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The video features Maiden mascot Eddie making his way through a series of video game-style events. Drummer Nicko McBrain recently called the band's first-ever double-length studio release "a stunning piece of work."

He added: "Every time you make a record it's the best you've ever made. This one, without a doubt, is the best record we've ever made. Sonically it's brilliant. The compositions of the songs are fantastic."

The will be hitting the road in support of their forthcoming studio album "Immortalized," which is set to be released on August 21st and officially ended the band's four-year hiatus.

Maxwell tells Pop Culture Madness: "I think the travelling festival is probably gonna die - unless some new bands emerge or unless they start branching out.

"I think the travelling summer tours are a gamble. Promoters are putting a lot on the line, and there's a lot of competition. And you can't have the same bands coming back every year. It's just stale.

Now the collection of metal musicians which also includes Slipknot's Corey Taylor, Lamb Of God's Randy Blythe and Clutch's Neil Fallon, will get together for a performance at the Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles on September 12.

They'll release their self-titled digital covers EP on August 28 via Metal Blade Records, with a portion of the proceeds going towards the Rock & Rescue charity.

Jericho says: "Blood Divisions is an all-star collection of some of the most talented musicians to ever come from the legendary southern Florida metal scene.

Along the way, the singer managed to find time to work with director Douglas Hodge on an updated score for the 1971 Pinter play. Yorke says: "It's been a pleasure working with Doug on my first stage production. I've enjoyed exploring through music the script's themes of love and memory as well as Pinter's rhythms, twists and turns."

Following the success of 2013's self-titled debut and an extensive tour, the band hit the studio in January and found they've locked into a natural chemistry as players and songwriters.

Kotzen says: "I feel we've taken the band to another level. The compositions are stronger on this album. I feel more connected lyrically and musically to what I did on this record than on the last one. We've widened the musical scope of the band on this record and moved it forward."

Portnoy adds: "Everything on this album was more of a collaboration than on the first album. There's just a natural chemistry. The three of us really mesh very, very well, both musically and personally. The mission of this band is to write catchy songs, and not have the musicianship overpower that."

The duo will now move on under the Immortal banner and have announced a new album is on its way. The band say: "Immortal never stopped, we just had to go through a long legal process.

"Immortal is much more than just a band, and much more then just a form of music. The departure of one member cannot change that. We will continue what we believe in."

The follow-up to 2013's Sacrifice was produced by Andy Sneap at his Backstage Recording Studios in Derbyshire. Singer Biff Byford says: "This one's a natural progression from Sacrifice. There's a bit less rock'n'roll and a bit more 'heavy' on it. We wanted to keep focused on a style rather than moving around too much.

The band recently issued a video for the title track, which features fans rocking out at the barriers during live shows. Byford says he explores a variety of themes throughout the record.

He says: "When I'm writing lyrics I like to switch back and forth between complex things, reality and rock'n'roll. I thought the whole folklore behind The Devil's Footprint made it great material for a metal song, being that it's both historic and mythical.

"With Queen Of Hearts I wanted to write something around Lewis Carroll's Alice In Wonderland, and it's about the chess game that happens in the story. I wanted it to have prog-feeling in the way of its ambiance and mood"

'Higher Truth' will be released in a standard 12-track version as well as a deluxe version that will feature four bonus tracks: "Bend In The Road," "Wrong Side," "Misery Chain and "Our Time In The Universe (Remix)."

Both versions will include the tracks "Nearly Forgot My Broken Heart," "Dead Wishes," "Worried Moon," "Before We Disappear," "Through The Window," "Josephine," "Murderer Of Blue Skies," "Higher Truth," "Let Your Eyes Wander," "Only These Words," "Circling" and "Our Time In The Universe".

And according to Waters, he didn't see it coming at all. He tells Metal Talk: "In December, he said he was just getting tired of the whole process. And I was kind of in shock, because this is my life, my career, and I never saw it coming.

The Swedish outfit say: "Everyone wishes this process would have been easier, more grown up and more to the point, but breakups are seldom without complications.

"This is sad for us in many ways. But regardless of the last couple of months' negativity, we sincerely treasure the memories of the musical journey we've taken together.

The record features 12 pieces of music inspired by Ave Maria and written by a string of composers including Paolo Tosti, David Popper, Astor Piazzolla, and Johann Sebastian Bach.

Frontman Matt Heafy previously said the album was inspired by Ronnie James Dio's Heaven & Hell. He said: "When I watched them live, it was something that really spoke to me, especially the song Heaven and Hell. I'd never heard metal summarised so well like that."

Guitarist and vocalist Amit Sharma, keyboardist and bassist Kieran Nagi and drummer Ross Kenning are giving fans a taste of the album with the release a lyric video for the new album's title track.

It was released at the end of last month, with Drozdowski, bassist Sean Zywick and drummer Pete Pulkrabek joined by Grammy-nominated organist Paul Brown and soul singer Mighty Sam McClain, who died in June.

