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LIGHT THE TORCH Frontman HOWARD JONES On Listening To Hip-Hop: 'It's A Way To Get Away From Heavier Music For A Little While'
Former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE and current LIGHT THE TORCH and vocalist Howard Jones recently spoke with Metal Nexus. The full conversation can be viewed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he enjoys performing more when venues are sold out: Howard: "I don't reall...May 13, 2019
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KORN's BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH On Upcoming Album: 'It's So Special'
At this weekend's Epicenter music festival in Rockingham, North Carolina, KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch spoke to SiriusXM's Jose Mangin about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's new album. The follow-up to 2016's "The Serenity Of Suffering" is once again being produced by Nick...May 12, 2019
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SIMON WRIGHT Defends RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram: No One Is 'Trying To Resurrect The Dead Here'
Simon Wright has defended DIO DISCIPLES' decision to go on the road with a hologram of Ronnie James Dio, saying that the tour will be a chance for fans to celebrate the legendary heavy metal vocalist's life. Dio died in 2010 at the age of 67 from stomach cancer. His hologram was created by a company...May 12, 2019
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NEW YEARS DAY Performs Acoustic Cover Of PANTERA's 'F**king Hostile' At Z93 Studio (Video)
On Friday, May 10, NEW YEARS DAY performed an acoustic version of the PANTERA classic "Fucking Hostile" during a visit to the Z93 studios in Saginaw, Michigan. Check out video footage below. NEW YEARS DAY previously recorded an electric rendition of "Fucking Hostile" for the "Diary Of A Creep" EP, w...May 11, 2019
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LIFE OF AGONY Performs New Song, 'Empty Hole', In New York City (Video)
LIFE OF AGONY played a new song, "Empty Hole", during its concert last night (Friday, May 10) at the PlayStation Theater in New York City. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be seen below. LIFE OF AGONY recently entered the studio with esteemed producer Sylvia Massy (TOOL, SYSTEM OF A D...May 11, 2019
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PAUL STANLEY's 'Backstage Pass' Book Sells More Than 11,000 Copies In First Week
KISS frontman Paul Stanley's second book, "Backstage Pass", sold more than 11,000 copies in its first week of release. The title arrived on April 30, 2019 via HarperOne, HarperCollins's San Francisco-based unit that specializes in publishing books in religion, spirituality, and personal growth. Earl...May 11, 2019
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GLENN HUGHES Postpones U.K. Tour Due To Illness
Legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, BLACK SABBATH) has been forced to postpone his previously announced U.K. tour, which was due to start May 14 and run through May 24. According to a statement posted on Hughes's social media, "he needs to be treated for an...May 11, 2019
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QUEEN's BRIAN MAY On 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Movie: 'We Still Haven't Earned A Penny From It'
QUEEN guitarist Brian May recently spoke with Zoe Ball of BBC Radio 2's "The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show". The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On why it took 20 years for him to release a new solo single, "New Horizons", earlier this y...May 11, 2019
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AVANTASIA's TOBIAS SAMMET Praises 'Focused' And 'Breathtaking' GEOFF TATE: 'He Sounds Like 1988'
AVANTASIA vocalist Tobias Sammet recently spoke with writer Clay Marshall in conjunction with an OC Weekly story about the group's upcoming performance in Anaheim, California. Some select "outtakes" follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how he would describe AVANTASIA to the uninitiated: T...May 10, 2019
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SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR Undergoing Surgery On Both Knees
Corey Taylor is recovering after undergoing surgery on both his knees. Earlier today (Friday, May 10),the SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman posted an Instagram photo showing him lying in bed and flashing a smile for the camera while wearing a hospital gown and cap. He included the following caption:...May 10, 2019
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Listen To New VOLBEAT Song 'Parasite'
Danish/American rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT have released the official lyric video for a new song called "Parasite". The 37-second track, which can also be heard in full on Spotify, is taken from the band's upcoming album, which will be released later in the year. VOLBEAT guitarist Rob Caggiano spoke t...May 10, 2019
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DEMONS & WIZARDS Feat. JON SCHAFFER And HANSI KÜRSCH: Lyric Video For Remastered 'Heaven Denies'
DEMONS & WIZARDS, the side project of ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer and BLIND GUARDIAN singer Hansi Kürsch, recently released remastered versions of its first two albums on all digital platforms. Remastered by Chris "Zeuss" Harris (ICED EARTH, QUEENSRŸCHE, SANCTUARY),"Demons & Wizards" (2000) and...May 10, 2019
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SEVENDUST's CLINT LOWERY On His Upcoming Solo Album: It's 'Something That I've Wanted To Do For A Long Time'
SEVENDUST guitarist Clint Lowery will enter the studio in June to begin recording his first solo album. Helming the disc will be Michael "Elvis" Baskette, who has previously worked with SEVENDUST, ALTER BRIDGE and SLASH, among others. A late 2019 release via Rise Records is expected. Lowery original...May 10, 2019
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JOE BONAMASSA Sells Out Two Music Festivals At Sea In One Year
Coming off a fifth sold-out Caribbean sailing of Keeping The Blues Alive At Sea this past February, Joe Bonamassa makes history with Sixthman, the industry leader in festivals at sea, by selling out another cruise in the same year in the Mediterranean. A waiting list is active for fans that would li...May 9, 2019
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WOODSTOCK 50 Sues Former Financial Backers To Recover $17.8 Million Allegedly Taken From Festival's Bank Account
According to The Blast, the organizers of Woodstock 50 are suing their former financial partner, claiming the company had no right to announce the festival was canceled and accusing it of taking more than $17 million from a festival bank account. Promoter Michael Lang, who co-founded the original Wo...May 9, 2019
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