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Watch a new video from New Jersey screamo band Massa Nera.
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SEPULTURA members Andreas Kisser (guitar) and Derrick Green (vocals) joined MR. BUNGLE on stage during the latter band’s December 11 set at Knotfest Chile in Santiago to perform the SEPULTURA classic “Territory”. Video of their appearance can be seen below.
MR. BUNGLE’s current lineup consists of or…

Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the official music video for METALLICA’s new single, “Lux Æterna”, can be seen below.
Last week, “Lux Æterna” landed at position No. 2 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. The band now boasts 25 top 10s on the tally, with its first, “Enter Sandma…

Titans of American classic rock ZZ TOP and LYNYRD SKYNYRD have announced their first co-headlining tour — “The Sharp Dressed Simple Man” tour — taking over 22 cities in North America this summer. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off on Friday, July 21 at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre in West…

BATTLE BEAST singer Noora Louhimo has opened up about struggling with generalized anxiety disorder and weight.
Louhimo, who last year released her debut solo album, “Eternal Wheel Of Time And Space”, under the NOORA LOUHIMO EXPERIENCE banner, joined BATTLE BEAST in 2012 with no previous experience a…

Chilean blackened thrash Hellish spawns new album, The Dance of the Four Elemental Serpents. Streaming with blood, fire, and death at Decibel!
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LEFT TO DIE, the new band featuring classic DEATH members Terry Butler (also formerly of MASSACRE and currently in OBITUARY) and Rick Rozz (ex-MASSACRE) paired with GRUESOME founders Matt Harvey (EXHUMED) and Gus Rios (ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION), will embark on a European tour in March 2023. LEFT TO DI…

Chasing the best acoustic guitar sound is a lifelong pursuit, but in this video PG’s Nikos Arvantis gets you off to a solid start.He compares a host of string gauges and types, to unveil their personalities and secrets. “The material your guitar strings are made of, as well as their thickness or gauge, will have a significant impact on how a guitar feels in your hands and even changes how it sounds,” he says. And without amps or effects, acoustic guitar strings play an even bigger role in your sound than they do on a typical Les Paul or Stratocaster or PRS, for example. Gauges, especially, can have a powerful effect on how a guitar plays. And don’t be seduced into thinking bigger gauges equal bigger tones every time. All the strings in this test video are made by D’Addario and have a steel core center. The test guitar is a Taylor 414ce.The contestants: Silk & Steel EJ40s gauged .011–.047, Flat Tops Phosphor Bronze EFT16s with phosphor bronze wrap wire gauged .012—.053, Nickel Bronze nickel-plated phosphor bronze wrap wire gauged .012–.053, 80/20 Bronze Wrap Wire and Fusion Twist Technology, and XS Coating Phosphor Bronze Wrap Wire. In conclusion, Nikos also points out a few other factors to consider when contemplating switching strings: how much sweat or oil your hands produce, and what your budget allows—because prices vary widely between strings types. “Your choice should ultimately be based what your ears and hands can tell you,” he advises. “So, try as many strings types as you have access to, and remember that your preferences may evolve over time as you become more experienced.” And remember to subscribe to PG’s YouTube channel so you won’t miss other valuable videos like this one, as well as our Rig Rundowns and First Look videos.

Floor Jansen, best known as the lead vocalist of the Finnish symphonic metal band NIGHTWISH, will release her debut solo album, “Paragon”, on March 24, 2023. The LP showcases the Dutch-born singer’s impressive vocal range and powerful voice on a diverse collection of pop-infused tracks and emotional…