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Human Clay (Deluxe Edition)"

CREED's "Human Clay" came out at an interesting time in both music and the band's career. In the late-1990s, modern rock was struggling a bit in identity. Grunge was still the most popular rock genre, but at this point, several years after "Nevermind" came out and NIRVANA frontman Kurt Cobain's deat...

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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT: 'I Don't Really See Myself As A Singer Or A Guitar Player For That Matter'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, OPETH guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt spoke about his evolution as a singer. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't really see myself as a singer — or a guitar player for that matter. I see myself as a — I am a musician. I like to come...

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SEPULTURA's DERRICK GREEN On ELOY CASAGRANDE's Abrupt Exit From The Band: 'I Was Really In Shock'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "One Life One Chance With Toby Morse" podcast, SEPULTURA vocalist Derrick Green reflected on the departure of the band's longtime drummer Eloy Casagrande in February, less than a month prior to the start of SEPULTURA's "Celebrating Life Through Death...

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METALLICA Shares 360-Degree-Camera Video Of 'Fuel' Performance From Gillette Stadium

METALLICA has shared 360-degree-camera video of the "Fuel" performance from the band's August 2 concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts during the 2024 leg of the band's "M72" tour can be seen below. In support of METALLICA's latest album, "72 Seasons", the band has been playing two...

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Watch: MEGADETH Performs 'Liar' For First Time In 18 Years

MEGADETH performed the song "Liar" live for the first time in nearly two decades during the band's August 9 concert at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, MEGADETH's setlist for the show was as follows: 01. The...

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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN On His Post-Ministroke Recovery: 'I'm Still Not Back To Where I Wanna Be'

In January 2023, Nicko McBrain, who has been the drummer for the heavy metal band IRON MAIDEN since 1982, was at his home in Boca Raton when he suffered a stroke with partial paralysis. That was the beginning of a challenging journey of physical rehabilitation that followed rapid and precise treatme...

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ACE FREHLEY On How He Has Stayed Sober For 18 Years: 'I Listen To My Sponsor. I Go To Meetings.'

In a recent interview with "Guitar Tales" with Dave Cohen, former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, who has been sober since 2006, discussed his decision to finally step away from alcohol nearly two decades ago. He had begun drinking at the age of 13 and battled addiction issues since the 1970s before a c...

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TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN Reveals His Favorite Thing About Each NIGHTWISH Bandmate

In a new interview with Bear Wiseman of Off The Record, NIGHTWISH keyboardist and main songwriter Tuomas Holopainen was asked to name his favorite thing about each one of his bandmates, guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, multi-instrumentalist Troy Donockley, singer Floor Jansen, drummer Kai Hahto and bassist...

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Call The Devil

If living well is the best revenge, MUSHROOMHEAD must have achieved closure ten times over by now. For various reasons that definitely don't need repeating here, the masked Ohio weirdos were given a tremendous amount of undue criticism back in the enormo-trousered day, and they never quite broke thr...

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE's MATT TUCK Says Touring Lifestyle Is 'Not For Everyone': 'It Does Take Its Toll Physically And Mentally'

Matt Tuck of Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE was a guest on a recent episode of Occupy The Void With Xtina and Tim, a new podcast about mental health, making music and staying alive hosted by Christina Rowatt and Tim Charles, violinist and clean vocalist of Australia's NE OBLIVISCARIS. You c...

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Watch: Ex-ANTHRAX Singer NEIL TURBIN Performs Acoustic Versions Of Rock And Soul Classics In Buenos Aires

On July 20, former ANTHRAX singer Neil Turbin performed a "Rock & Soul" acoustic set at the Black Dog Studio in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Fan-filmed video of the show can be seen below. In a recent interview with Almost Human, Turbin addressed the oft-repeated claim by ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian...

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SKILLET's JOHN COOPER: 'If You Don't Believe In God, You Don't Believe In Any Eternal Consequences To The Way You Live Your Life'

In a new interview with Church Leaders, John Cooper, the frontman and bassist for the Grammy-nominated Christian rock band SKILLET, spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the group's just-released single "Unpopular". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The song is not overtly preachy. It...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'There Was A Really Legitimate Reason' For Every MEGADETH Lineup Change

In a new interview with The Big Takeover, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was asked if he, when he was starting out in the Los Angeles music scene more than four decades ago, had any inkling that he would have the kind of career that he ended up having. He responded: "In my heart, I had hoped that I c...

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Watch: KERRY KING Performs In Reading, Pennsylvania During 'Ashes Of Leviathan' Tour

Fan-filmed video of Kerry King's entire August 8 performance at the Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania can be seen below. The setlist for the concert was as follows: 01. Where I Reign 02. Trophies Of The Tyrant 03. Residue 04. Toxic 05. Idle Hands 06. Shrapnel 07. Raining Blood (SLAYER song) 0...

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DEICIDE's STEVE ASHEIM Doesn't Understand 'Banished By Sin' A.I. Artwork Controversy: 'We're Just Going With The Times'

In a new interview with Poland's Soundterror, DEICIDE drummer Steve Asheim once again addressed the controversy surrounding the cover artwork for the band's latest album, "Banished By Sin". Released on April 26 via Reigning Phoenix Music, the LP features art that some people believe was generated by...