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EXODUS's Next Album Will Be 'Pretty Damn Heavy,' Says STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA
EXODUS singer Steve "Zetro" Souza has offered an update on his bandmate Gary Holt, who recently tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, after returning from a European tour with TESTAMENT and DEATH ANGEL. Speaking in a new video on his YouTube channel, Zetro's Toxic...April 30, 2020
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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of KORN's Entire 'The Nothing' Record-Release Performance
KORN's entire groundbreaking performance filmed inside of a living art installation celebrating the release of the band's 2019 album "The Nothing" was aired during Warner Music Group's first-of-its-kind virtual music festival, PlayOn Fest, supporting the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for the Wor...April 29, 2020
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Solitude In Madness
Extreme metal is supposed to get the blood pumping. It should make you feel ten-feet tall and bulletproof. It might even make you drive in a reckless manner from time to time. These are the rules. Don't shoot the messenger. The problem comes when you spend a large chunk of every day listening to bru...April 29, 2020
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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY On Post-Pandemic World: 'I Don't Think Things Are Gonna Swing Right Back To Normalcy'
TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy spoke to RadioactiveMike Z, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM radio program "Wired In The Empire", about how he is dealing with the coronavirus crisis and what the touring circuit might look like post-pandemic. "It's crazy, the times we live in right now and what we're going th...April 29, 2020
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Praises Denmark's Response To Coronavirus Pandemic: 'I'm Very Proud To Call Myself A Dane'
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has praised Denmark's response to the new coronavirus, saying that the way the Scandinavian country has handled the crisis is "inspiring for the rest of us." Denmark recently began slowly lifting restrictions to curb the spread of the new coronavirus. Schools for childr...April 29, 2020
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Bassist JEROEN PAUL THESSELING Rejoins OBSCURA
Veteran bass player Jeroen Paul Thesseling (QUADVIUM, SALAZH TRIO, ex-PESTILENCE) has rejoined the German progressive death metallers OBSCURA as a permanent member after a nine-year break. Thesseling, known for his signature fretless playing in death metal and world fusion, joined OBSCURA in 2007 an...April 29, 2020
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Vocalist SY KEELER Exits ONSLAUGHT
Vocalist Sy Keeler has announced his departure from the band veteran British thrash metal band ONSLAUGHT. ONSLAUGHT said in a statement: "Due to the nature of the modern-day music industry, some things simply aren't sustainable year after year and Sy has now taken a different full-time career path....April 29, 2020
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Concerts In California Won't Return Without Coronavirus 'Therapeutics', Governor Says
California Governor Gavin Newsom says that the state is likely "months" away from reopening concert venues. At a press conference earlier today (Tuesday, April 28),Newsom and director of the department of public health Sonia Angell outlined a four-stage framework for reopening the economy. In order...April 28, 2020
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METALLICA Could Make New Album In Quarantine, Says LARS ULRICH
Earlier today (Tuesday, April 28),METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich joined Marc Benioff for an installment of the Salesforce CEO's livestreamed fireside chat series to discuss how he and his bandmates are staying connected and giving back through their All Within My Hands non-profit foundation. You can...April 28, 2020
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ACE FREHLEY Begins Work On New Album Of Original Material; 'Origins Vol. 2' Pushed Back To Fall
During an appearance on yesterday's (Monday, April 27) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation", original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley revealed that he has been using the coronavirus downtime to work on "new material for a studio record." He explained: "Because of this virus, everything has been pushed ba...April 28, 2020
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JOE BONAMASSA Launches 'Fueling Musicians' COVID-19 Relief Program For Artists
Joe Bonamassa's non-profit Keeping The Blues Alive Foundation (KTBA) is providing financial support to qualifying touring musicians who are suffering financial hardship and whose careers have been put on hold as a result of COVID-19 effect on the music industry. Fueling Musicians is an emergency rel...April 28, 2020
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RICK ALLEN On What Makes DEF LEPPARD Unique
In a newly uploaded video from SiriusXM's Hair Nation, DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen was asked to name the "most crucial event in the success of the band." He responded: "That's a really good question. I think the thing that really makes us somewhat unique in terms of our relationship is not really...April 28, 2020
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Watch BILLY CORGAN In The Studio With CHERIE CURRIE: 'Blvds Of Splendor' Behind-The-Scenes Video
The latest in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Blvds Of Splendor", the latest solo project from 1970s icon and ex-THE RUNAWAYS singer Cherie Currie, can be seen below. Due on April 28 as a digital release via Blackheart Records, the LP features guest coll...April 27, 2020
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ACE FREHLEY On Possibility Of Playing With KISS Again: 'What's Gonna Happen Is Gonna Happen'
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has once again said that he is up for a reunion of the original band, but only if the price is right. During an appearance earlier today (Monday, April 27 — his 69th birthday) on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation", Frehley stated about his former bandmates: "I texted Paul...April 27, 2020
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KIRK WINDSTEIN Is 'Super, Super Happy' With Just-Completed New CROWBAR Album
Kirk Windstein has confirmed to the "Does It Doom?" podcast that CROWBAR has completed work on its new album for a tentative September release via eOne. The guitarist/vocalist said (hear audio below): "It's really a killer record — I love it. It's got a lot of [guitar] harmonies and it's got a lot m...April 27, 2020