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JOACIM CANS On Why HAMMERFALL Remains Committed To True Metal: 'I Play Music That I Want To Play'

By David E. Gehlke Widely credited for the late 1990s traditional metal revival that has shown few signs of slowing down, Sweden's HAMMERFALL now finds itself back on the label where it all started: Germany's Nuclear Blast Records. Amidst the upward trajectory of parallel signees DIMMU BORGIR, HYPOC...

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BRING ME THE HORIZON Dons Corpsepaint For TUSKA Festival Performance

British rockers BRING ME THE HORIZON donned corsepaint for their June 29 concert at the Tuska festival in Helsinki, Finland. According to Tuska, festival-goers were able to sit in a chair and let professional makeup artists conjure them a moshpit-proof look for the weekend. The same team was respons...

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SERJ TANKIAN On Differences With His SYSTEM OF A DOWN Bandmates: 'The Option Has Always Been There For The Band To Move On Without Me'

In a new interview with Metal Hammer magazine, SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian was asked about comments from his SYSTEM bandmate John Dolmayan last year in which the drummer claimed that Serj "hasn't wanted to be in the band for a long time." Serj said: "John means the world to me. He's my br...

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Legendary RUSH And QUEENSRŸCHE Producer PETER COLLINS Dead At 73

Legendary British record producer Peter Collins, who has worked with some of the biggest names in rock, including RUSH, QUEENSRŸCHE, BON JOVI and ALICE COOPER, has died at the age of 73. RUSH paid tribute to Collins on Instagram, writing: "Peter Collins was our beloved producer for 4 albums. First o...

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BLACKIE LAWLESS On Some Fans' Belief None Of W.A.S.P.'s Performances Are 'Live': 'If They Genuinely Feel Like That, Then Don't Go'

In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless once again spoke about complaints from some of the band's fans about the use of backing tracks during the group's live performances. Asked about some fans' belief that none of W.A.S.P. concerts are actually live, he res...

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STEEL PANTHER's STIX ZADINIA: 'We're Like The Biggest DIY Band Ever'

In a new interview with Australia's Metal Roos, STEEL PANTHER drummer Stix Zadinia spoke about the band's songwriting process. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[STEEL PANTHER guitarist] Satchel is our main songwriter. When you've got a guy like Satchel in your band who plays the guitar...

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Ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Guitarist JASON HOOK Doesn't Have To Run His Ideas By A Committee For Approval In His New Band FLAT BLACK

In a new interview with the On The Road To Rock podcast with Clint Switzer, former FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Jason Hook spoke about the blend of melody and aggression on the upcoming debut album from his band FLAT BLACK, "Dark Side Of The Brain", which will arrive on July 19 via Fearless Rec...

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Watch: HALESTORM's LZZY HALE Surprises Cover Band By Joining Them For 'Here's To Us' Duet

HALESTORM singer Lzzy Hale surprised a cover band at JBJ's Nashville Thursday night (June 27) by joining them on stage for a version of the HALESTORM song "Here's To Us". YouTube user xSacramentofLove, who uploaded video of Hale's appearance, wrote in a description accompanying the clip: "Stopped in...

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STEVE VAI Launches New Augmented Reality App 'Zeus In Chains'

Steve Vai and 4DR Studios present his first foray in to capturing performance with a volumetric approach. The content captured of his performance of "Zeus In Chains" will be combined with fan-generated imagery from across the globe to deliver a truly collaborative new video. Vai explains: "The virtu...

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BODY COUNT's 'Merciless' Album Features 'One Surprise Guest Who's Gonna Blow Everyone Away'

BODY COUNT guitarist Ernie "C" Cunnigan spoke to France's Loud TV about the band's upcoming album, "Merciless", which is tentatively due this summer. "I have to say we have a lot of guests on the album," he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). "And we have one surprise guest that's gonna blow...

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BON SCOTT Estate To Celebrate Iconic AC/DC Singer's 78th Birthday

Marking what would have been the late AC/DC singer's 78th birthday, the Bon Scott estate is embarking on a number of high-profile activations to celebrate the icon's life and music. On the actual birthday (July 9),there will be a tribute concert at Arlene's Grocery on New York City's Lower East Sid...

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Watch: MEGADETH Performs 'Kick The Chair' For First Time In 15 Years

MEGADETH played the song "Kick The Chair" live for the first time since 2009 this past Monday night (June 24) at Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen, Germany. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. "Kick The Chair" appeared on MEGADETH's tenth studio album, "The System Has Failed", which cam...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE And VEVO 'Footnotes' Explore Making Of 'Dogs Of War' And Accompanying Music Video

MÖTLEY CRÜE and Vevo have teamed up for a new installment of Vevo's "Footnotes" series, going behind the scenes of the making of the band's latest single, "Dogs Of War". The "Dogs Of War" music video, which can also be seen below, is an animated, all-CGI affair directed by Nick DenBoer. During an ap...

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JOHN 5 Shoots Down Claim He Plays Along To Pre-Recorded Guitar Tracks During MÖTLEY CRÜE Concerts

John 5 has shot down a claim that he plays along to pre-recorded guitar tracks during MÖTLEY CRÜE concerts. Several videos posted on YouTube have suggested that John 5 was not playing during the song "Wild Side", with the guitarist seemingly not moving his hands while the music continues to be heard...

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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Announces Fall 2024 Tour With DYING FETUS, BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER will join DYING FETUS for a North American co-headlining tour this fall! The "Beg To Serve 2024" tour will commence on October 3 in Cleveland, Ohio and make its way through over two dozen cities, the journey coming to a close on November 10 in Chicago, Illinois. Support will...