Italian symphonic-death metal masters FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE have revealed the cover artwork to their upcoming album, "King". This stunning visualization was created by acclaimed contemporary artist Eliran Kantor (TESTAMENT, ICED EARTH, KATAKLYSM, HATEBREED). Comments the band: "This work of art is nothing more than the picture of an old world coming to an end.The author, Eliran ...
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Jimmy Cabbs conducted an interview with Philip Anselmo (PANTERA, DOWN, SUPERJOINT, PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS) before SUPERJOINT's October 31 concert in Los Angeles with DANZIG, VEIL OF MAYA, PRONG and WITCH MOUNTAIN. You can now watch the chat in two parts below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On his latest ...
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VAGUS NERVE is a brand new hard rock band featuring Doc Coyle, formerly of GOD FORBID. This is his first creative output since leaving GOD FORBID in August 2013. According to a press release, VAGUS NERVE is "focused solely on artistic integrity, devoid of any commercial ulterior motives. It's just a few guys who love ...
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Jack Antonio recently conducted an interview with KORN bassist and STILLWELL guitarist Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu for the "Do You Know Jack?" radio show (Facebook page). You can now listen to the chat using the Spreaker widget below. Speaking about KORN's upcoming follow-up to 2013's "The Paradigm Shift" album, Fieldy said: "It's definitely bringing ...
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The first part of an Electronic Press Kit (EPK) for the forthcoming METAL CHURCH album — featuring the band's returning vocalist Mike Howe — is available below. Howe, who fronted METAL CHURCH from 1988 until 1994, officially rejoined the band in April. In the summer of 2014, METAL CHURCH suddenly found themselves in need of ...
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The first official photo of the new METAL CHURCH lineup — featuring the band's returning vocalist Mike Howe — can be seen on this page. Howe, who fronted METAL CHURCH from 1988 until 1994, officially rejoined the band in April. In the summer of 2014, METAL CHURCH suddenly found themselves in need of a new ...
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Fan-filmed video footage of JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE — which features Jack Russell on vocals alongside former GREAT WHITE bassist-turned-guitarist Tony Montana (as a guitar player and keyboardist), bassist Chris Tristram, lead guitarist Robby Locher and drummer Dicki Fliszar — performing a cover version of the LED ZEPPELIN classic "Going To California" on October 16 ...
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A new GODSMACK song, "Inside Yourself", has been made available for free download via the band's official web site. Says GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna: "To all radio stations, programming directors and, most importantly, our fans! Here's something fun we recently recorded just for you! "Year after year, you have shown us nothing but ...
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Niclas Müller-Hansen of RockSverige.se recently conducted an interview with former HANOI ROCKS singer Michael Monroe. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. RockSverige.se: Do you read reviews? Michael: I think one should allow people to have their point of view. To some people, it will sound like something else, and somebody ...
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According to The Pulse Of Radio, GODSMACK singer Sully Erna told Gibson.com in a new interview that the plan for the group's next album is to take its music even further away from the signature sound of older hits like "Whatever", "I Stand Alone" and "Straight Out Of Line". Erna explained: "We feel ...
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According to the Los Angeles Times, legendary guitarist Steve Vai has sold home and recording studio in the Hollywood Hills for $1.5 million. Vai, 55, purchased the 1,400-square-foot studio, called the Mothership Studio, and 3,981-square-foot home in 1987 for $330,000. It includes a live room, a booth, a microphone room, a control room, ...
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Singer Mike Howe is heading back into the studio this weekend to finish up the last of the vocal tracks for the new METAL CHURCH album. He says: "It's taken a little longer than we expected, but the end result is better than we could have ever hoped for! You are going to love this!" ...
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RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer says that he has the legal right to bring his version of RATT out on the road without any other original members because the band's guitarist, Warren DeMartini, breached his fiduciary duty by refusing to tour under the RATT name while he is a partner in the corporation that owns the ...
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In a brand new interview with Corus Radio, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson was asked about pop superstar Lady Gaga's recent comment that she would rather be called the next IRON MAIDEN than be compared to pop veteran Madonna. "I think she's great, and I agree with her: she's not the next Madonna; she's way ...
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A fan jumped on stage during STONE TEMPLE PILOTS' set at the Weenie Roast in Charlotte, North Carolina on September 12 while the band was performing the track "Interstate Love Song". The fan attempted to sing the song with STP frontman Chester Bennington and briefly danced, and then collapsed. He quickly picked himself back up ...
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Fan-filmed video footage of WHITESNAKE's August 16 performance in St. Charles, Missouri can be seen below. WHITESNAKE's new touring lineup — David Coverdale (vocals), Joel Hoekstra (guitar), Reb Beach (guitar), Michael Devin (bass), Tommy Aldridge (drums) and Michele Luppi (keyboards) — made its live debut on May 28 at Northern Quest Casino in Airway Heights, ...
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MASTERS OF METAL, the Los Angeles-based thrash metal outfit launched by seasoned veterans and members of AGENT STEEL — Juan Garcia (guitars), Bernie Versailles (guitars, vocals), Robert Cardenas (bass, backing vocals) and Rigo Amezcua (drums) — will release its full-length debut, "From Worlds Beyond", in North America on September 18 via Metalville Records. The eleven-song ...
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Audio snippets of two new METAL CHURCH demo tracks, "Find Your Way" and "Killing Your Time", are available in the YouTube clip below. Both songs will be included on METAL CHURCH's forthcoming album, to be released in the fall via Rat Pak Records. The tracks feature the lineup of Mike Howe (vocals), Kurdt Vanderhoof (guitar), ...
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Former PANTERA and current DOWN and SUPERJOINT singer Philip Anselmo was interviewed on a recent edition of "The Classic Metal Show", which is heard live on Saturdays from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. EST at TheClassicMetalShow.com. You can now listen to the chat below. Asked about a recent claim by John ...
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MISFITS mainman Jerry Only has revealed to Metal Hammer magazine that he is writing a book about his life. He said: "The book is basically about growing up when I grew up, in the '70s, and being able to get involved in the music scene that was taking off. [It will include] a ...
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Former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS and VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland was recently interviewed on the syndicated radio talk show "Rover's Morning Glory". You can now listen to the chat below. Asked if he still has a relationship with his former banmates in STONE TEMPLE PILOTS and whether he can ever see himself returning to the ...
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MASTERS OF METAL, the Los Angeles-based thrash metal outfit launched by seasoned veterans and members of AGENT STEEL — Juan Garcia (guitars), Bernie Versailles (guitars, vocals), Robert Cardenas (bass, backing vocals) and Rigo Amezcua (drums) — will release its full-length debut, "From Worlds Beyond", in North America on September 18 via Metalville Records. The eleven-song ...
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In a brand new interview with Rock.About.com, GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Richard Fortus was asked about the band's current status and whether there are any plans for the Axl Rose-fronted group to tour next year. "The current state of GN'R is pretty up in the air," he replied. "The last I heard they ...
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DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen was was recently interviewed by Mike Hsu of the Worcester/Boston, Massachusetts radio station WAAF. You can now listen to the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On DEF LEPPARD's new, self-titled album: "It's gonna come out in October. We've actually done some backing vocals on it ...
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A rough audio snippet of returning METAL CHURCH singer Mike Howe working on lyrics for the new song "Suffer Fools" — to be included on the band's forthcoming album — can be streamed using the SoundCloud widget below. The track features the lineup of Howe, Kurdt Vanderhoof (guitar), Jeff Plate (drums), Steve Unger (bass) and ...
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On August 28, NIRVANA's self-titled, double-platinum-selling (United States) / seven-times-platinum-selling (worldwide) posthumous collection "Nirvana" (UMe) makes its debut on 45rpm double LP, pressed on 200-gram heavy weight vinyl and packaged in a furnace black gatefold sleeve with liner notes and a digital download card for 96kHz 24-bit HD audio; as well as a 33rpm single ...
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One of Los Angeles' most iconic concert venues, the Hollywood Bowl, launched its 94nd season with the 2015 Opening Night Concert, featuring ever-popular and long-enduring rock band and recent Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame inductees JOURNEY, Saturday, June 20, at 8 p.m. JOURNEY — original members Neal Schon (guitars, backing vocals) and Ross Valory (bass, ...
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A brand new recording of the classic METAL CHURCH song "Badlands", featuring the return of the band's singer Mike Howe, can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. The track was laid down down earlier this month and features the lineup of Howe, Kurdt Vanderhoof (guitar), Jeff Plate (drums), Steve Unger (bass) and Rick Van ...
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HELLYEAH guitarist Tom Maxwell broke his foot in three places and will not be able to participate in the rest of the band's European tour. HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott states: "We will carry on, with [HELLYEAH's other guitarist] Chris Brady holding down the guitar force. Tom will rejoin us for [Rockstar Energy Drink] Mayhem ...
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According to The Pulse Of Radio, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS vocalist Chester Bennington revealed in a new interview with A-Sides that the band considered changing its name after it dismissed original singer Scott Weiland and began working with Bennington in early 2013. Bennington explained (see video below): "We did talk about maybe changing the name of ...
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