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Ex-LAMB OF GOD Drummer CHRIS ADLER Embarks On New Chapter With FIRSTBORNE

By David E. Gehlke In 2019, drummer Chris Adler found himself out of LAMB OF GOD, the Richmond, Virginia outfit he co-founded and helped steer since 1999. To the outside, he was the steady anchor, signaled by his identifiable snare sound and stamp on the band's songs. Yet on the inside, LAMB OF GOD'...

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Watch: EXODUS/SLAYER Guitarist GARY HOLT Holds Clinic In Frankfurt, Germany

On June 11, EXODUS and SLAYER guitarist Gary Holt took part in a clinic in Frankfurt, Germany presented by ESP guitars and hosted by German music retailer Session. You can now watch professionally filmed video of his appearance below. Holt's memoir, "A Fabulous Disaster: From The Garage to Madison S...

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NICK HOLMES On PARADISE LOST's Longevity: 'We've Been Very, Very Lucky'

In a new interview with Belgium's Graspop Metal Meeting, vocalist Nick Holmes of U.K. gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST was asked how he and his bandmates have managed to keep almost the same lineup for almost four decades. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We grew up as kids and...

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STEVE DIGIORGIO Says He Spoke To DAVID ELLEFSON About Replacing Bass Tracks On MEGADETH's 'The Sick, The Dying…' Album

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, veteran metal bassist Steve DiGiorgio once again reflected on the experience of laying down his bass tracks on MEGADETH's latest album, "The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead!" The longtime TESTAMENT bassist temporarily steppe...

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A perfect combination of modern vitality and old-school ethics, MALEVOLENCE have one of the most fearsome reputations in all of contemporary metal. Largely fueled by their devastating prowess as a live band, the Sheffield quintet have been an unstoppable steamroller over the last few years, conqueri...

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REVOCATION Announces New Album 'New Gods, New Masters'

Technical death metal architects REVOCATION will release their new full-length album, "New Gods, New Masters", on September 26 via Metal Blade Records. REVOCATION creates extreme music for extreme times. On "New Gods, New Masters", their fifth record for Metal Blade, the quartet — spearheaded by fou...

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Ex-ICED EARTH Members MATT BARLOW And FREDDIE VIDALES Share New ASHES OF ARES Single 'From Hell He Rides'

ASHES OF ARES, the U.S. heavy metal duo featuring former ICED EARTH members Matt Barlow and Freddie Vidales, will release its new studio album, titled "New Messiahs", in Europe on July 18 and in North America on August 8, 2025 via ROAR! The official music video for the LP's second single, "From Hell...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of MEGADETH's Entire Performance At 2024 Edition Of Spain's RESURRECTION FEST

Professionally filmed 4K 50fps video of MEGADETH's entire June 29, 2024 concert at the Resurrection Fest in Viveiro, Lugo, Spain can be seen below. Featured songs: 0:00:00 Intro 00:00:41 The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead! 00:05:20 Take No Prisoners 00:09:03 Dread And The Fugitive Mind 00:13:49 Ang...

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PARADISE LOST Announces New Album 'Ascension', Shares 'Silence Like The Grave' Single

British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST will release their long-awaited 17th album, "Ascension", on September 19 via Nuclear Blast Records. The band's first album in five years, following 2020's critically acclaimed "Obsidian", was produced by guitarist Gregor Mackintosh and mixed/mastered by La...

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FIRSTBORNE Feat. Ex-LAMB OF GOD Drummer CHRIS ADLER: New Single 'Again' Released

Hard rock and heavy metal powerhouse FIRSTBORNE has released "Again", the second single from the group's debut full-length album, "Lucky", due on August 8 via M-Theory Audio. It will be available from all digital outlets, as well as on CD and limited-edition (300) amber wave-colored vinyl. "Again" w...

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Watch: Ex-MEGADETH Guitarists KIKO LOUREIRO And MARTY FRIEDMAN Perform 'Tornado Of Souls' At Brazilian Tour Kick-Off

Former MEGADETH guitarists Kiko Loureiro and Marty Friedman kicked off their joint Brazilian tour last night (Friday, May 30) at Santo Rock Bar in Santo André, which is located in the state of São Paulo. The show also featured Felipe Andreoli on bass, Bruno Valverde on drums, and Alírio Netto on voc...

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PARADISE LOST Welcomes Back Drummer JEFF SINGER

British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST have been rejoined by drummer Jeff Singer. Jeff previously played with the band between 2004 and 2008 and appeared on the albums "Paradise Lost" (2005) and "In Requiem" (2007). Earlier today (Saturday, May 31),Singer released the following statement via s...

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PARADISE LOST Parts Ways With Drummer GUIDO ZIMA MONTANARINI

British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST have parted ways with their drummer of the past two years, Guido Zima Montanarini. Earlier today (Thursday, May 29),PARADISE LOST released the following statement via social media: "We've made the difficult creative decision to part ways with our drummer,...

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Ex-ICED EARTH Singer STU BLOCK Hopes MATT BARLOW Rejoins The Band: 'It Just Works On So Many Levels'

Former ICED EARTH singer Stu Block says that he hopes Matt Barlow rejoins the band if founding guitarist Jon Schaffer decides to reactivate the group at some point in the future. Barlow, who served two stints with ICED EARTH — from 1993 to 2003 and from 2007 to 2011 — was asked about the possibility...

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Ex-ICED EARTH Members MATT BARLOW And FREDDIE VIDALES Announce Fourth ASHES OF ARES Album 'New Messiahs'

ASHES OF ARES, the U.S. heavy metal duo featuring former ICED EARTH members Matt Barlow and Freddie Vidales, has revealed first details of its new studio album, titled "New Messiahs", that is slated for a release in Europe on July 18 and in North America on August 8, 2025 via ROAR! A music video for...