Ex-STATIC-X and DOPE guitarist Tripp Eisen has broken his silence for the first time since serving time in prison for sexually assaulting an underage girl. Eisen — whose real name is Tod Rex Salvador — was arrested in Orange County, California in late February 2005. The then-39-year-old musician allegedly met a 14-year-old Sayreville, New Jersey ...
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SEETHER will release its seventh full-length studio album, titled "Poison The Parish", on May 12 via frontman Shaun Morgan's new label imprint Canine Riot Records. Recorded at Blackbird Studio in Nashville, Tennessee, "Poison The Parish" marks the first album produced in its entirety by Morgan. The album's lead single "Let You Down", premiered earlier this ...
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The Jamie Brown-directed video for "Noises In The Sky", a brand new song from KXM, the project featuring drummer Ray Luzier (KORN), bassist/vocalist Doug Pinnick (KING'S X) and guitarist George Lynch (LYNCH MOB, DOKKEN), can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's sophomore album, "Scatterbrain", which will be released on March 17 ...
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"Dying In A Red Room", the new video from California deathcore masters SUICIDE SILENCE, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's new, self-titled album, which is being released today (Friday, February 24) via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The CD was produced by Ross Robinson, who has previously worked with KORN, SLIPKNOT, LIMP ...
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SEETHER, one of hard rock's most successful and enduring outfits, returns on May 12 with its seventh full-length studio album, titled "Poison The Parish". The first release via frontman Shaun Morgan's new label imprint Canine Riot Records, "Poison The Parish" is among the heaviest and emotionally pure efforts of the band's illustrious career. The album's ...
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SEETHER has announced the fifth annual Rise Above Fest, with some exciting new developments. Due to popular demand, the multi-stage music festival has expanded to two days for the first time in its history. Rise Above Fest, which supports suicide prevention and mental illness, is the largest suicide awareness music event in the world and ...
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Fan-filmed video footage of California deathcore masters SUICIDE SILENCE perorming on February 19 at Paper Tiger in San Antonio Texas can be seen below. SUICIDE SILENCE vocalist Hernan "Eddie" Hermida last week defended the band's decision to explore new musical territory on the group's latest, self-titled fifth abum, explaining that "if we didn't do this, ...
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On the latest episode of Digital Tour Bus's "Dream Tour", former SLIPKNOT and current VIMIC drummer Joey Jordison discusses his ultimate tour lineup. The clip, which was filmed on December 28, 2016 at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago, Illinois, can be seen below. Said Jordison: "I've been on a bunch, as you all ...
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Maggie Meadows of the Banana 101.5 radio station in Flint, Michigan, conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson about the band's first-ever Grammy Award. On February 12, MEGADETH was honored with a Grammy in the "Best Metal Performance" category for its 2016 album, "Dystopia". You can listen to the full chat below. A few ...
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PureGrainAudio recently conducted an interview with KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On KORN's video for the song "Rotting In Vain" having been viewed more than twelve million times: Munky: "The video is really good. Our friend, Dean Karr, ...
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Vocalist Hernan "Eddie" Hermida of California deathcore masters SUICIDE SILENCE has defended the band's decision to explore new musical territory on the group's latest, self-titled fifth abum, explaining that "if we didn't do this, it would be doing a disservice to the (band) name." SUICIDE SILENCE has come under fire in recent weeks following the ...
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MEGADETH was honored with a Grammy in the "Best Metal Performance" category in the pre-telecast ceremony at the 59th annual Grammy Awards, which is being held tonight (Sunday, February 12) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. MEGADETH was nominated for "Dystopia", the title track of its 2016 album. The nominees in the "Best Metal ...
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On the latest episode of Digital Tour Bus's "Gear Masters", former SLIPKNOT and current VIMIC drummer Joey Jordison shows off the gear that he used onstage during the latter band's recent run of U.S. dates. The clip, which was filmed on December 28, 2016 at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago, Illinois, can be ...
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KORN (pictured) and STONE SOUR will join forces for a summer U.S. tour beginning in late June. So far the following dates have been confirmed: Jun. 22 - Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre July 20 - Boston, MA @ Xfinity Center Jul. 25 - Toronto, ONT, Canada @ Budweiser Stage Jul. 26 - Philadelphia, ...
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Atlantic recording group IN THIS MOMENT has announced plans for a major North American tour. The "Half God Half Devil" tour begins Friday, April 7 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin's Eagles Ballroom and then continues through mid-May. The Los Angeles-based hard rock band will be joined throughout the trek by MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, AVATAR and GEMINI SYNDROME. ...
