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HEIDI SHEPHERD Says Upcoming BUTCHER BABIES Album 'Has A Dark Side'

In a new interview with Heavy New York, BUTCHER BABIES vocalist Heidi Shepherd was asked if songwriting gets easier or harder as she and her bandmates get more albums under their belts. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I definitely would not say it gets easier. I think that there...

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ICED EARTH's JON SCHAFFER Responds To Civil Lawsuit Seeking Damages For His Role In U.S. Capitol Riot

According to The Republic, an attorney for ICED EARTH's Jon Schaffer has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed against the guitarist by District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine in an effort to recover the millions of dollars the city spent to defend the U.S. Capitol during the Ja...

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GREEN DAY's BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG Partners With GIBSON To Create His Beloved Les Paul Junior Guitar

Gibson, the iconic American instrument brand, has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played and loved guitar brands around the world. Designed in collaboration with GREEN DAY's legendary guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, Gibson has unveiled the new...

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Sundowners

Once tipped to be the saviors of (modern) classic rock, THE ANSWER have experienced the highs and lows of rock 'n' roll, while somehow keeping their collective dignity intact. Back when the Irishmen released their utterly riveting debut album "Rise" in 2006, they were so obviously a cut above the re...

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ANVIL's LIPS On Bands Using Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'I Completely Disagree With That Concept'

ANVIL frontman Steve "Lips" Kudlow says that he "completely disagrees" with artists enhancing their show by using backing tracks during their concerts. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that m...

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MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN Calls Out ROLLING STONE For Failing To Include EXODUS And TESTAMENT On 'Greatest Metal Songs' List

MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn has called out Rolling Stone magazine for failing to include any tracks from EXODUS and TESTAMENT on its recently released list of "The 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs Of All Time". Flynn made the comments while thanking Rolling Stone for including MACHINE HEAD's clas...

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ACCEPT's WOLF HOFFMANN Names His Five Favorite Albums Of All Time

In the video below, which was originally uploaded to TikTok, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann names his five favorite albums of all time. He says (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm gonna use 'British Steel' by JUDAS PRIEST as number one. Number two's gonna be 'Highway To Hell' by AC/DC. Number...

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CLUTCH Announces North American Tour With DINOSAUR JR. And RED FANG; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

Maryland rock veterans CLUTCH have announced a North American headlining tour with support from DINOSAUR JR. and RED FANG. The 12-date trek will kick off on July 21 in Washington, D.C. and include stops in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Toronto, Chicago, Nashville and Wichita before concluding on August...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO 'Would Rather Retire' Than Lip Sync His Way Through A Concert

Acclaimed hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto says that he doesn't see anything wrong with artists enhancing their show by using backing tracks during their concerts but he draws the line at singers lip syncing their entire performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass f...

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SIX FEET UNDER Is 'Just About Done' Writing Next Studio Album

Vocalist Chris Barnes and guitarist Jack Owen of death metal veterans SIX FEET UNDER are "just about done" writing the band's next studio album. According to Barnes, the material is shaping up to be "incredibly fucking heavy." SIX FEET UNDER's 17th full-length album, "Nightmares Of The Decomposed",...

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VINNY APPICE Blasts Vocalists Who Lip Sync: 'That's Pretty Bad If You Can't Sing It Live'

Former BLACK SABBATH, DIO and HEAVEN & HELL drummer Vinny Appice says that he doesn't think it's right for singers to rely on pre-recorded tracks for their lead vocals during their concerts. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on backing tracks, drum trigger...

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ANTHRAX's CHARLIE BENANTE: 'I Have Nothing Against Bands Who Wanna Enhance Their Performance' With Some Backing Tracks

ANTHRAX and PANTERA drummer Charlie Benante says that he doesn't see anything wrong with artists enhancing their show by using backing tracks during their concerts. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted tech...

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TED NUGENT Pays Tribute To GARY ROSSINGTON: 'He Was A Good Man, A Good Friend'

Ted Nugent has paid tribute to Gary Rossington, the last surviving founding member of LYNYRD SKYNYRD, who died last weekend at the age of 71. Nugent addressed Rossington's passing during the latest edition of "The Nightly Nuge", a news-style clip in which he offers his take on the news of our world...

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Periphery V: Djent Is Not A Genre

As much as PERIPHERY like a joke, there is an obvious ring of truth to this album's title. Jump back a decade and, despite the clumsiness of the term, djent was a decent enough way to describe the music that was starting to proliferate in PERIPHERY's imperious wake. 13 years on from the release of t...

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Ex-MOTÖRHEAD Drummer MIKKEY DEE Blasts Singers Who Lip Sync, But Says Backing Tracks Are 'Okay' When Used 'Properly'

Former MOTÖRHEAD and current SCORPIONS drummer Mikkey Dee says that he is "absolutely" against singers who lip sync during their concerts. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts...