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DESTRUCTION’s SCHMIER Says Heavy Metal Bands Using Backing Tracks In Concert Are ‘Lying’ To Fans

On making of DESTRUCTION’s new album, “Under Attack”: Schmier: “It’s the biggest time off that we had between albums — four years — so we...

SUICIDAL ANGELS – “CAPITAL OF WAR” LYRIC VIDEO UNLEASHED

Greek thrash metal tank, Suicidal Angels, will release their new album, Division Of Blood, on May 27th via NoiseArt Records. The limited digipak edition of Division...

PRODUCT OF HATE: ‘Kill. You. Now.’ Video Released

“Kill. You. Now.”, the new video from Wisconsin-based newcomers PRODUCT OF HATE, can be seen below. The clip was directed by James Zahn of The...

Shadowdream ”The Obession Begins Tomorrow” video out

Shadowdream is proud to announce the release of the official video for the song “The Obsession Begins Tomorrow” taken from his new album “The Sunsettler’s Motel”....

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Former MEGADETH Drummer Nick Menza Dead At Age 51

Former MEGADETH drummer allegedly died from a heart failure last night while performing with his band at the club The Baked Potato in LA with...

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Ex-SLIPKNOT Drummer JOEY JORDISON Joins Forces With DRAGONFORCE’s FRÉDÉRIC LECLERCQ In SINSAENUM

Former SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison has launched a brand new extreme metal supergroup called SINSAENUM. Joining him in the new project are MAYHEM and SUNN...

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MEGADETH Recruits SOILWORK Drummer DIRK VERBEUREN For Upcoming Shows

MEGADETH has recruited Dirk Verbeuren (pictured; SOILWORK) to play drums for the band while Chris Adler is busy touring with LAMB OF GOD. Verbeuren will...

BLOOD RED THRONE “REVOCATION OF HUMANKIND” LYRIC VIDEO

Check out “Revocation Of Humankind” – the opening track from the upcoming Blood Red Throne album entitled  Union Of Flesh And Machine, to be released in July...

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CRASHDÏET Is ‘Not Actively Searching For A New Singer Right Now’

Speaking about vocalist Simon Cruz‘s sudden departure from CRASHDÏET in January 2015, Sweet said: “Well, he left the group when we were in Tokyo [Japan]....

Gojira ”Silvera” new video

“Silvera”, the new Drew Cox-directed video from French progressive metallers GOJIRA, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band’s brand new studio...

DEADLOCK PREMIER “BERSERK” MUSIC VIDEO

Deadlock have released their new music video for the new track “Berserk”, from their upcoming Hybris album. Watch below:

Video Premiere: CATTLE DECAPITATION’s ‘Clandestine Ways (Krokodil Rot)’

“Clandestine Ways (Krokodil Rot)”, the new video from San Diego-based deathgrind masters CATTLE DECAPITATION, can be seen below. The clip was once again directed by...

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DORO HONOURED AS “METAL GODDESS” IN LAS VEGAS

30 years of Doro! 30 years of rock and metal! Last weekend in Las Vegas, Doro received her well-deserved award, acknowledging her decades-long dedication, passion...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT’s ‘Transcendence’ Album Gets Release Date; Cover Artwork Unveiled

DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT, the band led by Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend, will release its new album, “Transcendence”, on September 2. The cover artwork for the...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN’s ‘World On Fire’ Album Gets Release Date; Cover Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen will release his new studio album, “World On Fire”, on June 1 via King Records. Asked what the new record...

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GLENN DANZIG Thinks MISFITS Reunion Shows Will Be ‘Incredible’

Glenn Danzig spoke to Rolling Stone about his reunion with MISFITS bassist Jerry Only and guitarist Doyle for an appearance at this year’s Riot Fest,...

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PAUL STANLEY To NIKKI SIXX: ‘Get Off Your Self-Inflated Pedestal’

Paul Stanley has rushed to the defense of his KISS bandmate Gene Simmons after Nikki Sixx slammed Gene over the KISS bassist’s statement that the...

Former SLIPKNOT Drummer JOEY JORDISON’s VIMIC: ‘She Sees Everything’ Video

rmer SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison has launched a new band called VIMIC. He is joined in the group by singer Kalen Chase Musmecci, who has...

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DINO CAZARES: How FEAR FACTORY Developed Its Unique Sound

MusicWatchdog.com conducted an interview with FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares on May 6 at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, Arizona. You can now watch the...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER On Brother RUDOLF: ‘I Can’t Trust Him Anymore’

Jimmy Kay and Alan Dixon of Canada’s The Metal Voice recently conducted an interview with legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker (UFO, SCORPIONS). You can now...