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The Jamie Brown-directed video for "Breakout", a brand new song from KXM, the project featuring drummer Ray Luzier (KORN), bassist/vocalist Doug Pinnick (KING'S X) and guitarist George Lynch (LYNCH MOB, DOKKEN), can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's sophomore album, "Scatterbrain", which will be released on March 17 via Rat Pak ...
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Former SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison has decided to postpone the previously announced European tour from his new band VIMIC so the latter group can finish work on its debut album, to be released later this year. "The band and I feel horrible but I want to give fans the best experience possible and we felt ...
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The song "Silence" from California deathcore masters SUICIDE SILENCE can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's new, self-titled album, which will be released on February 24 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The CD was produced by Ross Robinson, who has previously worked with KORN, SLIPKNOT, LIMP BIZKIT and SEPULTURA, among others, and ...
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The official video for "Heavy Fire", the title track of the third studio album from BLACK STAR RIDERS, can be seen below. The disc will be released on February 3 via Nuclear Blast. BLACK STAR RIDERS frontman Ricky Warwick comments on the track: "Only fools would believe that rock 'n' roll can rejuvenate a world ...
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Former SLIPKNOT and current VIMIC and SINSAENUM drummer Joey Jordison was interviewed by rock journalist Mitch Lafon for a recent edition of the "One On One With Mitch Lafon" podcast (Facebook page). You can listen to the chat below. Speaking about his former band, Joey said: "Without SLIPKNOT, I would not necessarily be ...
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Pop Obscure, the new independent record store in downtown Los Angeles, will host an opening reception for the photo gallery/exhibit from acclaimed photographer Kevin Estrada today (Saturday, January 28) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. For over two decades, Estrada's photos have been an important part of rock n' roll history. Kevin has chronicled some ...
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HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale joined THE EAST SIDE GAMBLERS on stage last night (Friday, January 27) at The Mercy Lounge in Nashville, Tennessee to perform covers of classic songs from AC/DC, AEROSMITH, HEART and PAT BENATAR, among others. Check out fan-filmed video footage of her appearance below. HALESTORM's third covers EP, "ReAniMate 3.0: The CoVeRs ...
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California deathcore masters SUICIDE SILENCE recently sat down for a very introspective, 360-degree-styled format interview mini-series detailing the experience of putting together their new, self-titled album. Part two is available below, and stay tuned, as the remaining episodes will be released over the weeks leading up to the disc's February 24 arrival. "Suicide Silence" was ...
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George Lynch (LYNCH MOB, KXM, DOKKEN) took part in a demo at the ESP booth at this year's NAMM show, which is being held January 19-22 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. You can now watch video footage of his January 20 appearance in two parts below. KXM, the project featuring Lynch alongside ...
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KORN frontman Jonathan Davis has launched a two-week t-shirt brand campaign with Merchful to help those that are suffering from bullying or suicidal thoughts. Davis explains: "As you know, bullying is something a lot of people have to deal with, and many times that type of harassment leads to suicide. "Let's help shine a light ...
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The rapidly growing Rock USA is returning again to Oshkosh, Wisconsin. In its seventh year, Rock USA is bigger now than it has ever been before, with superstars like OZZY OSBOURNE, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, SLAYER and KORN taking the stage July 13-15. "Last year was a pivotal point in the history of this festival," says Derek ...
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The second annual Chicago Open Air will bring together an all-star lineup of rock's top artists on Friday, July 14, Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16 at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois, just outside Chicago. The three-day music, craft beer and Gourmet Man Food festival will feature over 40 performances, including legendary rock artists ...
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Neomedia Group recently conducted an interview with former SLIPKNOT and current VIMIC and SINSAENUM drummer Joey Jordison. You can listen to the full chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how he recovered from acute transverse myelitis, an inflammation of the spinal cord which damages nerve fibers: Joey: "What happened was toward ...
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Ex-SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison says that only one member of his former band visited him in the hospital while he was battling a rare disease of the nervous system which left him unable to play the drums properly. Jordison and the members of SLIPKNOT had been silent and evasive about the reasons for his dismissal ...
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The official video for "Scatterbrain", the title track of the sophomore album from KXM, the project featuring drummer Ray Luzier (KORN), bassist/vocalist Doug Pinnick (KING'S X) and guitarist George Lynch (LYNCH MOB, DOKKEN), can be seen below. The disc will be released on March 17 via Rat Pak Records. The follow-up to KXM's 2014 self-titled ...
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