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Accused Murderer Invokes SLAYER Defense, Is Ruled Incompetent To Stand Trial
According to CentralMaine.com, a man who claimed that a gun was held to his head in a 2011 incident somehow involving the band SLAYER has been found incompetent to face trial on a charge of murdering his father. 25-year-old Leroy Smith III admitted to killing 56-year-old Leroy Smith Jr. in May 2014,...January 5, 2015
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OPETH's FREDRIK ÅKESSON: We Want People To Leave Our Concerts Happy
Rock Made Of Metal in October conducted an interview with guitarist Fredrik Åkesson of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On following up 2011's "Heritage" album with last year's "Pale Communion": Fred...January 3, 2015
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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT: 'I Haven't Really Thought About Retirement Yet'
On December 13, KNAC.COM conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH in Dallas, Texas. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he is excited about OPETH's 25th-anniversary c...December 29, 2014
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CARMINE APPICE Explains Why He Is A Better Fit Than JASON BONHAM For LED ZEPPELIN Drummer Slot
Legendary drummer Carmine Appice (OZZY OSBOURNE, ROD STEWART, VANILLA FUDGE, JEFF BECK, GUITAR ZEUS, KING KOBRA) says that he would love to play with a reunited LED ZEPPELIN, claiming that he is a better fit to replace late ZEPPELIN drummer John Bonham than is John's son Jason. Asked by the "Totally...December 24, 2014
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OPETH: Fan-Filmed Footage Of Brussels Concert
Fan-filmed video footage of OPETH's November 6 performance at Ancienne Belgique in Brussels, Belgium can be seen below. Featured songs: 00:12 - Eternal Rains Will Come 07:15 - Cusp Of Eternity 12:40 - Bleak 25:12 - The Moor 37:23 - Advent 52:44 - Elysian Woes 59:18 - Windowpane 68:40 - Devil's Orcha...December 13, 2014
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Black Lotus
Now with twelve years under their belts, SISTER SIN makes no bones which nest they comfortably roost in with their fifth album "Black Lotus", that being a snug spot between classic American and German power metal. The album comes off frequently like HELLION with some contemporary tweaks. Never short...December 12, 2014
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For the Journey
"…but this you know that the journey is good". This proclamation found in the liner notes of THRESHOLD's latest album "For the Journey" is telling where this band is and where they've come from. A journey these guys have been on, and for them to take an upbeat stance following the death of longtime...December 11, 2014
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SLASH To Be Honored With Les Paul Award At 30th Annual NAMM TEC Awards
Iconic guitarist Slash will receive the prestigious Les Paul Award during the 30th annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards, to be held Saturday, January 24, 2015 in Anaheim, California. Comedian Sinbad will provide the laughs as the evening's host. The NAMM TEC Awards honors individ...December 4, 2014
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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Prefers Playing 'Places With A Bit Of History'
On October 11, guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH was interviewed by Roadrunner at Roundhouse in London, England. You can now watch the chat below. Asked what impact the venue's location has on an OPETH performance, Mikael said: "If you're gonna put it to extr...December 1, 2014
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HELLION: 'Betrayer' Video Released
"Betrayer", the new video from Los Angeles-based female-fronted metallers HELLION, can be seen below. The clip features footage from the HELLION North American tour, including stops in Seattle, Toronto, Boise, Los Angeles, and more. The musicians enlisted by vocalist Ann Boleyn for the new HELLION a...November 28, 2014
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OPETH's FREDRIK ÅKESSON Talks 'Pale Communion', State Of Music Industry (Audio)
Radio Bocconi conducted an interview with guitarist Fredrik Åkesson of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH on November 3 in Milan, Italy. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. OPETH will celebrate its landmark 25th anniversary as a band next year with a very special event at the...November 25, 2014
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OPETH's FREDRIK ÅKESSON: 'Not Many Bands Can Experiment As Much As We Do'
On November 15, Abed Loutfi of Guided By Metal conducted an interview with guitarist Fredrik Åkesson of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH in Stockholm, Sweden. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he foresaw a change in OPETH's...November 19, 2014
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OPETH To Perform Entire 'Ghost Reveries' Album At 25th-Anniversary Concert In London
OPETH will celebrate its landmark 25th anniversary as a band next year with a very special event at the legendary London Palladium on October 18, 2015. After being the heaviest band to play the Royal Albert Hall in 2010, they will no doubt be the heaviest band to also play the Palladium. The unique...November 12, 2014
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THRESHOLD: 'Unforgiven' Video Released
"Unforgiven", the new video from British progressive metallers THRESHOLD, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's latest album, "For The Journey", which came out on September 22 via Nuclear Blast. The follow-up to 2012's "March Of Progress" was produced at Thin Ice Studios in England by...October 30, 2014
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.5: The Gray Chapter
It's been four years since co-founding bassist and principal SLIPKNOT songwriter Paul Gray passed away. A lot of grief and reported pent-up energy has propagated the band's return, which emerges amidst the controversial replacement of drummer Joey Jordison. Departure or dismissal, that's as much a m...October 29, 2014
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