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Punk Rock Legend And Producer STEVE ALBINI Dead At 61
Steve Albini, the legendary record producer, has died of a heart attack. He was 61 years old. In addition to fronting underground rock acts SHELLAC and BIG BLACK, Albini produced albums by NIRVANA, PIXIES, PJ Harvey and Jimmy Page and Robert Plant. He was an aggressive critic of musicians and others...May 8, 2024
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Former DISINCARNATE Drummer TOMMY VIATOR Dies
Former DISINCARNATE drummer Tommy Viator has died. The news of Tommy's passing was shared by DISINCARNATE founder James Murphy, who has also played with DEATH, OBITUARY and TESTAMENT. DISINCARNATE only released one album, 1993's "Dreams Of The Carrion Kind", through Roadrunner Records. It was reissu...May 8, 2024
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From the explosive opening seconds of their 2009 debut "Behold The Devastation", UNLEASH THE ARCHERS sounded like a band with big things looming in their future. Harder and faster than most of their power metal peers, the Canadians had the aggression and verve of a death metal band, and a singer — t...May 8, 2024
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Watch: KERRY KING's Solo Band Performs Live For First Time
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King's solo band played its first show ever Tuesday night (May 7) at Reggies in Chicago, Illinois. The group's 17-song setlist included six SLAYER tracks as well as 11 of the 13 songs that appear on King's upcoming debut solo album, "From Hell I Rise", which is due on May 17 v...May 8, 2024
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DARK TRANQUILLITY And AMORPHIS Announce Summer/Fall 2024 North American Tour
Swedish melodic death metal pioneers DARK TRANQUILLITY and Finnish melancholic progressive metallers AMORPHIS will join forces for a U.S. tour this summer and fall. The trek, which will feature support from FIRES IN THE DISTANCE, will kick off on September 3 in Richmond, Virginia and conclude on Oct...May 7, 2024
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EPICA's SIMONE SIMONS Releases Debut Solo Single 'Aeterna'
Simone Simons has been a pioneering force within the world of metal for over two decades as part of EPICA. Now, alongside her musical partner and longtime collaborator Arjen Lucassen (AYREON),she embarks on the journey of her debut solo album, "Vermillion". Arjen is no stranger to Simone's soaring...May 7, 2024
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KK'S PRIEST And ACCEPT Announce Summer/Fall 2024 North American Tour
KK'S PRIEST, which features former JUDAS PRIEST members K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim "Ripper" Owens (vocals),alongside guitarist A.J. Mills (HOSTILE),bassist Tony Newton (VOODOO SIX) and drummer Sean Elg (DEATHRIDERS, CAGE),and German/American metal legends ACCEPT will join forces this fall 2024...May 7, 2024
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KERRY KING: 'If I Make 95 Percent' Of SLAYER Fans Happy With My Solo Project, 'I Think I Had A Good Day'
In a new interview with Martha Wingen of the Bleeding Metal podcast, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King was asked to name "the most important message" on his upcoming debut solo album, "From Hell I Rise". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't know that there's a message on the album. I'm n...May 7, 2024
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STEVE PERRY Releases New Version Of JOURNEY's 'It Could Have Been You' With THE EFFECT
Former JOURNEY singer Steve Perry has released a new version of the band's song "It Could Have Been You" with THE EFFECT, the group featuring Trevor "Trev" Lukather (son of TOTO's Steve Lukather) on guitars, Nic Collins (son of Phil Collins) on drums and Steve Maggiora (TOTO) on keyboards. Perry ann...May 7, 2024
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MARTY FRIEDMAN Denies Saying He Hoped 'Traditional Guitar Solos' Die 'A Slow And Painful Death': 'I Was Completely Misquoted'
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has once again clarified his recent comments in which he said that hoped the traditional guitar solo would die "a slow and painful death". In an interview that was originally conducted in October 2023 and then published in the March 2024 print issue of Guitar...May 6, 2024
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EPICA's SIMONE SIMONS To Release Debut Solo Album
EPICA singer Simone Simons will release her debut solo album, "Vermillion", on August 23. The LP's first single, "Aeterna", which was co-written by Dutch songwriter, singer, musician and record producer Arjen Lucassen (AYREON),will make its online debut on Tuesday, May 7 at 9:00 a.m. PDT / 12:00 p....May 6, 2024
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MICHAEL ANTHONY On Why VAN HALEN Tribute Concert Failed To Materialize: 'One Of The Ingredients Was Not Playing Ball With Everybody Else'
During an appearance on the latest episode of The Hook Rocks podcast, Michael Anthony once again weighed in on the proposed all-star VAN HALEN tribute concert, saying that it fell through because "one of the ingredients was not playing ball with everybody else." No progress has been reported on a po...May 6, 2024
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The Cycles Of Trying To Cope
LIKE MOTHS TO FLAMES have never played it safe with their music. The metalcore group came on the scene in 2010, with their debut EP, "Sweet Talker", that year. Their debut full-length, "When We Don't Exist", arrived in 2011, along with major tours that launched them into the spotlight. The band has...May 6, 2024
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MICHAEL SWEET Says Upcoming STRYPER Album Will Have 'Some Different Twists And Turns To It'
In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet spoke about the musical direction of the band's recently completed follow-up to 2022's "The Final Battle" album, tentatively due in September. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think what it's always been...May 6, 2024
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Watch: LACUNA COIL Joined By NEW YEARS DAY's ASH COSTELLO For 'In The Mean Time' Performance In Reading
Italian goth metal veterans LACUNA COIL were joined by Ash Costello (NEW YEARS DAY) for their performance of their new single, "In The Mean Time", last night (Saturday, May 4) at Reverb in Reading, Pennsylvania. Fan-filmed video of her appearance can be seen below. The studio version of "In The Mean...May 5, 2024
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