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• Photos: RICHIE FAULKNER Signs Copies Of Debut ELEGANT WEAPONS Album At Nashville Record Store

  28-05-2023 20:13 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) signed copies of ELEGANT WEAPONS' debut album, "Horns For A Halo", on Saturday, May 27 at Grimey's in his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. Photos of the session can be found below.
  "Horns For A Halo" was released on May 26 via Nuclear Blast. The LP was recorded with s...
  
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• GREAT WHITE Drummer Rules Out Reunion With JACK RUSSELL: 'It Just Couldn't Physically Be Possible, I Think'

  28-05-2023 19:35 via blabbermouth.net
  
  In a new interview with Waste Some Time With Jason Green, GREAT WHITE drummer Audie Desbrow spoke about the likelihood of a reunion with original GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It just couldn't physically be possible, I think… And there's just so much...
  
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• W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Has A Cracked Vertebra, Expects To Be Healed In Time For North American Tour

  28-05-2023 18:33 via blabbermouth.net
  
  During a May 25 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless spoke about completing the band's recent European tour while seated after suffering a herniated disc in his back. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "This past Monday was my 10-year a...
  
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• SHADOWS FALL Performs At MILWAUKEE METAL FEST (Video)

  28-05-2023 17:24 via blabbermouth.net
  
  The porcelmc and Metal Steve YouTube channels have uploaded video of SHADOWS FALL's May 27 performance at the Milwaukee Metal Fest at The Rave/Eagles Ballroom in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Check out the clips below.
  During an appearance on a recent episode of "The Jasta Show" podcast, SHADOWS FALL s...
  
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• TED NUGENT Rips LOS ANGELES DODGERS For Inviting 'Queer And Trans Nuns' To Pride Event: 'That is Satanism'

  28-05-2023 17:13 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Ted Nugent has blasted the Los Angeles Dodgers for their decision to feature controversial anti-Catholic LGBTQ+ activist group of "queer and trans nuns" known as the Sisters Of Perpetual Indulgence at a Pride Night event scheduled for June 16.
  After the Dodgers announced earlier this month that they...
  
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• Watch: KING'S X Performs In Houston, Texas During Spring 2023 U.S. Tour

  28-05-2023 16:43 via blabbermouth.net
  
  The RichG LIVE YouTube channel has uploaded video of KING'S X's May 27 performance at the RISE Rooftop in Houston, Texas. Check out the clips below.
  The power trio, which has been in existence for more than four decades, will play the following additional shows this spring and summer:
  Jun. 8 -...
  
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• Watch: PHIL DEMMEL Plays First Concert With TESTAMENT At Germany's ROCK HARD FESTIVAL

  28-05-2023 16:06 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Former MACHINE HEAD and current VIO-LENCE guitarist Phil Demmel played his first show with TESTAMENT last night (Saturday, May 27) at the Rock Hard Festival in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Demmel is filling in for TESTAMENT's regular lead guitarist Alex Skolnick, who is sitting out some of the band's spr...
  
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• Watch: ANTHRAX Joined By MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN For 'I Am The Law' At MILWAUKEE METAL FEST

  28-05-2023 15:42 via blabbermouth.net
  
  MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn joined ANTHRAX on stage Saturday night (May 27) at the Milwaukee Metal Fest at The Rave/Eagles Ballroom in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to perform the classic ANTHRAX song "I Am The Law". Video of his appearance can be seen below.
  Flynn previously played "I Am The Law" with...
  
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• Watch: KEANU REEVES's Rock Band DOGSTAR Plays First Live Show In More Than Two Decades

  28-05-2023 15:00 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Keanu Reeves's 1990s and early 2000s grunge band DOGSTAR played its first concert following a two-decade-long hiatus on Saturday (May 27) at the BottleRock music festival in Napa Valley, California. Reeves and his bandmates debuted new music from their forthcoming album, including a song called "Gli...
  
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• Watch: MÖTLEY CRÜE Performs In Mönchengladbach, Germany During 2023 'The World Tour'

  28-05-2023 01:35 via blabbermouth.net
  
  MÖTLEY CRÜE and DEF LEPPARD played the second show of the European leg of their "The World Tour" this past Thursday night (May 25) at SparkassenPark in Mönchengladbach, Germany. Fan-filmed video of MÖTLEY CRÜE's performance can be seen below.
  MÖTLEY CRÜE's setlist was as follows:
  01. Wild Side
  02. S...
  
