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MAX CAVALERA Says He 'Hates' Writing Lyrics: It Is 'Like Torture'

In a new interview with Czech Republic's Project Backstage, former SEPULTURA and current SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera spoke about his tendency to occasionally address societal and political issues in his music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I'm gonna start by saying I hate wr...

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ATREYU's MARC 'PORTER' MCKNIGHT: Why I Moved From Alabama To A Small Town In Germany

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "BREWtally Speaking" podcast, ATREYU bassist Marc "Porter" McKnight spoke about his recent decision to move from Alabama, where he was born and raised, to a small town in Germany, where his wife's family resides. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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Watch: DEATH ANGEL Covers THE BEATLES' 'Can't Buy Me Love' And 'Help!' At Christmas Hometown Concerts

Bay Area metal veterans DEATH ANGEL played covers of THE BEATLES classics "Can't Buy Me Love" and "Help!" during their first and second Christmas 2023 concerts on Thursday (December 21) and Friday (December 22),respectively, at The Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, California. Fan-filmed...

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Ex-SKID ROW Drummer ROB AFFUSO Says Classic-Lineup Reunion Was 'Very Close' To Becoming Reality

In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, former SKID ROW drummer Rob Affuso spoke about attempts to bring the band's classic lineup back together. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There almost was a SKID ROW reunion. It was very close, actually. We all had our cale...

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Watch: Ex-SLIPKNOT Drummer JAY WEINBERG Plays Classic VAN HALEN Song On ALEX VAN HALEN's Drum Kit

Alex Van Halen's drumming has profoundly shaped the landscape of modern music and performance. The VAN HALEN drummer's distinctive style, rhythmic innovation and iconic drum sound are deeply embedded in the DNA of the music we enjoy today. Moreover, his elaborate and customized drum sets have undoub...

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Watch: SEPULTURA's ANDREAS KISSER Joins Brazilian Pop Music Icon IVETE SANGALO On Stage At Rio De Janeiro Stadium

SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser joined Ivete Sangalo on stage at the Brazilian singing sensation's 30th-anniversary concert on Wednesday, December 20 at the Maracanã stadium in Rio De Janeiro. Kisser and Sangalo performed her song "Cadê Dalila", originally released in 2009 as the lead single from...

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LARS ULRICH's Father Dies At 95

Lars Ulrich's father, Torben Ulrich, has passed away at the age of 95. The METALLICA drummer announced his father's death in a social media post earlier today (Wednesday, December 20). He wrote: "Torben Ulrich: 1928-2023. 95 years of adventures, unique experiences, curiosity, pushing boundaries, cha...

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DORO Announces 'Conqueress - Extended' Digital EP

German metal queen Doro Pesch has announced the digital release of "True Metal Maniacs", an exceptional song that tells about the deep connection with her fans. It comes along with a very special video with live footage from Wacken Open Air, the Monsters Of Rock festival in Brazil and her anniversar...

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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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VLTIMAS Feat. Former MORBID ANGEL Frontman DAVID VINCENT, Ex-MAYHEM Guitarist, CRYPTOPSY Drummer: 'Epic' Album Announced

VLTIMAS (pronounced 'uhl-tuh-mas'),the multinational quinet featuring Norwegian guitarist Rune "Blasphemer" Eriksen (ex-MAYHEM, AURA NOIR),American vocalist David Vincent (ex-MORBID ANGEL) and Canadian drummer Flo Mounier (CRYPTOPSY),will release its second album, "Epic", on March 15, 2024 via Se...

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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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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE's MATT TUCK Hints At 'The Poison' 20th-Anniversary Tour For 2025

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE frontman Matt Tuck has hinted at a tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band's classic debut album, 2005's "The Poison". Earlier today (Monday, December 18),Tuck took to his social media to write: "So that's a wrap on 2023 and the entire touring cycle of our self tit...

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BRIAN MAY Is Looking Into Copyright Strikes On Fan-Filmed QUEEN Concert Videos: 'I'm Very Concerned'

Brian May says that he and the rest of QUEEN are not behind the recent increase in copyright strikes issued against QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT concert videos posted to YouTube and other social media platforms. Earlier today (Monday, December 18),the QUEEN guitarist shared a screenshot of message from a Q...

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EXODUS's GARY HOLT: 'This Year Has Been The Hardest I've Ever Dealt With Yet Massively Rewarding'

Guitarist Gary Holt of San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS, who completed their fall 2023 U.S. tour on December 16 in Salt Lake City, Utah, has shared the following message via his social media: "And that's a wrap!! What a tour. What a year. Two years. "This year has been the hardest I've ever d...

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MR. BIG Is Preparing To Record New Album: 'We're Having A Blast'

MR. BIG is apparently preparing to begin recording a new studio album to coincide with the last shows of the band's farewell tour. On Saturday (December 16),MR. BIG bassist Billy Sheehan shared a photo from Sweetwater Sound, the Midwest's premier recording studio located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and...