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Render
At this stage in the progressive metal game, virtually no one would willingly saddle themselves with the "djent" tag. This is the way of subgenres, and particularly those that dare to forge a genuinely new path. Arguably the last truly unprecedented development in mainstream metal (and no, none of i...July 25, 2019
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JANE'S ADDICTION Guitarist DAVE NAVARRO Signs Publishing Deal With PRIMARY WAVE
According to Billboard, Primary Wave Music Publishing has acquired a stake in JANE'S ADDICTION guitarist Dave Navarro's publishing catalog, master revenue streams and writer's share royalties. The deal also includes a co-publishing agreement for Navarro's future output. "When I partnered up with Pri...July 18, 2019
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Watch QUEENSRŸCHE Singer TODD LA TORRE Record Drums For Band's Latest Album, 'The Verdict'
A short video of QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre laying down the drum tracks for the band's latest album, "The Verdict", can be seen below. Released in March via Century Media Records, the disc was produced, mixed, and mastered by Chris "Zeuss" Harris (ROB ZOMBIE, ICED EARTH, HATEBREED) at Uberbeat...July 16, 2019
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MARDUK Guitarist: 'I Will Never Let Anybody Tell Me What To Do'
Jerry of Rauta conducted an interview with guitarist Morgan Steinmeyer Håkansson of Swedish black metal veterans MARDUK after the band's May 18 performance at this year's Steelfest in Hyvinkää, Finland. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On...July 14, 2019
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JANE'S ADDICTION's DAVE NAVARRO: Why I Am Supporting MARIANNE WILLIAMSON In 2020 Presidential Race
JANE'S ADDICTION guitarist Dave Navarro has doubled down on his support of Marianne Williamson in the next presidential election, saying that "it's time to shift courses as the overall emotional health of the of the country is at stake." The author and spiritual adviser is one of six female candidat...July 11, 2019
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DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE MANGINI On 'Distance Over Time' Album: 'Everybody Was On The Same Page'
Prior to DREAM THEATER's performance at this year's Download festival at Donington Park in Leicestershire, England, drummer Mike Mangini spoke with Heavy TV. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On his contributions to the group's lates...July 6, 2019
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High Fantasy
If you've never had the pleasure of listening to GYGAX, go back and give "Dice Throwers and Rock 'n' Rollers", the opening track from last year's "2nd Edition", and blast at high volume. Therein lies everything you need about this band, from their unwavering devotion to the twin-lead evangelism of T...July 6, 2019
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Crimson Riders
There are few things more likely to enhance your profile than a celebrity endorsement. He may still have an uncanny ability to generate controversy, but when Lars Ulrich declared that BOKASSA were his favorite new band, he almost certainly enabled the Norse "stoner-punks" to skip a couple of years a...July 6, 2019
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CLUTCH Vocalist On CARMINE APPICE's Praise For 'Evil' Cover: 'That Was Very Gratifying'
Prior to CLUTCH's performance at this year's Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium, vocalist Neil Fallon was interviewed backstage. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether the band's recently released cover of of the Willie D...June 30, 2019
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ABBATH Lyricist Says IMMORTAL Is Now 'Just A Cover Band'
In a recent interview with France's Loud TV, ABBATH frontman and namesake Abbath (real name: Olve Eikemo) and lyricist Simon Dancaster discussed the creative process behind the band's upcoming second studio album, "Outstrider". "It's like taking a safari to the dark side of hell and back again," sa...June 23, 2019
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DEAN GUITARS Responds To GIBSON Lawsuit: 'We Will Vigorously Defend Ourselves'
The parent company of Dean Guitars has commented on the lawsuit filed by Gibson Brands, Inc., alleging trademark infringement, trademark counterfeiting, unfair competition and trademark dilution. According to Guitar.com, Gibson has accused Armadillo Enterprises of infringing on seven of its trademar...June 20, 2019
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ROB HALFORD On Possible JUDAS PRIEST Biopic: 'We'll Have To Wait And See'
In a recent interview with CBS SF, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford was asked if he would prefer to see a movie like QUEEN's "Bohemian Rhapsody" and MÖTLEY CRÜE's recently released Netflix biopic "The Dirt" that portrays his story and the story of the band with actors, or if he would rather see a doc...June 17, 2019
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POP EVIL Frontman: 'The Only Way To Have People Talking About You Is To Go And Meet Them'
Andy Hall of Des Moines radio station Lazer 103.3 recently conducted an interview with POP EVIL frontman Leigh Kakaty. You can listen to the entire chat via the SoundCloud widget below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On POP EVIL being able to take its time when making the...June 16, 2019
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GRAHAM BONNET Talks Upcoming Shows Celebrating 40th Anniversary Of RAINBOW's 'Down To Earth'
Legendary vocalist Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, ALCATRAZZ, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP) recently spoke with Australia's Heavy magazine. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On his upcoming Australian tour: Graham: "We're actually going to pla...May 25, 2019
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Kingdom of Lies
It's the slow bits that get you. Grinding, somnambulant beatdowns, agonizing and willfully lobotomized, full of menace and spite: not a new phenomenon in deathcore, by any means, but a facet of the genre that OSIAH appear to have mastered and refined on their second full-length record. In truth, the...May 21, 2019
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