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1 week ago | blabbermouth.net |

By David E. GehlkeIn an era where veteran rockers are no longer as willing to subject themselves to lengthy tours and have instead flocked to lucrative one-offs, festival dates or even residencies, horror rock frontman Wednesday 13 and his eponymous band are going in the opposite direction. The singer was at the tail end of a six-week jaunt when he got BLABBERMOUTH.NET on the line to talk about his new and enthralling "Mid-Death Crisis" studio album.

2 weeks ago | blabbermouth.net |

By David E. GehlkeAfter breaking into mainstream rock radio over a decade ago, POP EVIL finds itself in the difficult position of needing to keep up with the music industry that would prefer them to write catchier, pop-oriented tunes rather than what the band truly wants to do, which is crank out heavier material.

2 weeks ago | blabbermouth.net |

By David E. GehlkeThe role of the bass player in metal has long been subject to debate. Its value is evident in the triumvirate of Geezer Butler (BLACK SABBATH),Steve Harris (IRON MAIDEN) and Cliff Burton (METALLICA),then often followed by stories of the instrument being outright buried on a production (METALLICA's "…And Justice For All") or turned down (DEATH's "Human"). Whatever the case, the bass in metal has long had to claw for respect.

4 weeks ago | blabbermouth.net |

By David E. GehlkeAs NIGHTWISH abstains from touring for the foreseeable future, the door appears to be open for the Netherlands' EPICA to assume the mantle of the biggest symphonic metal act. The band's popularity in Europe and South America certainly suggests something like that is on the horizon, but, as always, the United States remains the final mountain to climb.

1 month ago | blabbermouth.net |

By David E. GehlkeHerman Rarebell is unapologetic in his love for the 1980s. As the person responsible for the lyrics of some of SCORPIONS' biggest and most enduring hits, Rarebell has also taken full advantage of the classic "sex, drugs, and rock and roll" trope.