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HALESTORM's AREJAY HALE: 'We Are One Of Few Bands Who Don't Use Any Backing Tracks Or Any Type Of Sound Enhancement'

In a new interview with May The Rock Be With You, HALESTORM drummer Arejay Hale spoke about the band's insistence on performing completely live — without the aid of backing tracks. "We've always kind of prided ourselves by being one of the few bands that doesn't use any backtracks or any type of sou...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: 'I Used To Be Terribly Lonely Because Of Having To Live A Double Life'

In a new interview with Global News journalist Adam Wallis, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford pointed to metal fans' acceptance of his sexuality as evidence of metal's capacity to be a place where all are welcome. "It's broad based," he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). "It's not just in musi...

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TOM KEIFER On Possibility Of New Music: 'We All Want To Make Another Record'

During an appearance on the March 11 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", CINDERELLA frontman Tom Keifer was asked if he has commenced work on material for the follow-up to his sophomore solo album, "Rise", which was released in September 2019 via Cleopatra Records. He responded (a...

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Former ATREYU Vocalist ALEX VARKATZAS Covers PANTERA's 'Yesterday Don't Mean S***' On DEAD ICARUS EP

DEAD ICARUS, the new project of former ATREYU lead vocalist Alex Varkatzas, has shared a fourth single in the form of "Ad Infernum". The song's accompanying official music video, directed by Monte Legaspi, can be seen below. "Everyone loves the romanticized cliche of 'dying for what they believe in,...

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OZZY And SHARON OSBOURNE Biopic Still In Development: 'I Wanna Be Alive To F***ing See It', He Says

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne have confirmed that they their upcoming biopic is currently in development. It was reported by Variety back in October 2021 that Ozzy and Sharon had partnered with Sony Pictures and Polygram Entertainment for the film, which will focus on the love story between the BLACK SAB...

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DAVID ELLEFSON To Play Bass For OVERKILL On 2024 Latin American Tour

New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL have recruited David Ellefson to play bass for the band on their "Scorching Latin America 2024" tour. The former MEGADETH member will be filling in for original OVERKILL bassist D.D. Verni, who will be unable to make the shows as he is recovering from should...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Announces New Album 'Drama', Shares 'Illumination' Single

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will release his new solo album, "Drama", on May 17 via Frontiers Music Srl. Recorded in Italy, "Drama" showcases Marty's unique touch, for the first time using both vintage and modern guitars, delivering a pure delight for lovers of music everywhere. From th...

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HALESTORM Explains Decision To Switch Up Producers For Next Album

HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale and guitarist Joe Hottinger spoke to Niclas Müller-Hansen of RockSverige about the band's decision to work with producer Dave Cobb on the band's next studio album after making three records with Nick Raskulinecz. Asked what prompted the change, Joe said: "We've been a...

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SHINEDOWN's BRENT SMITH: Our Audiences Will Always 'Get Absolutely Our One Hundred Percent And Beyond'

In a new interview with iHeartRadio's Shannon Burns, SHINEDOWN lead singer Brent Smith and guitarist Zach Myers spoke about the importance of authenticity when it comes to the band's live performances. "I think that our goal in an arena or an amphitheater or wherever we're playing every night is to...

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BON SCOTT Film Won't Be A Biopic, Producers Clarify

The producers of the recently announced Bon Scott film "The Kid From Harvest Road" have released a statement to clarify that the movie will not be a biopic. The film, which is being produced by HALO Films and Protocol Pictures, intends to depict and "re-imagine" the early life of the late AC/DC sing...

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NITA STRAUSS: 'I Grew A Lot As An Artist And A Creator' While Making 'The Call Of The Void' Album

In a new interview with Rob Rush of Long Island's 94.3 The Shark radio station, Nita Strauss spoke about the challenges of writing and recording songs with vocals for her sophomore solo album, "The Call Of The Void", which came out last July via Sumerian Records. While Strauss's first LP, 2018's "Co...

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PAIN Announces First Album In Eight Years, 'I Am'

PAIN will release a new album, "I Am", on May 17 via Nuclear Blast Records. With the first single "Go With The Flow", the Swedish industrial project sets the tone for its upcoming ninth LP. Accompanied by a high-quality video featuring actor Peter Stormare (Palme d'Or-awarded "Dancer In The Dark", "...

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JAY WEINBERG Doesn't Pay Attention To Internet 'Chatter' About His Exit From SLIPKNOT, Is Excited To Play With SUICIDAL TENDENCIES

In a new interview with Paul Cashmere of Australia's Noise11.com, former SLIPKNOT drummer Jay Weinberg discussed his recent additions to both SUICIDAL TENDENCIES and INFECTIOUS GROOVES. Speaking about his hectic schedule in the coming weeks, Jay said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "My first s...

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THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Returns With Video For Brand New Song 'Ritual'

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA has released the official music video for the brand new single "Ritual". The song, which was co-produced by Grammy-nominated Tyler Smyth (I PREVAIL, FALLING IN REVERSE) and mixed by Zakk Cervini (BRING ME THE HORIZON, BLINK-182),finds the band further experimenting with and pu...

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Former FEAR FACTORY Singer BURTON C. BELL Releases Debut Solo Single 'Anti-Droid'

Former FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell has released his debut solo single, "Anti-Droid". Like his previous work, which continually explored themes of dystopian angst, identity, technology gone wrong, and resilience, the new track arrives with a potent message. "I severed the machine that no lo...