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Throes Of Joy In The Jaws Of Defeatism
It has been five years since NAPALM DEATH released its last album, "Apex Predator — Easy Meat". The longest period between their releases is finally over, as the forefathers of grindcore have returned with their sixteenth full-length release, "Throes of Joy in the Jaws of Defeatism". The passionate,...September 14, 2020
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DEATH: 'Spiritual Healing' Limited-Edition Double Bobblehead Coming In October
On October 15, Relapse.com will release a DEATH "Spiritual Healing" double bobblehead. This limited-edition, seven-inch tall, resin, hand-numbered bobblehead figure comes together with the "Spiritual Healing" LP on custom butterfly effect LP, both exclusive to this package. It is strictly limited t...September 14, 2020
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DEEP PURPLE's ROGER GLOVER: 'I Felt Very Strongly That You Can't Replace RITCHIE BLACKMORE'
In a recent interview with U.K.'s Planet Rock, DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover was asked if it was a "turbulent time" for him and his bandmates when guitarist Ritchie Blackmore left the group for the final time in November 1993 after a concert in Finland. He responded: "Yes, it was. It was surprise...September 11, 2020
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We Are Chaos
Pop culture icon MARILYN MANSON wrote his eleventh studio album prior to the onset of the pandemic. Yet the 10 songs on-hand reflect the madness and uncertainty that captures the essence of this turbulent era. With "We Are Chaos", the shock rocker rides along the trajectory that his musical career h...September 11, 2020
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FEAR FACTORY Launches Fundraising Campaign For Long-Awaited New Album
FEAR FACTORY has launched a GoFundMe campaign for its long-awaited new album. The disc, which features Dino Cazares on guitar/bass, Burton C. Bell on vocals and Mike Heller on drums, is tentatively due in 2021 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The effort is being produced by Damien Rainaud and FEAR F...September 11, 2020
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ICED EARTH's JON SCHAFFER Has No Interest In Going Into Politics: 'I'm Too Much Of A Rabble-Rouser'
During a September 8 Facebook Live chat. ICED EARTH founder, songwriter, guitarist and producer Jon Schaffer was asked if he has any intention of ever going into politics. He responded (see video below): "I'm too much of a rabble-rouser. I'm not politics material. I'm not politically correct. I'm ne...September 10, 2020
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GWAR Announces Drive-In Show In Richmond
There are exactly ZERO cases of COVID-19 in the freezing cold arctic tundra of Antarctica. This is great news as your Lords and Masters GWAR have been cleared for travel. Unfortunately, during this time of quarantine, the members of GWAR have also found themselves running precariously low on magic...September 9, 2020
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MARILYN MANSON Is Worried About The Psychological Impact Of Quarantine
In a new interview with Consequence Of Sound, Marilyn Manson spoke about how the coronavirus pandemic has been handled and its effect on society. He said: "It's somewhat terrifying to actually think about, in a way, that I suppose our parents and their parents have been through much harder tribulati...September 8, 2020
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FALSET Feat. DREAM THEATER Singer JAMES LABRIE's Son CHANCE: 'Hollow Saints' Lyric Video
Canadian rock group FALSET will release its debut album, "We Follow Or Lead The Way", on October 16. The band is comprised of Zach Copeland (vocals/guitar),Braeden Kozy (guitar),Riley Fields (bass) and Chance LaBrie (drums),son of DREAM THEATER singer James LaBrie. The official lyric video for F...September 5, 2020
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HALESTORM's JOSH SMITH Says It's Important For Musicians To 'Use Whatever Platform They Have To Provoke Debate'
HALESTORM bassist Josh Smith has defended musicians' right to speak out on political issues, saying that "it's important that people use whatever platform they have to provoke debate." Asked in a new interview with U.K.'s Devils Gate Music about singer-songwriter Jason Isbell catching flak from some...September 1, 2020
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SEVENDUST's LAJON WITHERSPOON Says Racism In Metal Is 'Not Tolerated'
In a new interview with Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, SEVENDUST frontman Lajon Witherspoon, who is African American, was asked how his role as a metal singer can best effect positive change in this time of heightened awareness in America. He responded (hear audio below): "I t...September 1, 2020
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Panther
Fans of PAIN OF SALVATION have been trained to expect the unexpected. With a catalogue that stretches back to the mid '90s, Sweden's most fervently adventurous prog metal band have little to prove at this point, but there's still absolutely no chance that leader and chief composer Daniel Gildenlöw w...August 25, 2020
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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Pays Tribute To FRANKIE BANALI: 'My Friend Is Gone'
W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless has paid tribute to Frankie Banali, who died Thursday night (August 20) at the age of 68. Banali's history with QUIET RIOT spanned over 37 years and he had the distinction of being the only member of the band to have recorded on every single QUIET RIOT release from 19...August 22, 2020
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MOONSPELL's New Drummer Is Already Contributing To Songwriting Process
Vocalist Fernando Ribeiro of Portuguese metallers MOONSPELL spoke to Finland's Kaaos TV about how he and his bandmates are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. He said (see video below): "There was a time that we had to be distant from each other for at least a couple of months and work from home....August 19, 2020
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's SHAVO ODADJIAN Says He 'Feels For' Small Businesses Getting Decimated By Coronavirus Lockdown
SYSTEM OF A DOWN bassist Shavo Odadjian spoke to Rock Sound about the effect the coronavirus-related lockdown has had on the economy, particularly small businesses, many of which have been forced to shut down, some permanently. "Before they locked us up, I was saying, 'Hell no are they gonna lock us...August 17, 2020