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JASTA To Release 'The Lost Chapters - Volume 2' In December

The name "Jamey Jasta" represents one of music's most prolific and powerful reputations. As the founder and frontman for Grammy-nominated monoliths HATEBREED alongside his countless collaborations with everyone from DJ Khaled and Lights to FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, Jasta's reputation extends well bey...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Guitarist Says Lyrics For Forthcoming Album Will Chronicle IVAN MOODY's Journey To Sobriety

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Zoltan Bathory has told News & Record that much of the band's forthcoming album will find singer Ivan Moody, who is the group's primary lyricist, chronicling his struggles with alcohol and his journey to recovery and sobriety. "He came through hell. He came back...

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KIRK HAMMETT Says Some Of His Ideas Get Shot Down By METALLICA's 'Tone Police'

METALLICA's Kirk Hammett has lamented the fact that his bandmates aren't receptive to some of his outside musical influences. The guitarist revealed his frustration during a conversation with Annie Clark, a.k.a. St. Vincent, as part of Rolling Stone magazine's "Musicians On Musicians" issue. "I alwa...

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CLUTCH, GWAR Mourn Death Of Longtime Manager JACK FLANAGAN

CLUTCH and GWAR are mourning the loss of their longtime friend and manager, Jack Flanagan. CLUTCH announced Flanagan's passing in a social media post earlier today. The band wrote: "We lost a hero today. Jack Flanagan was super human in every way. For 25 years, Jack guided the band through every con...

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KIRK HAMMETT Has 'A Lot Of Really Kick-Ass, Great Material' For METALLICA's Next Album

Kirk Hammett says that he has already accumulated "a lot" of "kick-ass, great" ideas for METALLICA's next album. The METALLICA guitarist famously lost his iPhone containing hundreds of riffs in 2014. About six months later, he told "The Jasta Show" podcast that he "was crushed" when it happened, but...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE: JAMES HETFIELD 'Literally Helped Save My Life'

LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe says that James Hetfield "literally helped save" his life. Blythe made his comments after METALLICA's tour of Australia and New Zealand was called off so that Hetfield could enter rehab to battle his addictions. The trek was slated to kick off on October 17 in Perth...

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HATEBREED's JAMEY JASTA Says JAMES HETFIELD Inspired Him To Get Sober

HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta says that he "would not have given up drinking if it wasn't for" James Hetfield and "the example he set." Jasta made his comments after METALLICA's tour of Australia and New Zealand was called off so that Hetfield could enter rehab to battle his addictions. The trek wa...

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STAIND's MIKE MUSHOK Says JASON NEWSTED Shut Down NEWSTED Project Because 'It Cost Him A Ton'

STAIND guitarist Mike Mushok says that Jason Newsted shut down the NEWSTED band because it "cost him a ton" to keep the project alive. Back in February 2014, Newsted canceled an appearance at Australia's Soundwave festival with NEWSTED, citing "private and personal circumstances." The cancelation fo...

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MACHINE HEAD Frontman Defends Decision To Re-Record 'Burn My Eyes'

MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn and bassist Jared MacEachern, along with "Burn My Eyes"-era MH members Chris Kontos (drums) and Logan Mader (guitar),recently went into Sharkbite Studios in Oakland, California and re-recorded the debut album in its entirety. The sessions took place several months p...

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DEE SNIDER Is 'Taking A Break' From Concert Performing, Says He Isn't Sure If And When He Will Return

Dee Snider says that he is "taking a break" from performing live — and he isn't sure if and when he will return. The TWISTED SISTER frontman has spent much of the past year playing sporadic shows in support of his latest solo album, "For The Love Of Metal", which came out in July 2018. He also previ...

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ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ Responds To Accusations She Tried To Prevent Release Of THE AGONIST's New Album

Former THE AGONIST frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz has shot down accusations that she has tried to prevent the release of the band's latest album, explaining that she does not "have any time, energy or interest to invest in trying to control someone else." Earlier this month, THE AGONIST's current sing...

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THE AGONIST Singer: ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ 'Has Been Trying To Kill This Band Ever Since She Was Fired'

THE AGONIST frontwoman Vicky Psarakis spoke to Rock Confidential about the delay in securing a release for the band's sixth studio album, "Orphans", Due on September 20 via Rodeostar Records, the disc has been described as "more extreme, more melodic and more exciting" than its predecessor, 2016's "...

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Video: DEE SNIDER Performs At U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR

Fan-filmed video footage of Dee Snider's August 11 perormance at this year's Bloodstock Open Air festival at Catton Park, Derbyshire, United Kingdom can be seen below. The TWISTED SISTER frontman is continuing to tour in support of his latest solo album, "For The Love Of Metal", which was released i...

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CANNIBAL CORPSE Frontman Cried After Seeing PAT O'BRIEN Wearing Anti-Suicide Vest In Court

CANNIBAL CORPSE frontman George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher says that the band is "100 percent" behind its lead guitarist Patrick "Pat" O'Brien who is facing a litany of legal issues following his recent arrest. O'Brien, who has been a member of CANNIBAL CORPSE for more than two decades, was arrested on...

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EXODUS, ANTHRAX, OVERKILL, STRYPER, FOZZY, LACUNA COIL Members React To DAVE MUSTAINE's Cancer Diagnosis

Members of MEGADETH, ANTHRAX, OVERKILL, STRYPER, LACUNA COIL and FOZZY are among the musicians who have wished Dave Mustaine a speedy recovery after he announced that he has been diagnosed with throat cancer. Mustaine revealed his cancer diagnosis earlier today on social media. He said that he has a...