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KERRY KING Is 'Not Against' Idea Of Releasing Demo Versions Of 'From Hell I Rise' Songs With His Lead Vocals

In a new interview with The SDR Show, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King confirmed that he originally laid down the scratch vocals on demo versions of all the songs that appear on his debut solo album, "From Hell I Rise". Asked what his singing voice sounds like, Kerry said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH....

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PHIL DEMMEL Isn't Interested In Using A.I. To Create Music: 'Music Should Be A Natural, Genuine Birth To Something'

In a new interview with Metallerium, former MACHINE HEAD and VIO-LENCE and current KERRY KING guitarist Phil Demmel was asked for his opinion about the role of artificial intelligence (A.I.) in creative industries, including music and art. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, th...

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DEATH ANGEL Pulls Out Of W.A.S.P. North American Tour; ARMORED SAINT Steps In

Due to "unforeseen circumstances", DEATH ANGEL "will no longer be able" to support W.A.S.P. on the Blackie Lawless-fronted outfit's North American tour, dubbed "Album ONE Alive", this fall. Replacing them on the bill will be ARMORED SAINT. Additional support on all dates will come from UNTO OTHERS....

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE Blasts Use Of Cell Phones At Concerts: 'Put Your Fricking Phones Down And Be Present'

In a new interview with Kyle Meredith, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe spoke about concertgoers using cell phones to take photos and videos of performances and sometimes filming entire shows instead of enjoying the moment. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Put your fricking phones dow...

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CHRIS HOLMES On BLACKIE LAWLESS Performing W.A.S.P.'s Entire Debut Album On Upcoming Tour: 'More Power To Him'

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes was asked how he feels about Blackie Lawless embarking on a tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the band's debut album by performing the LP in its entirety. Chris said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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SOIL Has 'No Excuses' For Not Releasing New Album Of Original Material In More Than A Decade

In a new interview with Moshpit Passion conducted at this month's Wacken Open Air festival in Germany, SOIL bassist Tim King was asked about the lack of new original material from the band following the release of 2013's "Whole" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "SOIL is kind of a...

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Watch: MEGADETH Performs 'Liar' For First Time In 18 Years

MEGADETH performed the song "Liar" live for the first time in nearly two decades during the band's August 9 concert at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, MEGADETH's setlist for the show was as follows: 01. The...

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Watch: KERRY KING Performs In Reading, Pennsylvania During 'Ashes Of Leviathan' Tour

Fan-filmed video of Kerry King's entire August 8 performance at the Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania can be seen below. The setlist for the concert was as follows: 01. Where I Reign 02. Trophies Of The Tyrant 03. Residue 04. Toxic 05. Idle Hands 06. Shrapnel 07. Raining Blood (SLAYER song) 0...

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JOACIM CANS On New HAMMERFALL Album: 'This Is Pure, Solid Heavy Metal The Way It's Supposed To Be Played'

HAMMERFALL vocalist Joacim Cans spoke to Roppongi Rocks's Stefan Nilsson about the Swedish metallers' upcoming LP, "Avenge The Fallen", which is due on August 9 via Nuclear Blast Records. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "This is the album number 13. We've been around for quite some tim...

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Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS To Appear At Next Month's FAMOUS MONSTERS FESTIVAL

Original KISS drummer Peter Criss will appear at the Famous Monsters Festival at the Valley Forge Casino Resort in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania next month. The legendary 78-year-old rocker will meet fans on Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14 only. Friday, September 13, 2024 6:00 p.m. t...

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KERRY KING On SLAYER's Return To The Stage: 'We Never Said We Were Done Playing' Together

In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, Kerry King, who is currently touring with his solo band, was asked if he is looking forward to playing with SLAYER again at three festival shows in September and October. He responded: "I haven't seen — I've texted Gary [Holt, SLAYER guitaris...

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ZAKK WYLDE Says Current Touring Band Is 'Not PANTERA': 'PANTERA Is DIME, VINNIE, PHIL And REX'

In a new interview with The Mistress Carrie Podcast, Zakk Wylde spoke about the decision to tour with a reformed version of PANTERA, also featuring surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass),alongside Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) on drums. The lineup has reportedly been given a gr...

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M. SHADOWS On AVENGED SEVENFOLD's Success: 'We're Extremely Lucky'

In a new interview with São Paulo, Brazil's 89 FM A Rádio Rock radio station, AVENGED SEVENFOLD frontman M. Shadows spoke about the making of the band's latest album, "Life Is But A Dream…" Written and recorded over the span of four years, it was produced by Joe Barresi and AVENGED SEVENFOLD in Los...

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Avenge The Fallen

Few bands could claim to have done more for the heavy metal cause over the last 30 years than HAMMERFALL. Gothenburg's undisputed kings of melodic bombast have been remarkably consistent over the years, and even though they seem unlikely to top the sheer excitement and bravado of their earliest reco...

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SLAYER's KERRY KING Wants To 'Earn That Respect' With New Band Bearing His Name

By David E. Gehlke SLAYER's stunning unretirement in February came days after guitarist Kerry King announced his eponymous band, an A-list crew featuring Mark Osegueda (vocals, DEATH ANGEL),Phil Demmel (guitar, ex-MACHINE HEAD),Kyle Sanders (bass, ex-HELLYEAH) and Paul Bostaph (drums, SLAYER). Whi...