“Over the years I’ve realized I thrive most when I’m actively working with my bandmates behind the scenes”: Linkin Park’s Brad Delson steps back from live lineup
Delson will be replaced onstage by Alex Feder for the foreseeable future
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“Over the years I’ve realized I thrive most when I’m actively working with my bandmates behind the scenes”: Linkin Park’s Brad Delson steps back from live lineup
Delson will be replaced onstage by Alex Feder for the foreseeable future
Metallica’s James Hetfield, actor in new western film, doesn’t seem to like acting: “Next time I’m asked to do something like this, remind me to say no”
Hetfield has a role in western thriller The Thicket, currently in cinemas, alongside Game Of Thrones star Peter Dinklage
David Ellefson doesn’t rule out Megadeth return: “It’s never a closed chapter.”
Ellefson was dismissed from Megadeth in 2021 following a sex scandal, but seems open to rejoining the thrash icons
Linkin Park tickets for LA and New York shows sell out fast as vocalist Emily Armstrong addresses criticism over previous support of actor later convicted of rape
Ticket sales for Linkin Park comeback get off to a flying start as new singer speaks out under fire
Slash releases haunted house themes compilation record
Horror buff Slash has released a 'spooktacular' new album, but if you want one, you better hurry
RATM bassist Tim Commerford to play first UK/European shows with 7D7D
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Hear Opeth go full prog on new single §3
Their last single was a death metal comeback. Now, Opeth are showing their proggy side again.
Delain return with new single Dance With The Devil, announce EP for November
Dutch symphonic metal crew Delain will release their Dance With The Devil EP on November 8
“A flood is coming… and most of you will die”: Mastodon tease split release with Lamb Of God
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Watch Slipknot fight Mushroomhead fans during 1999 gig in resurfaced video
Slipknot got into an infamous brawl with fans of rival masked hellraisers Mushroomhead in 1999, and video of the carnage has finally made it to Youtube
Watch comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan annoy the hell out of an extreme metal band in new clip from TV show Rob And Romesh Vs
‘Rob And Romesh Vs Heavy Metal’, featuring Scottish metal stars Bleed From Within, is broadcast in the UK tonight on Sky Max
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