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In a new interview with Tom Wilson of Australia's Sense Music Media, guitarist/vocalist Patrizio "Patrick" Mameli of long-running Dutch progressive death metallers PESTILENCE revealed that he is planning on leaving his birth country "in a few years" and "moving to Thailand." Asked what prompted that...

In a new interview with Mark Kadzielawa of 69 Faces Of Rock, drummer Fred Estby and guitarist David Blomqvist of long-running Swedish death metallers DISMEMBER spoke about the band's current reunion, which began nearly six years ago. Regarding how he and his bandmates decided to return to playing li...

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced the Chris Shiflett Cleaver Telecaster Deluxe, the new American-made signature model from Chris Shiflett — lead guitarist for the FOO FIGHTERS, solo artist, and host of the podcast "Shred With Shifty". Night after night, Shiflett carves his...

In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, BUCKCHERRY guitarist Stevie Dacanay (a.k.a. Stevie D.) spoke about the band's upcoming eleventh album, which was recorded earlier this month at a Nashville studio with producer Marti Frederiksen. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NE...

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE will release a new single, "Forever Aligned", on Wednesday, November 20. The track is taken from the band upcoming album, "This Consequence", tentatively due in early 2025 via Metal Blade. "Forever Aligned" will premiere at midnight EST Monday night (November 18) on SiriusXM's Liqu...

FEAR FACTORY recruited LIONS AT THE GATE's Stephen Brewer to play bass on the veteran Los Angeles-based act's recent shows in Australia and Japan. Brewer, who also previously played guitar for WESTFIELD MASSACRE, was filling in for FEAR FACTORY's longtime bassist Tony Campos, who was on the road wit...

PRIMUS is currently accepting submissions "from all points in the universe" for the position of the band's drummer/percussionist. The rock group, whose longtime drummer Tim "Herb" Alexander "abruptly" quit in October, states: "Seeking a well-mannered, affable individual with original sensibility and...

The reunited SNOT has announced three club shows in January and February 2025, leading up to the band's appearance at the Welcome To Rockville festival in May 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. In addition to guitarists Mikey Doling and Sonny Mayo, bassist John "Tumor" Fahnestock and drummer Jamie Mill...

In a new interview with Jaimunji, vocalist Joacim Cans of Swedish metallers HAMMERFALL reflected on his band's 1998 U.S. tour as the support act for the pioneering American death metal band DEATH. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Touring with [DEATH mastermind] Chuck Schuldiner, it was...

In a new interview with the "Everblack" podcast, bassist Jørn "Necrobutcher" Stubberud of Norwegian black metallers MAYHEM was asked if fans can expect new music from him and his bandmates in 2025. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yes, you can. Teloch [MAYHEM guitarist Morten Berg...