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ROY MAYORGA: STONE SOUR Is 'Everything I've Wanted In A Band'

Heather Brown of the 105.9 The Grizz radio station conducted an interview with STONE SOUR drummer Roy Mayorga prior to the band's July 16 appearance at this year's Chicago Open Air, which was held at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois. You can listen to the full chat below. A few excerpts follow (t...

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DEVIL YOU KNOW Explains Name Change To LIGHT THE TORCH

DEVIL YOU KNOW, the band fronted by former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Howard Jones, has changed its name to LIGHT THE TORCH. The group says: "After member issues and legalities continued for a year with no end in sight, we collectively felt it was time to put DEVIL YOU KNOW to rest. Every effort was m...

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Ex-KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Singer's DEVIL YOU KNOW Changes Name To LIGHT THE TORCH

DEVIL YOU KNOW, the band fronted by former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Howard Jones, has changed its name to LIGHT THE TORCH. The group says: "A full statement will be made soon and a new album is very close to being completed. It's a new beginning and we couldn't be more excited." It is speculated tha...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Singer Slams People Who Judge CHESTER BENNINGTON's Life Or Music On Day Of His Death

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach has slammed people who have opted to "critique or comment" on Chester Bennington music on the day that the LINKIN PARK singer was found dead. Chester died of an apparent suicide by hanging Thursday morning. He was 41. The coroner's department is currently condu...

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Music Therapy Program Established In Memory Of CHRIS CORNELL

Seattle-based nonprofit Childhaven has announced the establishment of the "Chris Cornell Music Therapy? Program At Childhaven" in memory of the late musician and philanthropist. Vicky Cornell has committed $100,000 to assist Childhaven's therapeutic early learning model for trauma-affected children....

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JUDAS PRIEST's New Mobile Game, 'Road To Valhalla', Is Available Today

Sony Music Entertainment and legendary heavy metal band JUDAS PRIEST have announced that "Judas Priest: Road To Valhalla", a new mobile game for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is now available in the App Store. The app features stunning new visuals and gameplay set to the iconic songs "Halls Of Valhal...

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JUAN CROUCIER On Possibility Of New RATT Music: 'I've Been Sitting On So Many Songs, It's Almost Scary'

Juan Croucier says that it is "inevitable" that RATT will eventually return to the studio to record new music. RATT's last studio album, 2010's "Infestation", featured Robbie Crane on bass instead of Croucier, who rejoined the group in 2012. After putting the band on hold for a few years, Juan and t...

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BON SCOTT Biographer Says It Was 'Bloody Difficult' Writing 'The Last Highway' Book

A new biography of late AC/DC frontman Bon Scott, titled "Bon - The Last Highway: The Untold Story Of Bon Scott And AC/DC's Back In Black", is scheduled for publication in November in North America, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The book will be published in 2018...

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DEVILDRIVER Guitarist: 'Money Can Make People Very Egotistical'

Frédéric Bellec of France's Pavillon666 conducted an interview with DEVILDRIVER guitarist Mike Spreitzer after the band's June 10 performance at the French edition of the Download festival in Paris. You can watch the full interview below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On...

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TED NUGENT Says He Will No Longer Engage In 'Hateful Rhetoric': 'We Have Got To Be More Respectful'

Outspoken conservative rocker Ted Nugent has promised to do away with his "hateful rhetoric" after a gunman opened fire at a GOP baseball practice Wednesday morning, critically wounding House Majority Whip Steve Scalise. The attack has prompted calls for media and lawmakers of all political stripes...

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THE RAVEN AGE Feat. IRON MAIDEN Bassist's Son GEORGE HARRIS: 'The Dying Embers Of Life' Video Premiere

"The Dying Embers Of Life", the new video from THE RAVEN AGE, the U.K.-based band led by IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris's son George Harris, can be seen below. The song is taken from THE RAVEN AGE's debut album, "Darkness Will Rise", which was released on March 17 via BMG. George told The Moshvi...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Singer Says New TIMES OF GRACE Album 'Is Shaping Up To Be A Whole Different World Of Sound And Words'

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE vocalist Jesse Leach is working on lyrics for the long-awaited new release from TIMES OF GRACE, his collaboration with KILLSWITCH ENGAGE guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz. Jesse writes on Instagram: "I enjoy carrying the knowledge that this recording will be far different from the last one...

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SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR: 'The Mask Is Part Of The Art; It's A Representation Of Who I Am'

SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor appeared on this past Monday's (May 22) episode of Viceland's "The Therapist" to talk in depth about his life behind his public persona, including his history of self-harm and his suicide attempt. Asked about the significance of wearing a literal mask wh...

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BEARTOOTH Frontman: 'Depression And Anxiety Isn't Something You Just Get Away From'

Columbus, Ohio-based hard rockers BEARTOOTH have released a video for "Sick Of Me", directed by Marc Klasfeld and featuring live footage shot by Kevin Slack. The documentary-style clip follows the stories of four individuals struggling with depression and how each has channeled their energy into som...

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KING DIAMOND's ANDY LA ROCQUE Offers Update On Next Album, Upcoming Concert DVD

KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque was interviewed by Metal Jacket Magazine the day after his May 16 performance in Zagreb, Croatia as a guest at a concert of Zele Lipovača, longtime guitarist of the Bosnian heavy metal band DIVLJE JAGODE. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts fo...