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PAUL RODGERS Shoots Down Rumors About His Health: 'I Feel Fit And Strong'

Legendary BAD COMPANY and FREE vocalist Paul Rodgers has shot down rumors about his health following the revelation that he had been approached to sing on an album that VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen has been working on with TOTO guitarist Steve Lukather. Last year Alex revealed that he was puttin...

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AT THE GATES Doesn't Rule Out Playing Shows To Celebrate TOMAS LINDBERG's Life

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, bassist Jonas Björler of Swedish melodic death metal pioneers AT THE GATES spoke about the band's upcoming album, "The Ghost Of A Future Dead", which will be released on April 24 via Century Media Records. The follow-up to 2021's "The Nightmare of Being"...

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IRON MAIDEN's ADRIAN SMITH Blasts Use Of A.I. To Create Music: 'People Seem To Be Craving More Reward With Less Effort'

In a new interview with Argentina's UnDinamo - La Última Radio De Rock, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith was asked for his opinion on the use of artificial intelligence (A.I.) as a compositional tool. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No, I don't like it. I don't like it. I mean,...

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ALEX VAN HALEN On VAN HALEN: 'We Did Our Best Work With DAVID LEE ROTH'

In a new interview with Gastão Moreira of Brazil's Kazagastão, VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen was once again asked why he made the decision to end his "Brothers" book in 1984 and not cover any of the band's later years, including those with Sammy Hagar. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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CLAWFINGER Shares Music Video For 'Before We All Die' Title Track

Swedish-Norwegian rap-metal pioneers CLAWFINGER have released the official music video for "Before We All Die", the title track of their new album, which came out today (Friday, February 20) via Perception, a division of Reigning Phoenix Music. "Before We All Die" marks CLAWFINGER's first studio alb...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Says DAVE MUSTAINE Re-Recording 'No Life 'Til Leather' Demo Would Have Been 'Extremely Disrespectful' To METALLICA

In a new interview with Argentina's César Fuentes Rodríguez, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about the band's 2022 album "The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!" for which he laid down the original bass tracks in May 2020 at a studio in Nashville, Tennessee. A year later, Ellefson was fired...

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BON SCOTT Estate Announces Robust Event And Merchandising Plan To Celebrate AC/DC Legend's 80th Birthday

Bon Scott (1946-1980),the legendary singer and lyricist for AC/DC, FRATERNITY and THE VALENTINES, remains one of the great frontmen in rock and roll history. His indelible shriek and poetic turns of phrase, along with his playful grin and attitude are synonymous with the lifestyle he led until his...

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SEPULTURA's ANDREAS KISSER: 'JUDAS PRIEST Was The Band' That Taught Me How To Play Heavy Metal Guitar

On the latest episode of EMGtv's "Five Minutes With", SEPULTURA's Andreas Kisser was asked what riff every guitarist should know how to play. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I started listening to heavy metal very early, when I already was playing acoustic classical guitar, star...

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BURTON C. BELL Explains Why He 'Won't Sign' Copies Of His Final FEAR FACTORY Album, 'Aggression Continuum'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the Scandalous podcast, former FEAR FACTORY singer Burton C. Bell touched upon the band's latest album, "Aggression Continuum", which was released in June 2021 via Nuclear Blast Records. The LP, which was recorded primarily in 2017, features Bell and fel...

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CARMINE APPICE And CACTUS Announce 'Temple Of Blues II' Album Feat. STEVE MORSE, TRACII GUNS, JOE LYNN TURNER, Others

It's two years since drum legend Carmine Appice and his reformed CACTUS first unbarred the doors to the "Temple Of Blues" — a 15-track slab of headbanging, hip-swinging heavy blues rock whose subtitle, "Influences And Friends", roped in a host of special guests, all of whom held the band very close...

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POISON THE WELL Releases Music Video For 'Everything Hurts' Single From Upcoming 'Peace In Place' Album

Metalcore titans POISON THE WELL will release "Peace In Place", their first new album since 2009, on March 20 via SharpTone Records. The official Chris Candy-directed music video for the LP's second single, "Everything Hurts", can be seen below. POISON THE WELL vocalist Jeffrey Moreira stated about...

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MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Battles Dislike Of Touring As OPETH Remains At Height Of Band's Popularity

By David E. Gehlke OPETH has routinely played to packed houses since 2001's "Blackwater Park". They've headlined the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater. They've headlined the legendary Royal Albert Hall. And, more recently, they headlined two sold-out dates at the legendary Sydney Opera House. OPETH c...

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SEPULTURA's GREYSON NEKRUTMAN Talks Drumming Technique: 'I Figured Out What I Wanted To Play And How I Wanted To Play'

In a new interview with Drummer's Review presenter Ollie Winiberg, SEPULTURA drummer Greyson Nekrutman was asked if had any advice for other drummers who "want to climb the ladder in the way that" he has. Greyson responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's crazy. I mean, I still kind of st...

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ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ On Split With ARCH ENEMY: 'It Was Definitely Difficult But Change Is Always A Wild Mix Of Fear And Excitement'

In a new interview with Germany's Metal Hammer magazine, Alissa White-Gluz was asked how difficult it was for her to announce her departure from ARCH ENEMY last November after an 11-year tenure with the extreme metal titans. She responded: "It was definitely difficult but change is always a wild mix...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'When I Can't Play Anymore, I Won't. I'm Not Gonna Stop Before I Can't.'

In a new interview with Primordial Radio presenter Dewsbury, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about the making of the band's final, self-titled album, which arrived late last month via Mustaine's Tradecraft imprint on Frontiers Label Group's new BLKIIBLK label. Dave said (as transcribed by BLABBE...