Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Review: PENNYWISE - Yesterdays

Pennywise move into their second quarter century with an emotion filled look back at the origins of the band.
The melodic hardcore outfit might be showing some grey and might be thinning a bit on top but these reworkings show they can still show the kids a thing or two.

Often criminally...


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ALT-FEST CANCELLED "If it's gone it won't come back. They haven't got the resources."

A variety of bands booked to play Alt-Fest this year have taken to social media confirming the event has been cancelled.
Alt-Fest 2014 was to take place between 15-17 August in Kettering, and to be the first major UK festival that placed goth and industrial together in a live large e...


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Interview: BLACK DOGS: "I'd tattoo my name on Joey Belladonna's arse!"

Black Dogs are already popping up everywhere, they’re also on track to becoming stalwarts of the metal/ hardcore underground. At Sonisphere Festival we sat down to talk to them about Mortal Kombat, cooking and cheese nuns…
Because what else do you chat to a band about right?
(Point ...


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Monday, July 28, 2014

Epic metallers CRIMSON SHADOWS release trailer for upcoming album 'Kings Among Men'

Canadian Power Metallers CRIMSON SHADOWS, and winners of Wacken Metal Battle 2013, are set to release their album ”Kings Among Men on September 1st in the UK via Napalm Records.
Check out the preview clip for the upcoming album below.
http://youtu.be/RrULHAdyqBg
CRIMSON SHADOWS European...


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THRESHOLD reveals new track: 'Watchtower On the Moon'

British progressive metal stalwarts THRESHOLD have revealed the first track from their forthcoming album, ‘For The Journey’.

For The Journey is the successor to the band’s 2012 release March Of Progress and was produced by guitarist Karl Groom and Richard West at Thin Ice S...


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Free Music Monday: THE SUN EXPLODES

Progsters The Sun Explodes have their album We Build Mountains up for grabs.
Totally free, but if you enjoy it, why not show your appreciation with a donation?

Stream and download here:
We Build Mountains by The Sun Explodes



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SONIC SYNDICATE - Sonic Syndicate

Fractured and reassembled more times than Humpty Dumpty doing a groundhog day, Sonic Syndicate are back with album number five.
From melodic death metal to a more centre ground sound it’s been an interesting ten years for the Swedes.
Founded by brothers Richard and Roger Sjunnesson and their c...


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Review: MASSIVE - Full Throttle

Rock music has been waiting a long time for a band like Massive to come along.
Bold and brash they may be, but these Aussie rockers know what makes a good tune, their album is rammed full of them.
I know we’ve got a few very good newer rock bands around at the moment.  In the UK alone The Tr...


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BABYMETAL Confirmed As Special Guests For Bloodstock 2014

Babymetal have been confirmed as a last-minute addition to the Bloodstock 2014 line-up.



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Dave Lombardo's PHILM To Release New Album 'Fire From The Evening Sun'

PHILM has announced that their second studio album, Fire From The Evening Sun, will be released on the band’s new label, UDR on September 15th.
“UDR is honored to be working with PHILM. This partnership seems very instinctual,” said UDR’s head of A&R/Marketing, Jay Lansford.  ...


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WOVENWAR premiere new track “Profane” with Kerrang!

WOVENWAR has teamed up with Kerrang! to premiere their new track, Profane, off the band’s upcoming debut, self-titled album out next Monday August 4, 2014.
Head here to check out Profane : http://www.kerrang.com/20841/wovenwar-premiere-brand-new-track-profane
Fans can head to Me...


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US Doomsters MOUNT SALEM announce debut UK show

American Doom Rock outfit MOUNT SALEM has confirmed their first European tour in support of their latest album “Endless” and they will be making their UK debut at The Black Heart in London on November 2, 2014.
For tickets and more inf...


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VOODOO VEGAS release footage of history-making appearance at Rhineland-Palatinate-Day Parade

Last weekend saw classic rock quintet Voodoo Vegas play at the Rhineland-Palatinate-Day Parade. Over 30,000 people lined the streets of Neuwied Germany, to see over 150 different acts perform on the 2 kilometer route.
Voodoo Vegas were the first ever rock band to play the parade in its 31 year...


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BLACK STATE HIGHWAY announce debut single and album launch show in London

UK hard rockers Black State Highway are set to release their single ‘Ain’t Got No’ on August 11 via Hear No Evil/Cherry Red Records.
The single precedes the release of the band’s self-titled debut album on August 18. To celebrate, the band will play an album launch show at the Alley Cat venue in...


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BELPHEGOR reveals video for new track 'Conjuring The Dead'

Death / Black Metal giants BELPHEGOR have revealed the official video for the title track off their forthcoming album, ‘Conjuring The Dead’.
Watch the band’s sick new offering here:

Conjuring the Dead track list:
01. Gasmask Terror
02. Conjuring the Dead
03. In Death
04. Rex ...


