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Geoff Tate sits in his studio in front of a grand piano.

Geoff Tate, Interview – Sweet Oblivion, Defying Genre Labels and More

Geoff Tate joins Anne Erickson to discuss his new album with Sweet Oblivion, “Relentless,” and more in this in-depth interview.
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Posted 22 Mar 2021 | Features, Interviews, Metal, Music | -

Body Count press photo, featuring Ice T (vocals), Ernie C. (guitar/backing vocals), Juan Garcia (guitar/backing vocals), Vincent Price (bass/backing vocals), Ill Will (drums) and Sean E. Sean (samples/backing vocals).

Rock and Metal 2021 Grammy Winners: Body Count, Fiona Apple and More

The 63rd rock and metal Grammy Award winners feature a mix of veterans and newer names.
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Posted 14 Mar 2021 | Metal, Music, Rock, Rock News | -

Promo image of metalcore band Killswitch Engage.

Killswitch Engage, Taking Back Sunday, Underoath Among 2021 Furnace Fest Acts

The 2021 Furnace Fest is scheduled to go forward as planned with sets from Killswitch Engage, Taking Back Sunday, Underoath and more.
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Posted 11 Mar 2021 | Alternative, Metal, Music, Rock, Rock News | -

Epica vocalist Simone Simons posting with a beige collard shirt and bright, blue eyes. Epica's new album is 2021's "Omega."

Epica, Simone Simons Interview – ‘Omega’ + Being a Woman in Metal

Epica interview: Simone Simons joins Anne Erickson to discuss the band’s new album, “Omega,” and more in this in-depth interview.
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Posted 09 Mar 2021 | Features, Interviews, Metal, Music | -

Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden performing live at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Detroit, Michigan.

Iron Maiden and Kiss to Headline 2022 Download Festival

Download Festival in the U.K. is being pushed to 2022, and the festival has already confirmed two headliners: Iron Maiden and Kiss.
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Posted 03 Mar 2021 | Metal, Music, Rock, Rock News | -

Interview: Wolf Hoffmann of Accept discusses the band's new album, "Too Mean to Die," and more in this detailed interview.

Accept, Wolf Hoffmann Interview – ‘Once a Musician, Always a Musician’

Wolf Hoffmann of German heavy metal band Accepts joins Anne Erickson to discuss the band’s new album, “Too Mean to Die,” what drew him back to the music business and more in this featured interview.
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Posted 01 Mar 2021 | Features, Interviews, Metal, Music | -

Metallica promo photos, featuring James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Lars Ulrich and Robert Trujillo, dressed in black and gray.

12 Most Underrated Metallica Songs

Metallica critique: From “Escape” to “Hero of the Day,” here are Audio Ink Radio’s 12 most underrated Metallica songs of all time.
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Posted 25 Feb 2021 | Features, Metal, Music | -

Ozzy Osbourne, in a black and white photo.

Ozzy Osbourne Feels ‘Lucky’ to Be Sober: ‘There’s Nothing Special About Me’

Ozzy Osbourne, his wife Sharon and son Jack open up about addiction in a new interview, with Ozzy stating he feels “lucky” for being around seven years sober.
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Posted 20 Feb 2021 | Metal, Music, Rock News | -