Drozdowski says: "I wanted every song on this album to tell a story and be deeply rooted in great American music. I also wanted to apply more elaborate production techniques, like multi-tracking my guitars and treating them with multiple effects during and after recording to create a broader, unpredictable sonic palette - and just plain get weird."

Walker says: "I'd like to be known for the credibility of a lifetime of being true to my music and the blues. Sometimes I feel I've learned more from my failures than from my success.

He cut back on booze and cigarettes after a number of recent health problems, but seemingly still enjoys a drink. He tells the Guardian: "I like orange juice better. So Coca-Cola can f*** off."

Patlansky says: "Joe Satriani has been a massive inspiration in my life and to many others. He is the most forward-thinking and most inspirational guitar player of our time and I am extremely honoured and excited to be on the road with him."

It'll be released later this year and is currently available to pre-order via their PledgeMusic page. Once the band hit their financial target, they'll donate 5% of the total to Unicef's Nepal Earthquake: Help Children Now appeal.

The group have also added a run of UK dates in addition to their previously announced gigs which includes an appearance at London's Vans Warped Tour on October 18. They'll co-headline on selected dates with Brawlers.

The project, Bateras 100% Brazil, was conceived by Dino Verdade, owner of the biggest drum school franchise in Brazil, Bateras Beat. The project's goal is to gather as many drummers as possible to play together their own music and big hits, with the principle of sharing a killer groove.

On August 9 at Ibirapuera Park in Sao Paulo, Brazil, approximately 156 drummers - among them women, children, seniors and people of all ages - brought their own drum kits to play along to Megadeth, KISS, The Rolling Stones and Daft Punk.

On the stage to play "Symphony Of Destruction" were Amilcar Christ�faro (Torture Squad), Jean Dolabella (Udora and ex-Sepultura), Bart (Whale Mutant), Edu Garcia (John Wayne) and Nana (Alma Djem), with Dino Verdade (Brotheria) conducting the band and all the drummers.

Brian was minding his own business and enjoying the show, until Dave Grohl beckoned for someone in the crowd to lend vocal lines to the cover of Rush's "Tom Sawyer" they were about to perform.

Brian, no doubt filled with the hubris that a live rock 'n roll show tends to inspire (and probably some liquid courage too), suddenly found himself brave enough to heed Grohl's call. He knows the words. He can hit those notes. He raised his hand.

Grohl, clearly astounded by Brian from Edmonton's vocal mastery of Geddy Lee's sky high notes, couldn't wait to share his enthusiasm. "F-- Briaaaaan!" he screamed. "Oh my God! Dude, that was F-- amazing!"

According to the resort, Barker is the first artist to launch an official residency at the club. Through "Give the Drummer Some," Barker will blend beats and genres as a one-man-band dominating the drums and the DJ booth.

Barker will employ his unique mix of DJing and live drumming. According to Las Vegas Weekly, "the show will find Barker behind a complex rig that includes a cocktail drum kit, electronic drums and DJ gear. The illuminated setup will change color with the beat." Barker says it's really difficult. "It's busier than any other set I have."

The band, who say they came up with the concept while in line at a grocery store, were trying to think of cheeky band names when someone suggested "Okilly Dokilly." Nedless to say, the group really ran with the idea.

The follow-up to 2014's Wishful Thinking is available to pre-order, with those purchasing early getting instant access to Threat Level Midnight, Gold Steps and Can't Kick Up The Roots.

Kyle had this to say about the message: Whenever I go into the studio to write / record vocals it is either going to be extremely easy or agonizing. I decided a few years ago to stop writing lyrics before recording. I found that even in my own mind I was censoring myself or guarding something. If I wrote them on paper I would scratch them out and throw them away or delete off my computer. I discovered that the best way to get out what I wanted was to start singing stream of consciousness. If I allowed myself to feel it, I hoped that would bring out what I was trying to say. I was in and out of a relationship at the time that I was recording vocals for "Going Nowhere" and I remember questioning myself and wondering what was I doing. As I thought more on it I began getting angry. I didn't know if I was mad at her, myself, or if I was just frustrated because I knew the real answer. It was killing me and I wanted this feeling to die. "Going Nowhere" was my way of opening my own eyes to what was going on around me. It became clear and it all made sense. I was running in circles, we weren't moving forward, we were going nowhere.

Lloyd had this to say about the music: We as a band like to write what comes to us naturally. "Going Nowhere" is a great example of this. Kyle and I sat in a room and played guitar riffs back and forth for a few hours into an iPhone recorder. We came up with about 4-5 parts. We liked all the sections, and probably because of whatever mood we were in that day, they all seemed to vibe together. We put them into a loose arrangement and took them to our rhythm section, Parrish (bass) and Pete (drums). They worked together to create some interesting kick and bass grooves that really let the guitar stay minimal and loose. To finish the song we decided to take it in a completely different direction after the 2nd chorus and end with something dark. We wanted the song to be a gradual buildup where no part ever really repeats and it becomes a linear journey from point A to B with a couple twists in between.