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• CRADLE OF FILTH Begins Recording New Album

  28-05-2023 01:18 via blabbermouth.net
  
  British extreme metal titans CRADLE OF FILTH have entered Grindstone Studio in Suffolk, U.K. to begin recording their new album.
  On Thursday (May 25), the band shared a few photos from the studio on social media and wrote in an accompanying message: "We're on our way Filthlings! From [CRADLE drummer...
  
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• Watch 'Snakepit' Video Of METALLICA's Hamburg Concert During 'M72' Tour

  27-05-2023 23:13 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Fan-filmed video of the fifth show of METALLICA's "M72" world tour, which took place Friday night (May 26) at Volksparkstadion inHamburg, Germany can be seen below.
  The trek, which launched in late April in Amsterdam, sees the band playing two nights in every city it visits — with each "No Repeat...
  
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• AVENGED SEVENFOLD Bassist On 'Life Is But A Dream…' Album: 'We Wanted To Accomplish Things That We Haven't Accomplished Before'

  27-05-2023 22:38 via blabbermouth.net
  
  At this year's Sonic Temple festival in Columbus, Ohio, AVENGED SEVENFOLD bassist Johnny Christ spoke to Bodhi of the 99.7 The Blitz radio station about the band's upcoming album "Life Is But A Dream…", which is set to arrive on June 2 via Warner. Regarding whether the LP was easy to put together, c...
  
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• Watch: QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Plays First Concert In More Than Three Years

  27-05-2023 21:50 via blabbermouth.net
  
  QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE performed live for the first time in more than three years last night (Friday, May 26) at the Sonic Temple festival in Columbus, Ohio. Prior to the Columbus gig, Josh Homme and his bandmates played one gig in early 2020, their first since 2018.
  QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE's 11-so...
  
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• SKID ROW's ERIK GRÖNWALL Opens Up About Australian And Japanese Tour Cancelations: 'Health Always Comes First'

  27-05-2023 20:25 via blabbermouth.net
  
  SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall has shared a new video blog in which he discusses the band's decision to cancel the remaining dates on its Australian tour, as well as a Japanese tour, because of his flu-like symptoms.
  SKID ROW initially scrapped its May 17 concert in Brisbane due to Erik's illness but...
  
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• Watch: TESTAMENT Performs As Four-Piece At Opening Concert Of Spring 2023 European Tour

  27-05-2023 19:16 via blabbermouth.net
  
  San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT performed as a four-piece at the kick-off concert of their European tour last night in (May 26) in Wiesbaden, Germany. The band played without lead guitarist Alex Skolnick who is sitting out some of TESTAMENT's spring/summer 2023 European tour dates in orde...
  
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• ROGER WATERS Releases Statement In Response To Nazi Costume Accusations

  27-05-2023 18:30 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Roger Waters has defended himself against criticism over his concerts last week in Berlin during which the former PINK FLOYD leader displayed Nazi-like symbolism and made what some people have described as offensive comments about Holocaust victim Anne Frank.
  During the shows at Mercedes Benz Arena,...
  
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• Watch KREATOR's Entire Performance In San Diego During 'Klash Of The Titans' North American Tour

  27-05-2023 17:55 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Front-row fan-filmed video of KREATOR's entire May 26 performance at the House Of Blues in San Diego, California can be seen below. The show was part of KREATOR's ongoing "Klash Of The Titans" North American co-headlining tour with Brazilian/American metallers SEPULTURA. Support on the trek is comin...
  
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• See TAYLOR HAWKINS's Son SHANE Perform 'I'll Stick Around' With FOO FIGHTERS At BOSTON CALLING

  27-05-2023 16:54 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Shane Hawkins, the son of late FOO FIGHTERS drummer Taylor Hawkins, joined the band on stage last night (Friday, May 26) at the Boston Calling festival to perform the song "I'll Stick Around".
  "How about we do a song with one of my favorite drummers in the world? Would you guys please welcome Shane...
  
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• SAMMY HAGAR Says Reconciling With EDDIE VAN HALEN Before His Death Meant 'Everything' To Him

  27-05-2023 16:30 via blabbermouth.net
  
  In a new interview with Fox News, Sammy Hagar spoke about mending his relationship with Eddie Van Halen prior to the legendary VAN HALEN guitarist's passing. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "To be able to have talked to Eddie and had a wonderful rapport with him on text, it means every...
  
