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SLIPKNOT: Closer Look At New Masks

As with every album cycle, the members of SLIPKNOT have unveiled brand-new masks to coincide with the release of their fifth studio CD, ".5: The Gray Chapter", which will arrive on October 21 via Roadrunner. Buzzfeed has premiered a two-minute "closer look" at the new SLIPKNOT "identities." Check it...

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SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR: Firing JOEY JORDISON 'Was One Of The Hardest Decisions We Ever Made'

SLIPKNOT singer Corey Taylor says that firing Joey Jordison, the band's drummer of 18 years, was "one of the hardest decisions" the group ever made, but insists that he and his bandmates are "happy" to have moved on. SLIPKNOT announced its split with Jordison in December 2013 but did not disclose th...

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MASTODON Performs On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'; Video Available

Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON were the musical guests on last night's (Monday, September 15) episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" The band played several songs on the show's outdoor stage in front of a standing-room-only crowd. Video footage of MASTODON's "The Motherload" performance from "Jimmy...

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COREY TAYLOR: SLIPKNOT 'Couldn't Find A Direction' Following PAUL GRAY's Death

SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor says that the band had a hard time finding a "direction" in the four years since the passing of the group's bassist Paul Gray and credits the SLIPKNOT fans for helping the band get through the pain of losing one of its key members. "There were a handful of moments wher...

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COREY TAYLOR: SLIPKNOT Is Using Internet As Tool To Build Excitement For New Album

SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor believes that the band has been able to successfully use the Internet to build anticipation for its long-awaited fifth studio album, ".5: The Gray Chapter", calling the process "a lost art" which not enough other artists are taking advantage of. Asked in a recent inter...

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BUSH's GAVIN ROSSDALE Doesn't Think Rock Is Dead

During an appearance on the September 9 edition of "The Howard Stern Show", BUSH frontman and songwriter Gavin Rossdale was asked if he feels that rock and roll is dead and whether he agrees that there aren't rock gods anymore. "I don't think it's dead," Gavin replied. "I think nothing is ever dead...

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New SLIPKNOT Bassist's Identity Revealed?

The new SLIPKNOT bassist, who is featured in the band's just-released video for the song "The Devil In I", is believed to be Alessandro "Vman" Venturella, who has served as a guitar tech for MASTODON, FIGHTSTAR and COHEED AND CAMBRIA and was also a member of KROKODIL. A recent interview with Venture...

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BUSH's GAVIN ROSSDALE Wanted To Get 'Heavier' On 'Man On The Run' Album

Earlier this week, BUSH frontman and songwriter Gavin Rossdale was interviewed on "Elliot In The Morning", the morning radio talk show hosted by DJ Elliot Segal. You can listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. BUSH's sixth album, "Man On The Run" will be released on October 21 via Zuma Rock Re...

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BUSH: New Single 'The Only Way Out' Available For Streaming

Alt-rock band BUSH has set an October 21 release date for its new album, "Man On The Run" (Zuma Rock Records/RAL). The group's sixth studio CD is being introduced via lead single "The Only Way Out", which can be streamed below. Frontman Gavin Rossdale tells USA Today about the song: "It's a good gat...

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MAX CAVALERA Interviewed By MUSIC ON 11 (Video)

Jimmy Black of Music On 11 conducted an interview with Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, KILLER BE KILLED, SEPULTURA) on August 12 at The Chameleon Room in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. You can now watch the chat below. CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, the band led by brothers and founding SEPULTURA member...

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BLACK STAR RIDERS' SCOTT GORHAM Talks Upcoming Sophomore Album, Bassist Change (Video)

MetalTalk's Mark Taylor recently conducted an interview with BLACK STAR RIDERS and THIN LIZZY guitarist Scott Gorham. You can now watch the chat below. 2014 has proved itself a landmark year for BLACK STAR RIDERS. The men in black took their acclaimed live show on the road in Europe and then stormed...

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MASTODON's BRENT HINDS Interviewed By THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN's BEN WEINMAN

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN guitarist Ben Weinman recently conducted an interview with MASTODON's Brent Hinds for Weinman's newly launched PartySmasherInc.com web site. You can now watch the chat below. Weinman and Hinds have previously collaborated in GIRAFFE TONGUE ORCHESTRA, the supergroup also fea...

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KILLER BE KILLED: 'Snakes Of Jehovah' Video Released

"Snakes Of Jehovah", the new video from KILLER BE KILLED, the new band comprised of Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, ex-SEPULTURA),Greg Puciato (THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN),Troy Sanders (MASTODON) and Dave Elitch (ex-THE MARS VOLTA),can be seen below. The clip was shot by renowned director Thomas Mignone of...

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BLACK STAR RIDERS Tap Producer NICK RASKULINECZ For Second Album

2014 has proved itself a landmark year for BLACK STAR RIDERS. The men in black took their acclaimed live show on the road in Europe and then stormed stages in the United States and Japan for the first time; the reactions have been nothing short of amazing! 2014 is also the year BLACK STAR RIDERS ...

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BUSH To Release 'Man On The Run' Album In October

Alt-rock band BUSH has set an October 21 release date for its new album, "Man On The Run" (Zuma Rock Records/RAL). The group's sixth studio CD will be introduced via lead single "The Only Way Out", which hits radio, iTunes, Amazon and all major retailers on September 9. BUSH (vocalist/guitarist Gavi...