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Science, Not Fiction

Longstanding British titans ORANGE GOBLIN are a known commodity within the niche realm that they've simultaneously fallen into and been integral in building. They fit somewhere in that nebulous and diverse Venn diagram that includes stoner rock, doom, heavy metal-inspired hard rock and notable bands...

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CLÉMENTINE DELAUNEY Talks How 'Pirate Metal' Has Changed Course Of VISIONS OF ATLANTIS's Career

By David E. Gehlke "Pirate metal" officially became a thing in 1987 when Germany's RUNNING WILD ditched their JUDAS PRIEST-styled denim and leather for a wardrobe that would have made Blackbeard and Calico Jack flash a toothless grin in appreciation. The Germans proceeded to take it pretty far on Eu...

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EPICA's SIMONE SIMONS Explains Why The Time Is 'Right' For Her To Release Her Debut Solo Album

In a new interview with El Cuartel Del Metal, EPICA singer Simone Simons discussed her upcoming debut solo album, "Vermillion", on which she collaborated with her longtime musical partner Arjen Lucassen (AYREON). Asked how long she has been planning the project, Simone said (as transcribed by BLABBE...

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RICHIE KOTZEN Announces 'Nomad' Album, Shares 'On The Table' Single

Guitarist, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Richie Kotzen has signed a label deal with global music company BMG. During his performance in London on Saturday, July 13, the final date of his European tour, Kotzen announced the September 27, 2024 release date of his brand new solo studio a...

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P.O.D.'s MARCOS CURIEL: There Are 'So Many Reasons' For People 'To Love This Band' And 'Not To Love This Band'

During an appearance on the July 8-9 episode of "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, P.O.D. guitarist Marcos Curiel was asked about the band's musical diversity and the ability to take P.O.D.'s songwriting in so many different directions while still continuing to evolve. He s...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of GREAT WHITE Performing On 'KLOS Helpful Honda Rock Room' Stage

GREAT WHITE recently appeared on the KLOS Helpful Honda Rock Room stage, the exclusive concert series featuring private interviews and performances. Check out the band's performance and interview with Matt Pinfield below. In an April 2024 interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, GREAT WHITE guitari...

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BAD MARRIAGE Feat. Former TESLA Guitarist TOMMY SKEOCH: 'The Pennyman' Single Released

BAD MARRIAGE, whose current lineup includes former TESLA guitarist Tommy Skeoch, has released a new single and lyric video titled "The Pennyman". Expertly produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Mike Fitz, "The Pennyman" also showcases Fitz on lead vocals. This is the second single to feature Ske...

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Former MUSHROOMHEAD Vocalist WAYLON REAVIS's A KILLER'S CONFESSION Announces New Album 'Victim 1'

A KILLER'S CONFESSION, the band led by former MUSHROOMHEAD vocalist Waylon Reavis, will release a new album of melodic hard rock dosed with pummeling metal and industrial stylings, "Victim 1", on September 13 via MNRK Heavy. The official lyric video for the song "Filth" can be seen below. "'Filth' i...

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LORRAINE LEWIS On Getting Abruptly Fired From VIXEN: 'Rock And Roll Is Not Warm And Fuzzy'

In a new interview with Troy Patrick Farrell of the "This That And The Other" radio show, former VIXEN singer Lorraine Lewis opened up about her recent exit from the band after a five-year run. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I wanna say, first of all, that, for me, I've had the best...

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Tales From The Thousand Lakes (Live At Tavastia)

Originally released in the summer of 1994, "Tales From The Thousand Lakes" turned AMORPHIS from an aspiring death metal band into something much richer and more progressive. Aside from its huge impact on gothic, folk and melodic death metal, the Finns' second studio record was also their first authe...

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SERJ TANKIAN Would 'Absolutely' Be Okay With SYSTEM OF A DOWN Continuing With New Singer

In a new interview with the "Broken Record" podcast, SYSTEM OF A DOWN singer Serj Tankian was asked if it makes him sad that he and his bandmates haven't been able to make a new studio album, nearly two decades after the arrival of "Mezmerize" and "Hypnotize" LPs, which came out in 2005. He responde...

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DEEP PURPLE Makes History By Performing 'Smoke On The Water' On Lake Geneva Shore At MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL

We all know the riff. DEEP PURPLE's "Smoke On The Water" is no doubt one of the most iconic tracks in rock history, inspired by the fire at Montreux Jazz Festival's Casino venue during a Frank Zappa concert on December 4, 1971. That day, DEEP PURPLE were in Montreux to record their latest album, whi...

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LAMB OF GOD's MARK MORTON: 'When We Signed A Major Label Deal, That Was Like A Breath Of Relief'

During an appearance on the Having Had podcast, LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton was asked if there was a particular moment when he realized that he had "made it" in the music business. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Every single step of the way, every step of the way, man. "On...

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ARMORED SAINT Takes You Behind The Scenes Of Band's Cover Of 'One Chain (Don't Make No Prison)'

ARMORED SAINT has released a "behind-the-scenes" video for its cover version of "One Chain (Don't Make No Prison)". The classic track was originally written by Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter and was first released by PEOPLE in 1970. Additional covers include THE FOUR TOPS (1974),SANTANA (1978) and...

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CHUCK BILLY Reveals New TESTAMENT Songtitles, Says Upcoming Album Is 'One Step Up As Far As Aggression'

In a new interview with Nikki Blakk of the San Francisco, California radio station 107.7 The Bone, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation" album. Chuck said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've be...