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Human Zoo

We live in an era that is perfectly designed for hardcore punk. STRESS POSITIONS can lay claim to being one of the most ferociously livid-sounding bands on the planet right now: a reflection of the fact that there is much to be angry about, but also a necessary quality for any band wanting to blow a...

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KERRY KING: If I Had Joined MEGADETH, DAVE MUSTAINE And I 'Would Have Butted Heads Like No Tomorrow'

In a new interview with Gastão Moreira of Bangers Open Air, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King talked about his brief involvement with MEGADETH during the latter band's early days (King played MEGADETH's first five shows as the band's second guitarist). He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well,...

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Mid Death Crisis

Still voluntarily lost in the depths of a persona he first adopted at least 30 years ago, WEDNESDAY 13 knows exactly who he is. Pitch-black humor remains one of his most effective weapons, but in keeping with the darker, heavier spirit of his last few albums, "Mid Death Crisis" is also no laughing m...

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Biographyte

Will there be a moment in the evolution of death metal when the genre becomes too fast, too technical, and far more like brutal automatons competing in an Olympic event than anything resembling rock 'n' roll? The jury is out on that one, but CYTOTOXIN are cheerfully testing the boundaries of avowedl...

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DANI FILTH Still Has CRADLE OF FILTH Playing By Its Own Rules: 'We're A Black Metal Band. We Do What We Want'

By David E. Gehlke It's not beyond the realm of possibility that U.K. extreme metal veterans CRADLE OF FILTH will release another studio album (or two) before their long-awaited collaboration with pop star Ed Sheeran finally sees the light of day. Their now-delayed mash-up with Sheeran symbolizes th...

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ENTOMBED Is Working On First New Music In 18 Years

Influential Swedish metallers ENTOMBED have commenced work on new material — nearly 18 years after the release of their ninth studio album, "Serpent Saints: The Ten Amendments". ENTOMBED's current lineup includes original members Alex Hellid (guitar),Uffe Cederlund (guitar) and Nicke Andersson (dru...

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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...

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DIMMU BORGIR Announces Summer 2025 European Tour

Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR have announced the details of their "The Chosen Legacy" summer 2025 European tour. The dates are as follows: Jun. 27 - Oslo, Norway - Tons Of Rock Aug. 01 - Wacken, Germany - Wacken Open Air Aug. 03 - Saint Maurice de Gourdans, France - Sylak Open Air...

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Tragedy Of The Commons

There was always something quietly impressive about GREAT AMERICAN GHOST. One of the most adventurous and musically fearless bands to emerge from the amorphous metalcore maelstrom over the last few years, they have established themselves as a serious proposition for serious times. Hardcore needs reg...

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Watch: VENOM INC. Joined By FORBIDDEN, AUTOPSY Members During San Francisco Concert

FORBIDDEN members Craig Locicero and Chris Kontos, as well as AUTOPSY's Eric Cutler, joined VENOM INC. on stage during the latter band's headlining concert Sunday night (January 12) at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco, California to perform several VENOM classics. Locicero came up for "Rip Ride", Ko...

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KERRY KING: DAVE MUSTAINE 'Can't Help But Stick His Foot In His Mouth'

During an appearance on the "Lipps Service With Scott Lipps" podcast, SLAYER's Kerry King reflected on his first time seeing METALLICA back in 1982. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I saw 'em with [then-METALLICA guitarist Dave] Mustaine. And we opened for them. I think Mustaine was st...

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VENOM INC. Officially Recruits Guitarist CURRAN MURPHY To Replace JEFF 'MANTAS' DUNN

Former NEVERMORE and ANNIHILATOR guitarist Curran Murphy has confirmed that he has officially joined VENOM INC. as the replacement for the band's founding guitarist Jeff "Mantas" Dunn. The news of Murphy's addition to VENOM INC. comes less than a month after Mantas announced that he was leaving the...

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VENOM INC.'s TONY DOLAN Found Out Via Internet That JEFF 'MANTAS' DUNN Wasn't Returning To The Band

In a new interview with Metal Kaoz, VENOM INC. bassist/vocalist Tony "Demolition Man" Dolan was asked if guitarist Jeff "Mantas" Dunn is now officially out of the band. Tony responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, he made a statement about a year, probably a year and a half ago when h...

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DANNY LILKER 'Regrets Nothing' After 40 Years In Extreme Metal

By David E. Gehlke Veteran extreme metal bassist Danny Lilker joined ANTHRAX earlier this year for their South American live dates, an event that coincided with his recent withdrawal from the grind of touring. Considering Lilker got his start with the legendary New York thrashers (and teamed with gu...

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TONY DOLAN Praises New VENOM INC. Guitarist CURRAN MURPHY: He's 'A Really Nice Guy' With 'Very Positive Energy'

In a new interview with the Iblis Manifestations podcast, VENOM INC. bassist/vocalist Tony "Demolition Man" Dolan once again weighed in on guitarist Jeff "Mantas" Dunn's recent announcement that he was not planning to return to the band. Tony said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[Jeff...