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SLIPKNOT's JIM ROOT: We Put The New Drummer 'Through The Wringer'

SLIPKNOT's fifth album, ".5: The Gray Chapter", will be released on October 21 via Roadrunner. It's the band's first CD without founding drummer Joey Jordison, who was fired in 2013, and late bassist Paul Gray. The identities of the band's new bassist and drummer have not yet been revealed, but both...

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MASTODON's BRANN DAILOR Defends 'The Motherload' Video Against Accusations Of Sexism

Drummer Brann Dailor of Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON has defended the band's video for the song "The Motherload" against accusations of sexism, saying that it shouldn't be "taken so seriously." "The Motherload" clip features a crew of women twerking in hypnotic slow motion against a Satani...

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BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presents: CHRIS JERICHO's Undisputed Metal #2

In concert with f.y.e., BLABBERMOUTH.NET is pleased to continue its series of guest posts written by FOZZY's Chris Jericho. Join us again in welcoming Chris with his personal take on a few heavy releases. FOZZY's new album, "Do You Wanna Start A War", debuted at position No. 54 on the Billboard 200...

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MASTODON: 'The Motherload' Video Released

"The Motherload", the new video from Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's sixth album, "Once More 'Round The Sun", which sold around 34,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 6 on The Billboard 200...

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BUSH: 'Man On The Run' Title Track Available For Streaming

Alt-rock band BUSH has set an October 21 release date for its new album, "Man On The Run" (Zuma Rock Records/RAL). The title track of the group's sixth studio CD can now be streamed below (courtesy of Billboard.com). BUSH (vocalist/guitarist Gavin Rossdale, guitarist Chris Traynor, bassist Corey Bri...

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SLIPKNOT: Closer Look At New Masks

As with every album cycle, the members of SLIPKNOT have unveiled brand-new masks to coincide with the release of their fifth studio CD, ".5: The Gray Chapter", which will arrive on October 21 via Roadrunner. Buzzfeed has premiered a two-minute "closer look" at the new SLIPKNOT "identities." Check it...

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SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR: Firing JOEY JORDISON 'Was One Of The Hardest Decisions We Ever Made'

SLIPKNOT singer Corey Taylor says that firing Joey Jordison, the band's drummer of 18 years, was "one of the hardest decisions" the group ever made, but insists that he and his bandmates are "happy" to have moved on. SLIPKNOT announced its split with Jordison in December 2013 but did not disclose th...

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MASTODON Performs On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'; Video Available

Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON were the musical guests on last night's (Monday, September 15) episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" The band played several songs on the show's outdoor stage in front of a standing-room-only crowd. Video footage of MASTODON's "The Motherload" performance from "Jimmy...

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COREY TAYLOR: SLIPKNOT 'Couldn't Find A Direction' Following PAUL GRAY's Death

SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor says that the band had a hard time finding a "direction" in the four years since the passing of the group's bassist Paul Gray and credits the SLIPKNOT fans for helping the band get through the pain of losing one of its key members. "There were a handful of moments wher...

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COREY TAYLOR: SLIPKNOT Is Using Internet As Tool To Build Excitement For New Album

SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor believes that the band has been able to successfully use the Internet to build anticipation for its long-awaited fifth studio album, ".5: The Gray Chapter", calling the process "a lost art" which not enough other artists are taking advantage of. Asked in a recent inter...

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BUSH's GAVIN ROSSDALE Doesn't Think Rock Is Dead

During an appearance on the September 9 edition of "The Howard Stern Show", BUSH frontman and songwriter Gavin Rossdale was asked if he feels that rock and roll is dead and whether he agrees that there aren't rock gods anymore. "I don't think it's dead," Gavin replied. "I think nothing is ever dead...

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New SLIPKNOT Bassist's Identity Revealed?

The new SLIPKNOT bassist, who is featured in the band's just-released video for the song "The Devil In I", is believed to be Alessandro "Vman" Venturella, who has served as a guitar tech for MASTODON, FIGHTSTAR and COHEED AND CAMBRIA and was also a member of KROKODIL. A recent interview with Venture...

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BUSH's GAVIN ROSSDALE Wanted To Get 'Heavier' On 'Man On The Run' Album

Earlier this week, BUSH frontman and songwriter Gavin Rossdale was interviewed on "Elliot In The Morning", the morning radio talk show hosted by DJ Elliot Segal. You can listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. BUSH's sixth album, "Man On The Run" will be released on October 21 via Zuma Rock Re...

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BUSH: New Single 'The Only Way Out' Available For Streaming

Alt-rock band BUSH has set an October 21 release date for its new album, "Man On The Run" (Zuma Rock Records/RAL). The group's sixth studio CD is being introduced via lead single "The Only Way Out", which can be streamed below. Frontman Gavin Rossdale tells USA Today about the song: "It's a good gat...

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MAX CAVALERA Interviewed By MUSIC ON 11 (Video)

Jimmy Black of Music On 11 conducted an interview with Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, KILLER BE KILLED, SEPULTURA) on August 12 at The Chameleon Room in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. You can now watch the chat below. CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, the band led by brothers and founding SEPULTURA member...