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ALTER BRIDGE And SKILLET Announce Fall 2019 U.S. Co-Headline Tour; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

ALTER BRIDGE and SKILLET will embark on a co-headline tour this fall. The "Victorious Sky" trek kicks off on September 22 in Baltimore and runs through October 25 in Orlando. DIRTY HONEY will also appear. All confirmed dates are below. A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale will begin on Tuesday, June 2...

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FOLLOW THE CIPHER: Lyric Video For New Single 'The Pioneer'

Swedish newcomers FOLLOW THE CIPHER have released the official lyric video for their new single, "The Pioneer". Guitarist Ken Kängström states: "'The Pioneer' is the story of a soldier waking up in a dark desert, bound to a journey seeking the bright light of the sun. The only way for him to redeem...

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PROPHETS OF RAGE Release New Single, 'Made With Hate'

PROPHETS OF RAGE, the supergroup featuring members of RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, PUBLIC ENEMY and CYPRESS HILL, has released a new single called "Made With Hate". The track, which was produced by Brendan O'Brien, can be streamed below. In addition to bassist Tim Commerford, drummer Brad Wilk and guit...

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IN FLAMES Frontman On 1990s Gothenburg Metal Scene: 'It Was A Great Time, For Sure'

IN FLAMES frontman Anders Fridén spoke to Graspop Metal Meeting about what is now widely now widely known as "the Gothenburg sound," a subgenre of heavy metal music that combines death metal with the melodious and harmonic elements of the new wave of British heavy metal. The style originated and dev...

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ECLIPSE: New Album 'Paradigm' Due In October; Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

Swedish melodic hard rock quartet ECLIPSE will release its seventh album, "Paradigm", on October 11 via Frontiers Music Srl. A sample of a new song, "Viva La Victoria", can be heard in the teaser video below. On August 23, "Viva La Victoria" will be released as a 12-inch picture disc limited to 500...

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HAMMERFALL Guitarist: 'We're Still On The Path Upward'

France's Loud TV recently conducted an interview with guitarist Oscar Dronjak of Swedish metallers HAMMERFALL. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On making the band's forthcoming "Dominion" studio album sound "vital": Oscar: "It's one of t...

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ABBATH Lyricist Says IMMORTAL Is Now 'Just A Cover Band'

In a recent interview with France's Loud TV, ABBATH frontman and namesake Abbath (real name: Olve Eikemo) and lyricist Simon Dancaster discussed the creative process behind the band's upcoming second studio album, "Outstrider". "It's like taking a safari to the dark side of hell and back again," sa...

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JON SCHAFFER Says Fans Will Be 'Very Pleasantly Shocked' By DEMONS & WIZARDS' Third Album

During a press conference at this weekend's Hellfest in Clisson, France, ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer and BLIND GUARDIAN singer Hansi Kürsch spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the third album from their DEMONS & WIZARDS side project. Asked by one media outlet if fans can e...

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TRIVIUM Guitarist Says Band Was 'Kind Of Hamstrung' With Previous Drummers

Following TRIVIUM's performance at the Download festival in Castle Donington, England on June 15, guitarist Corey Beaulieu spoke with the "Mike James Rock Show". The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On the group's Download set: Corey: "...

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BEARTOOTH Singer Wants Band's Live Shows To Feature 'As Much Fire As We Can Fit On Stage'

Prior to BEARTOOTH's June 16 performance at the Download festival at Donington Park in Leicestershire, England, vocalist Caleb Shomo spoke with James Wilson-Taylor of Rock Sound magazine. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the grou...

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KATATONIA Members Discuss Ending Hiatus, Ongoing 'Night Is The New Day' Anniversary Tour

KATATONIA guitarist Anders Nyström, bassist Niklas Sandin and guitarist Roger Öjersson recently spoke with The Metal Tris. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the group's return from their self-imposed year-long hiatus: Anders:...

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DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS: "I Get Bored If I Play Exactly The Same Thing Every Night'

Prior to DREAM THEATER's June 16 performance at the Download festival at Donington Park in Leicestershire, England, keyboardist Jordan Rudess spoke with RAMzine. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether DREAM THEATER has consider...

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Today Marks First Anniversary Of VINNIE PAUL's Death

Today (Saturday, June 22) marks the first anniversary of the passing of PANTERA and HELLYEAH drummer Vincent Paul Abbott, a.k.a. Vinnie Paul, who died at the age of 54 in his sleep at his home in Las Vegas. The official cause of death was dilated cardiomyopathy, an enlarged heart, as well as severe...

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Watch SOUNDGARDEN's Performance Of 'New Damage' From 'Live From The Artists Den' Film

On February 17, 2013, SOUNDGARDEN concluded a sold-out U.S. winter tour in support of "King Animal", its first studio album in over sixteen years, with a special "Live From The Artists Den" taping at the Wiltern in Los Angeles. SOUNDGARDEN mixed new songs with classic radio hits and rarities perform...

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Former NAZARETH Singer DAN MCCAFFERTY To Release 'Last Testament' Solo Album

There are very few classic rock vocalists that you recognize after hearing just a few notes. The legendary Dan McCafferty, the former front man of Scottish rockers NAZARETH, is one of those vocalists. After nearly 50 years of road work with the band, McCafferty had to retire due to health reasons. H...