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SCHMIER Says DESTRUCTION Has Received Financial Assistance From German Government During COVID-19 Crisis
In a new interview with the "Scars And Guitars" podcast, DESTRUCTION frontman Schmier was asked how he and his bandmates have been dealing with the fact that they won't be able to tour for at least several more months as the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic. He responded (hea...May 12, 2020
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Watch Ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Drummer JEREMY SPENCER Perform 'Let The Sin Begin' With New Band PSYCHOSEXUAL
PSYCHOSEXUAL, the new rock band fronted by former FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH drummer Jeremy Spencer, played live for the first time on May 9 at Copa Room in Las Vegas, Nevada. Joining Spencer's alter-ego, Devil Daddy, in the group are guitarist Crucifier, bassist Astaroth and drummer Volac. PSYCHOSEXUA...May 12, 2020
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Watch METALLICA Play Entire 'Black Album' For 20th Anniversary In Austria
METALLICA has posted another video as part of its new concert series, "#MetallicaMondays", where the band is streaming a complete live show for fans on the group's YouTube channel and on Facebook every week. The latest concert to be shared was recorded on June 10, 2012 at Pannonia Fields II in Nicke...May 12, 2020
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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER: 'I'm Glad To See K.K. DOWNING Is Back'
Richie Faulkner says that he is "glad" to see founding JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing "back out there" with his new band KK'S PRIEST. KK'S PRIEST is Downing's collaboration with former PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens and ex-PRIEST drummer Les Binks. The band, which pays homage to Dow...May 11, 2020
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Will There Ever Be A KIM THAYIL Solo Album? The SOUNDGARDEN Guitarist Responds
In a new interview with WFPK's Kyle Meredith, SOUNDGARDEN guitarist Kim Thayil was asked why he has never released a solo album during his time away from the band. He responded (hear audio below): "Probably a lot of reasons. I think at the time [of SOUNDGARDEN's original split], I was really fed up...May 11, 2020
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MEGADETH's DIRK VERBEUREN: 'The Conjuring' Drum Playthrough Video
MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren's drum playthrough video of the song "The Conjuring", which originally appeared on the band's 1986 album "Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?", can be seen below. MEGADETH played "The Conjuring" live for the first time since 2001 in June 2018 at the Home Monitoring Aréna...May 11, 2020
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RON KEEL Says He 'Would Have Been A Good Fit' For BLACK SABBATH After IAN GILLAN
In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, singer Ron Keel spoke about the time he nearly joined BLACK SABBATH in 1984 while the legendary heavy metal act was looking for a replacement for Ian Gillan. Ron said (see video below): "It was an amazing experience. I was in the studio recording the...May 11, 2020
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TRAPT To Release 'Shadow Work' Album In June
American rockers TRAPT will release their new album, "Shadow Work", on June 19 via The Label Group/INgrooves. The band will drop two new singles, "Make It Out Alive" and "Tell Me How You Really Feel", on May 15 and a third single, "Far Enough Away", on May 22. The first three singles will be instant...May 11, 2020
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KURT COBAIN's 'MTV Unplugged' Guitar Expected To Fetch $1 Million At Auction
Julien's Auctions, the world-record breaking auction house to the stars, has announced that the guitar played by Kurt Cobain during NIRVANA's acclaimed "MTV Unplugged In New York" performance will be sold at their "Music Icons" event taking place on Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20, 2020 live i...May 11, 2020
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COREY TAYLOR's Guitar Auction Raises $150,000 For COVID-19 Relief
Last month, SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor took part in a special guitar auction with eBay For Charity to benefit Direct Relief in support of their COVID-19 response efforts. The auction ran through Thursday, May 7 and attracted nearly 800 bids, raising $75,000, which was then matched...May 11, 2020
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UNDEROATH To Reunite With Former Drummer DANIEL DAVISON On TWITCH
Last week, hard rockers UNDEROATH launched a weekly series on their Twitch channel. During each episode, the band will stream an album from its catalog in full and go into detail about the writing and recording processes. The first episode spotlighted UNDEROATH's latest album, 2018's Grammy-nominate...May 11, 2020
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La Ilden Lyse
Much like that region's well-documented contributions to black metal, there always seems to be something a little more sinister when Scandinavian bands use hardcore punk as a launching point for their din. There is inevitably an extra layer of grave-soaked dirt on the speed-driven assaults coming fr...May 11, 2020
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Satan Is King
With the world being run by lunatics, there's never been a better time to be stridently blasphemous. ACxDC may have a name that may make you think of both AC/DC and ANAL CUNT, but there is something uniquely swivel-eyed and forceful about this band's religion-baiting cacophony. For a start, the band...May 11, 2020
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RAINBOW Singer RONNIE ROMERO Rejoins LORDS OF BLACK
RAINBOW singer Ronnie Romero has rejoined LORDS OF BLACK. The band is putting the finishing touches on its next album, "Alchemy Of Souls - Part I", due later in the year via Frontiers Music Srl. Romero announced his departure from the Spanish melodic progressive metal act in January 2019 and was sub...May 11, 2020
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ASKING ALEXANDRIA's DANNY WORSNOP Covers AMY WINEHOUSE's 'Back To Black'
ASKING ALEXANDRIA frontman Danny Worsnop has released his version of Amy Winehouse's "Back To Black" as part of a new series of covers that he has recorded from isolation. Danny commented: "I wanted to take some time to pay homage to some of the songs and artists that I love and who inspire me, and...May 11, 2020