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Spotlight Band: IN SEARCH OF SUN

IN SEARCH OF SUN
In Search Of Sun are a new UK band that hit my ears today, showcasing a barrel-load of influence combined into what could almost be described as ProgRockCore.
Formerly known as Driven, the quintet have definitely stepped a long way from their original metalcore roots, infusing h...


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Bloodstock New Blood Stage Preview: OAKHAART

Every year MetalMouth.net harrasses every single band set to play Bloodstock Festival’s New Blood Stage because, like Bloodstock, we are keen to show you exactly how much talent there is on the emerging metal scene.
This year is no different. Don’t stay put in front of the main stage, come ...


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BLACK STONE CHERRY have gear stolen on tour

Black Stone Cherry have appealed to fans to help find stolen equipment after their storage space was broken into.
The band lost eight guitars, a set of cymbals, and more when thieves raided their lockup in Glasgow, Kentucky, USA.
The rockers, who are currently touring in support of ‘Magic M...


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Grab a free ALESTORM track from the new album 'Sunset On The Golden Age'

Alestorm are giving away a free track from their soon to be released album ‘Sunset On The Golden Age’, which was released yesterday on Napalm Records.
All you need to do is follow the link to download the band’s own version of Taio Cruz’s ...


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Aussie Rockers TWENTY TWO HUNDRED to support SLASH on UK tour

Australian Rock Band Twenty Two Hundred have been invited to open for Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators on their ‘World On Fire’ Tour in the United Kingdom at the end of the year.
Twenty Two Hundred have announced dates for Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Glasgow and...


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INTERVIEW: JOHN GARCIA “These songs just needed to be heard and now is the time to set them free”

Legendary singer with Kyuss, this veterinary surgeon (check it out, it’s true!) has never been one for shying away from accepting a new challenge. Since the end of Kyuss in 1995, Garcia has been involved in a number of projects: Slo Burn, Unida, Hermano and more recently the legal rollercoaster t...


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Friday, July 25, 2014

TOOL Tell Metal Hammer what's going on with their lawsuit

TOOL Guitarist Adam Jones spoke to Metal Hammer today to explain what the hell was going on with their legal wrangle, the consequences of which, are a delayed album release.
Excerpts of the chat are below. Here’s hoping they get it sorted …and soon!
This multi-level lawsuit sounds ...


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Bloodstock New Blood Stage Preview: BACK DOWN OR DIE

Every year MetalMouth.net harrasses every single band set to play Bloodstock Festival’s New Blood Stage because, like Bloodstock, we are keen to show you exactly how much talent there is on the emerging metal scene.
This year is no different. Don’t stay put in front of the main stage, come ...


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FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS Launch social network and announce Halloween headline show

London based five piece, Fearless Vampire Killers have just launched their very own, hand crafted, social network platform, entitled, OBSIDIAN BOND.
It’s a platform that fans subscribe to and receive unlimited exclusive content, including one track a week from their forthcoming album that can be...


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CYNOSURE GUITARS team with BLOODSTOCK to build “...the most Metal guitar of all time...”

2014 is the inaugural year of Paul Raymond Gregory’s ‘Rock and Metal’ (RAM) Gallery, showcasing the work of ‘up-and-coming’ artists, as well as established artists with the emphasis on Rock-related art and memorabilia.
CYNOSURE GUITARS are participating as featured special guest visual art...


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Live Review – BLOODSTOCK’S METAL 2 THE MASSES (East Midlands) Final – The Intake, Mansfield 19/07/14

Thousands of metalheads in hundreds of bands competed in sixty-plus heats, held in twenty-something venues over the past four months, and it all came to this night to decide who plays the one remaining slot on the New Blood stage at Bloodstock Open Air 2014.

The first band to hit the stage...


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AEON ZEN announce new album and release new track

UK based AEON ZEN, a shining light in the British progressive metal scene, return in 2014 with the release of their fourth album, EPHEMERA, on September 1st.
The band have released new song ‘Unite’ via Prog Mag. But you can check it out here:

Alongside the album release, 2014 will...


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DICTATED: Death metallers launch second single 'The Basher'

Dutch Death Metallers DICTATED have launched the second single off their upcoming new album “The Deceived“.
Check out the song ‘The Basher‘, featuring guest vocals by Jason Keyser of ORIGIN :...


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Punk Legends STIFF LITTLE FINGERS Announce New Album "No Going Back" and UK Tour

Punk rock legends Stiff Little Fingers are set to tour the UK in August 2014. The tour is to coincide with the brand new studio album “No Going Back” – due out on August 11th 2014.
Stiff Little Fingers were formed in 1977 in Belfast, Ireland. Along with the likes of the Clash, Sex Pistols, The J...


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ArnoCorps UK Tour Nearly Derailed By Border Control

The pioneers of ‘Action-Adventure Hardcore Rock and Roll’, who claim to be “The Greatest Band of All Time” have commenced their live shows in the UK and Ireland this week, after nearly coming unstuck with UK Border Control.

