORD Says SAXON's Early Albums Were 'Just As Good As' IRON MAIDEN's 'The Number Of The Beast'

In a new interview with Robert Cavuoto of Metal Rules, SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked at which point he and his bandmates started to reap the finical benefits of their success. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't think we ever did, to tell you the truth. I don't think I...

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MACHINE HEAD Is 'Getting Towards The End' Of Recording Process For Next Album

MACHINE HEAD is continuing work on its new album at Sharkbite Studios in Oakland, California with producer Zack Ohren for a tentative summer 2022 release. Frontman Robb Flynn offered an update on the LP's progress during the latest episode of his "No Fuckin' Regrets With Robb Flynn" podcast. He said...

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ALEXI LAIHO's Ashes Finally Buried, Nearly A Year After His Death

CHILDREN OF BODOM frontman Alexi Laiho's ashes have finally been buried — nearly a year after his tragic passing at the age of 41. He was laid to rest at the Malmi Cemetery, a large cemetery located in the Malmi district in Helsinki, Finland. Australian-born music publicist Kelli Wright, who says sh...

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Realms Of Exquisite Morbidity

He probably won't thank me for saying it, but the presence of Dobber Beverly on a record is a pretty firm guarantee of quality. MALIGNANT ALTAR can be enthusiastically added to the Texan's impressive resumé, which already features OCEANS OF SLUMBER, NECROFIER and the legendary INSECT WARFARE, among...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD Takes Over PANDORA's 'Classic Metal' Station

Rob Halford will take over Pandora's Classic Metal station for a special JUDAS PRIEST "Artist Takeover" mode. During the takeover, Halford will share never-before-heard stories about the trailblazing metal band, while playing a selection of his favorite songs from PRIEST's own discography as well as...

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TOM GABRIEL FISCHER Clarifies Comments About 'CELTIC FROST Tribute Shows', Says 'It Would Not Be A Permanent Project'

Tom Gabriel Fischer (a.k.a. Tom Gabriel Warrior) has clarified his comments about the possibility of former CELTIC FROST members playing concerts in memory of bassist Martin Eric Ain, saying that "it would not be a permanent project" and it would not be "CELTIC FROST". Earlier this week, the former...

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DREAM THEATER's JAMES LABRIE Says MÖTLEY CRÜE's MICK MARS 'Loved' His Version Of 'Kickstart My Heart' With FALSET

This past spring, DREAM THEATER singer James LaBrie joined forces with Canadian rockers FALSET, who feature in their ranks his son, drummer Chance LaBrie, to record a cover of the MÖTLEY CRÜE classic "Kickstart My Heart". Asked in a new interview with Kyle Meredith how the track came about, James s...

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Ex-TROUBLE Singer ERIC WAGNER: First Single 'Maybe Tomorrow' From Posthumous Solo Album Now Available

Cruz Del Sur Music will release legendary former TROUBLE singer Eric Wagner's posthumous solo album, "In The Lonely Light Of Mourning", on March 22, 2022. The official music video for the LP's first single, "Maybe Tomorrow", is available below. Recorded at Alpha Sound Services and Aardvark Recording...

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IMMOLATION Announces New Album 'Acts Of God', Drops Video For First Single 'Apostle'

New York death metal veterans IMMOLATION will release their new album, "Acts Of God", on February 18, 2022 via Nuclear Blast. With five long years passed since "Atonement", "Acts Of God" showcases IMMOLATION's ability to consistently create fascinating sounds while still keeping its feet firmly root...

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SLIPKNOT Announces First-Ever KNOTFEST GERMANY

SLIPKNOT will headline the inaugural Knotfest Germany, set to take place July 30, 2022 at Rudolf Weber Arena in Oberhausen. Also scheduled to appear at the event are IN FLAMES and GHOSTEMANE, with more acts to be announced. Tickets go on sale on Tuesday, December 14. The Knotfest brand has expanded...

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VOIVOD Releases New Single 'Planet Eaters'

Canadian progressive sci-fi metal innovators VOIVOD will release their new studio album, "Synchro Anarchy", on February 11, 2022 via Century Media Records. The follow-up to 2018's "The Wake" was produced by Francis Perron at RadicArt Studio and features cover artwork created by VOIVOD drummer Michel...

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TOM GABRIEL FISCHER Is Open To Resurrecting CELTIC FROST For 'One Or Two Shows' In Memory Of MARTIN AIN

Tom Gabriel Fischer (a.k.a. Tom Gabriel Warrior) says that he is open to the idea of resurrecting CELTIC FROST for "one of two shows" in memory of bassist Martin Eric Ain who died in October 2017 after suffering a heart attack at the age of 50. The former HELLHAMMER/CELTIC FROST and current TRIPTYKO...

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NITA STRAUSS Is 'Waiting On A Couple Of Singers' To Record Their Tracks For Upcoming Album: 'It's Testing My Patience A Little Bit'

Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, spoke to Terrie Carr of the Morristown, New Jersey radio station 105.5 WDHA about the progress of the writing and recording sessions for her follow-up to 2018's "Controlled Chaos" solo debut. She said (as transcribed by B...

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METALLICA Co-Manager CLIFF BURNSTEIN Shares Stories From His Journey In Music Industry

Q Prime management co-founder and METALLICA co-manager Cliff Burnstein sat with SiriusXM's Mandatory Metallica (channel 504, available on the SiriusXM app) for a wide-ranging interview. During the chat, hosted by Steffan Chirazi, editor of METALLICA's So What! fan-club magazine, Burnstein talked abo...