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M. SHADOWS Explains Why AVENGED SEVENFOLD Initially Turned Down Chance To Open For METALLICA At U.S. Stadiums

In a new interview with Jason Bailey of Audacy Check In, AVENGED SEVENFOLD singer M. Shadows reflected on his band's experience of sharing the stage with METALLICA on an entire U.S. tour six years ago. He said: "Well, that was definitely a little more uncomfortable, because you're not in your settin...

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The Highest Level

The early days of death metal, we are talking about the mid to late eighties through the early nineties, were predominantly based in the West, obvious suspects like AUTOPSY, DEATH and OBITUARY in the US, and the likes of ENTOMBED, CARCASS and CADAVER in Europe. This isn't to say that there weren't i...

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Urban Discipline/No Holds Barred – Live In Europe, 2CD Deluxe

BIOHAZARD is very much the epitome of a love-them-or-hate-them kind of band. Whether they are one's cup of tea or not, the fact that they are trailblazers is simply undeniable. The New Yorkers' fusion of crossover thrash, hardcore punk, groove metal and rap metal was ahead of the curve. Despite peri...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON: Coming Up With A Setlist Is 'Like Pulling Teeth'

In a new interview with Joe Rock of the WBAB 102.3 radio station, QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton was asked how hard it is for him and his bandmates to come up with a setlist considering that they have sixteen studio albums' worth of material to choose from. He responded (as transcribed by BLAB...

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PHIL DEMMEL: Joining And Later Quitting MACHINE HEAD Were Two Of 'The Best Things I Ever Did'

In a new interview with The New York Hardcore Chronicles LIVE!, Phil Demmel, who left MACHINE HEAD more than four years ago, reflected on his decision to exit the band, saying: "I think that it just became… Well, it was a job after a while… It did become routine. And once it got to a point of where...

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Showdown

There are certain sections of the metal media that are so desperate for a nu-metal revival that any band with a faint affiliation to the genre is immediately grabbed and offered as evidence that, yes, it's really happening this time. It probably isn't, of course, and RISE OF THE NORTHSTAR deserve be...

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FOZZY's CHRIS JERICHO Believes Focusing On Singles Rather Than Full-Length Albums Is 'Better For The Music'

In a new interview with the ALT 105.1 radio station, FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho reflected on how his band's latest album, 2022's "Boombox", has been received by the fans since it was released nearly a year ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was a huge success. We released three...

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Watch: DAVE LOMBARDO Plays First Show With New 'Extreme Metal' Band EMPIRE STATE BASTARD

EMPIRE STATE BASTARD, the extreme metal band founded by Simon Neil (BIFFY CLYRO) and Mike Vennart (BIFFY CLYRO live guitarist and solo artist, ex-OCEANSIZE),played its first live show last night (Sunday, March 26) at the Cathouse is Glasgow, United Kingdom. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert ca...

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SKID ROW's ERIK GRÖNWALL Teams Up With Welsh Singer CHEZ KANE For Cover Of HEART's 'Alone'

SKID ROW frontman Erik Grönwall has teamed up with Welsh singer Chez Kane to record a cover of the HEART classic "Alone". The video for the track, which was created by Jakob Jakobsson Blom, can be seen below. Says Erik: "The cover this week is a collaboration with my very talented female colleague C...

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EMPIRE STATE BASTARD Feat. DAVE LOMBARDO: Debut Single 'Harvest' Available Now

EMPIRE STATE BASTARD, the extreme metal band founded by Simon Neil (BIFFY CLYRO) and Mike Vennart (BIFFY CLYRO live guitarist and solo artist, ex-OCEANSIZE),has released its debut song "Harvest". The track is available now on all streaming platforms and accompanied by a visualizer which can be seen...

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Black metal was always meant to be about individuality and a fuck-you attitude, and so it's always laughable when supposed purists get upset about the subversion of non-existent rules. LITURGY found themselves on the receiving end of much shrieking opprobrium when they first emerged, but the New Yor...

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ACCEPT's WOLF HOFFMANN: 'The Business Of Music Has Changed So Much'

In a recent interview with France's Duke TV, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann spoke about how the introduction of social media and the emergence of music streaming services like Spotify has affected the music industry. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "In the '80s, when we started, it was...

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FOZZY Is Putting Finishing Touches On Brand New Single: 'It's Awesome'

In a new interview with Wes Styles of Rock 96.7 (WIHN-FM),FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho was asked if there are any plans for his band to release new music as a follow-up to "Boombox", FOZZY's eighth studio offering, which came out last May. Chris responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We r...

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ATREYU Announces 'The Hope Of A Spark' EP, Shares 'Watch Me Burn' Music Video

ATREYU will release a new EP, "The Hope Of A Spark", on April 14 via Spinefarm. The official music video for the EP's latest single, "Watch Me Burn", can be seen below. "Watch Me Burn" is the EP's phoenix rising from life's trial-by-fire, a call to arms to let renewed hope emerge from smoldering emb...

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Untopia

Measuring and comparing levels of heaviness in music is a largely pointless and entirely subjective activity. But sometimes the truth is plain for all to see. The visceral and indecently exciting sound of a giant, concrete block being dropped onto humanity's twitching skull, over and over again for...