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Metal Community Mourns Kevin Riddles: Angel Witch Bassist Remembered
The metal music community mourns the loss of Kevin Riddles, the original bassist and founding member of the English metal band Angel Witch, who passed away at the age of 68 after battling cancer. The news of Riddles’s death was announced by Kevin Heybourne, the only remaining founding member of the band, through a heartfelt…
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Church of Misery Releases Seventh Album, ‘Born Under A Mad Sign
Church of Misery, the legendary Japanese doom metal band, has released their seventh album, “Born Under A Mad Sign,” showcasing their unwavering commitment to Sabbathian riffs and dark subject matter. With almost three decades in the music scene and a revolving door of band members, bassist Tatsu Mikami remains the driving force behind the band’s…
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Black Tusk’s ‘Pillars of Ash’: Tribute to Fallen Bandmate
Black Tusk, the Savannah sludge metal band, released their album “Pillars of Ash” as a tribute to their co-founding bassist and vocalist Jonathan Athon, who tragically passed away. Athon’s tracks were completed before his death, allowing his bandmates to finish the album, making it their strongest record yet. The album retains the swampy, sludgy sound…
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Eye Am: Metal Supergroup Featuring Type O Negative and Crowbar
Eye Am, a new band formed by members of Type O Negative and Crowbar, is making waves in the metal scene. The collaboration between Type O Negative guitarist Kenny Hickey, drummer Johnny Kelly, Crowbar frontman Kirk Windstein, and ex-Crowbar bassist Todd Strange has fans eagerly anticipating their debut single. Eye Am’s unique blend of talent…
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Testament Teases Darker, Diverse Album with Exciting Collaborations
Steve DiGiorgio, bassist for the iconic metal band Testament, recently shared insights on their upcoming album in an interview with IMPACT Metal Channel. DiGiorgio revealed that the album is nearing completion, with just a few finishing touches left. Despite interruptions from tours, the majority of the album is ready, showcasing a blend of evil and…
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Burning Witches’ Bassist Jay Grob Ignites Australian Tour Excitement
Swiss band Burning Witches’ bassist Jay Grob found her calling in heavy metal through a twist of fate when guitarist Romana handed her a bass guitar, marking the beginning of her musical journey. Embracing the instrument’s deeper resonance, Jay’s bass playing has become a defining element of the band’s sound, under the mentorship of Romana…
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Every Time I Die Guitarist Opts Out for Wrestling Career
When Every Time I Die disbanded in January 2022, the members expressed their desire to continue making music. Guitarists Jordan Buckley and Andy Williams, along with bassist Stephen Micciche and drummer Clayton “Goose” Holyoak, started working on new material together. However, as the band prepared to enter the studio, it became apparent that Williams was…
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Dan Lilker Reunites with Anthrax for South American Tour
In a surprising turn of events, Anthrax, the legendary metal band, found themselves in need of a bassist for their South American tour in April 2024. Frank Bello was unable to join them due to personal reasons, and stepping in after four decades was none other than Dan Lilker, a founding member and original bassist…