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HALESTORM Guitarist: 'There Aren't Many Rock Records Out There Today That Just Sound Amazing'
Guitarist Joe Hottinger has told The Aquarian Weekly that HALESTORM "didn't want to sound like anything else" on its latest album, "Vicious". "There is not much that is inspiring us right now," he said. "There are a few things here and there in all sorts of genres. But, in our genre in particular, s...August 2, 2018
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Could DOKKEN Follow FOREIGNER's Lead And Perform With Both Present And Former Members? JEFF PILSON Isn't Sure
When FOREIGNER performs in Sturgis, South Dakota on August 4, the group's current seven-piece lineup will share the stage with five former members — Dennis Elliot (drums, 1976-1992),Al Greenwood (keyboards, 1976-1980),Rick Wills (bass, 1979-1991),Ian MacDonald (guitar/vocals, 1976-1980) and Lou G...July 18, 2018
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Gravity
Bold new direction or jumping the shark? This is the critical question sure to trail behind BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, who is now, without a doubt, a far different beast than that which recorded "The Poison". For a band once claiming METALLICA, IRON MAIDEN and SLAYER as central influences (and having...July 9, 2018
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Watch Lyric Video For IMMORTAL's 'Mighty Ravendark'
The official lyric video for the song "Mighty Ravendark" from Norwegian black metallers IMMORTAL — now consisting of lyricist/guitarist Demonaz (real name Harald Nævdal) and drummer Horgh (real name Reidar Horghagen) — can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "Northern C...July 2, 2018
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Listen To New IMMORTAL Song 'Mighty Ravendark'
The song "Mighty Ravendark" from Norwegian black metallers IMMORTAL — now consisting of lyricist/guitarist Demonaz (real name Harald Nævdal) and drummer Horgh (real name Reidar Horghagen) — can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "Northern Chaos Gods", which will be...June 29, 2018
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Dead Cross
On paper, DEAD CROSS features one of the most impressive super group lineups in history. Oftentimes such endeavors fall short of expectations for a variety of reasons. Sometimes the world class musicians use these alternate bands as an opportunity to flex their impressive talents. This may be enjoya...June 25, 2018
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Witch Mountain
When bands shake up their lineups, the changes can be significant as far as the nature of future output as well as public perception. The impact is oftentimes much more profound when the change involves the vocalist, especially with regard to how the audience will respond. Needless to say, it was a...June 24, 2018
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The Sound of Steel
Ten years ago, Southern California's EXMORTUS released its debut album, "In Hatred's Flame". The group's beginnings were under the guise of a blistering and bludgeoning death metal act, though with guitar work that was a bit flashier than other bands of its ilk. Shortly after the release of that alb...June 15, 2018
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CHARLIE BENANTE Says Hardcore Metal Fans Turned Their Backs On ANTHRAX For Collaborating With PUBLIC ENEMY
The "Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon" podcast recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the impact of SLAYER calling it quits after completing a "farewell tour," which feature...June 11, 2018
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IMMORTAL's DEMONAZ On What Inspired Him To Start A Band
On July 6, Norwegian black metallers IMMORTAL — now consisting of lyricist/guitarist Demonaz (real name Harald Nævdal) and drummer Horgh (real name Reidar Horghagen) — will release their highly anticipated new album, "Northern Chaos Gods". Demonaz tells us about the band's beginnings and what inspi...June 11, 2018
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Drummer On Possibility Of New Studio Album: 'I Don't Know If It's Ever Gonna Happen At This Point'
SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan has confirmed that the band has been stalled in its attempts to record a follow-up to its "Mezmerize" and "Hypnotize" albums, which came out in 2005. Asked by KROQ's Ted Stryker on Friday (June 8) why there hasn't been any new music from SYSTEM in more than a...June 10, 2018
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DIZZY REED Says Solo Album Title Sums Up Being A Professional Musician: 'It's Always Work'
GUNS N' ROSES keyboardist Dizzy Reed was recently interviewed by Ornella Carlone of Comebackstage. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On his decision to sing on his new solo album, "Rock 'N Roll Ain't Easy": Dizzy: "It seemed like...June 3, 2018
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TOBIAS FORGE Laments Lack Of Success For Pre-GHOST Outfit REPUGNANT: 'If I Look Back On How I Did Things, It Was Unprofessional'
Tobias Forge says he wanted his pre-GHOST death metal outfit REPUGNANT "to become a big band" similar to AMON AMARTH but laments their stalled progress because they were "unfashionable" and "unprofessional." Forge formed REPUGNANT in 1998 and performed under the name "Mary Goore", eventually releasi...May 27, 2018
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IMMORTAL: 'Northern Chaos Gods' Lyric Video
The official lyric video for "Northern Chaos Gods", the title track of the new album from Norwegian black metallers IMMORTAL — now consisting of lyricist/guitarist Demonaz (real name Harald Nævdal) and drummer Horgh (real name Reidar Horghagen) — can be seen below. Due on July 6 via Nuclear Blast, t...May 11, 2018
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METALLICA's Late Bassist CLIFF BURTON: Previously Untold Stories Recounted By His Biological Sister, CONNIE BURTON
BurStock Productions has released "The Salvation Kingdom", a new 90-minute movie which features previously untold stories of the life and death of METALLICA's iconic bass player, Cliff Burton, as recounted by his biological big sister, Connie Burton. Who was Cliff Burton? What was he like as a child...May 7, 2018
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