MACHINE HEAD was forced to perform with a "compromised" sound for part of its concert last night (Saturday, November 2) at the at O2 Academy Brixton in London, England after an "asshole" threw "a full 32-ounce beer" on the band's soundboard, completely taking it out of commission during the "Burn My Eyes" portion of the ...
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Former SKID ROW and SAIGON KICK drummer Phil Varone is working on an autobiographical movie called "30 Yrs A Drummer". Slated for a March 2020 release, the film's official synopsis is as follows: "What do you want to be when you grow up? '30 Yrs A Drummer' is a feature-length film that documents the life ...
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Keefy of Ghost Cult magazine conducted an interview with SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera prior to the band's September 11 concert at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On SOULFLY's 2018 album "Ritual": Max: "I'm still enjoying ...
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FILTER frontman Richard Patrick spoke to Rock 100.5 The KATT's Allison Chainz about his recent decision to postpone the band's previously announced tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of its platinum-selling, sophomore album "Title Of Record". The trek was scheduled to kick off on October 19 and run through November 27. He said (see video below): ...
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Professionally filmed video footage of MACHINE HEAD's entire October 19 concert at Progresja in Warsaw, Poland can be seen below. The show, which was part of the European leg of MACHINE HEAD's 25th-anniversary tour for the band's classic debut, "Burn My Eyes", was originally livestreamed via the group's Facebook page. Building on the band's previous ...
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If you follow 70000 Tons Of Metal, the world's biggest heavy metal cruise, on social media, you may have noticed that they are notorious for using the term "soon" when it comes to their festival announcements. This year, they really stretched the meaning of "soon," with fans waiting in anticipation for the lineup and sale ...
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Professionally filmed video footage of MACHINE HEAD's entire October 14 concert at RuhrCongress in Bochum, Germany can be seen below. The show, which was part of the European leg of MACHINE HEAD's 25th-anniversary tour for the band's classic debut, "Burn My Eyes", was originally livestreamed via Nugs.tv. Building on the band's previous "An Evening With…" ...
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Black metal, perhaps more than any of metal's sub-genres, is associated with a conservative mindset — oftentimes politically, yes, but certainly overbearingly in a musical sense. It's a double-edged sword. The outlook benefits the style due to the associated maniacal devotion of fans who rally with consensus around great music; yet, on the flipside, and ...
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Following yesterday's (October 16) worldwide exclusive premiere on SiriusXM Octane, horror-inspired metal act ICE NINE KILLS has shared its brand-new chilling single "Your Number's Up" in the below lyric video. The track, a tribute to Wes Craven's classic 1996 self-referential slasher "Scream", will be included as one of many bonus features on the band's upcoming ...
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The official video for the song "Animal Eyes" from THE NEPTUNE DARLINGS, the collaboration between Mina Caputo (LIFE OF AGONY) and Ryan Oldcastle, can be seen below. "Animal Eyes" is the opening track of THE NEPTUNE DARLINGS' melodically adventurous sophomore release, "Principium Sequentia". Mina told Revolver magazine about THE NEPTUNE DARLINGS: ...
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MACHINE HEAD played its new song "Do Or Die" live for the first time during its concert Wednesday night (October 16) at Gasometer in Vienna, Austria. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be seen below. Released last Friday (October 11), "Do Or Die" has been described by some fans and media outlets as a ...
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There's something disarming and very welcome about the sound of Myles Kennedy almost whispering his way through brief intro "One Life", because although ALTER BRIDGE have had plenty of subtle and downtempo moments over the years, their last album, "The Last Hero", was a near-remorseless barrage of bombast and overwrought emoting; an enthusiastic over-egging of ...
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The entire touring lineup for MACHINE HEAD's "Burn My Eyes" 25th-anniversary tour was interviewed by Rock Hard magazine prior to the band's October 5 show in Frieberg, Germany at Sick Arena Musikclub. You can watch the chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the biggest difference for MACHINE HEAD touring in 1994 ...
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MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn has revealed the lyrical inspiration for his band's new song "Do Or Die". Released last Friday (October 11), "Do Or Die" has been described by some fans and media outlets as a "diss" track aimed at MACHINE HEAD's detractors, in particular those who have been critical of the band's last ...
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British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST will enter Orgone Studios in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom at the end of the month with producer Jaime Gomez Arellano to begin recording their new album. An early 2020 release is expected. PARADISE LOST previously worked with Arellano on "The Plague Within" (2015) and "Medusa" (2017) albums. This past ...
