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HATEBREED Unveils Title Track Of New Album, 'Weight Of The False Self'
Connecticut hardcore/metal masters HATEBREED will release their new album, "Weight Of The False Self", on November 27 via Nuclear Blast Records. The official lyric video for the LP's first single, the title track, can be seen below. The cover artwork, which can be seen below, was painted by artist E...September 11, 2020
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MICHAEL SWEET Reacts To Controversial Review Of STRYPER's New Album: It's 'Incredibly Unfair' And 'A Blatant Attack On Our Faith'
Michael Sweet of openly Christian rockers STRYPER has responded to a controversial review of the band's latest album, calling it "incredibly unfair" and "a blatant attack on our faith." Earlier this week, BLABBERMOUTH.NET published a review of "Even The Devil Believes" from veteran U.K. heavy metal...September 5, 2020
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BLIND GUARDIAN Announces 'Somewhere Far Beyond' 30th-Anniversary Tour
German power metallers BLIND GUARDIAN will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their "Somewhere Far Beyond" album by performing the LP in its entirety on a tour of Germany and Switzerland in the fall of 2021. The fourth BLIND GUARDIAN studio album epitomized the unbridled sound of speed metal of their...September 4, 2020
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Says BON SCOTT Era Of AC/DC Was 'The Definition Of Rock 'N' Roll Attitude'
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has praised the Bon Scott era of AC/DC, saying the Australian hard rock legends' onstage "energy was insane." Ulrich discussed his love for Angus Young and company while taking part in The Guardian 's "My Fantasy Festival" feature where he was asked to select a few arti...August 26, 2020
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'Heavy Metal' Pinball Soundtrack Revealed: SEBASTIAN BACH, HELLOWEEN, DRAGONFORCE, Others
Stern Pinball, Inc., a global lifestyle brand based on the iconic and outrageously fun modern American game of pinball, and Incendium, a multi-faceted production company known for an array of animation, comic books, toys, and video games, have announced the complete soundtrack listing for a new limi...August 7, 2020
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Watch BLIND GUARDIAN Perform New Song 'Violent Shadows'
German power metallers BLIND GUARDIAN played a brand new song that hasn't been recorded yet, "Violent Shadows", during this past weekend's Wacken World Wide digital festival. Video of the performance can be seen below. Featured songs: 00:00 Welcome To Dying 07:17 Violent Shadows 11:53 Majesty This p...August 4, 2020
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Let There Be Nothing
There was a time, not so long ago, when the U.S. trad and power metal scenes seemed terminally unable to compete with their European counterparts. Or at least that's what we tell ourselves shortly before the shaming revelation that JUDICATOR are poised to release their fifth studio album. Doubtless...July 23, 2020
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ICED EARTH's JON SCHAFFER On Coronavirus Pandemic: 'I Disagree Completely With The Way The Governments Have Handled The Whole Thing'
In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, ICED EARTH leader Jon Schaffer discussed how the coronavirus pandemic has turned a lot of people's lives upside down and how it has affected him personally. He said (hear audio below): "This was planned to be a year of some time off and studi...July 14, 2020
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX Celebrates 19 Years Of Sobriety
Nikki Sixx is celebrating the 19th anniversary of his getting sober. The 61-year-old MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist credited the 12-Step program with helping him live his life without drugs or alcohol. Earlier today (Thursday, July 2),he shared an image revealing he had been sober for 19 years, 228 months, 6,...July 2, 2020
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's SERJ TANKIAN Rips DONALD TRUMP: 'A Real Leader Would Address The Nation Properly'
SYSTEM OF A DOWN singer Serj Tankian has lambasted President Donald Trump for failing to making a formal address to the nation as cities across the country faced several days and nights of protest over the death of George Floyd. On Sunday night (May 31),Tankian took to his Instagram to share a The...June 1, 2020
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SKUNK ANANSIE's SKIN To Release 'It Takes Blood And Guts' Memoir In September
SKUNK ANANSIE frontwoman Skin will release her memoir, "It Takes Blood And Guts", on September 24 via Simon & Schuster. Skin is a global female icon. As an incendiary live performer, she shatters preconceptions about race and gender. As an activist and inspirational role model she has been smas...May 22, 2020
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Redneck Vikings From Hell
It might be a slight exaggeration to say that AETHER REALM are attempting to be all of your favorite bands at the same time, but they're certainly demonstrating a phenomenal grasp of multiple metallic disciplines on "Redneck Vikings From Hell". Perhaps mindful that bands from the US generally don't...April 30, 2020
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HATEBREED's JAMEY JASTA Releases Lyric Video For 'Return From War' Feat. MAX CAVALERA
The official Jimmy Johansson-created lyric video for the song "Return From War" from HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta can be seen below. The track, which features a guest appearance by former SEPULTURA and current SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera, is taken from Jasta's latest solo album, "The Lost Chapte...April 30, 2020
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ICED EARTH's JON SCHAFFER To Release His First Book
During a Facebook Live chat on Tuesday (April 14),ICED EARTH leader Jon Schaffer spoke about his plans for the coming months, including the making of the follow-up to the band's 2017 album "Incorruptible". "Obviously, the whole lockdown situation has changed the plans for everybody," he explained (...April 15, 2020
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Fractures
It's easy to be blown away by the bombastic, big-budget efforts of bands like NIGHTWISH and BLIND GUARDIAN, but there is an equal amount of magic and joy to be found in records like this. DAKESIS are much-loved stalwarts of the UK heavy metal underground and one of the few bands from the country tha...March 28, 2020
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