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OVERKILL Has Nine Songs Musically Written For Next Album
OVERKILL drummer Jason Bittner spoke to Metal Pilgrim about how he is dealing with the coronavirus crisis and what the touring circuit might look like post-pandemic. "Before this whole [coronavirus] thing started, I would have been in the midst of making two albums anyways," he said (see video below...April 24, 2020
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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD And Son Perform Acoustically While In Quarantine (Video)
SAXON frontman Biff Byford recently teamed up with his son Seb (NAKED SIX) to perform a couple of songs acoustically as a special "thank you" to the band's fans all over the world, those who must go to work every day and those staying at home keeping everyone safe during this difficult time. SAXON s...April 15, 2020
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Chaos. Order. Renewal
These are strange times. That's obvious, I know, but beyond all the craziness going on in 2020, the notion that 24 minutes of music should be regarded as a "full-length album" is currently blowing my mind more than anything else. Even "Reign In Blood" managed to pass the 27-minute mark. Not that the...April 15, 2020
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THE SWORD Announces Two Career-Spanning Compilations
It's been two years since THE SWORD decided to take a break, but the Austin, Texas heavy rockers are unsheathed once more: two career-spanning collections will be released simultaneously, both showcasing the technically dazzling, riff-heavy and far-reaching metal that the band has been known for sin...April 7, 2020
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ARCH ENEMY's MICHAEL AMOTT Pays Tribute To SLAYER's 'Hell Awaits' For 35th Anniversary
ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott has paid tribute to SLAYER's classic second album, "Hell Awaits", which celebrated its 35th anniversary this past week. On Friday (March 27),Amott took to his Instagram to share a photo of him holding a vinyl copy of "Hell Awaits", and he included the following me...March 28, 2020
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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of ARCH ENEMY's Entire Performance At Last Year's RESURRECTION FEST
Professionally filmed video footage of ARCH ENEMY's entire July 5, 2019 performance at the Resurrection Fest in Viveiro, Lugo, Spain can be seen below. Featured songs: 01. 01:10 The World Is Yours 02. 06:28 War Eternal 03. 11:11 The Race 04. 14:44 My Apocalypse 05. 20:39 You Will Know My Name 06. 25...March 15, 2020
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OPETH Bassist MARTIN MENDEZ's Death Metal Project WHITE STONES Releases 'Rusty Shell' Lyric Video
The official lyric video for the song "Rusty Shell" from WHITE STONES, the new death metal project featuring OPETH bassist Martin Mendez, can be seen below. The track is taken from WHITE STONES' debut album, "Kuarahy" (pronounced Kwa-Ra-Hee),which was released on March 13 via Nuclear Blast. Mendez...March 14, 2020
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FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE's North American Tour Postponed Over Coronavirus Concerns
In an unfortunate turn of events, Italian orchestral-death metal giants FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE have been forced to postpone their North American tour due to travel restrictions implemented in response to the spread of new coronavirus (COVID-19). What was to be one of metal's most anticipated spring tou...March 11, 2020
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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD Cancels European Solo Tour Due To Low Ticket Sales
SAXON frontman Biff Byford has canceled his previously announced solo tour, scheduled for April and May. The cancelation is mainly due to low ticket sales, which may or may not have been affected by the current worldwide coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Says Biff: "The honest truth is t...March 11, 2020
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Listen To EXHORDER's New Single 'The Man That Never Was'
Just days away from kicking off their U.S. tour with OVERKILL, thrash metal legends EXHORDER have debuted a brand-new single "The Man That Never Was". The groove-laden, face-melter was recorded during the sessions for the band's recently released album, "Mourn The Southern Skies", their first in nea...February 21, 2020
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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD Releases Music Video For 'Scarborough Fair' From 'School Of Hard Knocks' Solo Album
Legendary SAXON frontman Biff Byford has released the official music video for his new solo single "Scarborough Fair". The song is taken from Byford's first solo album, "School Of Hard Knocks", which is being released today (Friday, February 21) via Silver Lining Music. "The new single 'Scarborough...February 21, 2020
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OPETH Bassist MARTIN MENDEZ's Death Metal Project WHITE STONES Releases 'Drowned In Time' Lyric Video
The official lyric video for the song "Drowned In Time" from WHITE STONES, the new death metal project featuring OPETH bassist Martin Mendez, can be seen below. The track is taken from WHITE STONES' debut album, "Kuarahy" (pronounced Kwa-Ra-Hee),which will be released on March 20 via Nuclear Blast....February 21, 2020
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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Suffering From 'Acute Laryngitis'; Band Cancels Three Shows On North American Tour
Swedish progressive metallers OPETH have been forced to cancel three shows on their ongoing North American tour due to acute laryngitis suffered by the band's frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt. Åkerfeldt broke the news of the cancelation earlier today in a social media post. He wrote: "I regret to inform yo...February 17, 2020
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BIFF BYFORD Says SAXON Will Take Part In 'Quite Special' Tour In 2021
Biff Byford has spoken to Eonmusic about his solo album, "School Of Hard Knocks", the highs and lows of SAXON's career, and about a forthcoming package tour that the singer has called "something quite special" to take place in 2021. Speaking about the heart attack that he suffered in September 2019,...February 17, 2020
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SAXON Frontman BIFF BYFORD Unveils Video For 'Me And You' Song From 'School Of Hard Knocks' Solo Album
Legendary SAXON frontman Biff Byford has released the official music video for his new solo single "Me And You". The song is taken from Byford's first solo album "School Of Hard Knocks", which is set for release on February 21 via Silver Lining Music. "Happy Valentine's Day," says Biff. "I wrote thi...February 14, 2020
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