Perry McAuley, singer of the groundbreaking New Orleans band GRAVEYARD RODEO, has passed away in Evergreen, Louisiana. He was 58 years old. Pioneers of the New Orleans underground scene, fusing metal, hardcore and doom that would later spawn the "sludge" sound which New Orleans has become famous for, GRAVEYARD RODEO's history dates back to 1980 ...
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British rockers THE DARKNESS have released the title track of their forthcoming quasi-sci-fi concept album "Easter Is Cancelled", due out on October 4 via Cooking Vinyl. "Easter Is Cancelled" gives a taste of what to expect from the band's most diverse album yet. The song features almighty guitar solos and riffs, delicate acoustic touches, highflying ...
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There have been countless books penned about the leading grunge bands — namely NIRVANA and PEARL JAM. Surprisingly, few have been assembled about the mighty SOUNDGARDEN. But this is about to change, with the arrival of "Dark Black And Blue: The Soundgarden Story". Written by author/journalist (and longtime SOUNDGARDEN fan) Greg Prato, the book tells ...
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In a recent interview with Madness To Creation, ALICE IN CHAINS frontman William DuVall was asked if he ever felt Layne Staley's presence or felt a loved one's presence when he performed a song. He responded: "This was a time before they decided to ever bring back ALICE IN CHAINS. There ...
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In a brand new interview with Australia's Maniacs, KORN frontman Jonathan Davis was asked if he was "feeling a little déjà vu" knowing that the band's new album, "The Nothing", was being released around the same time as new LPs from TOOL and SLIPKNOT. "It's good to be in good company," ...
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KORN drummer Ray Luzier has told the 105.7 The Point radio station that he is proud of the band's new album, "The Nothing". Released on September 13 via Roadrunner/Elektra, the follow-up to 2016's "The Serenity Of Suffering" was once again produced by Nick Raskulinecz and includes the single "You'll Never Find Me", which was made ...
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THE DARKNESS frontman Justin Hawkins spoke to Greg Prato of Songfacts about the title of the band's upcoming album, " "Easter Is Cancelled", which is due on October 4 via via Cooking Vinyl. The artwork features what appears to be members of THE DARKNESS beating down Roman guards as Jesus — ...
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ALICE IN CHAINS vocalist/guitarist William DuVall spoke to Antihero magazine about his upcoming debut solo album, "One Alone". Due on October 4 via DVL Recordings, the disc was described in a press release as "a smoldering, all-acoustic affair — part late-night confessional, part living room concert." Asked if he still has ...
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According to The Blast, SLIPKNOT members Corey Taylor and Michael Shawn Crahan (a.k.a. Clown) are asking a judge to throw out Christ Fehn's lawsuit. In the documents, which were filed on Wednesday (September 11) in New York State Supreme Court, Taylor and Crahan claim Fehn's lawsuit was filed in the wrong ...
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Metalshop TV recently conducted an interview with vocalist CJ McMahon of Australian deathcore masters THY ART IS MURDER. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether it was easier or more difficult to write their latest studio album, "Human Target", in comparison to ...
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In a brand new interview with Jenna Williams of DamnationVault.com, Philip Anselmo spoke about the lyrical inspiration for his EN MINOR project, which he had previously described as "the darkest, heaviest, most miserable shit I've ever written." "I don't wanna be that dude, but I do have some dad issues," Anselmo ...
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Formed over a quarter century ago, MOONSPELL has faced both triumph and tribulation to become the most internationally celebrated Portuguese metal band in history. For the first time, MOONSPELL's unique story is told in full in the new book "Wolves Who Were Men: The History Of Moonspell", scheduled for release in English language on October ...
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Guitarist Michael Schenker (UFO, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, SCORPIONS) recently spoke with Alex Haber of Heavy New York. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the religious imagery in the cover art of the new MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST album, "Revelation": Michael: "The whole ...
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ALICE IN CHAINS vocalist/guitarist William DuVall spoke to "BODS Mayhem Hour" about his upcoming debut solo album, "One Alone". Due on October 4 via DVL Recordings, the disc was described in a press release as "a smoldering, all-acoustic affair — part late-night confessional, part living room concert." Asked if he has had the idea for ...
