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MIKE PORTNOY: JOEY JORDISON Was 'Was An Incredible Drummer' And 'A Great Guy'

In a new Modern Drummer Instagram Live chat hosted by ANTHRAX's Charlie Benante, Mike Portnoy discussed this week's tragic passing of former SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison. The ex-DREAM THEATER drummer told Benante (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I actually heard the news from you. You hit me...

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Victims Of Vile Torture

The death metal scene is so grotesquely overpopulated these days (and not necessarily in a bad way!) that it takes a band of some distinction to stand alone, at least in musical terms. Not that TOMBSTONER are particularly radical, at least compared to some of the mind-bending things that people have...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Partners With GIBSON

Gibson, the iconic American instrument brand, has announced an official brand partnership with METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett. The new partnership will span across Gibson Brands, including Gibson and Epiphone guitars. "It's a really great and exciting time for me to be joining forces with Gibson,"...

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ALICE COOPER: Officially Endorsed Coloring Book Now Available

The latest addition to the ever-expanding range from U.K. independent publisher Rock N' Roll Colouring has been announced — a brand new official coloring book from Alice Cooper, shock rock's most enduring and beloved icon. Featuring iconic artwork and instantly recognizable images all printed on hig...

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SEPULTURA Announces 'North American Quadra' 2022 Tour With SACRED REICH And CROWBAR

Brazilian/American metallers SEPULTURA have announced the "North American Quadra" 2022 tour. The 30-day trek will kick off on March 4 in Sacramento and will make stops in Toronto, Cleveland, and New York before concluding on April 8 in Berkeley, California. The band will be joined by SACRED REICH an...

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OZZY OSBOURNE's 'No More Tears' To Be Celebrated With 30th-Anniversary Expanded Digital Deluxe Edition

More than 30 years after its release, OZZY OSBOURNE's sixth solo album — the Top 10 (#7) and quadruple platinum "No More Tears" — will be celebrated with an expanded digital audio album due out September 17 (Sony). Two special editions — a 2LP black vinyl version and a special yellow and red 2LP vin...

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JOEY JORDISON's SINSAENUM Bandmate Blasts TMZ For Sharing Audio Of 911 Call

Joey Jordison's SINSAENUM bandmate Frédéric Leclercq has blasted TMZ for sharing the audio of the 911 call placed by the former SLIPKNOT drummer's ex-girlfriend after she found him dead. Earlier today, the tabloid site posted the two-and-a-half-minute phone call in which Joey's ex-girlfriend can be...

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METALLICA's New Music Is 'Very Appropriate For The Times,' Says KIRK HAMMETT

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett spoke to Classic Rock magazine about what he and his bandmates hope to achieve with their upcoming studio album. "METALLICA has always been about bringing people together through music. I think the sentiment now is that people need music more than ever to bring every...

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KORN's MUNKY On JOEY JORDISON: He Was 'Caring, Compassionate And An Amazing Musician'

KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer has paid tribute to Joey Jordison, who died earlier this week at the age of 46. The founding SLIPKNOT drummer's family confirmed that Jordison passed away "peacefully in his sleep" on Monday of an unspecified cause. KORN recruited Jordison in 2007 to join them on...

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More IRON MAIDEN Jigsaw Puzzles Coming In September

Three more IRON MAIDEN titles will get the jigsaw puzzle treatment later this summer. On September 17, Zee Productions will release MAIDEN's "Running Free", "Sanctuary" and "Purgatory" singles as 500-piece jigsaws on its Rock Saws imprint. All 500-piece puzzles come in a vinyl-box-set-sized box, per...

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WENDY DIO Once Again Says 'About Three' Unreleased RONNIE JAMES DIO Songs May Eventually See Light Of Day

Wendy Dio, wife and longtime manager of Ronnie James Dio, has confirmed that there are "about three songs" from the legendary heavy metal singer that may eventually see the light of day. Ronnie James Dio, best known for his work with BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW and DIO, died of stomach cancer 11 years ag...

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FATES WARNING Singer RAY ALDER Reunites With Band's Former Drummer MARK ZONDER In A-Z

Metal Blade Records has announced the signing of A-Z. A-Z (pronounced "A through Z") equals Ray Alder (FATES WARNING; vocals) and Mark Zonder (ex-FATES WARNING, WARLORD; drums),and also means "anything is possible" — and with this lineup of musicians, that is no exaggeration. This exciting new band...

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BUTCHER BABIES' HEIDI SHEPHERD And CARLA HARVEY Have No Regrets About Early Nipple-Tape Look

Heidi Shepherd and Carla Harvey have once again said that they have no regrets about the period in BUTCHER BABIES' history when they used to perform topless with tape over their nipples, explaining that it was meant as an ode to PLASMATICS frontwoman Wendy O. Williams, who had a song called "Butcher...

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JINJER Drops Music Video For New Single 'Mediator'

The official music video for "Mediator", the new single from Ukrainian modern metallers JINJER, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's upcoming studio album, "Wallflowers", which will arrive on August 27 via Napalm Records. Commented JINJER: "With years getting older, we often realize...

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Disco Balls to the Wall

Heavy metal is serious business to devoted metalheads the world over. It's also fair to say that heavy metal can take itself too seriously at times. But that doesn't mean that everyone in metal is afraid to crack a smile. TRAGEDY resides on the extreme end of that comical spectrum. But for the band...