METALLICA’s ROBERT TRUJILLO Breaks Down The Differences Between CLIFF BURTON’s And JASON NEWSTED’s Playing Styles
During an appearance on the April 24 episode of SiriusXM’s “Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk”, METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo spoke about the two bassists that preceded him in the band, Jason Newsted and the late, great Cliff Burton. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “It’s intere…
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Cloak sign with Metal Blade Records
CLOAK have signed with Metal Blade Records! Since forming in 2013, the Atlanta, Georgia-based blackened heavy metal band have been causing a stir in the metal underground and now, the band are…
Read more » Darkthrone release new song ‘The Bird People Of Nordland’
DARKTHRONE have released a brand new song! The new song, titled The Bird People Of Nordland, is taken from the Norwegian metal band’s upcoming new album, It Beckons Us All, which is scheduled…
Read more » Ad Infinitum release new music video for ‘Outer Space’
AD INFINITUM have released a new music video! The new music video, for the track Outer Space, is the brand new single from the Swiss/German symphonic metal band and marks their first…
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Rot Stink Rip
As another vintage year for death metal grinds inexorably forward, the absurd number of top-quality releases shows no sign of slowing. Even so, TOMBSTONER immediately stand out. Those familiar with the band’s “Descent to Madness” EP and “Victims of Vile Torture” debut album will be drooling at the t…
Read more » Kissin’ Dynamite release new music video for ‘My Monster’
KISSIN’ DYNAMITE have released a new music video! The new music video, for the track My Monster, is taken from the German hard rock/heavy metal band’s upcoming new album, Back With A Bang,…
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IN FLAMES’ ANDERS FRIDÉN Is Working On Second Album From His IF ANYTHING, SUSPICIOUS Project
During a new appearance on “Drinks With Johnny”, the Internet TV show hosted by AVENGED SEVENFOLD bassist Johnny Christ, IN FLAMES frontman Anders Fridén, confirmed that he is working on the second album from his IF ANYTHING, SUSPICIOUS project. The LP will be the follow-up to IF ANYTHING, SUSPICIOU…
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Gibson Introduces New Dual Falcon Combo
Introducing the new Gibson Dual Falcon 20 2×10 Combo amplifier, paying homage to Gibson’s legendary past with vintage tone reimagined in a modern two-channel design.Two-Channel FlexibilityThe Dual Falcon features two channels with identical Volume, Tone, and footswitchable Reverb controls, plus footswitchable Tremolo. Players can also select between Full, Half, or Low power modes on each channel, giving you tons of tonal flexibility without needing pedals.Effects LoopIf you do use pedals, the Dual Falcon takes them beautifully. A buffered series Effects Loop gives you more processing options, helping you get exactly the sound that’s in your head.Gibson Falcon Amps: Tube-fueled Icons Soar with New WingsThe Dual Falcon joins the Falcon 5 1×10 Combo and the Falcon 20 1×12 Combo. Inspired by vintage Gibson amps and reimagined for today’s players, Gibson Falcon amplifiers are handcrafted in Petaluma, California, and focus on great sound, simplicity, and ease of use. For more information, please visit gibson.com.
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Gel announce new EP ‘Persona’
GEL have announced a new EP! Titled Persona, the upcoming EP from the American hardcore band is the follow-up to last year’s Only Constant, and is scheduled to be released in August this…
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ACCEPT’s WOLF HOFFMANN On Lineup Changes: ‘There’s This Romantic Idea That Musicians Have To Stay Together Forever’
In a new interview with Brazil’s Heavy Metal On Line, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann spoke about the challenges of keeping a band lineup together. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Well, nobody is forced to be in ACCEPT. Everybody’s a volunteer in this. And sometimes it turns out that s…
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