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New TRIVIUM Drummer Was Recommended By DREAM THEATER's MIKE MANGINI

Florida metallers TRIVIUM have commented on their split with drummer Mat Madiro and addition of Paul Wandtke. Wandtke, who previously drummed for the hit musical "Rock Of Ages" and sat behind the kit for KILL HANNAH during the band's main-support run with the SMASHING PUMPKINS, made his live debut w...

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Watch TRIVIUM's First Show With New Drummer PAUL WANDTKE

Fan-filmed video footage of TRIVIUM's December 5 performance at Knotfest in Toluca, Mexico can be seen below. The concert marked the band's first appearance with its new drummer, Chicago native Paul Wandtke. Wandtke has previously drummed for the hit musical "Rock Of Ages" and sat behind the kit for...

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SLIPKNOT, LAMB OF GOD, GHOST, SEVENDUST, AUGUST BURNS RED Among GRAMMY AWARDS Nominees

SLIPKNOT, LAMB OF GOD, GHOST, SEVENDUST and AUGUST BURNS RED are among the nominees for the 58th annual Grammy Awards, which will be held on February 15, 2016 at Staples Center in Los Angeles and broadcast on CBS at 8 p.m. ET. The nominees in the "Best Metal Performance" category are as follows: Ban...

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TRIVIUM Recruits Drummer PAUL WANDTKE

TRIVIUM has tapped Chicago native Paul Wandtke as the band's new touring drummer. Wandtke made his live debut with TRIVIUM earlier today (Saturday, December 5) at Knotfest in Toluca, Mexico. Commented TRIVIUM guitarist/vocalist Matt Heafy: "I'll keep this short and sweet. Any change we've ever made...

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New Song Premiere: DREAM THEATER's 'The Gift Of Music'

"The Gift Of Music", a brand new song from progressive metallers DREAM THEATER, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's thirteenth album, "The Astonishing", which will be released in early 2016 via Roadrunner. The band has launched a mini-site for the CD, which appears to be a conc...

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DREAM THEATER: 'The Astonishing' Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

Progressive metallers DREAM THEATER will release their thirteenth album, "The Astonishing", in early 2016 via Roadrunner. The band has also launched a mini-site for the CD, which appears to be a conceptual effort focusing on various "characters" and spread over two "acts," possibly to be a released...

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Video: Ex-MACHINE HEAD Guitarist LOGAN MADER Performs 'Davidian' With ONCE HUMAN

Video footage of ONCE HUMAN, the new band featuring former MACHINE HEAD and SOULFLY guitarist Logan Mader, performing a cover version of the MACHINE HEAD classic "Davidian" on November 27 at Magazzini Generali in Milan, Italy can be seen below. ONCE HUMAN is currently touring Europe as the support a...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Filming Video For New Song 'Strength Of The Mind'

Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE are filming a music video for their new song "Strength Of The Mind" with the direction team of Ian McFarland and Mike Pecci (MESHUGGAH, FEAR FACTORY). The track is expected to appear on the band's next album, tentatively due in March 2016 via Roadrunner Reco...

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KVELERTAK Is Almost Done Writing Material For Next Album

Mike James Rock Show conducted an interview with singer Erlend Hjelvik of Norwegian rockers KVELERTAK during the band's current European tour with SLAYER and ANTHRAX. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about what KVELERTAK has been up to the last few months, Erlend said: "We've had some time...

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MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT: I See Each OPETH Record As A Possible Last Record

Maniacs Japan earlier in the year conducted an interview with Mikael Åkerfeldt (guitar, vocals) and Fredrik Åkesson (guitar) of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On OPETH celebrating its 25th annivers...

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DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS: Audio Samples Of Entire 'The Unforgotten Path' Solo Album

Audio samples of all the tracks that appear on "The Unforgotten Path", the new solo album from DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess, can be streamed on CDBaby.com. Says Rudess: "'The Unforgotten Path' is a collection of melodies that have inspired my musical life. "Beginning when I was in element...

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DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS Releases Musical Message In Hopes Of Peace

DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess has posted a live musical message to all his friends around the world in hopes of peace. Check out the clip below. Jordan has just released a new album, "The Unforgotten Path", via iTunes. Says Rudess: "'The Unforgotten Path' is a collection of melodies that h...

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SLASH On State Of Music Industry: 'Now It's All About Commercial One-Hit Wonders'

In a brand new interview with Rolling Stone India, former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash was asked if there are any young rock and roll bands that he really likes. He responded: "We've played with [U.K. rock trio] RAVENEYE in the past and they're really good." He continued: "When we pick an opening ....

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ONCE HUMAN Feat. Ex-MACHINE HEAD/SOULFLY Guitarist LOGAN MADER: Las Vegas Concert Footage

Video footage of ONCE HUMAN, the new band featuring former MACHINE HEAD and SOULFLY guitarist Logan Mader, performing on October 31 at Adrenaline Sports Bar And Grill in Las Vegas, Nevada can be seen below. ONCE HUMAN's debut album, "The Life I Remember", was released on September 4 via earMUSIC. Th...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE To Release New Album In March

Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE are tentatively scheduled to release their new album in March via Roadrunner. The follow-up to 2013's "Disarm The Descent" is currently being mixed by KILLSWITCH guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz, who also produced the new effort. Said KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse...