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TOM MORELLO: 'Standing Up For Those That Are Most In Need Has Always Been A Part Of My DNA'

During an appearance on the December 2 episode of "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, Tom Morello, the guitarist, songwriter and political activist who's known for his work with RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, AUDIOSLAVE and for his solo act, spoke about his passion for fusing mus...

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JAKE E. LEE Shares Photos Of Bullet Wound In His Back: 'How Did That Not Actually Hit My Spine?'

Former OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Jake E. Lee has shared more details about the shooting in October which left him hit three times about 10 miles from the Las Vegas Strip. He was later taken to the Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center's intensive care unit. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, L...

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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Announces Retirement From Touring: Tonight Will Be 'My Final Gig' With The Band

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain has announced his retirement from touring. The 72-year-old musician, who has been a member of MAIDEN for more than four decades, revealed his decision to "step back" from being on the road earlier today (Saturday, December 7) in a statement on the band's official we...

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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Singer BURTON C. BELL Calls SPOTIFY 'Evil', Says DANIEL EK Is 'Reaping In Billions Off Backs Of Artists'

Former FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell is among the metal musicians who have shared their Spotify Wrapped For Artists stats this year. The Spotify Wrapped For Artists shows how many Spotify users listened to an artist's music in 2024, how many streams the artist's music garnered, how many hours...

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ALL THAT REMAINS Announces New Album 'Antifragile'

Massachusetts-based metallers ALL THAT REMAINS have set "Antifragile" as the title of their tenth studio album. Due on January 31, 2025, the follow-up to 2018's "Victim Of The New Disease" will include the four singles that band has released in recent months: "Divine" in May, "Let You Go" in June, "...

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DEATH ANGEL's TED AGUILAR Opens Up About 'Scheduling Conflicts' With KERRY KING Which Forced His Band To Pull Out Of W.A.S.P. Tour

In a new interview with El Planeta Del Rock, DEATH ANGEL guitarist Ted Aguilar spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2019's "Humanicide" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Rehearsals have been good. Writing has been good. I mean, we have...

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MY DYING BRIDE Recruits SWALLOW THE SUN Vocalist MIKKO KOTAMÄKI For Upcoming Shows

English doom metal pioneers MY DYING BRIDE have recruited SWALLOW THE SUN vocalist Mikko Kotamäki to front the band for their live appearances in 2025. So far, only one show with Kotamäki has been announced: July 3 at the Rockmaraton festival in Hungary. Earlier today, MY DYING BRIDE released the fo...

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SAVATAGE Announces First Headlining Shows In More Than 20 Years

Legendary American progressive metal band SAVATAGE has announced its first headlining shows since 2002. SAVATAGE's lineup for the 2025 dates will consist of Johnny Lee Middleton on bass, Chris Caffery on guitar, Al Pitrelli on guitar, Jeff Plate on drums and Zak Stevens on lead vocals. Stevens comme...

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Watch: EXODUS/SLAYER's GARY HOLT Holds Guitar Clinic At Michigan's Rock City Music Company

On November 24, EXODUS and SLAYER guitarist Gary Holt took part in a guitar clinic and meet-and-greet at Rock City Music Company in Livonia, Michigan. Video and photos of his appearance can be found below. Holt's memoir, "A Fabulous Disaster: From The Garage To Madison Square Garden, The Hard Way",...

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Watch: GOJIRA's MARIO DUPLANTIER Offers Rundown Of Drum Kit He Used During Iconic Olympics Performance

Modern Drummer's David Frangioni caught up with Mario Duplantier of GOJIRA at a South Florida stop on the French metallers' recent U.S. tour as the support act for KORN. Mario showed David the drums he played during GOJIRA's iconic performance at the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony, which is the same...

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Aqualung Redux / Best Of Jethro Tull

Those clever bastards at Magnetic Eye Records have got impeccable taste. "Aqualung Redux" is the latest in a series of extravagant tribute albums dedicated to classic albums and great artists of our time, populated by an impressive army of bands from stoner, doom and psychedelic realms. Previous pro...

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BREAKING BENJAMIN Shares Lyric Video For Latest Single 'Awaken'

Multi-platinum hard rock group BREAKING BENJAMIN has shared the official lyric video for its latest single, "Awaken". You can now check it out below. BREAKING BENJAMIN's first new music since 2018 was made available in October via the band's new global recordings agreement with BMG. The partnership...

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MACHINE HEAD Is Putting Finishing Touches On Eleventh Studio Album

San Francisco Bay Area metal titans MACHINE HEAD are completing work on their eleventh studio album for a tentative April 2025 release. Late Wednesday night (December 4),the MACHINE HEAD social media shared a few photos of the band's frontman and main songwriter Robb Flynn in the studio, along with...

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SUM 41 Cancels Australian Tour Due To DERYCK WHIBLEY's Health

SUM 41 has canceled its co-headlining appearance at Australia's Good Things festival due to singer Deryck Whibley's battle with pneumonia. The band has also scrapped the remaining sideshows on its Australian tour. "It is with deep sadness and regret that we announce our 2024 Australian tour is unabl...

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COAL CHAMBER And FEAR FACTORY Add 10 Shows To 2025 'Fiend For The Fans' U.S. Tour

COAL CHAMBER has added 10 new dates to its rescheduled "Fiend For The Fans" U.S. tour. The trek, which was originally slated to kick off in August before being postponed due to COAL CHAMBER vocalist Dez Fafara's health emergency, will feature support from FEAR FACTORY, TWIZTID, BLACK SATELLITE and F...