ArnoCorps, who were detained for further questioning, com...


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DECAPITATED announce tracklisting for forthcoming album

Polish death metal monsters DECAPITATED have just revealed the tracklisting for their forthcoming album ‘Blood Mantra’, which is set to be released on September 29th via Nuclear Blast.
01. Exiled In Flesh
02. The Blasphemous Psalm To The Dummy God Creation
03. Veins
04. Blood Mantra
05. Nes...


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AIRBOURNE announce short run of club dates in August

Following their fantastic set at Sonisphere, stage clambering Australian rockers AIRBOURNE have announced a run of three club shows in August.
The intimate dates prelude their return this Autumn for arena shows with Black Stone Cherry.
Tickets on sale now for the following headline gigs:
Tue 26t...


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Thursday, July 24, 2014

(HED) P.E. - Evolution

Genre jumping, Gaia-inspired Californians (Hed) p.e. are back with another mystifyingly eclectic album
Jumping around in style and substance more often than a Kangaroo with a Lady Gaga obsession this is one band whose only predictable trait is their unpredictability.

This time round they’ve t...


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Free Download: Fourth Installment Of Cvlt Nation's Compilation Series - Joy Division "Unknown Pleasures"

CVLT Nation is proud to present the fourth covers compilation in their ongoing series, The CVLT Nation Sessions, with JOY DIVISION‘s Unknown Pleasures. Available now for streaming and free download via CVLTNation.com, the collection features Arctic Flowers, Cemetery, Pinkish Black,...


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SEPULTURA To Release 'Sepultura And Les Tambours du Bronx: Metal Veins - Alive At Rock In Rio'

In celebration of an astounding thirty-year career, SEPULTURA — who stands among Brazil’s most successful bands ever — will release a new live offering entitled Sepultura And Les Tambours du Bronx: Metal Veins – Alive At Rock In Rio.
In a spectacular performance that ...


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HRH AOR 3 announce more bands including H.E.A.T, Romeo’s Daughter, Houston and White Widdow

HRH AOR 3 announces more bands including the welcome return of excellent Swedish rockers  H.E.A.T, who seem to be going from strength to strength at the moment with the release of their new album ‘Tearing Down The Walls’.
HRH AOR 3 are also pleased to announce the addition of other acts incl...


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ACCEPT reveal first trailer documenting new album 'Blind Rage'

Heavy Metal pioneers ACCEPT have released the first in a series of online trailers promoting their new album BLIND RAGE.
The first trailer features guitarist Wolf Hoffmann discussing the album title and artwork:

BLIND RAGE will be out in the UK on the 18th of August. The album was produced ...


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DAMNATION FESTIVAL Adds three more including ORANGE GOBLIN

English rock giants ORANGE GOBLIN are the latest name to be added to the stunning 10th anniversary Damnation Festival bill.
They’ll be joined by black metal quartet WINTERFYLLETH and post-punk outfit OCTOBER FILE, with both bands airing material from their new albums at Leeds University...


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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Review: WITHIN THE RUINS - Phenomena (2014)

I remember picking up ‘Creature’ in 2009 and being blown away. I drove myself (and my friends) insane with repeat plays, so as you’d expect I’ve had this monstrous release locked in my sights for some time. Holy crap has this album been worth the wait. Every horrendously...


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Watch: Empty Yard Experiment release video for "God Has His Reasons"

One of music’s most celebrated aspects is its ability to transcend boundaries, to move beyond the everyday and into the extraordinary. Nowhere is this more apparent than with multinational progressive outfit Empty Yard Experiment (E.Y.E.) and their second album Kallisti, scheduled for i...


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Listen: CROSSFAITH'S 'ECLIPSE' remixed by THE ONE HUNDRED

Japanese metal and electro mash-up monsters, Crossfaith have let one of the UK’s brightest new talents The One Hundred remix the seminal track ‘Eclipse’ from their recent album ‘Apocalyze’.
Crossfaith have also just announced an intimate warm up show before their ...


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Aussie rockers MASSIVE announce UK tour supporting THE TREATMENT

Aussie rockers MASSIVE have announced a UK tour, and you’d be absolutely daft to miss them.
The tour kicks off on October 6th in Newcastle and also includes support from BUFFALO SUMMER.  The tour will mark the first ever European shows for MASSIVE – notorious road dogs who once ...


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Lostprophets' Ian Watkins jail term appeal refused

Judges have thrown out an appeal by self-confessed paedophile Ian Watkins to reduce the length of his jail sentence for child sex offences.
The now disbanded ex-Lostprophets singer from Pontypridd was jailed for 29 years in December 2013, with another six years added on licence. Appeal judges s...


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WITHIN THE RUINS: Stream the new album in full and watch the new video!

WITHIN THE RUINS have debuted a music video for their latest single “Gods Amongst Men” on the same week as their new LP ‘Phenomena’ was released.
“We had a lot of fun playing with fire on this one. It was also great to work with Kevin Custer for the 3rd time. He ...


