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ANVIL's LIPS Says His First Battle With COVID-19 Was 'F***ing Brutal': 'That Was A Nightmare'
In a brand new interview with The Bay Ragni Show, ANVIL frontman Steve "Lips" Kudlow revealed that he "just got over COVID". He explained (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[It was] my second case, and it was, like, 'That was COVID?' I tested positive, and to me, it was nothing more than two day...May 5, 2022
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SOULFLY Announces New Album 'Totem', Releases 'Superstition' Single
SOULFLY will release its twelfth album, "Totem", on August 5 via Nuclear Blast. The follow-up to 2018's "Ritual" was recorded at Platinum Underground in Mesa, Arizona by John Aquilino and Arthur Rizk with assistance from John Powers. Produced by frontman Max Cavalera alongside Arthur Rizk (KREATOR,...May 5, 2022
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Former MEGADETH Members DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG To Reunite On Stage At Next Week's 'Ultimate Jam Night'
Ultimate Jam Night, the long-running community-oriented show in residency at the famed Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, will hold a special tribute to the so-called "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal — METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER and ANTHRAX — on Tuesday, May 10. Among the musicians sched...May 4, 2022
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Watch: STONE SOUR's JOSH RAND Plays First Concert With THE L.I.F.E. PROJECT
THE L.I.F.E. PROJECT, the musical meeting of minds between Grammy-nominated STONE SOUR guitarist Josh Rand and PARALANDRA vocalist/guitarist Casandra Carson, made its live debut this past Saturday night (April 30) at The Riff in Springfield, Missouri. Joining Rand and Carson at the gig were keyboard...May 2, 2022
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TED NUGENT: 'I Love METALLICA And I Love SLAYER And I Love MEGADETH'
In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, legendary rocker Ted Nugent was asked to name the best cover version he has ever heard of one of his songs. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Unfortunately, I never have. I've heard the versions of 'Cat Scratch Fever...April 30, 2022
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BLACK SABBATH's GEEZER BUTLER Still Doesn't Know What Producer RICK RUBIN Did On '13' Album
During an appearance earlier today (Thursday, April 28) on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk" show, BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler reflected on the making of the band's final album, "13". Released in 2013, it was SABBATH's first LP in 35 years to feature Butler, guitarist Tony Iommi and...April 28, 2022
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DREAM THEATER, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE And MASTODON Among Confirmed Acts For DOWNLOAD JAPAN 2022 Festival
DREAM THEATER and BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE will headline this year's edition of the Download Japan festival, set to take place on August 14 at the Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Center in Chiba. Also scheduled to appear are MASTODON, STEEL PANTHER, AT THE GATES and THE HALO EFFECT, with more...April 28, 2022
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STONE SOUR's JOSH RAND Announces Touring Lineup For THE L.I.F.E. PROJECT
THE L.I.F.E. PROJECT, the musical meeting of minds between Grammy-nominated STONE SOUR guitarist Josh Rand and PARALANDRA vocalist/guitarist Casandra Carson, will make its live debut on April 30 at The Riff in Springfield, Missouri. Support at the gig will come from THE MANY COLORED DEATH and ETCHED...April 27, 2022
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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Says DAVE LOMBARDO 'Brings Some More Power To The Bottom End Of The Band'
TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy discussed the return of drummer Dave Lombardo to the group's ranks in a new interview with Brian Aberback of The Aquarian Weekly. An original member of thrash metal legends SLAYER, Lombardo was the guest drummer on TESTAMENT's 1999 studio album "The Gathering", which als...April 26, 2022
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ANTHRAX, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, HATEBREED, AT THE GATES, Others Confirmed For 'Tattoo The Earth' Return
MassConcerts founder Scott Alderman has announced the triumphant return of Tattoo The Earth. Featuring ANTHRAX, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, HATEBREED, AT THE GATES, MUNICIPAL WASTE, ENFORCED and many more to be announced, Tattoo The Earth will take place at The Palladium Outdoors in Worcester, Massachusett...April 26, 2022
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DEEP PURPLE's STEVE MORSE Is Working On Art Collection Crafted From Guitar Performance
DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse has been collaborating with Los Angeles art team SceneFour on the creation of fine artwork built from performance. A groundbreaking approach to making visuals on canvas, each piece in this collection showcases a new dimension to the instrument — a visual one. For mo...April 25, 2022
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ANVIL's LIPS: 'We Got F***ed' By The Music Business
Guitarist/vocalist Steve "Lips" Kudlow of Canadian metal legends ANVIL was asked in a new interview with the "Heavy Metal Mayhem" radio show if he thinks the band would still exist if it hadn't been for the success of their documentary, "Anvil! The Story Of Anvil". He responded (as transcribed by BL...April 25, 2022
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ANTHRAX Has 'Great Songs' For Next Studio Album: 'I Think People Will Be Very Happy', Says SCOTT IAN
In a new interview with Metal Injection, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian discussed the progress of the writing sessions for the follow-up to 2016's "For All Kings" album. He said: "We were just together writing. We have songs, and all I can say is we will get in the studio when we're ready, which I hope...April 25, 2022
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DAVE LOMBARDO Says Early SLAYER Years Were 'Fun Times'
Legendary drummer Dave Lombardo, who is currently on the road with TESTAMENT, spoke about his former band SLAYER during a meet-and-greet before TESTAMENT's April 16 concert at Sunshine Theater in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Asked what his favorite memories are of his time with the thrash metal icons, L...April 23, 2022
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ANVIL Releases Lyric Video For New Song 'Take A Lesson'
The official lyric video for the song "Take A Lesson" from Canadian metal legends ANVIL can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's 19th album, "Impact Is Imminent", which will be released on May 20 via AFM Records. On "Impact Is Imminent", ANVIL fires off merciless riff attacks, relentles...April 21, 2022