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TOOL Is Working On Artwork For Long-Awaited New Album
TOOL is working on the artwork for its long-awaited new album. The news of TOOL's progress on the follow-up to 2006's "10,000 Days" was revealed by METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett during a recent interview with New Zealand's The Rock. Asked what advice he had for TOOL so that the Maynard James Keen...March 25, 2019
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DEVIN TOWNSEND: 'Evermore' Video Released
The official music video for "Evermore", a brand new song from the Canadian heavy music artist Devin Townsend, can be seen below. The track is taken from his upcoming album, "Empath", which will be released on March 29 via InsideOut Music. Devin explains in a letter direct to his fans: "So with the...March 15, 2019
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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Understands Why Certain Artists Use Pre-Recorded Tracks During Live Performances
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen says that he understands why certain rock and pop artists rely on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more bands have been given a pass for using backing tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concert...March 13, 2019
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TOOL Announces May 2019 U.S. Tour Dates
TOOL has announced nearly a dozen U.S. tour dates in May. The band, which appears to be in the final stages of completing its new album, will play the following shows: May 05 - Jacksonville, FL - Welcome To Rockville May 07 - Birmingham, AL - Legacy Arena at The BCC May 08 - Louisville, KY - KFC Yum...March 11, 2019
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S-TOOL Feat. Former SENTENCED Frontman VILLE LAIHIALA: New Single 'Hole' Out Now
S-TOOL, the band featuring Ville Laihiala, best known for his work with Finnish metal elite acts such SENTENCED and POISONBLACK, has released a new single, "Hole". The track is once again focusing on gloomy subjects. "The head is one big black hole and a chaos of thoughts," Laihiala explains. "A fe...March 11, 2019
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Watch First Two Episodes Of ALICE IN CHAINS' 'Black Antenna' Movie Project
The first two episodes of ALICE IN CHAINS's special movie project titled "Black Antenna", produced and directed by filmmaker Adam Mason, can be seen below. Inspired by the sound of the band's first album in five years, 2018's "Rainier Fog", Mason has created a stunning 90-minute sci-fi film which is...March 7, 2019
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TOOL's New Album Is Being Mastered By BOB LUDWIG
TOOL appears to be finalizing the mastering of its long-awaited new album. Earlier today (Thursday, March 7),the band shared a photo of guitarist Adam Jones, bassist Justin Chancellor and drummer Danny Carey alongside the album's producer/engineer Joe Barresi and mastering engineer Bob Ludwig, who...March 7, 2019
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ALICE IN CHAINS: Official Trailer For 'Black Antenna' Movie Project
The official trailer for ALICE IN CHAINS's special movie project titled "Black Antenna", produced and directed by filmmaker Adam Mason, can be seen below. Inspired by the sound of the band's first album in five years, 2018's "Rainier Fog", Mason has created a stunning 90-minute sci-fi film which wil...February 28, 2019
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DREAM THEATER's JAMES LABRIE: Heavy Metal Genre 'Has And Always Will Be Well Represented'
During a brand new interview with Audio Ink Radio, DREAM THEATER singer James LaBrie was asked for his opinion on the current state of heavy metal music. He responded: "One of my favorite bands is DEFTONES. And then I also love IN FLAMES. And then I also love PERIPHERY, and I love NORTHLANE. But I a...February 27, 2019
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SEVENDUST Vocalist Says Group Has 'Matured As Artists And Writers' Over Time
SEVENDUST vocalist Lajon Witherspoon recently spoke with Tigman of the Poughkeepsie, New York radio station Z93. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the group's current tour with TREMONTI: Lajon: "Ever since the CREED days, we'v...February 24, 2019
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Listen To New DEVIN TOWNSEND Song 'Genesis' From 'Empath' Album
The official music video for "Genesis", a brand new song from the Canadian heavy music artist Devin Townsend, can be seen below. The track is taken from his upcoming album, "Empath", which will be released on March 29 via InsideOut Music. Devin comments: "It's with great pride (and a healthy dose of...February 22, 2019
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Did NIKKI SIXX Call Out KISS For Allegedly Using Backing Tracks During Live Concerts?
MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has called out another band for using taped vocals during its live performances after it previously derided other groups for doing the same thing. Sixx wrote on Twitter: "Certain band out on the road right now putting other bands DOWN and saying that they are a REAL ro...February 13, 2019
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LIFE OF AGONY Taps Producer SYLVIA MASSY For 'The Sound Of Scars' Album
Brooklyn, New York's LIFE OF AGONY has entered the studio with esteemed producer Sylvia Massy (TOOL, SYSTEM OF A DOWN) to begin recording its sixth album, "The Sound Of Scars", due this fall via Napalm Records. The recording sessions are taking place at Sylvia's Studio Divine in Ashland, Oregon. Add...February 12, 2019
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A PERFECT CIRCLE's BILLY HOWERDEL On Working With MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN: 'He's Big On Simplicity'
Holland's FaceCulture recently conducted an interview with A PERFECT CIRCLE guitarist Billy Howerdel. You can watch the two-part chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the first songs he was proud to have written: Billy: "The first batch, for sure and some are A PE...February 10, 2019
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ALICE IN CHAINS' JERRY CANTRELL: 'We're Still Making Music That We Care About, And Other People Do Too'
In a brand new interview with Grammy.com, ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell was asked for his opinion of where rock as a genre stands today. "Things are always changing, right?" he responded. "That is just the essence of existence, and life. There's always change happening. Nothing i...February 10, 2019
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