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What Does VITO BRATTA Think About MIKE TRAMP Reimagining WHITE LION Classics Without Him? The Singer Responds

In a new interview with The Rock N' Roll & Coffee Show, ex-WHITE LION singer Mike Tramp was asked what his former bandmate, guitarist Vito Bratta, thinks about Mike releasing two albums of reimagined WHITE LION songs with a lineup that includes guitarist Marcus Nand. Tramp said (as transcribed b...

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STEVE ALBINI Gets Chicago Street Named In His Honor

Steve Albini has been honored with a street in his longtime hometown of Chicago. Thanks to an ordinance passed by Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, the 2600-2700 block of West Belmont Avenue in Avondale, between North Rockwell Avenue and North California Avenue, will officially be declared "Steve Albini...

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Summer, like all seasons, is a time for riffs. BARBARIAN HERMIT first surfaced with their "Solitude And Savagery" debut in 2018, back when we all had smiles on our faces and joy in our hearts. The last few years may have kicked the shit out of the world's positivity reserves, but the impact of human...

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THE HALO EFFECT's Second Album To Arrive In Early 2025

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, THE HALO EFFECT frontman Mikael Stanne spoke about the status of the band's sophomore album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's been done for a while. Yeah, I think that's the hardest part for our labels, in order to squeeze stuff in and...

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MARK OSEGUEDA Explains Why Term 'Supergroup' Doesn't Apply To KERRY KING's New Band

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King has launched the sixth in a series of interview videos to promote his recently released debut solo album, "From Hell I Rise". Check it out below. Joining Kerry in his new band are Mark Osegueda (vocals; DEATH ANGEL),Phil Demmel (guitar; MACHINE HEAD, VIO-LENCE),Kyle San...

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MYLES KENNEDY Shares New Single 'Nothing More To Gain' From Upcoming 'The Art Of Letting Go' Album

Myles Kennedy — known for his work with rockers ALTER BRIDGE and SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS — has released the second single, "Nothing More To Gain", from his upcoming third solo album, "The Art Of Letting Go". The LP marks the return of Myles, backed by his band comprised...

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UNDEATH Announces New Album, 'More Insane'

Rochester, New York's UNDEATH will release its third album, "More Insane", on October 4 via Prosthetic Records. The music video for the LP's lead single, "Brandish The Blade", which was directed and edited by Errick Easterday, can be seen below. UNDEATH comments: "'More Insane' is the biggest, badde...

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VOIVOD Gets Standing Ovation At World Premiere Of 'We Are Connected' Documentary: Video, Photos

VOIVOD's long-awaited official documentary, "We Are Connected", received its world premiere last night (Monday, July 29) at the Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal, Quebec. Canada. Video and photos of VOIVOD's appearance at the event can be seen below (video courtesy of The Metal Voice)...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's SHAVO ODADJIAN On SEVEN HOURS AFTER VIOLET: 'It Started Off As A Passion Project'

SYSTEM OF A DOWN bassist Shavo Odadjian spoke to RIFF Magazine about his new band SEVEN HOURS AFTER VIOLET, in which he is joined by vocalist Taylor Barber (LEFT TO SUFFER),WINDS OF PLAGUE guitarist Michael Montoya (a.k.a. Morgoth Beatz, a producer and songwriter who has previously collaborated wit...

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NIGHTWISH Releases Tenth 'Yesterwynde' Making-Of Episode

Symphonic metal veterans NIGHTWISH have released the tenth part of a documentary about the making of the band's upcoming album, "Yesterwynde", due on September 20, 2024 via Nuclear Blast. It marks the band's tenth studio LP, following on from the release of "Human. :II: Nature." in 2020. In the late...

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VOIVOD's Official Documentary To Receive World Premiere At Montreal's FANTASIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

VOIVOD's long-awaited official documentary, "We Are Connected", will receive its world premiere tonight (Monday, July 29) at the Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal, Quebec. Canada. "We Are Connected" dives deep into the 40-plus-year legacy of one of the most original and influential me...

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AVANTASIA Announces 'Here Be Dragons' Album, Spring 2025 European Tour

EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's long-running AVANTASIA project will embark on a European tour in the spring of 2025. AVANTASIA has come to be known as the trailblazing genre flagship around the globe for its one-of-a-kind symphonic rock and metal extravaganza. Looking back on nine albums, No. 1 chart...

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ANVIL's LIPS: 'We Were One Of The Very First Metal Bands To Play In America'

In a new interview with Victor Ruiz of Signals From Mars, frontman Steve "Lips" Kudlow of Canadian metal legends ANVIL addressed the fact that his band never quite hit it big despite being musically ahead of their time, due to a combination of poor management, shady record labels and bad luck. He sa...

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New AMORPHIS Album Could Arrive In Fall Of 2025

In a recent interview with Loud TV, AMORPHIS keyboardist Santeri Kallio spoke about the progress of the songwriting process for the follow-up to 2022's "Halo" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think everybody has done some songs in their home studios a little bit, but we haven'...

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METALLICA Shares 'If Darkness Had A Son' And 'Welcome Home (Sanitarium)' Pro-Shot Video From Warsaw Stop Of 'M72' Tour

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the songs "If Darkness Had A Son" and "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)" on July 5 and July 7, respectively, at PGE Narodowy in Warsaw, Poland during the 2024 leg of the band's "M72" tour can be seen below. In support of METALLICA's latest album, "72 Seas...