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Tuesday, July 22, 2014

NECROPOLI - I

From Italy born and bred loom Necropoli, a band in reverence to their death metal and doom metal forefathers but whom are willing to take chances for the propagation of their art.
Necropoli gift unto us one of the most exciting and exhilarating albums I have personally heard so far this year, so...


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SIGHT OF EMPTINESS release new video for "Deception"

“Deception”, the new video from Costa Rica-based melodic metallers SIGHT OF EMPTINESS, can be seen below.
Filmed in ICELAND, during the band’s 2012 European tour, the clip features a guest appearance by Christian Älvestam (ex-Scar Symmetry, Solution .45).
The song comes off third al...


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SONISPHERE 2014 - It's All Cheese, Horse Masks And Bacon Socks

So, I’m back from Sonisphere 2014, the first one since 2011 in fact. And I may ache and my voice might be gone and I may have sunburn (how you obtain sunburn when you’re slathering on the factor 50 like it’s going out of fashion is anyone’s guess, but it happened). But...


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Denton Does Sonisphere 2014 - Friday Review

The elusive English summer has made a welcome appearance, and that means one thing for music fans…yup, it’s festival season. Sonisphere might be the proverbial new kid on the block, but this year it’s pulling no punches in boasting a line up that easily stands up to Download...


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MOTORHEAD Announce UK Tour With The Damned & The Bosshoss

Motörhead have announced that they will be returning to the UK for a run of November shows, this time hitting O2 Apollo Manchester on 4th November, Birmingham NIA on 6th November and culminating in a show at London’s Wembley Arena on 8th November.
Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday 18th July av...


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George Harrison tree killed by...yep, beetles.

A tree planted in an Los Angeles park in memory of the late Beatles guitarist, George Harrison has died because of an infestation of, you guessed it…beetles.
The pine tree was planted in 2004 near Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, with a small plaque paying tribute to the former...


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Nick Oliveri Set To Release Solo Album "Leave Me Alone" in September

Nick Oliveri has announced the release of his first solo album ‘Leave Me Alone’ on 15th September 2014 through Schnitzel Records.
Recorded at Thunder Underground Studios in Palm Springs, CA. Oliveri plays all the instruments on this recording, including drums, guitar, bass and vocals.
It feat...


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BLOODSTOCK reveals final band additions for 2014

BLOODSTOCK is a little over two weeks away and The ‘Metal 2 The Masses’ finals have come to an end (booo!) hence,  some more lucky young bands are joining the New Blood stage at Catton Park next month, plus there’s a few last additions for the Sophie and Jagermeister stages.
BALLS DEEP will bring...


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NONPOINT announce new album: "The Return" and stream new track

Nonpoint are set to release their eighth studio album, “The Return,” on September 26/29 via Metal Blade Records (excluding North America).
After 17 years in the game, in February 2014, Nonpoint entered Groovemaster Studios with Grammy Award-nominated producer Johnny K (Disturbed,...


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Monday, July 21, 2014

Live Review: SHANKLIN FREAKSHOW / BAD POLLYANNA - Club AntiChrist

You’ve got to hand it to Club AntiChrist, they know how to put on a party.  Tonight is their tenth anniversary and even an enforced move from The Colosseum due to its closure to a new home north of the river at Electrowerkz hasn’t put a dampener on proceedings. 
There’s the usual array of rooms ...


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1000MODS - Vultures

Hailing from Athens, Greece, 1000Mods have been hard at work honing their craft for the past few years, now they bring us their latest effort, Vultures.
Desert/stoner rock is making a huge resurgence in the rock and metal movement, specifically in the UK and the US, so it’s interesting to h...


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DELAIN announced as special guests on SABATON EUROPE TOUR

After the successful release of The Human Contradiction in April and a grand tour with Within Temptation throughout Europe, DELAIN have been confirmed as special guest of the SABATON European tour in spring 2015.
From early January to mid-February the SABATON EUROPE TOUR stops in Germany, ...


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Free Music Monday: TRIPPY WICKED & THE COSMIC CHILDREN OF THE KNIGHT

Get your teeth into some psychedelic stoner rock with this week’s #FMM.
Trippy Wicked And The Cosmic Children Of The Knight might have a long name, but they’ve got some serious groove too.

Stream and download here:
Going Home by Trippy Wicked & the Cosmic Children of the Knight



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NEW BAND ALERT: ALONE WITH WOLVES announce new EP

Hertfordshire metal outfit ‘Alone With Wolves’ are rapidly carving a prominent name for themselves as they launch out of the underground with their brand new EP ‘The End Of Nothing’, which is set for self-release on  1st September.
Hailing from the depths of Hertfordshire and North London, Alone ...


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STARKILL Announce “Virus of the Mind” album

Chicago’s melodic death metallers, STARKILL, have announced the release date of their second album and the accompanying impressive artwork.
“Virus of the Mind”, the follow-up to 2012′s Fires Of Life” will hit stores in USA, Canada: October 14th, 2014 and in Europe, Australia/NZ ...


