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JUDAS PRIEST, KORN, MASTODON, CLUTCH Confirmed For 2015 Edition Of SLIPKNOT's KNOTFEST

The 2015 edition of SLIPKNOT's Knotfest festival will take place on October 24-25 at San Manuel Amphitheater in Devore, California. The following bands are set to appear at the event: Saturday, October 24: Main stage: JUDAS PRIEST KORN MASTODON TRIVIUM CORROSION OF CONFORMITY [to-be-announced specia...

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MASTODON's BRENT HINDS: 'I F**king Hate Heavy Metal'

In the August 2015 issue of Guitar Player magazine, MASTODON's Brent Hinds offered his thoughts on his band being lumped in with all the other "heavy metal" groups. "I never really liked heavy metal in the first place," he said. "I came from Alabama playing country music, surf rock, rockabilly, and...

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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK On Upcoming METAL ALLEGIANCE Album: 'It Happened Really Naturally'

METAL ALLEGIANCE — the all-star metal band consisting of a rotating cast of musicians, including members of MEGADETH, TESTAMENT — which debuted on MOTÖRHEAD's Motörboat cruise last year, and performed at this year's NAMM show and on the ShipRocked cruise, will release its self-titled debut album on...

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MASTODON: 'Asleep In The Deep' Video Premiere

Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON have premiered the video for their latest single "Asleep In The Deep". The band teamed up once again with "Once More 'Round The Sun" cover artist Skinner to push the boundaries of psychedelia as far as they can. Skinner is the mastermind behind the "Asleep In T...

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APOCALYPTICA's MIKKO SIRÉN, FRANKY PEREZ Speak To TotalRock Radio At U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival (Video)

Hayley Leggs of TotalRock Radio conducted an interview with APOCALYPTICA's Franky Perez and Mikko Sirén at the 2015 edition of the U.K.'s Download festival, which was held last weekend in Donington Park. You can now watch the chat below. APOCALYPTICA's new album, "Shadowmaker", was released on April...

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PHILIP ANSELMO, CHARLIE BENANTE, CHUCK BILLY, RANDY BLYTHE To Guest On METAL ALLEGIANCE Debut

METAL ALLEGIANCE — the all-star metal band consisting of a rotating cast of musicians, including members of MEGADETH, TESTAMENT — which debuted on MOTÖRHEAD's Motörboat cruise last year, and performed at this year's NAMM show and on the ShipRocked cruise, will release its self-titled debut album on...

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APOCALYPTICA: Video Footage Of Montreal Concert

Fan-filmed video footage of APOCALYPTICA's June 10 performance at the Metropolis in Montreal, Quebec, Canada can be seen below. APOCALYPTICA's new album, "Shadowmaker", was released on April 21 via Eleven Seven Music Group's Better Noise imprint. The Finnish musicians — accompanied by their American...

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GHOST Unveils 'Cirice' Video

"Cirice", the new video from Swedish occult rockers GHOST, can be seen below. The clip was directed by Roboshobo (a.k.a. Robert Schober),who has previously worked with METALLICA, ALICE IN CHAINS, MASTODON and GREEN DAY, among others. The song is taken from GHOST's third album, "Meliora", which will...

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MASTODON Members 'Murdered' In Latest 'Game Of Thrones' Episode

Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON were featured on the latest episode of HBO's smash TV phenomenon "Game Of Thrones". Band members Brann Dailor, Bill Kelliher and Brent Hinds portrayed wildlings in the episode "Hardhome" that premiered Sunday, May 31 at 9 p.m. with multiple repeat showings duri...

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MASTODON's BRANN DAILOR: METALLICA Made 'American Dream' Seem Possible For Newer Metal Bands

In a brand new interview with The Aquarian Weekly, MASTODON drummer Brann Dailor was asked if he felt like it was "a miss" when his band was nominated for a "Best Metal Performance" Grammy for the song "High Road" but lost out to comedy duo TENACIOUS D. "No, it's a Grammy, what else?" ...

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Video: BEHEMOTH Visits Polish Brewery Where Band's Beer Is Being Made

A two-minute documentary on BEHEMOTH's recent visit to the headquarters of the Polish brewery Perun can be seen below. BEHEMOTH has collaborated with Perun on the band's own brand of beer, dubbed Sacrum. With 6.2 percent alcohol by volume, this Belgian IPA-style ale was made available on May 11. A n...

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MASTODON's SANDERS: 'METALLICA Is A Giant Reason Why I Picked Up The Bass And Why I'm Where I'm At Today'

In a brand new interview with ARTISTdirect, bassist/vocalist Troy Sanders of Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON was asked what his first meeting with METALLICA was like. He said: "It was a European festival. All I can remember is we were so excited our guitar player Bill [Kelliher, guitar] walke...

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MASTODON Working On 'Asleep In The Deep' Video

Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON are working on a video for the song "Asleep In The Deep", taken from the band's current album, "Once More 'Round The Sun". The group is collaborating with Atlanta-based special effects guru Shane Morton and renowned American artist Skinner (cover artist for "On...

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MEGADETH, TESTAMENT, Ex-DREAM THEATER Members Unite In METAL ALLEGIANCE

METAL ALLEGIANCE — the all-star metal band consisting of a rotating cast of musicians, including members of MEGADETH, TESTAMENT — which debuted on MOTÖRHEAD's Motörboat cruise last year, and performed at this year's NAMM show and on the ShipRocked cruise, has signed a deal with Nuclear Blast Enterta...

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KILLER BE KILLED: 'Wings Of Feather And Wax' Drum-Cam Footage From SOUNDWAVE

KILLER BE KILLED has released drum-cam footage of the band's new drummer Ben Koller (CONVERGE, ALL PIGS MUST DIE, MUTOID MAN) slaying the track "Wings Of Feather And Wax" live. The video was shot at the band's inaugural performance at this year's Soundwave festival in Australia and can be viewed bel...