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• Watch: Original BIOHAZARD Lineup Performs Live For First Time In 12 Years

  27-05-2023 15:56 via blabbermouth.net
  
  The reunited original lineup of BIOHAZARD — guitarist/vocalist Billy Gradziadei, guitarist Bobby Hambel, drummer Danny Schuler and bassist/vocalist Evan Seinfeld — played its first show in 12 years last night (Friday, May 26) at the Milwaukee Metal Fest at The Rave/Eagles Ballroom in Milwaukee, Wisc...
  
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• PANTERA's PHILIP ANSELMO Says He 'Disavows' Confederate Flag: 'It's Ridiculous, Man'

  27-05-2023 15:27 via blabbermouth.net
  
  PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo has publicly "disavowed" the Confederate flag.
  The 54-year-old singer made the comment during the band's concert last night (Friday, May 26) in Bulgaria. He was addressing a fan in the audience who was displaying a sign that included Confederate flag imagery, somethin...
  
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• NIKKI SIXX Is 'One Of The Most Unique And Talented' Bass 'Players In The World', Says Producer BOB ROCK

  27-05-2023 03:11 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Producer Bob Rock has clarified his recent comments about Nikki Sixx's bass playing on some of MÖTLEY CRÜE's earlier records, insisting that his words were "taken out of context and misconstrued."
  While appearing on the "Talk Is Jericho" podcast earlier this week, Rock was discussing his recent work...
  
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• Watch: PANTERA Plays First European Concert In 23 Years

  27-05-2023 02:40 via blabbermouth.net
  
  The reformed PANTERA played its first European concert Friday night (May 26) at Arena Sofia in Sofia, Bulgaria. The performance marked PANTERA's first live appearance in Europe in 23 years — since May 2000, when the band last toured the continent in support of what would be their final album, "Reinv...
  
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• JOE LYNN TURNER Wanted To 'Make His Own Footprints' When He Joined RAINBOW After RONNIE JAMES DIO's Exit

  27-05-2023 02:14 via blabbermouth.net
  
  In a new interview with Real Music With Gary Stuckey, Joe Lynn Turner was asked what his first reaction was when people said he had "big shoes to fill" by joining RAINBOW following the departure of legendary singer Ronnie James Dio. (Graham Bonnet briefly sang for RAINBOW in 1979 after Dio and laste...
  
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• Watch FOZZY Perform In Houston During Spring 2023 Tour

  27-05-2023 02:11 via blabbermouth.net
  
  The RichG LIVE YouTube channel has uploaded video of FOZZY's May 11 performance at RISE Rooftop in Houston, Texas as the support act for UGLY KID JOE. Check out the clips below.
  In a recent interview with Rock 100.5 The KATT's Cameron Buchholtz, FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho was asked if fans wo...
  
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• Is BLACKIE LAWLESS Using Backing Tapes For His Lead Vocals? 'When I'm Up There, I'm Singing My Ass Off', He Says

  27-05-2023 01:33 via blabbermouth.net
  
  During a May 25 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless was once again asked about complaints from some of the band's fans about the use of backing tracks during the group's live performances. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Abo...
  
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• JOE LYNN TURNER Wanted To 'Make His Own Footprints' When He Replaced RONNIE JAMES DIO In RAINBOW

  27-05-2023 00:20 via blabbermouth.net
  
  In a new interview with Real Music With Gary Stuckey, Joe Lynn Turner was asked what his first reaction was when people said he had "big shoes to fill" by joining RAINBOW as the replacement for legendary singer Ronnie James Dio. Turner, who fronted RAINBOW from 1980 to 1984, helping them score the b...
  
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• Watch Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA Performing 'Blackened' In Paris During 'M72' Tour

  26-05-2023 22:23 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "Blackened" at the third show of the band's "M72" world tour on May 17 at Stade De France in Paris, France can be seen below.
  The trek, which launched in late April in Amsterdam, sees the band playing two nights in every city it visits — w...
  
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• Producer BOB ROCK Says JIMMY PAGE And JACK WHITE's Praise Of METALLICA's 'St. Anger' Makes Up For Other People's Criticism

  26-05-2023 22:11 via blabbermouth.net
  
  During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Talk Is Jericho" podcast, producer Bob Rock (pictured) once again defended his work on METALLICA's controversial 2003 LP "St. Anger" by saying that both LED ZEPPELIN legend Jimmy Page and former THE WHITE STRIPES frontman Jack Whitetook the time t...
  
