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Of Truth And Sacrifice
When you consider how resolutely HEAVEN SHALL BURN have stuck to their brutal metalcore guns over the years, approaching the German band's extravagant, double-album return could easily fill you with a sense of trepidation. As much as veteran bands have earned the right to be as indulgent and adventu...March 17, 2020
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Saturnalia
Sometimes it's best to lay your cards on the table: this is less a straightforward review than a shameless attempt to get more people to listen to this incredible band. Italian metal hasn't always the best of reputations, but the country has been producing a veritable shit-ton of great stuff in rece...March 17, 2020
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RICHIE KOTZEN Completes Work On 'New Collection Of Songs'
Richie Kotzen has put the finishing touches on "a new collection of music songs." The guitarist/vocalist announced the project's completion in an Instagram post earlier today (Saturday, March 14). He added: "Not sure how or when it will be presented or what it will be called but after having recorde...March 14, 2020
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VENOM INC. Begins Recording New Album
VENOM INC., the band featuring original VENOM guitarist Jeff "Mantas" Dunn (guitar) and ex-VENOM bassist/vocalist Tony "Demolition Man" Dolan, has entered the studio to record its new album. The follow-up to 2017's "Avé" will once again be released on Nuclear Blast Records. The recording is being do...March 13, 2020
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RICHIE KOTZEN Fires Back At BLABBERMOUTH.NET 'Hate Bitches'
Richie Kotzen has fired back at the BLABBERMOUTH.NET "hate bitches" who reacted negatively to his recent comments about the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the U.S. and the rest of the world. In an interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, Kotzen said that he didn't "quite understand" the "craz...March 13, 2020
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RICHIE KOTZEN Doesn't Understand The 'Crazy Pandemonium' Around Coronavirus Pandemic
In a brand new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, Richie Kotzen was asked for his thoughts on the coronavirus pandemic happening right now and how so many shows and festivals are being canceled because of it. He responded (hear audio below): "I don't quite understand it. I don't quite...March 12, 2020
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FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE's North American Tour Postponed Over Coronavirus Concerns
In an unfortunate turn of events, Italian orchestral-death metal giants FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE have been forced to postpone their North American tour due to travel restrictions implemented in response to the spread of new coronavirus (COVID-19). What was to be one of metal's most anticipated spring tou...March 11, 2020
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NIKKI SIXX And MÖTLEY CRÜE Manager ALLEN KOVAC Join Board Of GLOBAL RECOVERY INITIATIVES
The Global Recovery Initiatives (GRI) Foundation today announced that they are adding three new members to their board of directors: international rock icon Nikki Sixx, entertainment industry legend Allen Kovac, iHeart Media VP Alexandra Cameron and Fors Marsh Group's director of social good activit...March 4, 2020
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JOURNEY Fires Drummer STEVE SMITH And Bassist ROSS VALORY
Legendary rockers JOURNEY have fired drummer Steven Smith and bassist Ross Valory. The news of the split was broken in a press release from Los Angeles-based law firm Miller Barondess, LLP, which has filed a lawsuit "to ensure that the band continues on its great success of more than 40 years." Acco...March 4, 2020
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Would RICHIE KOTZEN Sing For SOUNDGARDEN On Hypothetical Comeback Tour? He Responds
Richie Kotzen says that he "would have to be a bit of a fool" to turn down an opportunity to front SOUNDGARDEN on a hypothetical comeback tour. The 50-year-old musician, who has been singing since the age of 17, has often been compared to late SOUNDGARDEN vocalist Chris Cornell due to his ability to...February 27, 2020
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Monarchy Of Shadows
TOMBS is a unique musical beast that forges black metal, sludge and post metal. The New Yorkers, led by ringleader Mike Hill, are a force to be reckoned with due to their songs' melodious and atmospheric passages, memorably delivered with sheer, brute force. A lot has changed within TOMBS' ranks sin...February 25, 2020
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MEGADETH, ANTHRAX And VENOM ReAction Figures Coming From Super7
Super7 showed off prototypes and production samples for upcoming heavy metal ReAction figures for the first time at this year's Toy Fair in New York. The prototypes include MEGADETH's mascot Vic Rattlehead, the demon from the cover of VENOM's "Black Metal" album, and the person who is featured on th...February 25, 2020
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NEIL PEART Memorial Celebration To Be Held In His Former Hometown
Following the recent passing of Neil Peart, legendary drummer of the iconic Canadian rock band RUSH, fans from across the globe will have an opportunity to gather and celebrate his legacy. The event will be held in the late Peart's hometown of St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada on May 16 at the Meridia...February 24, 2020
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Feeding The Machine
Although formed in the mid '90s, WOLF's great breakthrough moment came in 2004, when their third album, "Evil Star", seemed to single-handedly kickstart a new-wave-of-old-school heavy metal, leading to the emergence of ENFORCER, CAULDRON, WHITE WIZZARD and countless others. What discerning consumers...February 22, 2020
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RICHIE KOTZEN On THE WINERY DOGS: 'We All Agreed That We Would Like To Do A Third Record'
In a brand new interview with "The Classic Metal Show", guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen was asked about the status of THE WINERY DOGS, his power trio with drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) and legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS, DAVID LEE ROTH). He said (hear audi...February 20, 2020
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