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JUDAS PRIEST Officially Replaces OZZY OSBOURNE At POWER TRIP Festival
JUDAS PRIEST has been added to the Power Trip lineup joining AC/DC on the Saturday, October 7 bill. The British heavy metal legends will fill the slot originally reserved for Ozzy Osbourne at the world's greatest live music destination the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. The historic three-da...July 11, 2023
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Morbid Visions
The Cavalera brothers, Max and Igor a.k.a. Iggor, are among the most recognizable and renowned figures in heavy metal history. SEPULTURA, the enduring band they co-founded but parted ways with years ago, is clearly the most globally known South American metal export. Max has of course remained in th...July 10, 2023
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DAVID ELLEFSON On METALLICA-MEGADETH 'Feud': 'It Was Not My Feud, Because I Was A Huge METALLICA Fan'
On the latest episode of Riff Crew's The Realm, David Ellefson was asked about the supposed early "feud" between MEGADETH and METALLICA, stemming primarily from the fact that MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was a member of METALLICA for less than two years, from 1981 to 1983, before being dismissed an...July 7, 2023
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OVERKILL's BOBBY 'BLITZ' ELLSWORTH: 'All The Rules Were Broken' On METALLICA's 'Kill 'Em All' Album
In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", OVERKILL frontman Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth was asked which METALLICA album he thinks is better, "Ride The Lightning" or "Master Of Puppets". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "You know,...July 7, 2023
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FRANK BELLO Is 'Hoping' To Get New ANTHRAX Album Out In 2024
In a new interview with Ultimate Guitar, ANTHRAX's Frank Bello offered an update on the recording sessions for the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2016's "For All Kings" album. The bassist said: "We're recording — guitars, drums. I'm actually recording my bass next month. "What ANTHRAX does these d...July 7, 2023
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The Rise Of Brutality / Supremacy
Jamey Jasta continues to be as ubiquitous as ever. The longtime host of MTV's Headbanger's Ball and current podcaster has most recently made waves with his revitalization of the revered Milwaukee Metal Fest. But Jasta is, of course, best known for being the iconic frontman of HATEBREED. The Connecti...July 5, 2023
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EXODUS's GARY HOLT Announces July 2023 West Coast U.S. Guitar Clinic Tour
EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt is hitting the road on behalf of ESP Guitars throughout July, giving you the opportunity to see firsthand what his powerful and unique playing style is all about. It's a huge opportunity for any serious guitarist, and it's absolutely free. Says Holt: "Come hang out, hear s...July 1, 2023
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Pays Tribute To Late Drummer LEE RAUCH
MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine has paid tribute to the band's former drummer Lee Rauch, who passed away on Friday, June 23. No cause of death has been revealed. He was reportedly 58 years old. Earlier today (Tuesday, June 27),Mustaine took to social media to share an early photo of Rauch behind his drum...June 27, 2023
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GARY HOLT Is Working On Opening Song For EXODUS's Next Album: It Is The 'Most Brutal Crushing Thing Ever'
EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt has commenced the songwriting process for the band's next studio album. The LP will be the follow-up to "Persona Non Grata", which arrived in November 2021 via Nuclear Blast. On Sunday (June 25),Gary shared an Instagram photo of his home guitar setup, and he included the...June 27, 2023
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No Mercy From Electric Eyes
Despite a solid two decades of people abusing the notion in the name of metalcore, there are still few things more likely to make you throw a chair across the room than a devastating blend of hardcore, metal and punk. DEATH RAY VISION need little introduction and even less explanation. Formed by KIL...June 27, 2023
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ALEX SKOLNICK Says TESTAMENT Has 'Close To Half' A New Album's Worth Of Music Written
In a new interview with Chaoszine conducted on June 15 at the Copenhellfestival in Copenhagen, Denmark, TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...June 26, 2023
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Former MEGADETH Drummer LEE RAUCH Dies
Former MEGADETH drummer Lee Rauch passed away on Friday, June 23. No cause of death has been revealed. He was reportedly 58 years old. Lee's passing was announced by his brother Chris Rauch in a social media post on Friday. He wrote: "Today is a very sad day, we lost my brother William Lee Rauch. "L...June 25, 2023
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TESTAMENT's Complete Catalog Acquired By NUCLEAR BLAST
Nuclear Blast has acquired the complete catalog from San Francisco Bay Area metal veterans TESTAMENT. The band has also signed for an additional three albums. The signing took place before TESTAMENT's performance at Hellfest in Clisson, France this past weekend. Fans will now be able to listen to th...June 21, 2023
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EXODUS Signs With NAPALM RECORDS: 'It's Time For A New Chapter For The Band'
San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal pioneers EXODUS have signed a worldwide contract with the Austrian record label Napalm Records. EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt comments: "EXODUS are extremely excited to announce that we are joining the family at Napalm Records! "It's time for a new chapter for the ba...June 20, 2023
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LAMB OF GOD's ART CRUZ Says CARLOS SANTANA Is One Of His 'Favorite Drummers'
As part of Jonathan Montenegro's "My 3 Questions To" series, LAMB OF GOD's Art Cruz was asked to name his top three drummers of all time. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's a tough one. Honestly, I always have to say my first inspiration — I just got finished, actually, watchin...June 19, 2023
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