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HELMET's PAGE HAMILTON: 'I Have Every Right To Express My Opinion' On State Of U.S. Politics

In a new interview with Kevin McKay of Florida's 99ROCK WKSM radio station, HELMET frontman Page Hamilton elaborated on how the world events of the last few years — including the global pandemic and political unrest — have provided him with the inspiration to create some of the songs on the band's u...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: 'I Don't Need Producers, Outside Writers, And I No Longer Need Singers'

In the new issue of Classic Rock magazine, legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen addresses why he no longer hires singers, preferring instead to take on vocal duties himself in recent years. "I need to explain something to you," he says. "The way I work is different to everybody else. I can w...

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AS I LAY DYING To Headline 2024 IMPERICON Festivals

AS I LAY DYING will headline all dates of the Impericon Festivals tour in spring 2024. The trek, consisting of six stops in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, will kick off on March 28 and end on April 7 in Vienna. Also appearing on the bill will be WHILE SHE SLEEPS, AUGUST BURNS RED, POLARIS, CASEY,...

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RUSH On Surprise Attack By Hamas On Israel: 'These Are Dark Acts Of Barbarism For Which There Can Be No Justification'

Canadian rock legends RUSH have reacted to the deadly conflict triggered by Palestinian group Hamas's shock attack on Israel. In response to Palestinian militants in Gaza firing a deadly barrage of rockets and sending gunmen into Israeli territory, Israel launched strikes on what it called Hamas tar...

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES: 'I Personally Don't Know How Long I'll Be Able To Do This'

France's Duke TV has uploaded a video report on former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes's June 2023 tour of the United Kingdom. The 13-minute Antoine de Montremy-directed report, which includes footage of Chris's concerts in Northampton and London, can be seen below. Holmes, who turned 65 in June, to...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Bassist Reveals Lineup Of SHAVO Solo Project

SYSTEM OF A DOWN bassist Shavo Odadjian has revealed more details about the musicians that will accompany him on his upcoming debut solo album. Earlier today (Friday, October 13),Shavo took to his Instagram to share photos of the band that he assembled for the recording of the LP — including vocali...

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SLIPKNOT Shares Music Video For 'Hive Mind' From 'The End, So Far' Album

SLIPKNOT has shared a new music video for the song "Hive Mind", a blistering track from the band's most recent album, "The End, So Far". The clip, which can be seen below, was directed by SLIPKNOT percussionist and founding member M. Shawn "Clown" Crahan. "The End, So Far" was released in September...

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Watch: Original SLIPKNOT Singer ANDERS COLSEFNI Performs Entire 'Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.' Album At 2023 Tour Kick-Off

Original SLIPKNOT singer Anders Colsefni kicked off a tour of Australia and New Zealand last night (Wednesday, October 11) at Crowbar in Sydney. Anders delivered SLIPKNOT's entire "Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat." record from start to finish, marking the first time this record has been heard live in 27 ye...

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C.J. PIERCE Explains DROWNING POOL's Split With Longtime Singer JASEN MORENO

In a new interview with "The Logan Show", DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce discussed the departure of the band's longtime singer Jasen Moreno. Jasen, who joined DROWNING POOL in 2012, exited the group earlier this year, making way for the return of Ryan McCombs. "Yeah, [Jasen] was in [DROWNING PO...

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In a moderately unexpected turn of events, KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer has thrown himself wholeheartedly into the shadowy world of experimental electronic music. A collaboration with US composer and filmmaker Chris Hunt, VENERA switches Munky's focus from his day job's unpredictable but rel...

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SHARON OSBOURNE On BLACK SABBATH Ballet: 'This Is Just So Out There That It's Wonderful'

Sharon Osbourne has weighed in on "Black Sabbath – The Ballet", calling it "so out there that it's wonderful." The ballet soundtracked by the music of BLACK SABBATH had its official premiere on September 23 at the Hippodrome theatre in the heavy metal legends' original hometown of Birmingham, United...

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DISTURBED's DAVID DRAIMAN On Surprise Attack By Hamas On Israel: 'My Heart Is Broken'

DISTURBED's David Draiman has denounced Hamas's attack on Israel, which killed over 900 Israelis and wounded over 2,400 others. In response to Palestinian militants in Gaza firing a deadly barrage of rockets and sending gunmen into Israeli territory, Israel launched strikes on what it called Hamas t...

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EXTREME To Support GODSMACK On October 2023 East Coast U.S. Dates

EXTREME will support GODSMACK on four East Coast shows later this month. Earlier today (Tuesday, October 10),GODSMACK released the following message via social media: "We're stoked to have @extreme_band joining us as our special guests for the last four fall US dates! Tickets and VIP Packages are O...

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STEEL PANTHER Uncovers Truth About False Appearances On Social Media With 'On Your Instagram' Video

California's glam metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER are doing their part to share the message that things aren't always what they seem online with their new music video for "On Your Instagram". The band felt it was important to issue this public service announcement that aligns with the lyrics from the...

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TRAVIS MIGUEL Says Ex-ATREYU Singer ALEX VARKATZAS's New Project DEAD ICARUS Is 'Absolutely Sick'

In a new interview with The Metal Mixtape, ATREYU guitarist Travis Miguel confirmed that he has "heard a little bit of" the music from DEAD ICARUS, the new project of former ATREYU lead vocalist Alex Varkatzas. He said: "I think his new stuff is absolutely sick. And I'm one hundred percent stoked fo...