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GARY HOLT On STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA's Latest Dismissal From EXODUS: 'The Marriage Was Done And Over'

Gary Holt has confirmed that Steve "Zetro" Souza was fired from EXODUS, explaining that the "marriage" between the singer and the rest of the band was "done and over". Last month it was announced that EXODUS had parted ways with Zetro and had been rejoined by Rob Dukes. Souza joined EXODUS in 1986 a...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH On Making Of 'This Consequence' Album: 'The Only Pressure I Felt Was Pressure We Put On Ourselves'

In a new interview with The Break Down With Nath & Johnny, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE vocalist Jesse Leach spoke about the band's upcoming upcoming album, "This Consequence", due on February 21, 2025 via Metal Blade. "This Consequence" is KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's ninth album overall, and sixth with Leach, who...

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STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA On His Latest Departure From EXODUS: 'I Did Not Leave; I Was Let Go'

Steve "Zetro" Souza has made his first comments since his latest departure from EXODUS, saying that he was "let go" from the band. Last month it was announced that EXODUS had parted ways with the singer and had been rejoined by Rob Dukes. Souza joined EXODUS in 1986 after previously fronting the ban...

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BUTCHER BABIES' HEIDI SHEPHERD Shoots Down 'Misconception' That She Can't Sing: 'I Was Classically Trained'

In a new interview with The Adventures Of Pipeman, BUTCHER BABIES frontwoman Heidi Shepherd spoke about her predominantly "clean" singing approach in the band's latest single, "Sincerity", which came out last November. When the interviewer noted that some people think that because she growls, she ca...

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DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER Names Other Metal Singers He Admires

In a new interview with the Appetite For Distortion podcast, bassist/vocalist Schmier of German thrash metal veterans DESTRUCTION was asked about the physical challenges of singing in a thrash metal band for more than four decades. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I know how to take ca...

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DESTRUCTION Announces 'The Art Of Destruction' Documentary

German thrash metal veterans DESTRUCTION have announced a new documentary "The Art Of Destruction", to be released in German cinemas in March 2025. Earlier today (Monday, February 3),DESTRUCTION released a trailer for the documentary along with the following message: "'The Art Of Destruction' is fi...

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COHEED AND CAMBRIA's CLAUDIO SANCHEZ Announces New Guitar 'The Jackhammer'

COHEED AND CAMBRIA's Claudio Sanchez has announced his new guitar The Jackhammer, which will premiere at NAMM this weekend in Los Angeles. "Man Your Own Jackhammer" is a famous line from the COHEED AND CAMBRIA song "In Keeping Secrets Of Silent Earth: 3", and now the singer/lead guitarist has taken...

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DESTRUCTION Releases New Single 'A.N.G.S.T.' From Upcoming 'Birth Of Malice' Album

German thrash metal veterans DESTRUCTION will release their 16th studio album, "Birth Of Malice", on March 7, 2025 via Napalm Records. The official music video for the LP's latest single, "A.N.G.S.T.", can be seen below. Tackling fear, the song urges fans to confront their inner demons and break fre...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Shares Music Video For New Single 'I Believe'

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE has shared the official music video for a new song called "I Believe". The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "This Consequence", due on February 21, 2025 via Metal Blade. "This Consequence" is KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's ninth album overall, and sixth with singer Jesse Leach,...

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RISE AGAINST Returns With First New Single In Three Years, 'Nod'

RISE AGAINST returns with its first new music in three years. Out now on Loma Vista Recordings, "Nod" is a rally cry and call to action, fueled by compassion, camaraderie and the collective urge for change. "'Nod' is about the solace we find in community," says lead vocalist and lyricist Tim McIlrat...

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EXODUS To Celebrate 40th Anniversary Of 'Bonded By Blood'; West Coast Shows With DEATH ANGEL Announced

American thrash metal legends and genre originators EXODUS are gearing up for a huge 2025, kicking things off with the announcement of two very special "Bonded By Blood" 40th-anniversary shows, falling upon late original vocalist Paul Baloff's birthday weekend (April 25). Taking place in Berkeley, C...

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GOTTHARD Releases New Single 'Thunder & Lightning' From Upcoming 'Stereo Crush' Album

Swiss hard rock veterans GOTTHARD have kicked off the new year with the release of their second single, "Thunder & Lightning", from their upcoming 12-track studio album "Stereo Crush". As the world remains blanketed in snow, this new track spreads spring fever with its uplifting leads and emotio...

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COHEED AND CAMBRIA Announces Summer 2025 North American Co-Headline Tour With TAKING BACK SUNDAY

COHEED AND CAMBRIA has shared the new single "Someone Who Can" from the band's forthcoming album "The Father Of Make Believe", which is set for release on March 14 via Virgin Music Group. In conjunction with the new song, the band shares its heartwarming Mason Mercer-directed video where we get a gl...

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DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS: 'I Don't Think A.I. Is Gonna Destroy The World Any More Than All The Technology We Had Before It Will'

DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess has once again weighed in on a debate about people using artificial intelligence (A.I.) to create music. Asked by "#UpgradeMe With Dana Leong" to clarify his feelings about this new technology, Jordan said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There's a lot o...

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VADER To Release 'Humanihility' EP; New Album To Be Recorded In The Fall

Polish death metal veterans VADER will release a new EP, "Humanihility", in the spring, to be followed by the recording of a new full-length album in the fall. Also planned for this year are the reissue of the classic "Black To The Blind" album (1997) and a summer tour to celebrate the 25th annivers...