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Severance

Standard bearers for an imprint set up by widely praised Manchester metalcore mob MALEVOLENCE, GUILT TRIP have one major thing in common with their new label bosses: From its first note to its last, "Severance" sounds absolutely fucking livid. Coupled with the fact that this young band's music is im...

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RIOT V To Release New Studio Album In Early 2024

RIOT V, the band featuring members of legendary metal pioneers RIOT, has inked a deal with Atomic Fire Records. RIOT V's follow-up to 2018's "Armor Of Light" album will arrive in early 2024. RIOT is a band name that makes every metalhead's mind ring alert — in a positive way for sure. Many iconic mu...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Releases Music Video For Cover Of BILLY IDOL's 'Rebel Yell'

QUEENSRŸCHE has released the official music video for its cover of Billy Idol's "Rebel Yell". QUEENSRŸCHE's version of the song was originally released as a bonus track on the band's latest album, "Digital Noise Alliance", which was released in October 2022 via Century Media. The record was once aga...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL Says RONNIE JAMES DIO Initially Had 'No Interest' In Doing HEAR 'N AID Project

In a recent interview with Guitar Interactive magazine, former DIO and current DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell looked back on his involvement with "Stars", the 1985 charity single for famine relief released under the HEAR 'N AID banner. On May 20 and May 21, 1985, 40 artists from the metal com...

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Listen: METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Guests On GOODNIGHT, TEXAS's New Single 'Runaways'

GOODNIGHT, TEXAS has a new single, "Runaways", dropping later this month, but instead of the thought-provoking, earthy blend of folk rock they're known for, the two singer-songwriters, Patrick Dyer Wolf and Avi Vinocur, have instead created a beast of a hard-rock song. Indelible riffs, thundering rh...

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COREY TAYLOR On Original 'Halloween' Film: 'I've Watched That Movie More Than I've Looked At The Faces Of My Own Children'

In the latest installment of Kerrang! Radio Konfidential, SLIPKNOT's Corey Taylor answered several random questions about strange Internet rumors, picking his nose and the weirdest fan gift SLIPKNOT ever received. Asked which film he has watched more than any other, Corey said (as transcribed by BLA...

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STEEL PANTHER Announces 'On The Prowl Winter Holidaze' December 2023 Tour Dates

California glam metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER have announced a holiday tour in support of their latest album. The "On The Prowl Winter Holidaze" tour is set to kick off this December. STEEL PANTHER will be stuffing stockings for all the naughty housewives on the 12-city trek that will kick off on De...

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VOLBEAT's MICHAEL POULSEN To Undergo 'Throat Operation' In October

In a new interview with Hellena Mihailidou of Metalradio.gr, VOLBEAT frontman Michael Poulsen revealed that he will undergo a "throat operation" in October, which will put a pause on the band's touring activities. "It takes time to heal and train the voice back up again," the 48-year-old Danish-born...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN On Managing His Mental Health: 'I Get Nervous All The Time'

This Wednesday, September 20, Audacy is airing its annual "I'm Listening" mental health broadcast. The special show is hosted by Carson Daly, who is joined by Audacy's nationally syndicated country host Katie Neal and Dr. Alfiee M. Breland-Noble, psychologist, author, and scientist who founded the...

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THE ROLLING STONES' MICK JAGGER Embraces Changes In Music Industry

THE ROLLING STONES recently announced "Hackney Diamonds", the band's first album of original material in 18 years. In a Canadian exclusive interview with Tom Power, host of "Q" on CBC radio, THE ROLLING STONES frontman Mick Jagger discussed the record, the changing music industry and losing drummer...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: 'Tuning Down Has Helped Me A Lot To Get Through The Sets'

Michael Sweet has elaborated on his recent announcement that he and his STRYPER bandmates no longer attempt to perform the group's songs in the original key. In a social media post more than a year ago, the now-60-year-old guitarist/vocalist revealed that and the rest of STRYPER are playing their mu...

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JESSE JAMES DUPREE Shares New Song 'Never Gets Old' Co-Written With AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON

Jesse James Dupree has announced the release of a new studio album titled "Breathing Fire" planned for global release on November 10. Today, he presents the lead track titled "Never Gets Old", co-written with AC/DC's Brian Johnson. The recording features Jesse, with his son Nigel on drums and JACKYL...

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BEARTOOTH Collaborates With Country Singer-Songwriter HARDY On New Song 'The Better Me'

BEARTOOTH will release its fifth album, "The Surface", on October 13 via Red Bull Records. Like its predecessors, "The Surface" is an intensely personal and powerful journey for Caleb Shomo, who has never shied away from sharing his demons in his music and with his fans. However, the frontman has tu...

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RUDOLF SCHENKER Is Looking Forward To Celebrating SCORPIONS' 60th Anniversary On Stage In 2025

In a new interview with Vikram Chandrasekar of Tales From The Road, SCORPIONS founder Rudolf Schenker seemingly dismissed any talk of possible retirement but acknowledged that the band will not be able to continue indefinitely. "It's not a never-ending road," the 75-year-old guitarist said (as trans...

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Watch: VOLBEAT's MICHAEL POULSEN Talks About His Death Metal Project ASINHELL

A new 10-minute video in which the members of ASINHELL, the new death metal band led by VOLBEAT frontman Michael Poulsen, discuss the group's formation and the making of ASINHELL's upcoming debut album, "Impii Hora" (Latin for "Ungodly Hour"),can be seen below. "Impii Hora" will arrive on September...