Mastodon’s Bill Kelliher explains Brent Hinds exit: “Like a marriage, sometimes people grow apart, and they get interested in other things”
Hinds parted ways with the pioneering progressive/sludge metal act last week, ending his 25 years of service
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Mastodon’s Bill Kelliher explains Brent Hinds exit: “Like a marriage, sometimes people grow apart, and they get interested in other things”
Hinds parted ways with the pioneering progressive/sludge metal act last week, ending his 25 years of service
Smashing Pumpkins classic Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness to be turned into an opera for 30th anniversary
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Lamb Of God’s Randy Blythe gives another scathing takedown of Elon Musk
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Opeth covered Iron Maiden – and Mikael Åkerfeldt really, really doesn’t like it
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Fans were promised two "unique" sets for Tool In The Sand event – but some were unhappy when the band repeated 4 songs
Nova Twins share new single Soprana, reveal album details and UK and Europe headline tour dates
Nova Twins say forthcoming third album Parasites & Butterflies is about “the bridge between chaos and beauty, embracing and accepting both sides”
A ludicrous six-neck guitar played by Spinal Tap has gone to auction – and you better buy it before I do
For between £2,000 and £3,000, the most ridiculous guitar I’ve ever seen could be yours
"Prepare for a new offering." Sleep Token are teasing us again
Sleep Token ramp up the mystery as they drop another strong hint that their fourth album is imminent
Tom Araya didn’t listen to metal before joining Slayer
Despite being one of metal’s most revered frontmen, Tom Araya knew nothing about the genre until his Slayer bandmates clued him in
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