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INTERVIEW: DEATHSTARS "Yes it is true, it happened. But I swore an oath to never tell anyone what we did…Maybe if you get me drunk first."

With the release of their new album The Perfect Cult last month, MetalMouth.net had a chat with Nightmare Industries, the lead guitarist and keyboardist of the Swedish glam-metal outfit, DEATHSTARS.
We talked about cults, potatoes, the aesthetics of the band and why the album took five wh...


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NEW BAND ALERT: DEADAUDIOSAINTS release video for ‘The Purge’

Although the band display a vast array of influences, they largely take inspiration from 30 Seconds to Mars, Placebo, Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, and Queens of The Stone Age.
DeadAudioSaints forge alternative rock vibes with their own darkened twist that is very likely to put a smile on your ...


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HEVY FEST names it's adopted baby monkey: Dillinger!

Born 7th March this year, young Dillinger is the newest addition to a family of Javan Langurs that Hevy Fest has adopted. The family are currently residents at Port Lympne, but are part of a conservation program designed to return them back to the wild in Java.
Hevy Fest will continue to work...


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SECOND RATE ANGELS release new video ‘Dragged out’

UK metal unit ‘Second Rate Angels’ have unleashed their new video single ‘Dragged out’, taken from their critically acclaimed debut EP ‘The Lost Days’.
Drawing from traditional heavy metal, as well as taking inspiration from Bullet For My Valentine, Avenged Sevenfold, and Trivium, Second Rate An...


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Bloodstock New Blood Stage Preview: CACODAEMONIC

Every year MetalMouth.net harrasses every single band set to play Bloodstock Festival’s New Blood Stage because, like Bloodstock, we are keen to show you exactly how much talent there is on the emerging metal scene.
This year is no different. Don’t stay put in front of the main stage, come ...


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EMPEROR CHUNG release new animated video for ‘I Vow This Day’

Rising skewed rock crew ‘Emperor Chung’ continue their climb with the national release of their new video single ‘I Vow This Day’, out now and taken from their hugely acclaimed self-titled debut album.
Possessing a sound that pitches infectious grooves, pounding riffage and alluring vocals, Empe...


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MARMOZETS release video for new single 'Captivate You'

The West Yorkshire quintet that is Marmozets have just released their new single ‘Captivate You’ – pick it up at iTunes and watch the video below.
If you like Paramore, this band is for you.




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NEW BAND ALERT: FROM HER EYES set to drop debut EP in August

Up-and-comers From Her Eyes are poised for the national release of their debut record ‘Demons’, which hits outlets on Monday 25th August.
Born in 2012 and hailing from Bridgend, Wales, ‘From Her Eyes’ are geared to follow in the footsteps of fellow home-towners Funeral For A Friend and Bullet For...


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Sunday, July 20, 2014

KING OF ASGARD Premiere Video for 'The Runes Of Hel'

Swedish Viking black metal-tinged act, KING OF ASGARD are set to release their third album “Karg” today, July 21st, 2014 via Metal Blade Records and have revealed the new official video for the track.
The video was directed by Rickard Moneus.
The band comments: “‘The...


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Phil Campbell's All Starr Band Announce August Tour

Phil Campbell has been the lead guitarist in Motorhead for 30 years. He has toured the world, sold millions of albums and headlined the biggest festivals.
Now Phil’s All Starr band are set to explode onto stages all across Europe in 2014, playing rock and roll music to the fans, close up...


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Bloodstock New Blood Stage Preview: THE SELF TITLED

Every year MetalMouth.net harrasses every single band set to play Bloodstock Festival’s New Blood Stage because, like Bloodstock, we are keen to show you exactly how much talent there is on the emerging metal scene.
This year is no different. Don’t stay put in front of the main stage, come ...


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BLOODSTOCK reveals after-hours fun including 'Bloodstock's Got Talent!'

With BLOODSTOCK just three weeks away, the festival has been hard at work locking in all the party fun for the twilight hours.  Once the bands are done each day, the after-hours entertainment begins in the big top Sophie Stage, so be sure to get to Catton Park early on Thursday 7th, pitch your t...


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NEUROSIS To play HOUSECORE HORROR FILM FEST and first ever Australian tour

NEUROSIS has confirmed their participation in this year’s colossal Housecore Horror Film Fest.
The second installment of the gathering, set to run from October 23rd through 26th in Austin, Texas, will see NEUROSIS joining the lineup of bands which also includes Decapitated, Lustmord,...


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UK TECH-METAL FEST 2014: Volume 3 - The Djentening

So, I headed on down to Newark this past weekend for some Tech Metal based fun. Still broken after Sonisphere my intention was to take it slow… oh how wrong was I.
Now I’m home from Tech Fest and after a 14 hour sleep I feel brand new again. Well kinda.

