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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Announces First Tour Since Passing Of TREVOR STRNAD

Michigan metallers THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER will return to the stage this spring on the "Verminous Remnant" tour. The band's first trek following the tragic death of frontman Trevor Strnad will mark the close of the "Verminous" touring cycle and introduce a reformed lineup consisting of remaining and...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND Says 'Brilliant' CHAD KROEGER Is 'Much More Of A Metalhead' Than He Is

Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend found an unlikely supporter in oft-reviled NICKELBACK frontman Chad Kroeger, who offered Townsend some key bits advice before Devin embarked on the songwriting process for his "Empath" 2019 studio album. Opposites in many respects, Townsend originally connec...

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NICKELBACK's MIKE KROEGER On MESHUGGAH's Recent Concert In New York: 'They Absolutely Ripped The Roof Off' The Venue

In a recent interview with Italy's 106.6 Radio Rock radio station, NICKELBACK bassist Mike Kroeger, who has been vocal about his appreciation for heavy metal, spoke about his love for Swedish extreme tech-metal pioneers MESHUGGAH. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I saw MESHUGGAH play a...

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NICKELBACK's RYAN PEAKE: Metalheads Are 'Really Protective Of Their Genre'

In a new interview with Tom Power, host of "Q" on Canada's CBC Radio One, NICKELBACK guitarist Ryan Peake talked about the metal overtones in the band's music, particularly in the initial teaser that was released for the group's latest album, "Get Rollin'", which some fans thought featured a more "m...

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PANTERA Announces North American Tour Dates With METALLICA

Earlier today, METALLICA revealed its touring plans for 2023 and 2024, including a host of shows with support from the newly reformed PANTERA. The trek includes two shows in each city visited, and METALLICA promises completely different setlists and opening bands at each stop. PANTERA will support M...

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PANTERA Shares New Video Teaser For Upcoming Return To Live Stage

PANTERA has shared a new teaser video for the band's upcoming return to the live stage. You can view the 34-second clip below. As previously reported, the reformed band — featuring PANTERA's surviving members Rex Brown (bass) and Philip Anselmo (vocals) along with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE...

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REX BROWN Calls PANTERA's New Lineup 'A Monster': 'This Is Gonna Be One Hell Of A Ride'

Rex Brown has made his first public comments about PANTERA's return to the live stage. As previously reported, the reformed band — featuring PANTERA's surviving members Brown (bass) and Philip Anselmo (vocals) along with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie B...

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NICKELBACK's RYAN PEAKE Doesn't Rule Out Possibility Of His Band Making 'Heavy Covers Album'

In a new interview with Niclas Müller-Hansen of RockSverige, NICKELBACK guitarist Ryan Peake spoke about bassist Mike Kroeger's comment about three years ago that he wanted to make a SLAYER covers album. Asked if that is something all four members of NICKELBACK could agree on doing and whether it's...

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PANTERA To Co-Headline Finland's ROCKFEST In June 2023

PANTERA has added another European concert to its spring/summer 2023 touring schedule. The band will co-headline the Rockfest festival, set to take place June 8-10 in Hyvinkää, Finland. As previously reported, the reformed band — featuring PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex...

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PANTERA Adds Nine Shows To Spring/Summer 2023 European Tour

PANTERA has added nine shows to its spring/summer 2023 European tour. As previously reported, the reformed band — featuring PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) along with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHR...

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Watch THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Play First Show Since Passing Of Singer TREVOR STRNAD

Michigan metallers THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER played their first show since the passing of singer Trevor Strnad last night (Friday, October 28) at Saint Andrew's Hall in Detroit. Founding member Brian Eschbach has put down his guitar and has taken on the role of lead vocalist. Stepping back into the TH...

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Watch MAX And IGOR CAVALERA Perform SEPULTURA Classics In Fort Lauderdale

Fan-filmed video of former SEPULTURA members Max Cavalera and Igor "Iggor" Cavalera performing several of the band's classic songs on October 22 at the Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale, Florida can be seen below. Featured tracks: 01. Desperate Cry 02. Escape To The Void 03. Arise / Beneath The Remain...

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Albuquerque's Metalhead Mayor Dons SOULFLY Shirt While Voting

Albuquerque, New Mexico's mayor Tim Keller donned a SOULFLY long-sleeve t-shirt when he cast his ballot earlier this week in the U.S. 2022 midterm election. On Wednesday (October 26),SOULFLY shared a photo of Keller at an early voting site in Albuquerque, and included the following message: "Albuqu...

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PILEDRIVER Frontman GORD KIRCHIN Dead At 60

Lead vocalist Gord Kirchin of the Canadian cult metal band PILEDRIVER has died after a battle with lung cancer. He was 60 years old. Gord's passing was confirmed by his sister Tina, who took to her social media to write: "Before I got to the hospital he played 2 songs for me on Sirius XM, Home Sweet...

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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Announces New Lineup, Return To Live Stage

Michigan's THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER has just announced a show in Detroit on October 28 at Saint Andrew's Hall, which will be a celebration of the life and legacy of Trevor Strnad. The concert marks the band's return to the stage after the untimely passing of their beloved frontman on May 11. Founding...