Monthly Archives: April 2019

Slipknot share another enigmatic album-teaser

Posted by on April 29, 2019

Last week, Slipknot/Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor posted another hint on a new mask and today (29th), the group shared a teaser on their upcoming album. The group revealed a cryptic clip via Instagram showing equipment with music playing in the background followed by a caption reading “Album 6 | August 9th.” Hopefully, this means […]

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Jeopardy! contestants banned from betting $666 & $69, $8008 & $420 seem OK

Posted by on April 29, 2019

We’ve seen Jeopardy! feature quite a few questions on metal, especially within the last year including Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch, Megadeth, Slayer, and KISS. Despite the game show’s support on metal music, it appears the number 666 is a forbidden wager. According to Mashable, at least five numbers are banned from the show. […]

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Sepultura to livestream Dubai show in honor of Lebanese fans

Posted by on April 29, 2019

Last week, we found out  Sepultura’s planned show for yesterday (28th) in Beirut, Lebanon was cancelled. Lebanese authorities had denied the band access accusing the group for “insulting Christianity” and being “devil worshipers.” While the band has denied these accusations, their scheduled show inevitably didn’t happen. Today (29th), the group has issued a statement by […]

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Is Woodstock 50 cancelled?

Posted by on April 29, 2019

There seems to be a bit of confusion on whether or not Woodstock 50 will take place this August and no, it has nothing to do with the lineup. A spokesperson for Dentsu Aegis, the Japanese financial partner of Woodstock 50 has revealed the anniversary festival has been called off. Billboard, Consequence of Sound, and […]

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Molly Hatchet singer Phil McCormack dead at 58

Posted by on April 29, 2019

Molly Hatchet singer Phil McCormack has died on Friday night (26th) at the age of 58. No cause of death has been reported but, Blabbermouth stated a local radio station, 102.7 WSNR addressed the cause of death could be from a heart attack. McCormack joined the southern hard rock outfit in 1996 and worked on […]

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Metal Insider talks with Tom G Warrior about HR Giger, Hellhammer and more!

Posted by on April 29, 2019

Metal Insider’s Zenae Zukowski and Jeff Podoshen were on hand to fully cover Decibel Magazine’s 2019 Metal and Beer Festival this past April 13-14. Contributor Jeff Podoshen, who studies HR Giger in his life as an academic, was able to meet up with Tom G Warrior right before his performance with Triptykon at the festival. […]

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Song Premiere: Odds Of An Afterthought – “Checkmate”

Posted by on April 29, 2019

Minnesota metalcore outfit Odds Of An Afterthought are gearing up for the release of their new EP, Through the Eyes of Change, which is scheduled to arrive on May 14th. These midwestern metalcore newcomers have added hard rock melodies to their sound as you hear a significant change between their 2014 debut Finding the True […]

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Sabaton announce North American Fall tour w/ HammerFall

Posted by on April 29, 2019

Sabaton have announced their return to North America in two years. This Fall, these Swedish power metal battle giants will embark on The Great Tour as the group will be joined by special guests, HammerFall. Not only will the trek bring the band’s new album The Great War, which is scheduled to be released on […]

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Bloodywood premiere “Machi Bhasad (Expect a Riot)” music video

Posted by on April 29, 2019

Bloodywood, the New Delhi metal outfit has unleashed a music video for their latest single, “Machi Bhasad (Expect a Riot).” The track was originally intended for the Ubisoft game Beyond Good and Evil 2. The track provides a “political message that celebrates the power of a new generation” in hopes to be better than the […]

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Ozzy Osbourne announce rescheduled UK & European tour dates w/ Judas Priest

Posted by on April 29, 2019

Ozzy Osbourne has announced rescheduled European dates for his No More Tours 2 trek. Earlier this month, Osbourne was forced to postpone all scheduled 2019 tour dates due to falling out of bed one night and dislodged the metal rods in his back. Judas Priest will be joining the Prince of Darkness as the rescheduled […]

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