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KIRK HAMMETT On METALLICA's Rise To Fame: 'We Were Extremely Motivated To Do The Best We Could'

A.D. Rowntree of the KSHE 95 radio station conducted an interview with METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett prior to the band's November 3 concert at the Dome at America's Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Speaking about METALLICA's rise from the metal underground four decades ago to the heights of stadium...

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ROBERT TRUJILLO Details METALLICA's Pre-Show Workout Routines

In a brand new interview with Lauren "Lern" Elwell of the 105.7 The Point radio station, bassist Robert Trujillo spoke about his typical pre-concert routine to prepare him for the high-energy intensity of a METALLICA performance. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "So, before we take the...

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FOZZY's CHRIS JERICHO Doesn't Rule Out More Full-Length Albums In The Future

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, FOZZY singer Chris Jericho spoke about the band's plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[Our latest single] 'Spotlight' just came out a few weeks ago, and we're on tour right now. And, obviously,...

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MERCYFUL FATE Releases Remastered Version Of 'Melissa' Digitally In Honor Of Album's 40th Anniversary

Metal Blade Records has announced that it is releasing MERCYFUL FATE's classic "Melissa" digitally on October 30 in celebration of the album's 40th anniversary. What makes this release special is that it's a version of "Melissa" that was remastered in 2005 by Ted Jensen of Sterling Sound in New York...

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FOZZY Shares Music Video For New Single 'Spotlight'

The official music video for FOZZY's new single, "Spotlight", can be seen below. The track was released last week via Madison Records/The Orchard With the superstar showmanship of frontman Chris Jericho, tag-teamed with guitar genius Rich Ward, FOZZY is a band that has always pushed the boundaries b...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Says '72 Seasons' Album Still Sounds 'Very Fresh, Weighty And Cohesive'

In a new interview with Steffan Chirazi of METALLICA's fan-club magazine So What!, Lars Ulrich was asked to reflect on the band's latest album, "72 Seasons", which came out in April. He said: "I think every METALLICA record has its own journey, its own story, its own path forward. They're all unique...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH On Playing Two Different Setlists In Each City On 'M72' Tour: 'It's A Fun Format'

During an appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation Power Trip Special", METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke about the band's ongoing "M72" world tour, which features two-night stops in nearly two dozen cities. Presented worldwide by Liquid Death and Blackened American Whiskey (in North America only) a...

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Watch: FOZZY Performs New Single 'Spotlight' Live For First Time

FOZZY performed its new single, "Spotlight", live for the first time this past Thursday (October 19) at the Barrelhouse Ballroom in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. "Spotlight" was released the day of the Chattanooga concert via Madison Records/The Orcha...

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FOZZY's CHRIS JERICHO Embraces Digital Music: 'I'd Rather Be Ahead Of The Curve Than Fighting Behind It'

In a new interview with Fish of the Q105.1 Rocks! radio station in Fargo, North Dakota, FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho was asked if he thinks releasing music digitally helps bands like FOZZY in the long run or if he believes that the goal is always to get the physical copies into fans' hands. He respo...

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FOZZY Shares New Single 'Spotlight'

FOZZY's new single, "Spotlight", has just been released via Madison Records/The Orchard and can be streamed below. An accompanying music video for the track will arrive on Thursday, October 26. "Spotlight" was helmed by FOZZY's longtime producer Johnny Andrews (THREE DAYS GRACE, ALL THAT REMAINS, HA...

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VOLBEAT's MICHAEL POULSEN Says DEATH's 'Spiritual Healing' Album Was A Turning Point For Death Metal Genre

In a new interview with Loaded Radio, VOLBEAT frontman Michael Poulsen, who recently released the debut album from his ASINHELL death metal side project, spoke about his love of the early recordings from the influential Florida band DEATH, in particular that group's third LP, 1990's "Spiritual Heali...

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God Is Dead

It might not be the greatest trick the Devil ever pulled, but convincing metal fans to embrace doo-wop was no mean achievement. Despite sounding like some dust-covered relic from the late '50s, TWIN TEMPLE made light work of qualifying for metalheads' affections with their first album "Twin Temple (...

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VOLBEAT's MICHAEL POULSEN Is 'Pretty Sure Everything's Going To Be All Right' With His Throat Operation

In a new interview with "Paltrocast"host Darren Paltrowitz, VOLBEAT frontman Michael Poulsen discussed his upcoming throat surgery. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm having an operation on the 9th of October. It's an operation I've been through before. This one is just a little bit...

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Impii Hora

Every discerning VOLBEAT fan knows about Michael Poulsen's dark past. Prior to conquering the world with an inspired mixture of massive riffs and rock 'n' roll crooning, the Dane was guitarist and frontman with DOMINUS: a scabrous, pure-breed death metal band, with little in the way of rockabilly vi...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: Making New Music Is 'An Essential Part Of Our Existence As People'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "SmartLess" podcast with hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke about the changes in the music industry that he and his bandmates have had to contend with over the last four decades. He said (as transcrib...