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Five Finger Death Punch Announce New Release Date for Upcoming Album

Five Finger Death Punch fans are going to have to wait a tad bit longer for the band’s forthcoming album, as the release date has been pushed back one week.

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Drummer Paul Bostaph Comments on Slayer Return + Remembers Jeff Hanneman

It's been a few years, but drummer Paul Bostaph is back behind the kit for Slayer and will get to show off his chops with the band on their summer tour. Bostaph was recently named a full-time replacement after the group decided to move forward without Dave Lombardo following a contractual dispute earlier this year. In his first interview since rejoining the band, Bostaph spoke with Nikki Blakk of San Francisco's 107.7 The Bone about his return and he also shared memories of late Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman.

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Megadeth
Photo Credit: Jeremy Saffer

Megadeth Unveil Bluegrass-Tinged ‘The Blackest Crow’ + Guitar Heavy ‘Built for War’

Megadeth are fourteen studio albums into their career and showing that they still have a few tricks up their sleeves. As the band approaches the release of their 'Super Collider' album, they've just debuted another song off the disc called 'The Blackest Crow' which has some instrumentation not usually heard in the band's music.

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Dave Lombardo
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Dave Lombardo Responds to Slayer Ouster Using Fan Tweets

As we reported last night (May 30), drummer Dave Lombardo is no longer a member of Slayer. The band has been experiencing some serious turmoil this year, both before and after the tragic death of Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman. In Lombardo's first public response since Slayer announced that Paul Bostaph has taken Lombardo's place on the drum throne, the Slayer founding member has tweeted out his feelings on the sudden split.

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Dimebag Darrell Wax Statue
Rock Legends Wax Museum

Late Pantera Guitarist ‘Dimebag’ Darrell Abbott Immortalized in Canadian Wax Museum

If you happen to be on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls anytime soon, you may want to check out the Rock Legends Wax Museum during your trip. The tourist attraction boasts a fair number of wax statues, but now metalheads can gather round a new life-sized figure of late Pantera guitarist 'Dimebag' Darrell Abbott.

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Joey Jordison
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Slipknot Percussionist Joey Jordison Confirms Lineup for New Project

The members of Slipknot are off doing other things at the moment, with plans to focus on a new record next year. Among those using the time to find other creative outlets is percussionist Joey Jordison, who earlier this spring revealed that he was working on a

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Bill Ward-Tony Iommi
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Tony Iommi Explains Why Black Sabbath Ended Negotiations With Bill Ward

Black Sabbath are getting ready for their new '13' album, a disc that is noticeably missing original drummer Bill Ward. The drummer held out of the band's reunion, citing a contract dispute, and while there was hope that something could be worked out, ultimately guitarist Tony Iommi says the band had to move on.

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Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi Discusses Lymphoma Battle + Drive to Record New Music

While bands may have a few bumps while making new records, it's nothing like what Black Sabbath dealt with while putting together the '13' album. Just as the metal legends were getting back together to work on new music, it was revealed that guitarist Tony Iommi was diagnosed with cancerous lymphoma and needed to undergo treatment.

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Phil Buerstatte
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Phil Buerstatte, Drummer for White Zombie and Last Crack, Dies at 44

Sad news to report as one-time White Zombie drummer Phil Buerstatte has passed away at 44 years old. The stickman was also a member of the band Last Crack.

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Megadeth
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Megadeth Unveil New Song ‘Kingmaker’ + ‘Super Collider’ Album Track Listing

Little by little, Megadeth are unveiling more pieces to their upcoming album, 'Super Collider.' But by no means is the latest gem from the band "little." Megadeth come rocking out of the gates with the new song, 'Kingmaker,' which has surfaced online ahead of the band's 'Super Collider' album release along with the disc's full track listing.

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