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• Watch: SLAYER, MACHINE HEAD, Ex-EXODUS, Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Members Perform At MILWAUKEE METAL FEST Pre-Party

  26-05-2023 21:37 via blabbermouth.net
  
  The official Milwaukee Metal Fest pre-party took place last night (Thursday, May 25) at The Rave/Eagles Ballroom in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The very special "Jasta And Friends" lineup included performances by organizer Jamey Jasta (HATEBREED), Paul Bostaph (SLAYER), Chris Garza (SUICIDE SILENCE), Kirk...
  
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• LACUNA COIL Releases 37-Minute Documentary About 20th Anniversary Of 'Comalies'

  26-05-2023 20:39 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Italian heavy rockers LACUNA COIL have released a 37-minute documentary about the 20th anniversary of their third studio album, "Comalies". You can now watch it below.
  In a video announcing the release of the documentary, LACUNA COIL co-vocalist Andrea Ferro said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)...
  
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• JUDAS PRIEST Announces 'Metal Masters 2024' European Tour With SAXON And URIAH HEEP

  26-05-2023 20:08 via blabbermouth.net
  
  British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST have announced a series of European shows next year with SAXON and URIAH HEEP to follow the recently announced U.K. and Ireland dates featuring the three bands. The Metal Masters 2024" trek will now kick off on March 11 in Glasgow, U.K. and conclude on April...
  
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• GEORGE LYNCH Says His Career Highlights Were 'Financial Things', Not Musical Achievements

  26-05-2023 19:47 via blabbermouth.net
  
  In a new interview with the "CooperTalk" podcast, legendary guitarist George Lynch was asked to name his career highlights. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I'm gonna be a hundred thousand percent honest with you here. The highlights of the career weren't musical things; the...
  
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• NITA STRAUSS Shares Music Video For 'The Golden Trail' Feat. IN FLAMES Vocalist ANDERS FRIDÉN

  26-05-2023 18:57 via blabbermouth.net
  
  ALICE COOPER guitarist Nita Strauss will release her sophomore solo album, "The Call Of The Void", on July 7 via Sumerian Records. The official music video for the LP's latest single, "The Golden Trail", featuring a guest appearance by IN FLAMES vocalist Anders Fridén, can be seen below.
  Regarding t...
  
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• RICHIE FAULKNER's ELEGANT WEAPONS Shares Music Video For 'Horns For A Halo' Title Track

  26-05-2023 18:44 via blabbermouth.net
  
  The official Lief Thomason-directed music video for "Horns For A Halo", the title track of the debut album from ELEGANT WEAPONS, the new project featuring guitarist Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) and singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG), can be seen below. The LP, which is being released today (Frida...
  
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• TAIPEI HOUSTON Feat. LARS ULRICH's Sons: 'Frequency' Music Video Released

  26-05-2023 18:32 via blabbermouth.net
  
  TAIPEI HOUSTON, the band featuring Myles and Layne Ulrich, sons of METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich, has released the official music video for the song "Frequency".
  TAIPEI HOUSTON's debut album, "Once Bit Never Bored", was made available last November via C3 Records.
  Formed in the Bay Area in Northern...
  
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• DAVE LOMBARDO Doesn't Wish He Could Have Been Part Of SLAYER's Final Tour

  26-05-2023 18:20 via blabbermouth.net
  
  In a new interview with Revolver magazine, former SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo was asked if he wishes he could have played on the band's final tour in 2018 and 2019. He responded: "No, not really. I was already doing so much… I'd known for years that Tom [Araya, SLAYER bassist/vocalist] wanted to re...
  
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• METALLICA Rehearses A Lot To Make Each Show On 'M72' Tour Sound Good For The Fans

  26-05-2023 17:46 via blabbermouth.net
  
  During the question-and-answer session at the May 18 book signing at the MK2 Bibliothèque in Paris, France by METALLICA's official photographer Ross Halfin, METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo and guitarist Kirk Hammett spoke about the band's "M72" world tour, which features two-night stops in nearly...
  
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• GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA Says AEROSMITH's BRAD WHITFORD Has Become A 'Really Good Friend': He's 'A Real Sweetheart'

  26-05-2023 17:04 via blabbermouth.net
  
  GODSMACK was joined by AEROSMITH guitarist Brad Whitford on stage on May 23 at FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin, Tennessee and again two days later (May 25) at the Sonic Temple festival in Columbus, Ohio for covers of AEROSMITH's classic power ballad "Dream On" and THE BEATLES' "Come Together". As...
  