 
 
My weekend...


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Recommended Upcoming US/EUR/UK Tours: July-Dec 2014

ABIOTIC w/ Suffokate, Aegaeon, As They Sleep [remaining dates]:
7/18/2014 The Nest – Salem, OR
7/19/2014 Live Musicians Co-Op – Santa Rosa, CA
7/20/2014 San Jose Rock Shop – San Jose, CA
7/21/2014 Clash City Studios – Riverside, CA
7/22/2014 Nevada Sports Centre –...


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TIM LAMBESIS' Request For Jail Time Reduction Denied

According to Radio.com, a judge has denied AS I LAY DYING frontman Tim Lambesis’ request to have his prison sentence reduced by the amount of time served while under “house arrest” as he awaited sentencing for hiring a hitman to kill his estranged wife, Meggan.
Judge Carlos...


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EARTHSHIP: Check out the stoner/Sludge rockers album teaser

Berlin’s EARTHSHIP are back with their third album, Withered, set for release in the UK via Pelagic Records on September 15.
With this album, EARTHSHIP have deployed their own idiosyncratic take on contemporary metal, sludge and stoner rock. There is also the occasional hint at an old s...


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GOATWHORE: New video released for "Baring Teeth For Revolt"

GOATWHORE have revealed their new official video for “Baring Teeth For Revolt,” taken from their recently unveiled full-length, Constricting Rage Of The Merciless.
The video was shot at the infamous House Of Shock in New Orleans by lauded videographer David Brodsky of My Good Eye...


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Saturday, July 19, 2014

MetalMouth Video Premiere: CORE OF iO "14 Stitches"

Tech flavoured progressive rock band “Core of iO” have decided to premiere their debut video for their cracking new Single “14 Stitches” right here on MetalMouth.
Following on from the debut E.P “With Gravity as my Hostess” this new single release is being s...


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Bloodstock New Blood Stage Preview: KILL ALL THE GENTLEMEN

Every year MetalMouth.net harrasses every single band set to play Bloodstock Festival’s New Blood Stage because, like Bloodstock, we are keen to show you exactly how much talent there is on the emerging metal scene.
This year is no different. Don’t stay put in front of the main stage, come ...


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Matt Brady Does UK-Tech Metal Fest 2014

UK Tech-Metal Fest 2014 has been and gone, and left furious hangovers and all-round exhaustion in its wake.



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Interview: Josh Graham of A STORM OF LIGHT: "Slower isn't always heavier!"

A Storm Of Light are dense and multi-faceted, with each song a narrative spiralling off in exciting directions. They carry the trace of Neurosis but are distinct and just as immersive and emotionally draining. They’re fast becoming essential listening for those who are inclined towards ambience a...


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Friday, July 18, 2014

Bloodstock New Blood Stage Preview: METAPRISM

Every year MetalMouth.net harrasses every single band set to play Bloodstock Festival’s New Blood Stage because, like Bloodstock, we are keen to show you exactly how much talent there is on the emerging metal scene.
This year is no different. Don’t stay put in front of the main stage, come ...


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Thursday, July 17, 2014

Bloodstock New Blood Stage Preview: CONVINCING CLEARITY

Every year MetalMouth.net harrasses every single band set to play Bloodstock Festival’s New Blood Stage because, like Bloodstock, we are keen to show you exactly how much talent there is on the emerging metal scene.
This year is no different. Don’t stay put in front of the main stage, come ...


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Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Aussie rockers MASSIVE to release incendiary debut album in July

Aussie rocket-fuelled rockers MASSIVEhave announced their incendiary debut album ‘Full Throttle’, will be available from July 21, via Earache Records.
Displaying an old school work ethic, MASSIVE think nothing of regularly travelling a thousand miles across Australia for a single sh...


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10 Reasons MetalMouth.net Is Looking Forward To ArcTanGent

“ArcTanGent is shaping up to be one of the most important post-rock, noise and math metal events in the UK this summer, with a storming line-up boasting Mono, Russian Circles and so much more.”



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SUNWØLF - Beholden To Nothing And No One

“Beholden To Nothing And No One is the latest release from Leeds experimentalists Sunwolf. This release split over two discs showcases the two sides of the bands talents.”



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KYNG Announced For Metal Hammer 'Lords Of The Riff 2' Tour

Kyng have announced they will be heading to the UK for the Metal Hammer ‘Lords Of The Riff 2’ tour this November. Kyng will be playing alongside Lionize and Anti-Mortem for a full regional UK tour.
The band who hark back to the roots of heavy rock n roll, recently released their latest album ‘Bu...


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Modern Classic Rockers THE DAGGER publish new video for track "1978"

THE DAGGER have unveiled their first ever video for the song “1978” which has been taken from the band’s much anticipated self-titled debut album which came out via Century Media last month.
The video was directed by Stefan Jansson / PE Production AB and can be viewed here:

Get a physical copy o...