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Nuclear Blast has announced the signing of the modern metal outfit AMARANTHE. The Swedish/Danish six-piece is currently working on its sixth studio album, which will tentatively be unleashed in 2020. AMARANTHE's Olof Mörck states: "It feels amazing to unveil our cooperation with the giants at Nuclear Blast! Ever since we held our shiny new Nuclear ...
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Following his just-concluded, wildly successful U.K. arena tour, Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Alice Cooper has announced his spring 2020 tour plans. He will extend the "Ol' Black Eyes Is Back" show, which debuted in summer 2019 to the delight of fans, into the new year. The spring 2020 leg of the tour kicks ...
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FILTER has postponed its previously announced tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band's platinum-selling, sophomore album "Title Of Record". The trek was scheduled to kick off on October 19 and run through November 27. The band broke the news of the postponement in a social media post earlier today. FILTER wrote: "Due to scheduling ...
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MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn has fired back at critics of the band's new song "Do Or Die". Ever since "Do Or Die" was released last Friday, there have been numerous complaints on social media about the track's chorus, which features the line "Die, Motherfucker, Die", with some fans pointing out its similarity to DOPE's ...
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MA Entertainment Global has uploaded video footage of PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS performing the PANTERA classic "Mouth For War" on October 11 at the Aftershock festival at Discovery Park in Sacramento, California. Check it out below. Also available is a clip of the "Walk" performance from the same show. ...
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KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer recently spoke with Australia's Heavy magazine. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the band's ongoing "End Of The Road" farewell tour: Tommy: "We feel good. I'm still getting used to this being the last tour. In North ...
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Phil Demmel says that he is "pretty sure" none of the lyrics in the new MACHINE HEAD song "Do Or Die" were written about him. Released on Friday, "Do Or Die" has been described by some fans and media outlets as a "diss" track dedicated to MACHINE HEAD's detractors, in particular ...
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Former QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate was joined by professional opera singer Michelle Lajeunesse on stage on October 10 at the Star Theater in Portland, Oregon to perform the band's classic song "Suite Sister Mary". Video footage of her appearance can be seen below. Tate is still celebrating the 30th anniversary of QUEENSRŸCHE's "Operation: Mindcrime" album ...
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MACHINE HEAD has released the official Marius Milinski-directed music video for its new track "Do Or Die". The track is available now on all digital platforms via Imperium Recordings/Nuclear Blast. "Do Or Die" was produced by MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn and Zack Ohren (FALLUJAH, ALL SHALL PERISH) at Sharkbite Studios in Oakland, California. It ...
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On Thursday's (October 10) episode of her daytime talk show "The Talk", Sharon Osbourne addressed husband Ozzy's recent video message to fans announcing the latest cancelation of his European tour dates due to health issues. "How cute is he?" Sharon said (see video below). "He does [look good]. We were watching something the other day ...
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In a recent interview with Australia's Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life, LIFE OF AGONY guitarist Joey Z discussed the current state of the band as well as the recording process for its forthcoming "The Sound Of Scars" studio album, which is acting as "chapter two" to the group's groundbreaking 1993 ...
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MACHINE HEAD played the second show of the European leg of its 25th-anniversary tour for the band's classic debut, "Burn My Eyes", Monday night (October 7) at Poppodium 013 in Tilburg, The Netherlands. Building on the band's previous "An Evening With…" format, the "Burn My Eyes" anniversary show is described in a press release as ...
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MACHINE HEAD has announced the North American leg of its 25th-anniversary tour for the band's classic debut, "Burn My Eyes". The dates kick off in Phoenix on January 16, and continue across Texas, Florida, New York, Toronto, Chicago and Denver, wrapping up at the legendary Fox Theater in Oakland, California on February 21 and House ...
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Morten Stützer, guitarist and founding member of Danish thrash metal veterans ARTILLERY, has died. He was only 57 years old. The surviving members of the band broke the news of Morten's passing in a Facebook post earlier today. They wrote: "Dear loyal friends and fans, it is with a heavy heart, a great deal of ...
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MACHINE HEAD kicked off the first leg of its 25th-anniversary tour for the band's classic debut, "Burn My Eyes", Saturday night (October 5) in Freiburg, Germany. Building on the band's previous "An Evening With…" format, the "Burn My Eyes" anniversary show is described in a press release as "a three-hour musical extravaganza," comprised of two ...
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