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• JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER On TINA TURNER: 'Her Legend Will Live Forever'

  26-05-2023 16:17 via blabbermouth.net
  
  JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner has paid tribute to Tina Turner. The pioneering rock singer passed away on Wednesday (May 24) after a long illness. She was 83 years old.
  Faulkner commented on Turner's death during an appearance Wednesday on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk". He said...
  
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• Watch DVD Version Of TRIUMPH's Entire Performance At US Festival

  26-05-2023 15:57 via blabbermouth.net
  
  May 29, 1983 will forever be an important day in the history of heavy metal. After all, it was on this date that some of the world's then-top metal acts — VAN HALEN, SCORPIONS, TRIUMPH, OZZY OSBOURNE, JUDAS PRIEST, MÖTLEY CRÜE and QUIET RIOT — shared the stage on "Heavy Metal Sunday" at the mammoth...
  
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• Watch 4K Video Of STEVEN ADLER Performing GUNS N' ROSES Classics At 2023 Edition OF M3 ROCK FESTIVAL

  26-05-2023 15:22 via blabbermouth.net
  
  The Ron Murdock YouTube channel has uploaded 4K video of former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler's May 7 performance at the M3 Rock Festival at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. Check out the clips below.
  Joining Adler to bring songs like "Paradise City", "Welcome To The J...
  
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• Trial Date Set For Lawsuit Between Founding QUEENSRŸCHE Drummer And Fellow Original Members

  26-05-2023 14:58 via blabbermouth.net
  
  A jury trial date has been set in the lawsuit between QUEENSRŸCHE's estranged drummer Scott Rockenfield and the band's fellow original members Michael Wilton (guitar) and Eddie Jackson (bass). The trial is set for 9 a.m. on January 16, 2024 in Snohomish County Superior Court in the state of Washingt...
  
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• JASTA Drops New Song 'Assimilation Agenda' Feat. EXODUS's STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA

  26-05-2023 14:36 via blabbermouth.net
  
  HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta has just dropped a single and visualizer for "Assimilation Agenda", a brand new track from his JASTA project, featuring Steve "Zetro" Souza from San Francisco Bay Area legends EXODUS. The banger is the first new music from JASTA since the release of the well-received p...
  
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• Necrotted To Release New Album "Imperium" In September

  26-05-2023 13:07 via metalunderground.com
  Southern German death lead squad Necrotted announce the release of their new studio album: "Imperium" will be released on September 22, 2023 via Reaper Entertainment & Blood Blast.The cover artwork, created by Robin Schneider, has also been revealed.The band comments:"We are extremely pleased to announce to you today that in September 202...Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  
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• Polaris Premiere New Single & Music Video “Inhumane” From Upcoming New Album "Fatalism"

  26-05-2023 09:03 via metalunderground.com
  Australian metalcore band Polaris have unveiled their latest track "Inhumane" through an online premiere, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. After debuting the song live, they have now released an official music video for it, directed by Ed Reiss. This track serves also as the first glimpse into their upcoming third studio alb...Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  
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• AASAR Premiere New Single & Music Video “Court Of The Unknown” - Guitarist Valerio Quirini (Sharks In Your Mouth) Guests

  26-05-2023 08:55 via metalunderground.com
  Trento, Italy-based blackened deathcore outfit AASAR have released a new official music video for their new single, "Court Of The Unknown," which is now available online streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below. The track features a guest appearance by Valerio Quirini, guitarist of Sharks In Your Mouth.The band expressed thei...Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  
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• Mugshot Premiere New Single & Music Video “Left In The Wake” - Sign With Pure Noise Records

  26-05-2023 08:41 via metalunderground.com
  Mugshot have officially inked a deal with Pure Noise Records. The metalcore band have announced their new label partnership alongside the release of a music video for their latest single, "Left In The Wake".Check out "Left In The Wake" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.The group shared their thoughts on the t...Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  
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• Haken Premiere New Official Live Music Video For “Lovebite”

  26-05-2023 08:34 via metalunderground.com
  Progressive metalcore band Haken have unveiled their new live music video for the track "Lovebite". The footage captures their performance at the Alhambra in Paris, France, on March 17th, 2023. Currently, the band are concluding their North America tour in support of their latest album, "Fauna". Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  
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