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DAVE LOMBARDO Makes Film Score Debut With 'Los Últimos Frikis'

Already respected as one of the finest drummers in the world, Dave Lombardo (SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, DEAD CROSS, MISFITS, MR. BUNGLE, FANTÔMAS, GRIP INC., SLAYER) has accomplished another longtime goal, adding film scoring to his already-massive resume. The Cuban-American drummer's debut film score wil...
November 5, 2019
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Was 'Incredibly Saddened' To Hear News Of TIMI HANSEN's Passing

METALLICA's Lars Ulrich has paid tribute to MERCYFUL FATE's Timi Hansen, calling him "part of a musical force that helped shape METALLICA's sound, direction and desire to be in a hard rock band." Hansen died on Monday (November 4) after a long battle with cancer. His death was confirmed by his forme...
November 5, 2019
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MERCYFUL FATE Bassist TIMI HANSEN Dies After Battle With Cancer

MERCYFUL FATE bassist Timi Hansen has died after a long battle with cancer. His death was confirmed by his former bandmate, MERCYFUL FATE singer King Diamond. King wrote in a Facebook message earlier today: "I just found out that I lost one of my dearest friends, who has been fighting cancer for a l...
November 4, 2019
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GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE Laments Lack Of Humor In Heavy Metal

GHOST mastermind Tobias Forge has lamented the lack of humor in heavy metal, arguing that the marriage between the two makes perfect sense. "As most things age they have a tendency to grow very conservative and puritan," Forge told U.K.'s The List in a new interview. "The same thing happened with ex...
November 2, 2019
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DAVID ELLEFSON Was 'Not Prepared' For Transition In His Life When MEGADETH Disbanded In 2002

In a brand new interview with Antihero, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about the importance of musicians exploring other avenues of creativity and different ways to generate income in an art form where most bands have a shelf life of just a few years. "Speaking for me, I have been a bass play...
October 31, 2019
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ALICE IN CHAINS' WILLIAM DUVALL Would Like To Play More GIRAFFE TONGUE ORCHESTRA Shows

During a brand interview with the "BREWtally Speaking" podcast, ALICE IN CHAINS singer William DuVall was asked if there are any plans for more recording and touring activity from GIRAFFE TONGUE ORCHESTRA, his collaboration with members of MASTODON and THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN. He responded (hear a...
October 28, 2019
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Former BLACK SABBATH Singer TONY MARTIN Rehearsing For HEADLESS CROSS Shows

Former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin is rehearsing for upcoming shows with his band TONY MARTIN'S HEADLESS CROSS. Joining Martin for the sessions at RB Studio in Birmingham, England are Danny "Danté" Needham (VENOM) on drums, Dario Mollo (ex-GRAHAM BONNET) on guitar, Eddie George (ex-MAGNUM) on k...
October 25, 2019
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70000 TONS OF METAL: World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise Announces First 10 Bands For Round X

If you follow 70000 Tons Of Metal, the world's biggest heavy metal cruise, on social media, you may have noticed that they are notorious for using the term "soon" when it comes to their festival announcements. This year, they really stretched the meaning of "soon," with fans waiting in anticipation...
October 24, 2019
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Legendary KISS, ALICE COOPER And DEEP PURPLE Producer BOB EZRIN's Rights Portfolio Acquired By PRIMARY WAVE MUSIC PUBLISHING

Publishing giant Primary Wave Music Publishing has acquired the music publishing and other rights of the legendary producer, arranger and songwriter Bob Ezrin. Ezrin-produced albums include Alice Cooper's "Welcome To My Nightmare", KISS's "Destroyer", PINK FLOYD's "The Wall" and Andrea Bocelli's "Sí...
October 23, 2019
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GREAT WHITE's Vintage Demo Recordings To Be Made Available On 'The Roots Of Great White 1978-1982' CD

The story of hard rock icons GREAT WHITE, best known for their smash hit singles "Once Bitten, Twice Shy" and "Rock Me", begins with the meeting of vocalist Jack Russell and guitarist Mark Kendall. The partnership between these two extraordinarily talented artists would go on to produce multiple pla...
October 23, 2019
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Hallucinogen

Black metal, perhaps more than any of metal's sub-genres, is associated with a conservative mindset — oftentimes politically, yes, but certainly overbearingly in a musical sense. It's a double-edged sword. The outlook benefits the style due to the associated maniacal devotion of fans who rally with...
October 20, 2019
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NECROBUTCHER Thinks 'Daemon' Is The Best MAYHEM Album Since 'Chimera'

Alex Haber of Heavy New York recently conducted an interview with bassist Jørn "Necrobutcher" Stubberud of Norwegian black metal legends MAYHEM. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether MAYHEM's forthcoming "Daemon" studio album is a co...
October 20, 2019
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ALL THAT REMAINS Guitarist OLI HERBERT's Death Is Still A Mystery

According to the Hartford Courant, police are still investigating the death of ALL THAT REMAINS guitarist Oliver "Oli" Herbert, who passed away a year ago. In the meantime, his wife Elizabeth Herbert is involved in a legal battle with the remaining members of ALL THAT REMAINS for her share of the ba...
October 19, 2019
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Listen To New MAYHEM Song 'Falsified And Hated'

The song "Falsified And Hated" from Norwegian black metal veterans MAYHEM can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's forthcoming album, "Daemon", which will be released on October 25 via Century Media. Pre-orders for the 12-song album have been released. A variety of limited-edition a...
October 18, 2019
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Primal Future: 2019

Has there ever been anyone more bizarrely underappreciated than Joel Grind? Ever since TOXIC HOLOCAUST emerged from Portland at the turn of the millennium, he has had arguably greater and more lasting impact on the underground metal world than any other musician: that tireless dedication to evoking...
October 4, 2019