Guitarist Marc Rizzo has confirmed his departure from SOULFLY so that he can focus on his solo projects. Although Rizzo’s exit from SOULFLY was never officially announced, it was revealed on Thursday (August 5) that FEAR FACTORY’s Dino Cazares would be stepping in to the guitarist role for SOULFLY on their upcoming U.S. tour, which...
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LAMB OF GOD’s RANDY BLYTHE In Mourning Over The Death Of His Grandmother
LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe is in mourning after the death of his grandmother who died yesterday (August 5) at 100 years old. In a lengthy, heartfelt Instagram caption, the LAMB OFGOD singer discussed how his family made her comfortable in her final days, and offered advice for those who are also dealing with...
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SEBASTIAN BACH Tests Positive For COVID-19 Despite Being Fully Vaccinated
Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach has tested positive for COVID-19 after being fully vaccinated. Bach revealed his positive diagnosis in a video message Friday night (August 6), saying:(as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “If you’re wondering why I’m by myself wearing a mask, I guess it’s time to let you guys know I have been diagnosed...
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VIDEO: STAIND Kick Off Tour With KORN In West Palm Beach, Florida
STAIND kicked off their tour with KORN this past Thursday (August 5) at the iTHINK Financial Amphitheater in West Palm Beach, Florida. You can check out fan-filmed video footage of the concert below. The current tour will make stops in Long Island, Detroit, Irvine, Phoenix, Austin and more, before wrapping up with a show at...
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LIVE NATION To Require Vaccination Or Proof Of Negative Test Result For U.S. Concerts
Tour promotion giant Live Nation will now require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for entry to any of its live shows, according to an internal memo obtained by Variety. The document, which was signed by Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino, states that Live Nation will be adopting the same practices that have...
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KISS Announce Their Second Las Vegas Residency Which Kicks Off In December
KISS will kick off their second Las Vegas residency beginning in December of this year. The news of KISS’s return to Las Vegas was broken by Gene Simmons during an interview at Animazing Gallery at The Venetian Grand Canal Shoppes, previewing his “ArtWorks” collection of paintings and sketches. Asked if KISS will be coming back...
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DEF LEPPARD Announce ‘High ‘N’ Dry’ 40th-Anniversary Worldwide Broadcast Event
DEF LEPPARD have announced a worldwide broadcast premiere event celebrating the 40th anniversary of their “High ‘N’ Dry” album. Watch singer Joe Elliott, drummer Rick Allen and bassist Rick Savage reveal behind-the-scenes stories from their legendary 1981 release, while guitarists Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell discuss the album’s impact on their own musical trajectory and...
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EXODUS’s STEVE ‘ZETRO’ SOUZA Recalls That Time He Bought ‘Crank’ From LEMMY KILMISTER
EXODUS frontman Steve “Zetro” Souza and former MACHINE HEAD drummer Chris Kontos recently sat down to talk for an appearance on ‘Zetro’s Toxic Vault’, and reminisced about that time they opened for MOTÖRHEAD . Kontos had a brief stint as the drummer for EXODUS when they were opening for MOTÖRHEAD for two shows in Argentina...
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LIMP BIZKIT Song Sales Have Doubled Since Lollapalooza
LIMP BIZKIT’s music sales have literally doubled since their performance at this year’s Lollapalooza festival in Chicago. Billboard reports that LIMP BIZKIT song streams were up 27 percent on August 1 and 2 from the week prior, with a total of 1.9 million streams. Their song sales also went from 500 to 1,000. LIM BIZKIT...
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BLOOD RED THRONE Release New Song ‘Conquered Malevolence’
Norwegian death metal vets BLOOD RED THRONE have pulled back the curtain on a decimating song today, titled ‘Conquered Malevolence’. The vicious new track is featured on the veterans’ impending 10th album, “Imperial Congregation,” that’s due out October 8th from Nuclear Blast. Founding guitarist Daniel Olaisen comments on the song: “‘Conquered Malevolence’ started with Meathook...