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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD: 'There's Been A Massive Resurgence In Metal'

In a new interview with Metal Pilgrim, SAXON frontman Biff Byford spoke about the renewed popularity of the heavy metal genre in the past couple of decades. He said: "Yeah, I think there's been a massive resurgence in metal, and especially that New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, the British metal thin...

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CANNIBAL CORPSE's ROB BARRETT: Why I Stopped Headbanging During Live Shows

During an appearance on a recent episode of the "Riffhard" podcast, CANNIBAL CORPSE guitarist Rob Barrett spoke about the evolution of his live performance as he approaches his 55th birthday. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "You have to be aware of your abilities. It's the same as an a...

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COREY TAYLOR Cancels North American Tour: 'I Reached A Place That Was Unhealthy For My Family And I'

SLIPKNOT singer Corey Taylor has canceled his previously announced North American solo tour. The trek, which was scheduled to feature support from DES ROCS and JIGSAW YOUTH, was due to launch on February 3 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and conclude on March 3 in Omaha, Nebraska. Earlier today (Friday,...

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JOHN TARDY: There Are 'More Young Kids' And 'More Girls' Than Ever Coming To OBITUARY Shows

In a new interview with Australia's "Everblack" podcast, OBITUARY frontman John Tardy spoke about how he and his bandmates have managed to expand their fanbase in recent years. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Dude, there has been more young kids and more girls than I can ever...

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The Orcish Eclipse

If any further proof were needed that the world has gone mad, "The Orcish Eclipse" may be it. This, in case you have better things to do than spend all day on the internet, is the first AI-generated heavy metal album. Created by a German company called Musical Bits, FROSTBITE ORCKINGS are not a real...

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JAMEY JASTA Previews 2024 MILWAUKEE METALFEST And Touts Current Metal Scene: 'I See The Future Is Bright'

By David E. Gehlke HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta had his work cut out for him when he took over the long-shelved but highly important Milwaukee Metalfest in 2022. While the festival's reputation was occasionally dotted by founder and promoter Jack Koshick's shaky relationships with its bands (word...

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BORKNAGAR Announces New Album 'Fall'

Norway's pioneers of avantgarde/progressive black metal BORKNAGAR have will release their 12th studio album, "Fall", on February 23, 2024 via longtime record label partners Century Media Records. "Fall" includes eight majestic tracks across 54 epic minutes of playing time, once again brilliantly mix...

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AMON AMARTH Shares Music Video For 'Saxons And Vikings' Feat. SAXON's BIFF BYFORD

Fans can now watch the brand new music video for the song "Saxons And Vikings" off AMON AMARTH's current album "The Great Heathen Army". The clip features SAXON's Biff Byford, who provides vocals for the song, along with his bandmates Paul Quinn and Doug Scarratt, facing off against AMON AMARTH's ve...

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COREY TAYLOR Announces February/March 2024 North American Tour

SLIPKNOT's Corey Taylor has announced an early 2024 North American leg of his "CMF2" solo tour. Support on the trek will come from DES ROCS and JIGSAW YOUTH. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, December 15 at 10 a.m. local time. Tour dates: Feb. 03 - Toronto, Ontario @ History Feb. 04 - Montreal, Que...

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AMON AMARTH Announces Spring 2024 North American Tour With CANNIBAL CORPSE, OBITUARY And FROZEN SOUL

Following their summer run crisscrossing the continent with their metal comrades in GHOST, Swedish heavy metal icons AMON AMARTH will return to U.S. and Canadian stages this spring on the "Metal Crushes All Tour 2024" produced by Live Nation; the band's biggest North American tour to date! Set to co...

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COREY TAYLOR Announces Spring/Summer 2024 European Tour Dates

SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor has announced the following solo European shows for spring/summer 2024: June 03 - Warsaw, Poland - Klub Stodola June 05 - Budapest, Hungary - Barba Negra Track June 06 - Zagreb, Croatia - Culture Factory June 08 - Nuremberg, Germany - Rock im Park June 09 - Nurburg, Ge...

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See COREY TAYLOR Perform In Tilburg, Netherlands During Fall 2023 European Tour

Fan-filmed video of Corey Taylor's November 18 concert at Poppodium 013 in Tilburg, Netherlands can be seen below. The setlist was as follows: 01. Post Traumatic Blues 02. Tumult (STONE SOUR song) 03. Black Eyes Blue 04. We Are the Rest 05. Song #3 (STONE SOUR song) 06. Beyond 07. Before I Forget (S...

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LION'S SHARE Releases Cover Of DAVID BOWIE's 'Life On Mars?'

Swedish heavy metal band LION'S SHARE has released a cover version of David Bowie's "Life On Mars?", available on streaming services and digital service providers. LION'S SHARE has meticulously crafted a rendition of "Life On Mars?" that pays homage to Bowie's genius while infusing it with the raw e...

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Watch: COREY TAYLOR Covers BLACK SABBATH's 'Fairies Wear Boots' At European Tour Kick-Off

Corey Taylor kicked off his fall 2023 European tour last night (Wednesday, November 8) at the O2 Academy in Leeds, United Kingdom. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. The setlist was as follows: 01. Post Traumatic Blues 02. Tumult (STONE SOUR song) 03. Black Eyes Blue 04. We Are the R...

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DOC COYLE 'Would Love To' Make New Music With GOD FORBID

In a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, GOD FORBID guitarist Doc Coyle was asked if there are plans for him and his bandmates to work on new music in the near future. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Um, nothing officially. We've essentially been taking things one e...