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STRYPER Frontman's Cigar Photo Draws Ire Of Some Christian Fans
STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet has pushed back against criticism over a photo he posted on social media. On Monday (February 17),Sweet took to his Instagram to share a picture of him and STRYPER bassist Perry Richardson smoking cigars, along with the following caption: "We're enjoying a long overdu...February 18, 2020
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APOCALYPTICA Joined By AMARANTHE's ELIZE RYD For 'I Don't Care' Performance In Oslo (Video)
Fan-filmed video footage of APOCALYPTICA performing the song "I Don't Care" on February 16 in Oslo, Norway, with a special guest appearance by AMARANTHE's Elize Ryd on lead vocals, can be seen below. Released in 2008, "I Don't Care" was APOCALYPTICA's first No. 1 rock radio hit in the U.S. The track...February 17, 2020
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Emerald Seas
There is no mistaking precocious talent. When SEVEN SPIRES released their debut album "Solveig" in 2017, it may not have set the world alight, but it clearly heralded the arrival of a uniquely exuberant and inventive new force in the increasingly interchangeable worlds of power, symphonic and tradit...February 15, 2020
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The God-Shaped Void
If you have recently been disturbed by the distant sound of whimpering, it was probably just a bunch of middle-aged prog metal fans becoming mildly hysterical about the prospect of a new PSYCHOTIC WALTZ album. And rightly so. Because while there were undoubtedly bigger and more widely celebrated ban...February 14, 2020
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JASON NEWSTED, GARY HOLT Praise MICHAEL ALAGO, A&R Executive Who Signed METALLICA
Music industry veteran Michael Alago can be credited with changing the landscape of heavy metal — and rock 'n' roll as a whole — yet his name remains relatively unknown. In his new autobiography, "I Am Michael Alago", available March 2 via Backbeat Books, Alago shares his successes in the music indu...February 11, 2020
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SKUNK ANANSIE Releases Music Video For New Single 'This Means War'
SKUNK ANANSIE has shared the video for its powerful new single "This Means War", which features live footage of the iconic rock group on stage at Pol'and'Rock festival last year where they headlined to a huge crowd of over 850,000 fans. The track is a super-charged, rallying anthem with vocal powerh...February 10, 2020
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Video Premiere: SEPULTURA's 'Means To An End'
SEPULTURA's music video for the song "Means To An End" can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's latest album, "Quadra", which was released on February 7 via Nuclear Blast Records. Guitarist Andreas Kisser comments: "Sepulnation around the world, the wait is over! 'Quadra' is out now!! I...February 7, 2020
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CLUTCH Releases New Version Of 'Spacegrass' As Part Of 'Weathermaker Vault Series'
Maryland rockers CLUTCH have released a reworked version of their song "Spacegrass". The track, along with CLUTCH's previously issued renditions of the Willie Dixon 1950s classic "Evil" (later recorded by CACTUS),ZZ TOP's "Precious And Grace" and CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL's "Fortunate Son", as w...February 7, 2020
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CLUTCH Guitarist: 'Even Though We Sell Considerably Less Albums, Our Shows Are Bigger And Better'
Australia's Heavy magazine recently conducted an interview with guitarist Tim Sult of Maryland rockers CLUTCH. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether CLUTCH has picked up new fans by virtue of playing so many rock and metal festiv...February 4, 2020
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DISTURBED Announces 'The Sickness 20th Anniversary Tour' With STAIND
DISTURBED has announced a 31-date "The Sickness 20th Anniversary Tour" throughout North America, co-produced by Frank Productions and Live Nation. The amphitheater tour, with very special guest STAIND and BAD WOLVES, celebrates the two-decade anniversary of the band’s seminal album "The Sickness". O...January 27, 2020
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CYNIC's PAUL MASVIDAL On SEAN REINERT: 'There Will Never Be Another One Like Him'
CYNIC guitarist/vocalist Paul Masvidal has commented on the passing of the band's longtime drummer Sean Reinert. Sean was found unresponsive at his California home on Friday, January 24. He was only 48 years old. Paul took to his social media earlier today (Sunday, January 26) to write: "I am shocke...January 26, 2020
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MEGADETH's DIRK VERBEUREN Pays Tribute To SEAN REINERT: 'The World Lost A True Legend And A Beautiful Soul'
Former SOILWORK and current MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren has paid tribute to Sean Reinert, saying that the ex-DEATH and CYNIC drummer "is the ultimate reference when it comes to creativity and swing in metal drumming." Reinert was found unresponsive at his San Bernardino, California home on Frida...January 26, 2020
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OVERKILL Drummer JASON BITTNER On SEAN REINERT: 'He Became A NEIL PEART-Type Influence For The Metal World'
Former FLOTSAM AND JETSAM and current OVERKILL drummer Jason Bittner has paid tribute to Sean Reinert, saying that the ex-DEATH and CYNIC drummer became a 'Neil Peart'-type influence for the metal world." Reinert was found unresponsive at his San Bernardino, California home on Friday night (January...January 26, 2020
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MIKE PORTNOY Pays Tribute To SEAN REINERT: 'He Was An Outstanding Drummer And A Really Nice Guy'
Mike Portnoy has paid tribute to Sean Reinert, saying that "he was an outstanding drummer and a really nice guy." Reinert was found unresponsive at his San Bernardino, California home on Friday night (January 24). According to TMZ, he was transported to a hospital, but after life-saving measures pro...January 26, 2020
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CYNIC Bassist SEAN MALONE: 'We're All Lucky To Have Been Alive While SEAN REINERT Was Making Music'
CYNIC bassist Sean Malone has commented on the passing of the band's longtime drummer Sean Reinert. Sean was found unresponsive at his California home on Friday, January 24. He was only 48 years old. Malone issued the following statement earlier today: "I was luckier than most. Complete musical trus...January 25, 2020
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