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PESTILENCE's PATRICK MAMELI Misses 'The Solidarity And The Brotherhood' Of Late 1980s And Early 1990s Death Metal Scene

In a recent interview with Italy's "Heavy Demons" radio show, guitarist/vocalist Patrizio "Patrick" Mameli of long-running Dutch progressive death metallers PESTILENCE was asked what he misses the most about the death metal scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s. He responded (as transcribed by BLA...

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Watch: MAMMOTH WVH Performs Acoustic Cover Of FOO FIGHTERS' 'My Hero' At France's OÜI FM

Video of MAMMOTH WVH, the band led by former VAN HALEN bassist Wolfgang Van Halen, performing a three-song acoustic set — "My Hero" (FOO FIGHTERS cover),"Like A Pastime" and "Another Celebration At The End Of The World" — at the studio of the French rock radio station Oüi FM can be seen below. MAMM...

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FEAR FACTORY's DINO CAZARES Speaks Out Against Venues Taking Cut Of Artists' Merchandise Sales: 'You're Basically Paying To Play'

In a new interview with Heavy Debriefings, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares once again opened up about the realities of post-pandemic touring, including increased travel expenses — gas, tour buses, hotels and flight costs. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Now that we're out there to...

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Make Them Beg For Death

The death metal scene is in such absurdly good health at the moment that there is little room for error at the top of the tree. DYING FETUS have deservedly become a benchmark for brutality over the last 32 years and have rarely been outgunned along the way. But however you slice (or stab) it, bands...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN's Wedding To Be Held In October

Wolfgang Van Halen, the 32-year-old son of VAN HALEN legend Eddie Van Halen, spoke to "Extra"'s Billy Bush about his wedding plans with his fiancée Andraia Allsop as they get set to tie the knot in October, noting, "By the time we get married, it'll be seven to eight years [together]." Wolfgang's mo...

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Hear Newly Remastered 'It's About Time' From VAN HALEN's 'The Collection II'

VAN HALEN will release a new boxed set this fall spotlighting the iconic band's second incarnation, with singer Sammy Hagar, guitarist Eddie Van Halen, drummer Alex Van Halen, and bassist Michael Anthony. The upcoming set includes newly remastered versions of four multi-platinum studio albums, along...

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See The Making Of FOO FIGHTERS' Line Of Pinball Machines

Stern Pinball, Inc. has released a new 10-minute video about the making of the new line of pinball machines celebrating and created in cooperation with Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame class of 2021 inductees FOO FIGHTERS. The FOO FIGHTERS pinball machines are available in Pro, Premium, and Limited Editi...

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SUICIDAL TENDENCIES To Open For METALLICA At Rescheduled Second Phoenix Concert

SUICIDAL TENDENCIES will support METALLICA at the latter band's rescheduled second concert in Arizona, now set to take place on Saturday, September 9. The Mike Muir-fronted outfit will open the show at Glendale's State Farm Stadium, with FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH filling the middle slot, as originally...

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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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Book About ICE-T's BODY COUNT To Arrive This Week

Ever hear about the all-black hardcore band that unleashed one of the greatest records of the '90s, and faced a censorship battle that went all the way to the president of the United States? Did you know that their record was pulled from stores, and remains banned to this day? And did you know that...

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EXTREME's NUNO BETTENCOURT: 'I've Always Believed That Rock And Roll Is Not Complex'

In a new interview with Australia's May The Rock Be With You, EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt discussed the overwhelmingly positive response to the band's latest album, "Six", in particular the song "Rise", which features a guitarist solo that Total Guitar magazine has called "one of the 21st cen...

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METALLICA Postpones Second Phoenix Concert After JAMES HETFIELD Tests Positive For COVID-19

METALLICA has been forced to postpone its previously announced September 3 concert in Glendale, Arizona to September 9 after frontman James Hetfield tested positive for COVID-19. The band was set to perform at State Farm Stadium as part of its two-night shows for the "M72" world tour. Hetfield and h...

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METALLICA Plays Abbreviated Set In Phoenix, Reportedly Due To JAMES HETFIELD's 'Vocal Issues'

METALLICA played an abbreviated set last night (Friday, September 1) in Glendale, Arizona, apparently due to "vocal issues" suffered by the band's frontman James Hetfield. According to Ed Masley of the Arizona Republic, METALLICA's 14-song set at State Farm Stadium was two tracks shorter than every...

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DEE SNIDER Says METALLICA's 'No Repeat Weekend' Concept Is 'Self-Serving': 'It Only Appeals To A Small Percentage Of The Crowd'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the KISS podcast "Shout It Out Loudcast", TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider was asked for his opinion on METALLICA's decision to present a "No Repeat Weekend" at each stop on the band's ongoing "M72" world tour, with the San Francisco Bay Area metal leg...

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METAL CHURCH's KURDT VANDERHOOF Says He 'Hates' Black Metal: 'It's Garbage To Me'

In a new interview with Ruben Mosqueda of We Go To 11, METAL CHURCH guitarist and founding member Kurdt Vanderhoof spoke about his disdain for a lot of the newer extreme metal bands, particularly groups of the "darker metal" variety. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I hate it. I hate t...