During their January 16 show at the O2 Academy Brixton in London, England, Slaughter To Prevail were joined onstage by Slipknot bassist Alessandro “Vman” Venturella for a performance of “Viking.” You can see fan-filmed footage of that below:
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Rikki Rockett Says Poison’s Touring Plans Were Scrapped Because Bret Michaels “Wanted The Lion’s Share Of The Money”
Poison have cancelled their plans to celebrate the 40th anniversary of “Look What The Cat Dragged In” on tour this year. Drummer Rikki Rockett says the trek never came to fruition because frontman Bret Michaels “wanted the lion’s share of the money.”
Rockett told Page Six the following:
“We had a great offer, I thought. But we left the table. It didn’t work.”
Really what it came to was [guitarist] C.C. [DeVille], [bassist] Bobby [Dall], and I were all in, and I thought Bret was, but he wanted the lion’s share of the money, to the point where it makes it not possible to even do it. It’s like $6 to every one of our dollars. You just can’t work that way.
I don’t do this just for the money. I do have a love for this, absolutely. But at the same time, you don’t want to go out and work really hard just to make somebody else a bunch of money.”
Despite this, he confirmed that he’s not angry:
“Every member of this band has given me so much privilege in life. It’s like hating your parents.”
He also added the following when asked about the possibility of recruiting a new singer:
“It’s not out of the question. But doing that is like surgery: it’s the last resort. I don’t want to do that. I’m not quarreling with Bret… We just didn’t come to agreement. I don’t like it, and I’ll say that, but it’s not like, ‘Let’s put up our dukes.’ I don’t think there’s a better frontman for Poison.”
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Five Finger Death Punch Have “About 25-ish Songs” In The Works For Their New Album
During an interview with Audacy, Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Zoltan Bathory offered an update on the band’s new album. According to him, the group currently have “about 25-ish songs” in the works.
Bathory said the following:
“There’s always bits and pieces in the vault, so that’s kind of, like, when you have ideas… Today’s technology allows you to just grab whatever you want, and it’s in a pretty decent quality, usable quality, basically. So, we’ve been capturing things, ideas and this and that. And right now — I just went through the folder of what we have, [and] we have about 25-ish songs that eventually are gonna get chopped down to the ones that gonna make it. But that’s where we are. Maybe two or three of them have vocals on it already, to some degree. So, we’re working on it. And this is still the demoing phase, kind of. Actually, I don’t even say ‘demo’, because we don’t really demo [music]. That’s what I meant by technology is there now that you can start recording and it’s keepers [for the album]. But we are going to the proper studio probably somewhere in February.”
He also commented on the musical direction:
“The new record has a little bit of this soundtrack quality. The songs that we are writing, almost all of them has a little bit of that. It was actually sort of a goal to kind of… We don’t wanna write a concept album, but it has a little bit of a soundtracky vibe to it.”
[via Blabbermouth]
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The Halo Effect Working On New Album
The Halo Effect (ex-In Flames, etc.) have started work on their next album. Frontman Mikael Stanne confirmed the news to Futuro.
Stanne said the following when asked about the band’s current live plans:
“No real plans right now, but we are working on our third album right now, so as soon as that is out, like by the end of the year or something like that, it’s gonna be time to tour again, of course. So, I hope we can come [to Chile] and do a proper tour.”
He continued when asked about his working relationship with his bandmates:
“It’s super fun. I mean, it really is like a passion project among friends. So, to get to travel together with my friends who I’ve known since I was a teenager, it’s pretty awesome. And the new album is shaping up to be incredible. I just heard one song today, and, yeah, it’s gonna be fantastic. So I hope we can come [to Chile after the LP is released].”
[via Blabbermouth]
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Ex-Cro-Mags Singer John Joseph Blasts Harley Flanagan For Re-Recording “The Age Of Quarrel”
As previously reported, Cro-Mags bassist/vocalist Harley Flanagan recently re-record the group’s 1986 album “The Age Of Quarrel.” However, during a chat on The T&F Podcast, former singer, John Joseph, expressed disapproval with the decision.
Joseph said the following:
“It’s already recorded. None of the original members that played on the record are involved. I guess my former bass player feels — whatever. I don’t know why he did it. I don’t know. Who cares, dude? I’m doing new music. I mean, the dude put out a five-CD box set — I don’t know — three or four years ago, and without our permission of live performances. [He] didn’t take care of anybody in the band, so whatever, dude. If you need money, I don’t know. Who cares? I’m doing new music. And as far as I’m concerned, that’s a classic record. And I think a lot of people are kind of sounding a similar vibe to the whole thing. Why do that? Go write some new music, dude. So, whatever.”
