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JEAN-PAUL GASTER: CLUTCH Is 'Refining' New Song Ideas Before Recording Next Studio Album

In a new interview with Colombia's El Expreso Del Rock, CLUTCH drummer Jean-Paul Gaster spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to the "Sunrise On Slaughter Beach" album, which was released in September 2022. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "At the...

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SLAYER/KERRY KING Drummer PAUL BOSTAPH To Release Art Collection Built From His Rhythms

SLAYER and KERRY KING drummer Paul Bostaph has collaborated with Los Angeles art team SceneFour on the creation of new artwork built from his rhythms. Performing with drumsticks that light, much like a painter uses brushes with oils, Bostaph constructed the collection's visuals through some of his m...

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SKID ROW's ROB HAMMERSMITH: We Are Looking For A New 'Permanent Singer'

In a new interview with Cover Band Confidential, SKID ROW drummer Rob Hammersmith spoke about the recent exit of singer Erik Grönwall. Erik, who was SKID ROW's fourth frontman since Sebastian Bach's departure, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in March 2021. As a result, he is immunoco...

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CLÉMENTINE DELAUNEY Talks How 'Pirate Metal' Has Changed Course Of VISIONS OF ATLANTIS's Career

By David E. Gehlke "Pirate metal" officially became a thing in 1987 when Germany's RUNNING WILD ditched their JUDAS PRIEST-styled denim and leather for a wardrobe that would have made Blackbeard and Calico Jack flash a toothless grin in appreciation. The Germans proceeded to take it pretty far on Eu...

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P.O.D.'s MARCOS CURIEL: There Are 'So Many Reasons' For People 'To Love This Band' And 'Not To Love This Band'

During an appearance on the July 8-9 episode of "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, P.O.D. guitarist Marcos Curiel was asked about the band's musical diversity and the ability to take P.O.D.'s songwriting in so many different directions while still continuing to evolve. He s...

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CLUTCH Has 'A Solid 10 Ideas' For Next Studio Album: 'It's Exciting'

In a new interview with Chile's iRock, CLUTCH bassist Dan Maines spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to the "Sunrise On Slaughter Beach" album, which was released in September 2022. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're kind of in the middle o...

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SKID ROW On New Singer Search: 'We've Got A Couple Guys On The Radar That We're Gonna Audition'

During a question-and-answer session at this past weekend's Days Of The Dead horror and pop culture-themed convention in Indianapolis, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan was asked about the band's current activities. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're always writing, throwing ideas at e...

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THE OFFSPRING's NOODLES: 'We Wanted To Prove That We're Still Relevant In Terms Of Making New Music'

In a new interview with Matt Bingham of the Z93 radio station, THE OFFSPRING guitarist Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman spoke about the band's upcoming eleventh album, "Supercharged", which will be released just three years after its predecessor, 2021's "Let The Bad Times Roll", which came out nearly a dec...

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EXCEL's 'Long-Lost' Album 'Seeking Refuge' To Be Re-Released

From the dark alleys and dead ends of Los Angeles, EXCEL have been delivering maximum crossover since crossover first crossed over. Their classic albums "Split Image" (1987) and "The Joke's On You" (1989) remain linchpins of the genre decades after their release. The band continues to pack venues ac...

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THE OFFSPRING's 'Supercharged' Album Contains One 'Thrash Metal' Song, Says NOODLES

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, THE OFFSPRING guitarist Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman spoke about the band's upcoming eleventh album, "Supercharged", which will arrive on October 11 via Concord Records. Regarding the recording process for the follow-up to 2021's "Let The Bad Times Roll", he...

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Pirates II: Armada

Over nearly 25 years and eight studio albums, VISIONS OF ATLANTIS have established themselves as the pristine epitome of symphonic metal. A quick look at today's scene reveals a great number of bands that have veered away from the original NIGHTWISH blueprint and embraced a more alternative (rock) o...

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PEARL JAM's STONE GOSSARD Calls DONALD TRUMP 'A Performance Artist'

In a new interview with NME, PEARL JAM guitarist Stone Gossard was asked if he thinks Donald Trump can become U.S. president again. He responded: "I guess it's possible. In a sense, Trump is a performance artist and there's people that play along with his performance because it suits them in certain...

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THE OFFSPRING's BRYAN 'DEXTER' HOLLAND Says New Single 'Make It All Right' Is 'Almost A Summer Song'

At this weekend's Download festival in the United Kingdom, THE OFFSPRING singer Bryan "Dexter" Holland spoke to James Wilson-Taylor of Rock Sound magazine about the band's upcoming eleventh album, "Supercharged", which will arrive on October 11 via Concord Records. Addressing the fact that the LP wi...

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TED NUGENT: 'To Be Against Hunting Is To Literally Have No Soul'

Rock musician and hunting enthusiast Ted Nugent, who recently lost his beloved family dog Happy, spoke out in support of hunting rights during an appearance on the latest episode of The Chuck Shute Podcast. Referencing the fact that he cried for days after Happy died, Ted said in part (as transcribe...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's M. SHADOWS: 'I Think METALLICA Have Aged Really Well'

In a new interview with U.K.'s Kerrang! magazine, AVENGED SEVENFOLD singer M. Shadows briefly touched upon his band's former tourmates METALLICA. He said: "I think METALLICA have aged really well. I think they look like dudes who are out there doing what they want to do. Maybe a few years ago it loo...