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MARTY FRIEDMAN Says 'The Meat And Potatoes' of His Long-Awaited Documentary Is 'Done': 'I Really Like It'

Marty Friedman has offered an update on his long-awaited documentary. Titled "Spacefox" (changed from the original title, "Hebi Metal San"),the film — which is being directed by Jeremy Frindel, the founder of Substratum Films — follows Friedman's reinvention from lead guitarist in MEGADETH to one o...

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Rites Of Love And Reverence

Now that synthwave has been fully embraced by the mainstream, thanks as much to STRANGER THINGS as to THE WKND, it feels like a good time to point out that the likes of PERTURBATOR, CARPENTER BRUT and, in particular, GOST were always exceptions to the genre's musical rules. A quick dalliance with th...

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VIO-LENCE Debuts New Song At Fresno Concert (Video)

Reunited San Francisco Bay Area thrashers VIO-LENCE debuted a new song, apparently titled "Upon Their Cross", during their concert this past Friday (August 6) at Strummer's in Fresno, California. The track will appear on the band's upcoming EP, "Let The World Burn", which is due in early 2022 via Me...

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FATES WARNING Guitarist JIM MATHEOS's TUESDAY THE SKY: 'The Blurred Horizon' Music Video

On September 3, TUESDAY THE SKY will release its new album, "The Blurred Horizon", via Metal Blade Records. The official music video for the disc's title track can be seen below. TUESDAY THE SKY's origins could almost be considered accidental. Guitarist Jim Matheos, famed for his work with progressi...

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MR. BIG Celebrates 30th Anniversary Of 'Lean Into It' With Remastered Expanded Edition + Limited Vinyl Single Box Set

MR. BIG is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its chart-topping album "Lean Into It" with a remastered and expanded anniversary-edition reissue, available digitally, on CD and as a highly collectible limited-edition box set made up of five individual colored seven-inch singles via evoXS. Physical e...

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FATES WARNING Singer RAY ALDER Reunites With Band's Former Drummer MARK ZONDER In A-Z

Metal Blade Records has announced the signing of A-Z. A-Z (pronounced "A through Z") equals Ray Alder (FATES WARNING; vocals) and Mark Zonder (ex-FATES WARNING, WARLORD; drums),and also means "anything is possible" — and with this lineup of musicians, that is no exaggeration. This exciting new band...

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WHITESNAKE To Release Deluxe Edition Of 'Restless Heart' For 25th Anniversary

In the wake of WHITESNAKE's massive global success, the band's founder and lead singer, David Coverdale, set out to record his third solo album in 1995. However, the plan was derailed when pressure from his record label forced him to change course and release "Restless Heart" under the DAVID COVERDA...

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CANNIBAL CORPSE's ALEX WEBSTER Opens Up About His Battle With Rare Neurological Disorder

In a new interview with Bass Player magazine, CANNIBAL CORPSE's Alex Webster opened up about his battle with focal dystonia, a rare neurological disorder that involves involuntary spasms in small muscles in the body. "Focal dystonia is essentially an injury, but not the kind of injury that people wo...

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DEE SNIDER Announces Streaming Concert Event

TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider recently announced his triumphant fifth full-length solo album, "Leave A Scar", out July 30 via Napalm Records. To commemorate the LP's release, Snider has announced a streaming event for his fans on Thursday, July 29. The concert stream features a very special conce...

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ARMORED SAINT Announces December 2021 Tour Dates With BLACK LABEL SOCIETY And PRONG

Last October, California metal vetetans ARMORED SAINT released their eighth full-length album, "Punching The Sky", via Metal Blade Records. Today, the band has announced its first tour dates in support of this record: a short run of shows with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and PRONG in December 2021. ARMORED...

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Forked Tongues

London's CRAVEN IDOL has been sharpening its blade for over 15 years, starting off as a duo that unleashed a couple of well-received demos prior to an EP and a couple of full-length albums. The unit has been far from prolific, clearly focusing upon quality rather than quantity. Making progress in re...

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VIO-LENCE Frontman On Upcoming EP: 'Everything Felt Really Natural From Start To Finish'

Reunited San Francisco Bay Area thrashers VIO-LENCE will release a new EP, "Let The World Burn", in early 2022 via Metal Blade Records. The effort was recorded at Trident Studios in Pacheco, California with producer Juan Urteaga, who has previously worked with TESTAMENT, MACHINE HEAD and EXODUS, amo...

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DEE SNIDER Is 'One Hundred Percent Committed To Not Reuniting' TWISTED SISTER

In a new interview with the "Metal From The Inside" podcast, Dee Snider was asked if he is still steadfast about not wanting TWISTED SISTER to reunite. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[I am] one hundred percent committed to not reuniting. Now, let me just be clear: we're friends....

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JOURNEY's 'Escape' Certified Diamond In U.S. For Sales In Excess Of 10 Million

JOURNEY's seventh studio album, "Escape", has been certified diamond by the RIAA, which denotes the album has sold over 10 million equivalent units. "Escape", released in 1981, will celebrate its 40th anniversary on July 17, and spawned the hits "Open Arms", "Who's Crying Now", "Stone In Love" and "...

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FATES WARNING Guitarist JIM MATHEOS To Release New TUESDAY THE SKY Album, 'The Blurred Horizon'

On September 3, TUESDAY THE SKY will release its new album, "The Blurred Horizon", via Metal Blade Records. For a first preview of the record, the new single, "Hypneurotic" — which features drummer Gavin Harrison — can be heard below. TUESDAY THE SKY's origins could almost be considered accidental....