He continued when asked if a remaster of the original album would have been better:
“He doesn’t own the masters. Steve Plotnicki from [the defunct record label] Profile owns the masters. We were talking with Joe Nelson [co-founder of Trust Records], who I trust, and they just did the BAD BRAINS catalog. He’s been trying to get the rights from Steve Plotnicki, but apparently the old bass player threatened him online or whatever, and the guy was, like, ‘Well, now I’m never giving you the masters. And you can sue me. I got millions of dollars’ and whatever the hell. I told Joe anyway, if he puts that record out, I don’t want nothing to do with the re-release. It’s a dead issue at this point for me. I got another BLOODCLOT record coming out, and I’m doing some other music.”
He also commented on Flanagan’s new vocals:
“What are you gonna do? You actually think you’re gonna do a better job? And as raw and hardcore as it was… I mean, a lot of people don’t know, I sang that record straight through. I did one song after another after another after another. Is that my vocal ability now? I should hope not. But, anyway, it is what it is. It was a classic time. I came out of the temple and injected … teachings. That’s why I named it ‘The Age Of Quarrel’, Kali Yuga, all of that.”
He also shot down the possibility of a reunion:
“That dude [Harley] was reaching out to me all the last couple years to do the 40-year reunion. Nobody wants to be involved. That’s where it’s at. And I learned my lesson, after giving somebody multiple chances and just pulling the same old bullshit over and over and over. Money missing, fucking just treating people like shit. That’s why G-Man [drummer Garry Sullivan] and all of them just quit. He’s [Harley] got a documentary out. How come none of the original members that were in the MAGS are in it? You gotta ask yourself that. I don’t think Kevin [Parris Mayhew] or Doug [Holland] or Mackie [Jayson] or myself would have really anything good to say. So that’s the end of that issue.
There will be no reunion shows. There will be no record. He can go do whatever he wants. I could care less.”
Joseph also confirmed that Roger Miret (Agnostic Front) was asked to join Cro-Mags in the early 1980s:
“Homeboy [Harley] had the audacity to say, like, ‘I wonder what would’ve happened if we would’ve got Roger instead of [John].’ It’s, like, you wouldn’t have gotten ‘The Age Of Quarrel’. That’s what would’ve happened. And that’s no disrespect to Roger. He’s done great with AGNOSTIC FRONT. It’s a different vocal style. I got respect for Roger and everything he’s done over the years in AGNOSTIC FRONT. That’s not a dig at him. But it’s my fucking band. I was in there since day one. The original lineup wasn’t even Mackie and Parris. It was me, him on bass, Dave Stein and Dave Hahn, the BAD BRAINS manager. We rehearsed for months. I mean, it’s in The Big Takeover magazine. There’s the proof. All this shit, I’m not the original singer and all this, is nonsense. It’s always been to try to discredit me for whatever reason. I could care less.”
Joseph has since issued a statement as well:
“I was the original [CRO-MAGS] singer in 1981. When the band broke up in August of 1981 after months of rehearsals — due to reasons the late Dave Hahn gave in The Big Takeover magazine (in the comments). The bass player then formed a cover song band called, ‘THE DISCO SMOOTHIES’ which I wanted nothing to do with. John Berry (RIP),who was a friend, sang at that one show at the Peppermint Lounge. it was not billed as the CRO-MAGS.
I was glad to be a part of that band over the years, write lyrics, and sing on ‘The Age Of Quarrel’ as well as other records.
‘The Age Of Quarrel’ has stood the test of time because it came from a good place. We were all 100% invested. It was never about money or ego. We were on a mission, and that translated to the live performances as well.
I’ve moved on for good from anything involving the CRO-MAGS, as I feel its far better to let the legacy of what once was, remain a part of the history that can never be re-lived, re-written, imitated, RE-RECORDED, or erased by anyone.”
[via Blabbermouth]
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Mudvayne Have Reportedly Remixed Their Latest Singles
Mudvayne have reportedly released new versions of “Sticks And Stones” and “Hurt People Hurt People“ through Spotify, Apple Music, etc. The tacks were apparently remixed by Dave Fortman after the band took issue with Josh Wilbur’s original mix.
Fortman said the following (via Reddit):
“The original mixes weren’t demos. They were mixed by Josh Wibur but the band wasn’t happy with the results and the fans were unhappy as well according to feedback I got from their management. They called me to remix them so I took the same approach that I mixed ‘Lost And Found‘ with. Seems to have worked! Glad you guys are digging it. I threw an entirely different spin on the intro and break of ‘Sticks And Stones‘ with added piano notes and strings. Nothing has been rerecorded thats just me laying some ‘tickles’ in there. Enjoy!”
Notably, 7″ vinyl pressings have been delayed as well. Mudvayne said the following about that:
“Thank you for ordering the ‘Sticks & Stone’/’Hurt People Hurt People’ 7″ vinyl. We understand how much you are looking forward to getting yours and have an update on its status.
Due to our desire to make the audio perfect, mastering took longer than planned. In addition, an unanticipated production delay in the vinyl world means the new delivery date is early April 2026.
If you want to keep your order, no action is needed. You will get an email once it ships. To cancel, please contact our customer service team for help.
Thanks for your support”
[via The PRP]
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