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Here Is Another Taste Of New SHADOWS FALL Music

Long-running Massachusetts-based metallers SHADOWS FALL have shared another taste of the new material they are currently recording with Chris "Zeuss" Harris. Check out the clip, featuring the band's guitarist Jon Donais, in the Instagram post below. In July, SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner told...

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MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN On TOOL's Participation In POWER TRIP Festival: 'It's Overwhelming'

In a recent interview with Danny Wimmer Presents' "Power Hour", TOOL frontman Maynard James Keenan spoke about his band's participation in the upcoming Power Trip festival, which will take place this fall at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. The historic three-day event set for October 6, 7...

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BLAZE BAYLEY Reflects On His Heart Attack: 'I Was 10 Minutes From Death'

Former IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley has opened up about his health – six months after undergoing a quadruple bypass surgery following a heart attack in March. The singer — who fronted MAIDEN two and a half decades ago — told The Metal Voice in a new interview (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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Watch: WINGER's REB BEACH Celebrates 60th Birthday Onstage In West Hollywood

WINGER guitarist Reb Beach celebrated his 60th birthday onstage with his bandmates on August 31 at the Whisky A Go Go. Before launching into the song "Pull Me Under", Beach was presented with a birthday cake in the shape of an oversized can of Coors Light. Fan-filmed video of the cake presentation c...

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U.D.O. Announces Fall 2023 North American Tour

U.D.O., the German metal band fronted by former ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider, will embark on a North American tour this fall. The 22-date trek will kick off on November 3 in Frenchtown, New Jersey and make stops in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Columbus, Mon...

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FEAR FACTORY's DINO CAZARES: 'I Felt That BURTON C. BELL Was Phoning Things In; He Was Going Through The Motions'

In a new interview with Brutal Planet Magazine, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares was asked if the band's latest addition, Italian-born vocalist Milo Silvestro, has brought a new energy to the long-running California metal act. Dino responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yes and no. I've...

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LYNCH MOB Announces 'Babylon' Album Details, Shares First Single 'Time After Time'

Frontiers Music Srl will release of the new studio album from LYNCH MOB, "Babylon", on October 20. Joining revered guitarist and band founder George Lynch (THE END MACHINE, THE BANISHMENT, ex-DOKKEN) for this latest LYNCH MOB LP are vocalist Gabriel Colón, bassist Jaron Gulino (TANTRIC, HEAVENS EDGE...

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BULLETBOYS Are Working On New Double Album For 2024 Release

In a new interview with Tulsa Music Stream, vocalist Marq Torien confirmed that he is working on new music with the current BULLETBOYS lineup, in which he is joined by guitarist Ira Black (OF GODS & MONSTERS, LIZZY BORDEN, METAL CHURCH),bassist Brad Lang (Y&T, BURNING RAIN) and drummer Fred...

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L7 Announces Limited-Edition 'Cooler Than Mars' Specialty Artwork Flexi Disc 4-Pack And Digital Single

L7 has launched a pre-order for their forthcoming limited-edition "Cooler Than Mars" four-pack flexi disc single due out on September 12. This keepsake will be the song's only physical release and strictly limited to a run of 1000 and features specialty artwork of the band members on flexible vinyl....

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See ANTHRAX Singer JOEY BELLADONNA's JOURNEY Tribute Band Perform At Whisky A Go Go

ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna's JOURNEY tribute band called BEYOND FRONTIERS (formerly JOEY BELLADONNA'S BEYOND THE BAND and JOURNEY BEYOND) performed at Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California on August 24 as part of its summer/fall 2023 U.S. tour. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Explains Why He Didn't Approach MARTY FRIEDMAN About Being Involved With KINGS OF THRASH

During a recent appearance on HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta's podcast "The Jasta Show", David Ellefson was asked why he didn't approach his former MEGADETH bandmate Marty Friedman about taking part in KINGS OF THRASH, David's new band featuring former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young. He responded (as...

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DINO CAZARES: How Not Belonging To One Particular Metal Subgenre Hurt FEAR FACTORY

In a new interview with Heavy New York, guitarist Dino Cazares of California metal veterans FEAR FACTORY — who have been categorized by different people as industrial metal, nu metal, groove metal and even cyber metal — spoke about how the band's unique sometimes worked against them as they battled...

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ADRIAN VANDENBERG Picks JIMI HENDRIX As His 'Rock God': 'The Guy Had It All'

Former WHITESNAKE and current VANDENBERG guitarist Adrian Vandenberg was the featured guest on BBC's "The Rock Show With Johnnie Walker" during the "Rock God" segment. Adrian picked Jimi Hendrix and stated about his choice (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The guy had it all. He had the vibe an...

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ANDERS FRIDÉN Jokes That IN FLAMES Found New Bassist LIAM WILSON On TINDER

At last weekend's Summer Breeze festival in Dinkelsbühl, Germany, IN FLAMES singer Anders Fridén spoke to EMP about the recent departure of bassist Bryce Paul and addition of Liam Wilson (THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN). Regarding the reason for the bassist switch, Anders said (as transcribed by BLABBERM...

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SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Announce October 2023 U.S. Shows In Celebration Of 40th Anniversary Of Debut Album

U.S. thrash/hardcore punk legends SUICIDAL TENDENCIES will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their debut album on a number of shows in the fall, including newly announced dates in New York City (October 15 at Terminal 5),Silver Spring, Maryland (October 12 at The Fillmore),Worcester, Massachusetts...