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THE CONTORTIONIST Debut New Single "Language I: Intuition"

Heavy progressive rock act THE CONTORTIONIST have debuted a brand new single titled “Language I: Intuition” the first half of the title track from their upcoming LP Language, due out September 15, 2014.
“Conceptually, the song highlights the intuitive nature that stems from the...


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SLIPKNOT post teaser video, then delete it..

If you head over to the Slipknot website something is certainly happening.
After months of no communication at all from the band, we’re now met with random images of a woman with intermittent noise…
A short trailer also appeared on the Slipknot Facebook page yesterday too which has no...


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Bloodstock New Blood Stage Preview: LEATHERNECK

Every year MetalMouth.net harrasses every single band set to play Bloodstock Festival’s New Blood Stage because, like Bloodstock, we are keen to show you exactly how much talent there is on the emerging metal scene.
This year is no different. Don’t stay put in front of the main stage, come ...


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Interview: XII BOAR "When I was at university I found Tommy living under my kitchen table "

Having only released their most recent single a few months ago XII BOAR have garnered rave reviews and substantial kudos from across the metal press board and with a few high profile gigs in the near future, they’re definitely on their way to big things.
I was able to grab a few minutes ...


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Bloodstock New Blood Stage Preview: ONCE UPON

Every year MetalMouth.net harrasses every single band set to play Bloodstock Festival’s New Blood Stage because, like Bloodstock, we are keen to show you exactly how much talent there is on the emerging metal scene.
This year is no different. Don’t stay put in front of the main stage, come ...


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London Ones-To-Watch, SUMER releasing double A side EP 'Pinch Cut'

New London based heavy alternative/crossover act Sumer releases their highly anticipated debut A side single Pinch Cut, on Tuesday 5th of August via new grassroots label Wild Heart Records, with a one off full live set at The Lexington, Islington.
The single will be available as a limited run...


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Interview: THE KUT "I thought it would be quite funny to pull out a cash card with Princess Maha on it, so that's my actual name"

London based all girl trio The Kut seem to have appeared on the scene almost overnight.  Their melodic grunge based music is finding favour with a rapidly expanding fan base, so clearly they’re a band that’s hitting the right spot. 
MetalMouth’s Gary Trueman  had a chat with singer and guitaris...


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Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Bloodstock New Blood Stage Preview: HOGSLAYER

Every year MetalMouth.net harrasses every single band set to play Bloodstock Festival’s New Blood Stage because, like Bloodstock, we are keen to show you exactly how much talent there is on the emerging metal scene.
This year is no different. Don’t stay put in front of the main stage, come ...


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Bloodstock New Blood Stage Preview: SYNAPTIK

Synaptik are up next for their Bloodstock New Blood Stage preview. “Petes bottom already looks like an hippo yawning”, classy response to one question indeed.



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Metal Bride and Groom have epic first wedding 'dance'

We’ve seen headbanging couples find fun ways to incorporate metal into their special day nuptials before but can’t recall ever seeing any couple do so quite like Ryan and Ren Obstoy..




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BETRAYING THE MARTYRS cover Disney's Frozen hit 'Let It Go'

French metalcore bruisers Betraying The Martyrs celebrate the release of their new record ‘Phantom’ with a cover of the Disney hit Let It Go. Well, that was to be…er.. expected?
‘Phantom’ is the band’s second full-length, released this week via Sumerian.
Check ...


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Interview: EVIL SCARECROW "We'll be fat bastard mega-stars."

Evil Scarecrow are fast becoming one of the biggest names in the underground metal circuit in the UK , bolstered by their storming set at Bloodstock Festival least year and their inclusion this year on the main stage.
With a few minutes to spare I sat down with Dr. Hell and Brother Pain before...


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Monday, July 14, 2014

Free Music Monday: Musikal Sin Mixtape Vol​.​3 - Extremities

Compilation time.
Musikal Sin Mixtape Vol​.​3 – Extremities is a collection of some of the vilest, sickest, twisted music to ever have been conceived. You will most likely love it.

Stream and download this massive earful of sludge, doom, extreme and so much more here:
Musikal Sin Mixtape V...


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NOMAD - Slaves To The Mourning/Burn The Water Demos

Sludge merchants Nomad released their debut EP a short while ago, a collection of storming sludge comparable to the greats of the genre.
They’ve chucked a couple of demo tracks up on their Bandcamp – and those two tracks are needed to get you hooked and wanting more..

Sludge and...


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CEMETERY LUST - Orgies Of Abomination

When you clean the plug hole of your bath, after listening to this record, you will likely find a trail of slimy black filth.



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BLOODSTOCK Adds more bands including GURT, HAERKEN and DEALS DEATH

There’s just a few weeks until the annual UK metal must-attend event kicks off, and BLOODSTOCK are still adding bands.
Keeping the power metal fans happy will be Italy’s ARTHEMIS, who join the main Ronnie James Dio stage. Having recently released new album, ‘Live From Hell’ and graced the Downloa...


