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SCHMIER Fights Against Fascism And Misinformation On New DESTRUCTION Album, 'Birth Of Malice'

By David E. Gehlke The 2021 departure of founding member and guitarist Mike Sifringer has seemingly galvanized long-running, legendary German thrashers DESTRUCTION. It's not a reach to suggest that the band's modern era that began when vocalist/bassist Schmier Schirmer rejoined in 1999 has produced...
February 19, 2025
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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Singer BURTON C. BELL To Release Two New Singles Before The Summer

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, former FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell spoke about his plans for new music after issuing two singles in 2024 — "Anti-Droid" and "Technical Exorcism" — and a cover of RAMMSTEIN's "Du Hast" in 2023. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've had...
February 18, 2025
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WEDNESDAY 13 Announces 10th Studio Album 'Mid Death Crisis'

After returning in 2022 with his widely acclaimed full-length album "Horrifier", as well as several major tours supporting his solo work and celebrated MURDERDOLLS-centric shows, world-renowned fearsome frontman Wednesday 13 is back with another slew of harbingers of horror to slay the masses. His n...
February 18, 2025
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MELVINS 1983 Announce New Album 'Thunderball'

MELVINS 1983, the raw and unfiltered incarnation of the legendary band featuring Buzz Osborne and original MELVINS drummer Mike Dillard, will return with "Thunderball", its first full-length album in four years, on April 18 via Ipecac Recordings. "'Thunderball' is the third MELVINS 1983 record we've...
February 18, 2025
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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Explains Why He Can't Get 'Canceled'

During a "VIP Experience" question-and-answer session before W.A.S.P.'s December 12, 2024 concert in Las Vegas, Nevada, W.A.S.P. mainman Blackie Lawless reflected on the songwriting process for the band's classic 1992 album "The Crimson Idol". The concept effort tells the poignant story of Jonathan,...
February 17, 2025
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DROPKICK MURPHYS And BAD RELIGION Announce 'Summer Of Discontent' 2025 Tour

This summer, iconic punk rock bands DROPKICK MURPHYS and BAD RELIGION will embark on a co-headlining tour for the first time. The U.S. "Summer Of Discontent" tour will feature openers THE MAINLINERS and will run from July 22 through August 17. Tickets for all shows go on sale February 20 at 10 a.m....
February 17, 2025
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GUNS N' ROSES, TOOL And RIVAL SONS Added To BLACK SABBATH's Final Show In Birmingham

GUNS N' ROSES, TOOL and RIVAL SONS have been added to Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert in Birmingham, United Kingdon. Taking place on July 5 at Villa Park, the all-star event — billed as "Back To The Beginning" — sold out in less than 10 minutes last week. The concert will mark the first time that t...
February 17, 2025
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DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER: 'Young Bands Cannot Afford To Record Anymore And To Distribute Their Music'

In a new interview with the Brutally Delicious podcast, DESTRUCTION frontman Schmier blasted Spotify for the paltry payments the music streaming service pays out to music rightsholders. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's a new world. A couple of years ago, everybody was, like, 'Oh,...
February 16, 2025
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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY On Biggest Differences Between His Playing Style And That Of MIKE MANGINI

In a new interview with The Metal Voice, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked how he feels about performing the song "Barstool Warrior" during the band's 40th-anniversary tour even though the track was originally written and recorded with ex-DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini. Portnoy, who r...
February 16, 2025
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MICHAEL WILTON Doesn't Know When The Next QUEENSRŸCHE Album Will Be Released: 'We're Always Touring'

In a new interview with The Joel Martin Mastery Podcast, QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton spoke about a possible follow-up to the band's 2022 album "Digital Noise Alliance". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We do have one record left with our contract with Century Media and Sony. A...
February 16, 2025
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DREAM THEATER's JAMES LABRIE: 'When You're A Progressive Band, You Have The Freedom Of Going Anywhere You Wanna Go Musically'

In a new interview with Belgian Jasper, DREAM THEATER singer James LaBrie spoke about his band's status as one of the leaders of the so-called "progressive metal" genre. Asked what, in his opinion, it means to be a "progressive metal" band, James said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When you'...
February 15, 2025
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W.A.S.P.'s 'Bonus Tracks And B-Sides' Gets Digital Release

Madfish Music has announced the digital release of "Bonus Tracks And B-Sides" from W.A.S.P.'s "The 7 Savage" box set. W.A.S.P. has always been a band that embraced the raw power of heavy metal while pushing the boundaries of its creative vision. "Bonus Tracks And B-Sides", the final disc in "The 7 S...
February 14, 2025
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DAVID ELLEFSON's THE LUCID Shares 'Risk Machine' Music Video, Announces First Live Show

Eclectic hard rock band THE LUCID, which features former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, vocalist Vinnie Dombroski (SPONGE),actor/guitarist Drew Fortier and drummer/producer Mike Heller, has just released the official video for its track "Risk Machine" from THE LUCID 2023 "Saddle Up And Ride" EP....
February 14, 2025
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's MIKE D'ANTONIO Denies Using Artificial Intelligence To Create 'This Consequence' Album Art

In a new interview with Australia's Jaimunji, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE bassist Mike D'Antonio, who is also responsible for the band's artwork, dismissed online accusations that the cover art for KILLSWITCH's upcoming album, "This Consequence", was created using the help of artificial intelligence. He said...
February 13, 2025
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JEFF 'MANTAS' DUNN On TONY DOLAN: 'As Long As I Have Breath Left In Me On This Planet, I Will Never Speak To Him Again'

During a new appearance on The Tampa Morgue podcast, Jeff "Mantas" Dunn discussed his announcement that he was leaving VENOM INC. last December, approximately eight months after he suffered a second heart attack. The 63-year-old British-born guitarist, who currently resides with his wife in Portugal...
February 13, 2025