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Emperor of Sand

Oh, the dilemmas of high-profile tech wizards who, 30 years ago, would've faced less scrutiny than they do in the face of a sophisticated and far more opinionated metal community. Then again, people cried foul at IRON MAIDEN for utilizing synthesizers and writing a rock-friendly tune on "Somewhere i...

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Lullaby Versions Of MASTODON Out Now

Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star, the company which creates "beautiful lullaby versions of your favorite artists," has just released "Lullaby Versions Of Mastodon" via Roma Music Group. "Lullaby Versions Of Mastodon" track listing: 01. Show Yourself 02. Curl Of The Burl 03. Oblivion 04. Tread Lightl...

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ADRENALINE MOB Returns With 'King Of The Ring' Video

The official video for the song "King Of The Ring" from ADRENALINE MOB — the band featuring Russell Allen (vocals; also of SYMPHONY X) and Mike Orlando (guitar) — can be seen below. The track is taken from the group's third studio album, "We The People", which will be released on June 2 via Century...

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GRAHAM BONNET Joins Forces With DARIO MOLLO In EZOO

Legendary singer Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MSG, ALCATRAZZ, GRAHAM BONNET BAND) has joined forces with Italian axeman and producer Dario Mollo in a new project called EZOO. The band's debut album, "Feeding The Beast", will be released on June 2 via earMUSIC. Grooving and stomping music, with the great...

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Video Premiere: ALL THAT REMAINS's 'Madness'

The official video for "Madness", the title track of the eighth studio album from Massachusetts metallers ALL THAT REMAINS, can be seen below. The disc will be released on April 28 via Razor & Tie in the U.S. and Eleven Seven Music in Europe. "Madness" was recorded at West Valley Studios in Wood...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH And IGGY POP In Conversation (Video)

When Iggy Pop opened for METALLICA at three Mexico City shows last month, the singer sat down with METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich for an in-depth chat that covered working with their mutual friend, Lou Reed, as well as playing on the same bill together, the record label they used to share (Elektra) a...

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CARACH ANGREN: New Song 'Charlie' Available For Streaming

Dutch black metallers CARACH ANGREN will release their new album, "Dance And Laugh Amongst The Rotten", on June 16 via Season Of Mist. The CD's cover art was created by renowned Romanian artist Costin Chioreanu. "Dance And Laugh Amongst The Rotten" track listing: 01. Opening (2:17) 02. Charlie (4:10...

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ANVIL's LIPS Says JOEY BELLADONNA, Not CHARLIE BENANTE, Is 'The Real Powerhouse Musician' In ANTHRAX

In a brand new interview with the "Thunder Underground" podcast, ANVIL frontman Steve "Lips" Kudlow spoke about heavy metal drummers who compose music and play other instruments — like Charlie Benante from ANTHRAX — as opposed to most others who just keep a steady beat. Lips said: "Talking about ANT...

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ANVIL Frontman Doesn't Believe Band's Follow-Up Documentary Will Get Funding It Needs To Be Completed

Guitarist/vocalist Steve "Lips" Kudlow of Canadian metal legends ANVIL says that he doesn't expect the proposed follow-up to the band's first documentary, "Anvil! The Story of Anvil", to ever see the light of day. He tells the "Thunder Underground" podcast (hear audio below): "They've got forty minu...

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SNAKECHARMER Feat. Ex-WHITESNAKE, BLACK SABBATH Members: 'Punching Above My Weight' Song Available

Frontiers Music Srl will release SNAKECHARMER's sophomore album, "Second Skin", on May 12. The song "Punching Above My Weight", taken from "Second Skin", can be streamed below. The British hard rock supergroup SNAKECHARMER was originally founded in 2011 by former WHITESNAKE members Micky Moody and N...

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RICHIE KOTZEN Releases 'My Rock' Video

"My Rock", the new video from Richie Kotzen, can be seen below. The song is taken from the ever-adventurous triple-threat songwriter/guitarist/vocalist 21st solo album, "Salting Earth", which was released on April 14 via his own custom label, Headroom-Inc. Kotzen tossed convention on its ear by actu...

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TOMBS To Release 'The Grand Annihilation' Album In June

Brooklyn's TOMBS will release its fourth full-length, "The Grand Annihilation", on June 16 via Metal Blade Records. Produced once again by Erik Rutan (CANNIBAL CORPSE, SOILENT GREEN, BELPHEGOR, HATE ETERNAL),the disc remains rooted in the blackened, post-metallic sound that the band has become know...

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ALL THAT REMAINS: Lyric Video For New Song 'Louder'

The official lyric video for "Louder", a brand new song from Massachusetts metallers ALL THAT REMAINS, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's highly anticipated eighth studio album, "Madness", which will be released on April 28 via Eleven Seven Music. According to a press release "Lou...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'The People That Killed All The New Bands Are The Fans Themselves'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was recently interviewed on the "Thunder Underground" podcast. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. Asked for his opinion on streaming music services like Spotify, Simmons said: "Good luck to 'em. I am not a supporter. I do believe in f...

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WICK

Georgia is one of contemporary American metal's saving graces. Thusly it shouldn't be a surprise that the state’s ROYAL THUNDER now claims bragging rights, alongside the esteemed company of MASTODON, BARONESS and KYLESA, as sludge-prog cream of the crop. Though ROYAL THUNDER has taken a slower cours...