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Dark Side Of The Brain

It's always heartbreaking when a band member leaves a favorite band. Such is the case when Jason Hook, lead and founding guitarist of FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, left the band in 2019. Hook wasn't just a token guitarist. He was a key part of the band's style. Hook's guitar solos were a major part of th...

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KERRY KING Wishes He Had Asked For Better Financial Arrangement For His BEASTIE BOYS Collaboration

In a new interview with Ernest Skinner of Canada's Border City Rock Talk, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King spoke about his surprise guest appearances on the BEASTIE BOYS' 1987 track "No Sleep Till Brooklyn" and SUM 41's pop-punk hit "What We're All About". Regarding the former, King said (as transcribed...

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ZZ TOP's New Bassist ELWOOD FRANCIS: 'I'll Never Be In The Band'

Elwood Francis, who has played bass for ZZ TOP for the past three years, has told Guitar World magazine that it's been "weird" stepping in for the band's late bassist Dusty Hill. The 72-year-old Hill died on July 28, 2021 in his sleep at his Houston, Texas home. ZZ TOP played its first show followin...

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ICE NINE KILLS Teams Up With REEL BIG FISH For Ska-Punk Cover Of 'Walking On Sunshine'

Just in time for a killer summer, murdersome metal trailblazers ICE NINE KILLS and ska punk legends REEL BIG FISH have joined forces and partnered with Sumerian Comics' "American Psycho" comic book series to release an incredible cover of KATRINA AND THE WAVES hit "Walking On Sunshine". Watch the of...

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EXCEL's 'Long-Lost' Album 'Seeking Refuge' To Be Re-Released

From the dark alleys and dead ends of Los Angeles, EXCEL have been delivering maximum crossover since crossover first crossed over. Their classic albums "Split Image" (1987) and "The Joke's On You" (1989) remain linchpins of the genre decades after their release. The band continues to pack venues ac...

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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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MIKAEL STANNE Talks 'Profound' New DARK TRANQUILLITY Album 'Endtime Signals': 'It's A Big Step Forward'

By David E. Gehlke Frontman Mikael Stanne became the last remaining original member of the long-running and influential Gothenburg, Sweden, melodic death metal outfit DARK TRANQUILLITY after drummer Anders Jivarp left the band in 2021. Stanne has probably experienced more lineup turnover than he wou...

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DELAIN Announces 2025 North American Tour With XANDRIA

Melodic synth-metal greats DELAIN continue to grace stages around the world in support of their latest opus, "Dark Waters", out now via Napalm Records. The band is thrilled to announce their return to North American shores with a newly announced headline tour, set to take place in early 2025. The ru...

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METALLICA's 'Master Of Puppets' Crowned 'Best Metal Album Of All Time' By Germany's METAL HAMMER Magazine

The German music magazine Metal Hammer celebrates its golden jubilee with its 500th issue, on newsstands from Friday, June 21, 2024. In this special edition, the magazine ranks the 500 greatest metal albums of all time, voted on by a nearly 100-member jury of editors, musicians, industry professiona...

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See KERRY KING's Entire Headlining Concert In London During Spring/Summer 2024 European Tour

Fan-filmed video of Kerry King's entire June 18 concert at Electric Ballroom in London, United Kingdom can be seen below. The setlist for the gig included SLAYER tracks as well as several of the 13 songs that appear on King's debut solo album, "From Hell I Rise", which came out on May 17 via Reignin...

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Stigma

Metalcore is a lot of things these days, but boring it is not. The genre's ability to continue to evolve and present imaginative, explosive music that fuses a variety of heavy genres, from hardcore to punk to electronic, keeps it hot and interesting. "Stigma" is metalcore rising stars' WAGE WAR's fo...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Announces New Single 'Resurrection Men'

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson has announced a limited-edition CD release for his new solo single, "Resurrection Men", out on July 26 via BMG. "The surf guitar at the intro — the Dick Dale bit — that's me!" explains Dickinson about "Resurrection Men" in between dates on his hugely acclaimed firs...

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JOHN 5 Releases New Song 'A Hollywood Story', Announces September/October 2024 Tour

Guitar virtuoso John 5 is giving fans a look into his life and career with a brand-new song called "A Hollywood Story". The track, and accompanying video, details John 5's incredible journey, from picking up his first guitar at the age of 7 to recording acclaimed solo material and touring the world...

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PHIL DEMMEL Says His Reasons For Leaving MACHINE HEAD Were '99 Percent Personal'

In a new interview with Nikki Blakk of the San Francisco Bay Area radio station 107.7. The Bone, Phil Demmel, who left MACHINE HEAD more than five years ago, reflected on his time with the band. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've seen a lot with that band and its members. I...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's M. SHADOWS Says Metal 'Should Have No Rules': 'Just Do Whatever You Want'

In a new interview with Indonesia's Medcom.id, AVENGED SEVENFOLD singer M. Shadows was asked if he thinks heavy metal music should incorporate other sounds and styles from outside of what many consider to concretely be heavy metal. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, I don't know...