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Slayer kicked off the ’90s with Seasons In The Abyss, and things got interesting from there. Four years later, they released *Divine Intervention*, their first album with drummer Paul Bostaph. In 1996, they followed up with the mostly-covers album Undisputed Attitude. Then, in 1998, Slayer released Diabolus In Musica, an album heavily influenced by the … Read more

In a new appearance on Drumeo, Mike Portnoy challenged Danny Carey to perform a Dream Theater song. Portnoy attempted to learn Tool’s “Pneuma” as quickly as he could but found it extremely challenging. He then issued a playful challenge to Carey: “Danny, you’ve got to come in and do [Dream Theater’s] ‘The Dance of Eternity’ … Read more

Although it was clear that Van Halen wouldn’t make a comeback, the band’s drummer, Alex Van Halen, recently confirmed it. Alex Van Halen is preparing to auction off his personal gear and instrument collection. The news came from Backstage Auctions, Inc., under the title “The Alex Van Halen Collection.” Backstage Auctions released a statement saying: … Read more

Smashing Pumpkins’ new guitarist Kiki Wong is eager to bring back the band’s heavier sound. Wong shared her thoughts on her guitar-playing skills: “Honestly, I may not be the absolute best player out there—in fact, I know I’m not! I’m continuously learning and trying to improve every day. But what I have is an undying … Read more

According to Kerry King, Slayer reunion shows will be rare. In a recent interview with Classic Rock History, the interviewer asked the guitarist about the upcoming three gigs with Slayer. King responded: “It’s not much different at all. It’s the same heads, same cabs, same pedals, same guitars. You know, there will be a lot … Read more

First, we had the return of Summer Slaughter in 2024, and now Mayhem Festival is officially making a comeback! While details are still under wraps, the organizers have started teasing an announcement for the week of May 27. So, keep your eyes peeled! Mayhem Festival originally ran from 2008 to 2015. The festival was supposed … Read more

Dethklok, the fictional heavy metal band from the animated series Metalocalypse, has left a lasting impact on fans worldwide. Despite being an animated creation, the band has gained a devoted following, blending the lines between reality and fiction. The combination of intense music, dark humor, and outrageous antics in Metalocalypse resonated with metal enthusiasts, who … Read more

Babymetal and Electric Callboy have joined forces to release an incredibly energetic and catchy new track, “RATATATA.” This earworm is accompanied by a vibrant music video produced and directed by Schillobros, and it’s sure to stay in your head all day long. Babymetal shared their excitement about the collaboration, saying, “Unbeatable! Let’s ‘Fu Fu’ together … Read more

Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy is taking on an impressive challenge in his series on Drumeo – learning Tool’s “Pneuma” as quickly as possible. Portnoy impressively nails the track despite the time crunch, and his attempt is filled with plenty of self-deprecating humor as he tries to master Danny Carey’s complex drumming. “I knew this … Read more

Serj Tankian has been busy promoting his new book, Down With The System. This has naturally led to many discussions about System Of A Down and their lack of a new album for nearly 20 years. Recently, Tankian revealed that in 2017 he offered to leave System Of A Down if the band could find … Read more