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POSSESSED's JEFF BECERRA: 'I Don't Think Death Metal Would've Had The Staying Power If It Wasn't For CHUCK SCHULDINER'

Although DEATH is considered to be one of the most important and influential death metal acts of all time, the Florida-based band did not release its debut album, "Scream Bloody Gore", until 1987 — two years after the arrival of "Seven Churches" by California's POSSESSED, whose bassist/vocalist, Jef...

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GARY HOLT On Upcoming EXODUS Album: It's 'Beautiful, 'Crushing', 'Catchy' And 'Spectacular'

In a new interview with Germany's Rock Hard magazine, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt opened up about the recent departure of singer Steve "Zetro" Souza and the decision to bring Rob Dukes back. Asked why Zetro "had to leave", Gary said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Without going into details,...

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SAXON Shares 'Heavy Metal Thunder' Performance Video From Upcoming 'Eagles Over Hellfest' Live Album

In celebration of their majestic "Castles & Eagles" headline shows in September 2025 at the Zénith in Paris, Nantes and Toulouse, British heavy metal legends SAXON will release "Eagles Over Hellfest" on June 13, 2025 via Silver Lining Music. The release will feature the audio recordin...

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Former EXODUS Singer STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA Announces 10-Date Latin American Tour For September 2025

Former EXODUS singer Steve "Zetro" Souza will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the band's 2004 album "Tempo Of The Damned" on a 10-date solo tour of Latin America in September 2025. The trek will kick off on September 4 in San José, Costa Rica and end on September 14 in São Paulo, Brazil. At all th...

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GENE HOGLAN On DARK ANGEL's 'Extinction Level Event': 'We Approached This Record's Production In A Totally Different Manner'

In a new interview with Oran O'Beirne of Ireland's Overdrive, DARK ANGEL drummer Gene Hoglan spoke about the reunited California thrash metal pioneers' upcoming first new album in 34 years, "Extinction Level Event", which is due later in 2025 via Reversed Records. Asked if he ever thought DARK ANGEL...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Joined By ROBERT TRUJILLO For Jam At Tampa Stop Of 'The Collection: Live' Book Tour

Kirk Hammett, legendary guitarist of the multi-platinum-selling and nine-time-Grammy Award-winning band METALLICA, took part in a "Kirk Hammett The Collection: Live" book event on June 7 at the Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center in Tampa, Florida. The intimate, live discussion takes a deep dive i...

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EXODUS's GARY HOLT Says 'It's Totally Awesome' Having ROB DUKES Back: 'We're Laughing All Day Long'

In a new interview with The Dan Chan Show, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt opened up about the recent departure of singer Steve "Zetro" Souza and the decision to bring Rob Dukes back. Asked how it is having Dukes in the band again, Gary said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's totally awesome. We...

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NEFARIOUS Feat. Former And Current Members Of EXODUS, DEATH ANGEL, HIRAX And HEATHEN: Second Single 'Master Plan' Released

NEFARIOUS, the new California-based thrash metal band featuring Katon W. De Pena (HIRAX) on vocals, Rick Hunolt (EXODUS, DIEHUMANE) and Doug Piercy (HEATHEN, ANVIL CHORUS) on guitar, Tom Gears (BLIND ILLUSION, ANCIENT MARINER) on bass and Will Carroll (DEATH ANGEL) on drums, has released its second...

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STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA Is Not Opposed To Playing A Few Live Shows: But 'I'm Not Jumping In A Tour Bus Again'

Earlier this month, it was revealed that former EXODUS singer Steve "Zetro" Souza will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the band's 2004 album "Tempo Of The Damned" on a solo tour of Latin America in September 2025. At all the shows, the details of which will be announced soon, Souza will also perfo...

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SAXON To Release 'Eagles Over Hellfest' Live Album In June

In celebration of their majestic "Castles & Eagles" headline shows in September 2025 at the Zénith in Paris, Nantes and Toulouse, British heavy metal legends SAXON will release "Eagles Over Hellfest" on June 13, 2025 via Silver Lining Music. The release will feature the audio recordin...

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GARY HOLT Was 'Absolutely' Surprised When He Found Out SLAYER Was Returning To Live Stage

During an appearance on the "Talk Is Jericho" podcast, SLAYER guitarist Gary Holt reflected on the band's two reunion performances last year — on September 22, 2024 at the Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois and on October 10, 2024 at the Aftershock festival in Sacramento, California. Holt, who is also a...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Joined By ROBERT TRUJILLO For Jam At Philadelphia Stop Of 'The Collection: Live' Book Tour

Kirk Hammett, legendary guitarist of the multi-platinum-selling and nine-time-Grammy Award-winning band METALLICA, took part in a "Kirk Hammett The Collection: Live" book event on May 24 at The Fillmore in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The intimate, live discussion takes a deep dive into Kirk's storie...

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Origins Of Aggression

If the UK thrash metal scene of the 1980s was a story of underachievement, its most prominent bands were still every bit the equal of their international counterparts. Originally waist deep in hardcore punk, ONSLAUGHT eschewed both the pagan fury of SABBAT and the Bay Area bombast of XENTRIX, favori...

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Watch: EXODUS Performs At 2025 Edition Of Florida's WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE Festival

K Train Productions has uploaded video of EXODUS's May 15 performance at the Welcome To Rockville festival at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. Check out the clips below. During a recent appearance on Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, EXODUS guitarist Gary...

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BIFF BYFORD On SAXON's Continued Relevance: 'You Have To Keep Trying To Write Great Songs'

In a new interview with Stefan Nilsson of Roppongi Rocks, SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked about a possible follow-up to the band's 24th studio album, "Hell, Fire And Damnation", which came out in January 2024 via Silver Lining Music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're actually...