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WITCHCRAFT has been on the cutting edge of that interesting nexus between occult rock and traditional doom since the release of their eponymous 2004 debut. Numerous musicians have been in and out of the Swedish act's revolving door since its inception 20 years ago, with one constant figure remaining...

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Watch BILLY CORGAN In The Studio With CHERIE CURRIE: 'Blvds Of Splendor' Behind-The-Scenes Video

The latest in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Blvds Of Splendor", the latest solo project from 1970s icon and ex-THE RUNAWAYS singer Cherie Currie, can be seen below. Due on April 28 as a digital release via Blackheart Records, the LP features guest coll...

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TRIVIUM Declined To Postpone 'What The Dead Men Say' Album Release

In a new interview with MoreCore TV, TRIVIUM frontman Matt Heafy was asked if the coronavirus crisis affected the release date of the band's ninth full-length album, "What The Dead Men Say". He responded (see video below): "We had the option to postpone, and we said, 'Absolutely no way.' We see band...

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KIRK WINDSTEIN Is 'Super, Super Happy' With Just-Completed New CROWBAR Album

Kirk Windstein has confirmed to the "Does It Doom?" podcast that CROWBAR has completed work on its new album for a tentative September release via eOne. The guitarist/vocalist said (hear audio below): "It's really a killer record — I love it. It's got a lot of [guitar] harmonies and it's got a lot m...

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NITA STRAUSS Announces 'Rock Guitar Fundamentals' Online Teaching Program

Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, has launched "Rock Guitar Fundamentals" — a three-module online guitar teaching program suitable for learners of all levels. The course is available at www.iwanttoplayguitar.com and for a limited time, Nita is offering fa...

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SHINEDOWN's BRENT SMITH Promotes Positive Body Image By Sharing Non-Filtered Selfie

SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith has shared a new, non-filtered picture of himself to promote good self-esteem and a positive body image. Earlier today, Smith took to his Instagram to post a mirror selfie in which he is seen lifting his shirt up to reveal a huge tattoo across his stomach and lower chest...

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NERVOSA Bassist/Vocalist And Drummer Quit; Guitarist Vows To Carry On

Bassist/vocalist Fernanda Lira and drummer Luana Dametto have left the Brazilian thrash metal band NERVOSA. The duo announced their departures in separate statements this weekend. Fernanda wrote: "GOODBYE, NERVOSA! "Everything has a beginning and an end, life is made of beginnings and endings, it is...

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STEVE RILEY: Why My New Band Is Rightfully Called L.A. GUNS

Steve Riley's version of L.A. GUNS recently released its debut single, "Crawl". The track is taken from the band's first album, "Renegades", which will arrive in late summer or early fall via Golden Robot Records. Riley's version of L.A. GUNS is not to be confused with the band led by guitarist Trac...

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VOLBEAT's MICHAEL POULSEN On Making Of 'Rewind, Replay, Rebound' Album: 'It Took A Lot Out Of Me'

In a recent interview with Mindy Novotny of the Milwaukee radio station 102.9 The Hog, VOLBEAT frontman Michael Poulsen reflected on the band's seventh album, "Rewind, Replay, Rebound", which was released last August via Republic Records. "I love the cover artwork. I love the whole thing about this...

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SERJ TANKIAN Releases 'Hayastane' Solo Song Based On Lyrics By Armenian Prime Minister

SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian has released a new solo song called "Hayastane" (Hayastan is the Armenian name for Armenia). The track, which features lyrics by Armenian prime minister Nikol Pashinyan, can be streamed below. One hundred percent of the proceeds from "Hayastan" will be donated...

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LAMB OF GOD's JOHN CAMPBELL On The Differences Between Heavy Metal And Hardcore Punk

In a new interview with Heavy New York, LAMB OF GOD bassist John Campbell reflected on the mid-1980s "crossover" between heavy metal and punk. During the early-to-mid-1980s, the overlap between hardcore punk and heavy metal was non-existent and for a period of time, the two scenes could not peaceful...

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LORDI's MR. LORDI Loves GHOST's Image But Doesn't 'Get' Their Music

In a recent interview with France's Duke TV, LORDI frontman Mr. Lordi was asked for his opinion of another masked metal band, Sweden's GHOST. He responded (see video below): "There's a lot of GHOST fans, even in our crew, and I fucking dig the whole image and the whole thing, but I just don't get th...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN, KORN + FAITH NO MORE: Los Angeles Concerts To Be Rescheduled

The May 22 and May 23 concerts at Banc Of California stadium in Los Angeles, California featuring SYSTEM OF A DOWN, KORN and FAITH NO MORE have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping the globe. The new dates have not yet been announced. HELMET and RUSSIAN CIRCLES were also s...

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KATATONIA Releases Animated Music Video For 'The Winter Of Our Passing'

The official animated music video for "The Winter Of Our Passing", the latest single from KATATONIA, can be seen below. The track is taken from the Swedish band's new album, "City Burials", which is being released today (Friday, April 24) via Peaceville Records. The clip was created by Costin Chiore...

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HATEBREED's FRANK NOVINEC Doesn't Know When Band's Already-Completed New Album Will Be Released

HATEBREED guitarist Frank Novinec spoke to the "Thunder Underground" podcast about the status of the band's new album, which was originally expected this spring via Nuclear Blast Records. "The record's done — it's been done," Frank said (hear audio below). "It was supposed to come out in May, but th...