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Friday, July 11, 2014

THE KUT - Make Up EP

“If they can fulfill their early promise, then The Kut could end up being a big name in no time at all.”



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Wednesday, July 09, 2014

NECROS CHRISTOS - Nine Graves EP

“If you like death metal and haven’t listened to Necros Christos before, you’re missing out.”



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Monday, July 07, 2014

Free Music Monday: THE QUARRY

Thrash from the British Isles.
The Quarry’s EP We The Disease is up for free download.

Stream and download here:
We, The Disease by The Quarry



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SERVANTS OF THE MIST - Gross Knowledge Of Genital Mutilation (EP)

“Gross Knowledge Of Genital Mutilation is a great EP which sludge and heavy doom fans will love. It sounds like it has been crafted just inside the gates of Hell it is the exact sound of pain, misery and depression; which, believe me, are good things.”



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Sunday, July 06, 2014

New Footage From DEMONIC RESURRECTION: Live At Les-Fest

Footage from Demonic Resurrection’s show at Les-Fest 2014 is now available to watch.



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REVOCATION Unveil New Album Title And Announce Tour Dates With CROWBAR

Revocation completed recording their fifth album earlier this year with producer Zeuss, and have now revealed its title.



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GODSMACK Are Back With A New Record

Multi-platinum US rockers will release their for sixth studio album 1000hp this year.
The brand new record is set for international release via Spinefarm Records on September 1st 2014.
Boston quartet Godsmack (Sully Erna – lead vocals and guitar, Shannon Larkin – drums, Robbie...


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Saturday, July 05, 2014

ELECTRIC WIZARD Announce Title Of New Record

Electric Wizard have announced the title of their forthcoming eighth full-length record.



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CANNIBAL CORPSE To Release Thirteenth Album This September

American death metal icons Cannibal Corpse have announced the release date of their thirteenth full-length.



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DE PROFUNDIS Announce Tour Dates With DEMONIC RESURRECTION

De Profundis are set to tour the UK in July with Indian heavyweights Demonic Resurrection.



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Friday, July 04, 2014

HEYLEL - Nebulae

“From Floyd to Sabbath this band know their stuff, they make well rounded and well sculpted tracks that entertain. This is a perfect starting point from which the band can grow.”



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Wednesday, July 02, 2014

VARIOUS ARTISTS - One And All, Together, For Home

“This is a testament to the richness and depth of the folk metal throughout it’s homelands. But when all is said and done this music is really for One And All.”



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Tuesday, July 01, 2014

CANNIBAL CORPSE: Listen to second track from 'A Skeletal Domain'

American death metal icons, CANNIBAL CORPSE, have announced the release of their thirteenth full-length entitled A Skeletal Domain.
Lucky number thirteen? Lucky or not, it’s a quantity of releases (not even counting VHS/DVD releases and EPs) and a wealth of material beyond which most bands...


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MUTILATION RITES: listen to the new single "Gravitational Collapse"

Take a listen to the new single “Gravitational Collapse” from MUTILATION RITES upcoming release “Harbinger”, which is out July 22 via Prosthetic Records.
The album was recorded with longtime collaborator Kevin Bernsten (TRIAC) while being mastered by James Plotkin (Sunn...


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Interview: HEALTHY JUNKIES "I prefer to eat meat when I'm in France. I'm a vegetarian in England.

The Healthy Junkies are a four piece alt rock band based in London who have become firm favourites on the capital’s vibrant music scene.  With last album The Lost Refuge selling well and new EP titled Hair Of The Dog accompanying them on their recent touring schedule these are busy times indeed f...


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INCITE announce release date of third album 'Up In Hell'

INCITE, the Phoenix based, hardcore infused metal outfit fronted by Richie Cavalera, are set to release their new studio album, ‘Up In Hell’ through minusHEAD Records on 1st September.
Richie states of the upcoming release which was put in the hands of super-producer, Matt Hyde ...


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ATREYU are back from their self-imposed hiatus

Atreyu have risen from the self-imposed hiatus they embarked upon in 2011. The reunited lineup, featuring vocalist Alex Varkatzas, drummer Brandon Saller, guitarists Dan Jacobs and Travis Miguel and bassist Marc Mcknight, will return to the stage for the first time in three years for an...


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Bloodstock New Blood Stage Preview: REPRISAL

Every year MetalMouth.net harrasses every single band set to play Bloodstock Festival’s New Blood Stage because, like Bloodstock, we are keen to show you exactly how much talent there is on the emerging metal scene.
This year is no different.
Bloodstock Festival takes place on 7-10 August at C...


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Former members of Lostprophets release first single of new project, NO DEVOTION

Ex Lostprophets band members snapped up Thursday singer Geoff Rickly to front their new band.
Following singer Ian Watkins’ conviction for a string of horrific child sex offences , continuing Lostprophets with a new singer was not an option.
The Welsh musicians opted to start again. R...


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