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GUS G. On Revolving Door Of FIREWIND Singers: 'It's Just Something That Happens'

In a recent interview with Matt Coe of Dead Rhetoric, Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G. discussed FIREWIND's regular turnover in the lead singer position. Since its 1998 formation, FIREWIND has employed five different vocalists, with the longest tenured being Apollo Papathanasio, who manned the spot from...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE On Current Political Atmosphere: 'People Seem To Have Abandoned Common Sense'

In a new interview with SPIN, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe was asked why he thinks some bands are so hesitant to criticize the White House in their lyrics. He responded: "Because they're fucking pussies. How about that? [Laughs] Punk rock, hardcore, metal, it's always been rooted in social comm...

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AVATAR Debuts Official Video For New Single 'Silence In The Age Of Apes'

Swedish metallers AVATAR have debuted the official music video for their new track "Silence In The Age Of Apes", which serves as the lead single from their eighth full-length, "Hunter Gatherer", due out August 7 via Entertainment One (eOne). Continuing to smash the boundaries between band, theater t...

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AVATAR Teases 'Silence In The Age Of Apes' Music Video

Swedish metallers AVATAR have released a teaser for their official music video for the song "Silence In The Age Of Apes". The full clip, which was directed by Johan Carlén, will make its online debut on Thursday, May 14 at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT. "Silence In The Age Of Apes" is taken from AVATAR's up...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER: 'I'm Glad To See K.K. DOWNING Is Back'

Richie Faulkner says that he is "glad" to see founding JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing "back out there" with his new band KK'S PRIEST. KK'S PRIEST is Downing's collaboration with former PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens and ex-PRIEST drummer Les Binks. The band, which pays homage to Dow...

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WHITESNAKE's DAVID COVERDALE: 'I'm So Follicly Blessed, It's Not Even Funny'

In a recent interview with Glenn Ong, a Singaporean DJ at SPH Radio's One FM 91.3, a Singapore English radio station, WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale was asked about the "secret" to his "beautiful hair." The 68-year-old singer responded (hear audio below): "Oh, God. I'm so follicly blessed, it's...

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AVATAR To Release 'Hunter Gatherer' Album In August

Swedish metallers AVATAR have set "Hunter Gatherer" as the title of their new album, due on August 7 via eOne. The band revealed the name of the new disc in in a one-and-a-half-minute video teaser which was uploaded to AVATAR's official YouTube channel earlier today (Tuesday, May 5). Songtitles set...

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STEEL PANTHER Launches All-Day Kitty Cam With Animal Rescue 'Heavenly Pets'

California glam metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER have partnered with Los Angeles-based animal rescue Heavenly Pets to set up the Steel Panther All Day Kitty Cam. The cam will broadcast kittens from the shelter that are available for adoption as well as accept donations to help the rescue with costs att...

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GRIM REAPER, FIREWIND, CYHRA, MASTERPLAN Members Join Forces For Epic Metal Cover Of 'We Are The World'

Over 50 rock and metal musicians, including members of GRIM REAPER, FIREWIND, CYHRA and MASTERPLAN, have joined forces to record an epic metal cover of "We Are The World" while in quarantine. The project is the brainchild of Norwegian musician Marius Danielsen of the band DARKEST SINS. The original...

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RATT Singer STEPHEN PEARCY Releases New Solo Song 'All That I Want'

RATT singer Stephen Pearcy has released the demo version of a new solo song called "All That I Want". The track is expected to appear on his sixth solo album, due in 2021 via his own label Top Fuel Records. The LP is currently being written and recorded by Pearcy and his longtime guitarist and colla...

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Body Of Light

There was no mistaking the huge potential in KING WITCH's music from the very start. From a stellar debut demo to 2018's thunderous and commanding "Under The Mountain" full-length, the Scottish quartet have reveled in a clear vision and self-evident shared chemistry, not to mention some genuinely gr...

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EUROPE's JOEY TEMPEST And MIC MICHAELI Record Acoustic Version Of 'Walk The Earth' In Support Of 'Doctors Without Borders'

Vocalist Joey Tempest and keyboardist Mic Michaeli of Swedish hard rockers EUROPE have recorded a new, acoustic version of "Walk The Earth", the title track of the band's latest album. All proceeds generated from views and sharing of the song will be given to a charity close to EUROPE's hearts, Méde...

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Video: Ex-KAMELOT Singer ROY KHAN Covers SECRET GARDEN's 'You Raise Me Up'

Video of former KAMELOT and current CONCEPTION singer Roy Khan performing a cover version of "You Raise Me Up", a song originally composed by the Norwegian-Irish duo SECRET GARDEN, can be seen below. After his departure from KAMELOT eight years ago, Khan (full name: Roy Sætre Khantatat),who is a de...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT Blasts People Not Taking Social Distancing Seriously

A month after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the novel coronavirus a pandemic, many people are still not taking social distancing seriously to avoid the rapid spread of COVID-19. After the initial outbreak of COVID-19, conspiracy theories, misinformation, and disinformation emerged reg...

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Join AMON AMARTH's JOHAN HEGG For Online Yoga Class Today

AMON AMARTH frontman Johan Hegg will take part in an online yoga class later today (Tuesday, April 7). Hegg tweeted: "Do something for your own well being today! Join my wife, Maria, and me for yoga online at 6:30pm CET! As usual she'll be the teacher, and I'll be the guy that shows you that if I ca...