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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Guitarist On 'The End Of Chaos': 'It Seems Like We Really Hit Our Stride On This Record'
Joel Barrios and Rodrigo Altaf of Sonic Perspectives recently conducted an interview with guitarist Michael Gilbert of Arizona metal veterans FLOTSAM AND JETSAM. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's upcoming album,...January 14, 2019
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LAST IN LINE: Lyric Video For New Song 'Year Of The Gun'
The official lyric video for the song "Year Of The Gun" from LAST IN LINE can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's sophomore album, "II", which will be released on February 22 via Frontiers Music Srl. As with 2016's "Heavy Crown", the new disc was produced by DOKKEN and FOREIGNER bassis...January 14, 2019
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CHILDREN OF BODOM Announces Spring 2019 North American Tour With SWALLOW THE SUN, WOLFHEART
Finnish melodic metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM will embark on the "Hexed" 2019 North American tour this spring. The trek will kick off in Quebec City on March 13 and conclude in New York City on April 19. Support on the trek will come from Finnish death-doom melody makers SWALLOW THE SUN and Finnish ep...January 14, 2019
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SEPULTURA's DERRICK GREEN: Why I Decided To Move To Los Angeles
In an interview with Brazil's Kazagastão, SEPULTURA frontman Derrick Green spoke about his recent decision to move to Los Angeles. "I'd never lived on the West Coast," he said (see video below). "Before I joined the band, I was living in New York City. It's been 20 years I haven't lived in the U.S....January 14, 2019
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THE WHO Announces 2019 North American 'Moving On!' Tour, First Album Of New Songs In 13 Years
For THE WHO fans everywhere, the announcement of a brand new tour means only one thing: the world's most untameable rock band is about to deliver the goods once again. Never ones for nostalgia, singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend will be unleashing the combustible force...January 14, 2019
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KORN's RAY LUZIER Still Doesn't Consider Himself A Rock Star
In a recent interview with Everyone Loves Guitar, KORN drummer Ray Luzier spoke about the importance of working hard and never resting on his laurels. "I've never been one of those guys that's, like, 'Oh, Ray made it. He's a rock star now,'" Luzier said (hear audio below). "I still don't consider my...January 13, 2019
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Ex-ACCEPT Singer DAVID REECE Calls MARK TORNILLO An 'UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Copy'
Ex-ACCEPT singer David Reece says that he doesn't believe his former bandmates were "thoroughly prepared" to replace Udo Dirkschneider at the height of the group's success three decades ago. The current SAINTED SINNERS vocalist was recruited by ACCEPT for the "Eat The Heat" album in 1989 following t...January 13, 2019
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GENE SIMMONS: 'Cannabis, In Its Various Forms, Is Actually Gonna Help People'
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has once again admitted that he was "completely wrong" about marijuana's benefits in the past. The KISS bassist/vocalist, who has always promoted clean living and scoffed at peers who snort drugs and get high, made headlines in March 2018 when he landed an odd new...January 13, 2019
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MIKE PATTON Cancels National Anthem Performance At NFL Playoffs
FAITH NO MORE frontman Mike Patton has announced a last-minute cancelation of his national anthem performance at today's (Saturday, January 12) NFL playoff game between the Los Angeles Rams and Dallas Cowboys. "Sorry, football folks, I woke up feeling horrible," he wrote in a Facebook message this...January 12, 2019
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BRING ME THE HORIZON Drummer On New Album 'Amo': 'We Made A Conscious Effort To Experiment'
BRING ME THE HORIZON drummer Matt Nicholls recently spoke with Australia's Heavy magazine. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the group's new album, "Amo": Matt: "I think this record, we didn't really make a conscious effort to...January 12, 2019
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MARTY FRIEDMAN Says The 'Chemistry' In His Current Solo Band Is 'Something Special'
Guitarist Marty Friedman (MEGADETH, CACOPHONY) recently spoke with Claudio Cicolin of Italy's Lezioni-Chitarra.it. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On his new live album, "One Bad M.F. Live!!": Marty: "My band and I have been tourin...January 12, 2019
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EVERGREY Drummer On New Album 'The Atlantic': 'We Just Went For It'
Vocalist/guitarist Tom S. Englund and drummer Jonas Ekdahl of the long-running Swedish progressive metal act EVERGREY recently spoke with France's Loud TV about their forthcoming eleventh studio album, "The Atlantic". The full conversation can be viewed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed b...January 12, 2019
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AVANTASIA's TOBIAS SAMMET Says Making 'Moonglow' Was 'More Therapy Than Any Album I've Ever Done Before'
AVANTASIA mastermind Tobias Sammet (also of EDGUY) recently spoke with Tuonela Magazine. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On planning to take a break before writing the new AVANTASIA album, "Moonglow": Tobias: "I came home from the...January 12, 2019
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WARBEAST And RIGOR MORTIS Singer BRUCE CORBITT Has Been Moved To Hospice Care
RIGOR MORTIS and WARBEAST vocalist Bruce Corbitt is receiving hospice care after his esophageal cancer has spread throughout his body. Hospice care is a special way of caring for people who are terminally ill. It does not focus on a cure but rather on lessening the burdens associated with a terminal...January 11, 2019
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FAITH NO MORE's MIKE PATTON To Sing National Anthem At Los Angeles Rams Vs. Dallas Cowboys NFL Playoff Game
FAITH NO MORE frontman Mike Patton will sing the U.S. national anthem at tomorrow's (Saturday, January 12) NFL playoff game between the Los Angeles Rams and Dallas Cowboys at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. Patton will voice his rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" prior to kicko...January 11, 2019