Steve Riley passed away at age 67

A statement from the Riley family: We are devastated to share that Steve Riley has passed away at the age of 67. Steve had been battling a severe case of pneumonia for several weeks, and on Tuesday, Oct. 24, succumbed to the illness. His wife Mary Louise and son Cole were by his side in…

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Drummer Claims He Lost ‘Hundreds Of Thousands Of Fans’ Who ‘Couldn’t Handle’ His Opinions

SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan, who has publicly voiced his support for former U.S. president Donald Trump on a number of occasions, claims that he has lost “friends” and “hundreds of thousands of fans” due to his opinions. On Sunday (October 22),Dolmayan took to his Instagram to write: “I lost people that I thought were friends over the last few…

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KING DIAMOND Is ‘Checking The Possibilities To Really Come Out With Something Next Year’

KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque spoke to “The Metal Podcast”about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band’s long-awaited new album. Titled “The Institute”, KING DIAMOND‘s first studio LP in 17 years is tentatively due in 2024 via Metal Blade. It will be made available as a two-LP horror concept story, with the second part arriving at a later date. Andy said…

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FEAR FACTORY’s DINO CAZARES: New Singer MILO SILVESTRO ‘Pretty Much Nailed It The First Day’

In a new interview with Australia’s “Everblack” podcast, FEAR FACTORYguitarist Dino Cazares was asked if the band’s latest addition, Italian-born vocalist Milo Silvestro, is “getting more comfortable” with his position as the frontman of the long-running California metal act. Dino responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Oh, yeah. I mean, from the first day, we talked about a lot of stuff. Before the tour started,…

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BURY YOUR DEAD Drummer MARK CASTILLO Loses Home In Fire

A GoFundMe has been set up for expenses that insurance won’t cover. Tragedy struck Bury Your Dead drummer Mark Castillo and his girlfriend, Hillary Reed, on October 18 when they lost their home and belongings in a fire.  Citing a report from Republican American, a newspaper that serves the New Hartford, CT area where Castillo and Reed live, MetalSucks said that the fire originated on the roof…

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Dave Lombardo Declares Slayer as the Best “Big Four” Band: “We Really Showed Everyone Else How It Should Be Done”

In a recent interview with Metal Hammer, original Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo made headlines by boldly declaring that Slayer was the best among the “Big Four” of thrash metal. With a career spanning several decades, Lombardo’s perspective is not only a testament to the band’s legendary status but also opens the door to a renewed…

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