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SEPULTURA's ANDREAS KISSER: 'Nature Responded' When We Changed Course On Abuse Of Environment During Pandemic

At a press conference during last weekend's Hellfest in Clisson, France, SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser spoke about his involvement with SAVAGE LANDS, the non-profit organization founded by MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren and his partner, Sylvain Demercastel. Launched in 2022 to help finance for...

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JOACIM CANS On Why HAMMERFALL Remains Committed To True Metal: 'I Play Music That I Want To Play'

By David E. Gehlke Widely credited for the late 1990s traditional metal revival that has shown few signs of slowing down, Sweden's HAMMERFALL now finds itself back on the label where it all started: Germany's Nuclear Blast Records. Amidst the upward trajectory of parallel signees DIMMU BORGIR, HYPOC...

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Ex-CRO-MAGS Frontman JOHN JOSEPH On The Message Of His New Book 'Destroying Monsters': 'It's Never Hopeless'

In a new episode of Occupy The Void, the podcast about mental health, making music and staying alive hosted by Christina Rowatt, former CRO-MAGS frontman John Joseph spoke about his book called "Destroying Monsters", out now via his own Grace Publishing. The first half of the book talks about Joseph...

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CATEGORY 7 Feat. OVERKILL, EXODUS, ARMORED SAINT And Ex-MACHINE HEAD Members: 'Mousetrap' Music Video Released

CATEGORY 7, the new band featuring former MACHINE HEAD and current KERRY KING guitarist Phil Demmel, ex-ADRENALINE MOB guitarist Mike Orlando, ARMORED SAINT/ex-ANTHRAX singer John Bush, OVERKILL/SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner and EXODUS bassist Jack Gibson, will release its self-titled debut alb...

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SERJ TANKIAN On Differences With His SYSTEM OF A DOWN Bandmates: 'The Option Has Always Been There For The Band To Move On Without Me'

In a new interview with Metal Hammer magazine, SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian was asked about comments from his SYSTEM bandmate John Dolmayan last year in which the drummer claimed that Serj "hasn't wanted to be in the band for a long time." Serj said: "John means the world to me. He's my br...

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STEVE VAI Launches New Augmented Reality App 'Zeus In Chains'

Steve Vai and 4DR Studios present his first foray in to capturing performance with a volumetric approach. The content captured of his performance of "Zeus In Chains" will be combined with fan-generated imagery from across the globe to deliver a truly collaborative new video. Vai explains: "The virtu...

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BODY COUNT's 'Merciless' Album Features 'One Surprise Guest Who's Gonna Blow Everyone Away'

BODY COUNT guitarist Ernie "C" Cunnigan spoke to France's Loud TV about the band's upcoming album, "Merciless", which is tentatively due this summer. "I have to say we have a lot of guests on the album," he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). "And we have one surprise guest that's gonna blow...

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JOHN BONHAM's Grandson JAGER HENRY Announces Debut EP, 'Heart Of Thorns'

Stepping out from the shadows of family history is always a challenge, but when your surname is that of two of the most famous drummers in musical history, the task can be even more daunting. For Jager Henry — son of powerhouse drummer Jason Bonham and the grandson of LED ZEPPELIN drum icon John Bon...

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'Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision' Documentary To Be Released In August

Abramorama announced today that they have acquired global theatrical distribution rights to the full-length documentary "Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision" from Experience Hendrix L.L.C. Abramorama previously distributed two other Jimi Hendrix documentaries, "Electric Church" and the 2022...

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Doom Metal Pioneers PENTAGRAM Announce New Lineup

U.S. doom metal pioneers PENTAGRAM have revealed a brand new lineup for their upcoming new album and tours. Around legendary frontman and band founder Bobby Liebling comes the melodic power of guitarist Tony Reed — known for fronting Seattle rock stalwarts MOS GENERATOR as well as producing and engi...

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Texas's THE SWORD To Reunite For Performance At LEVITATION Festival

Texan heavy rockers THE SWORD, who called it quits less than two years ago, will reunite for an appearance at the 2024 edition of the Levitation festival, set to take place at several Austin venues from October 31 to November 3. Fans can buy tickets to 30 individual shows as part of the event, or go...

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NIKKI SIXX: 'I Don't See A Reason Right Now' For MÖTLEY CRÜE 'To Go In The Studio' And Record More New Music

In a new interview with Riff X 's "Metal XS", MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx spoke about the band's plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're just playing festivals, and that takes us into October. We don't have any plans next year yet. I know there's some con...

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MIKE PORTNOY: New DREAM THEATER Album 'Picks Up Right Where 'Black Clouds & Silver Linings' Left Off'

In a new interview with Brazil's Marcelo Vieira and Matheus Ribeiro, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked if the band's upcoming sixteenth studio album picks up from where the last DT LP he played on, 2009's "Black Clouds & Silver Linings", left off or if it's a different thing entirely....

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BON SCOTT Estate To Celebrate Iconic AC/DC Singer's 78th Birthday

Marking what would have been the late AC/DC singer's 78th birthday, the Bon Scott estate is embarking on a number of high-profile activations to celebrate the icon's life and music. On the actual birthday (July 9),there will be a tribute concert at Arlene's Grocery on New York City's Lower East Sid...

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LEPROUS Shares Music Video For New Single 'Silently Walking Alone'

Norwegian band LEPROUS has released the official music video for the song "Silently Walking Alone". The track is taken from the band's eighth studio album, "Melodies Of Atonement", which will be released on August 30 via InsideOut Music. "'Silently Walking Alone' is the first song of the album, and...