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Oh my coagulating Christ, this is nasty. A six-man project from Chicago, METH. have two low-key releases under their belt, but "Mother of Red Light" will be most people's first taste of this band's newly birthed sonic world, and it's one that is likely to linger in the back of the throat, like some infernal, ...
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ALICE IN CHAINS vocalist/guitarist William DuVall will embark on a solo tour in October. He will be promoting his debut solo album, "One Alone", which will be released on October 4 via DVL Recordings. DuVall announced the dates via his social media earlier today. He wrote: "ATLANTA!! D.C.!! NEW YORK CITY!! PHILLY!! BOSTON!! NASHVILLE!! and ...
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The official lyric video for the song "Tell Your Mountain" from Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and JOURNEY member Jonathan Cain can be seen below. The track is taken from his fourth solo album in as many years, "More Like Jesus", which was released on May 3 via Identity Records with The Fuel ...
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Tomislav of Antichrist Magazine conducted an interview with frontman Johnny Hedlund of veteran Swedish death metallers UNLEASHED at this year's Wacken Open Air festival, which was held earlier in the month in Wacken, Germany. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the band's latest studio ...
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U.S. metal act SILVERTOMB will release its debut album, "Edge Of Existence", on November 1 via the German independent label Long Branch Records/SPV. The first single from the disc, "Love You Without No Lies", can be streamed below. SILVERTOMB is the latest musical endeavor of guitarist-vocalist Kenny Hickey (TYPE O NEGATIVE, SEVENTH VOID), drummer Johnny ...
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Legendary rocker Alice Cooper, who has been a devout Christian for many years, opened up about his faith during a recent interview with pastor and evangelist Greg Laurie. Having grown up with a father who was a preacher, Cooper has always had religion in his life. But it wasn't until he quit drinking and drugging ...
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Philip Anselmo's EN MINOR played its second show ever Friday night (August 16) at the Psycho Las Vegas festival at the House Of Blues in Las, Nevada. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below. The Psycho Las Vegas performance took place just two days after EN MINOR made its live debut at ...
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Philip H. Anselmo's EN MINOR made its live debut Wednesday night (August 14) at One Eyed Jacks in New Orleans, Louisiana. The concert served as the release party for EN MINOR's debut seven-inch, which was released on August 2 via Housecore Records. Fan-filmed video footage of the show can be seen below (courtesy of YouTube ...
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Philip H. Anselmo's EN MINOR will make its live debut tonight (Wednesday, August 14) at One Eyed Jacks in New Orleans, Louisiana. The concert will serve as the release party for EN MINOR's debut seven-inch, which was released on August 2 via Housecore Records. A project inadvertently in the making since Anselmo's earliest ...
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Video of Philip H. Anselmo's EN MINOR project performing an acoustic version of the song "On The Floor" at Anselmo's home and barn studio, Nödferatu's Lair, just outside of New Orleans, can be seen below (courtesy of Revolver). "On The Floor" appears on EN MINOR's debut seven-inch, which was released on August 2 ...
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SLIPKNOT singer Corey Taylor has told Loudwire that some of the band's sixth album, "We Are Not Your Kind", was written while he was forced to figure out who he was following his recent divorce, without relapsing into substance abuse. "Here's the thing: When I got out of that relationship, it was euphoria ...
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"On The Floor", the first song from Philip H. Anselmo's EN MINOR project, can be streamed below. The track will appear on EN MINOR's debut seven-inch, which will be released on August 2 via Housecore Records. A project inadvertently in the making since Anselmo's earliest days as a child in the French Quarter, the band ...
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KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch has uploaded a new seven-minute video in which he discusses his 2005 conversion to Christianity and the impact his new awareness has had on his life, his family and the influential rock band that he co-founded more than 25 years ago. In the clip, the musician — whose recently released ...
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Australian deathcore masters THY ART IS MURDER have released the official music video for their song "New Gods". The track is taken from the band's fifth album, "Human Target", which is being released today (Friday, July 26) via Nuclear Blast and Human Warfare (Australia and New Zealand). The disc was produced, engineered, mixed and mastered ...
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Jonathan Cain says that he has God whispering in his ear while he is working on his solo music. The JOURNEY keyboardist, a devout born-again Christian whose minister wife Paula White-Cain delivered the invocation at Donald Trump's presidential inauguration, released his fourth solo album in as many years, "More Like Jesus", in May via Identity ...
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