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JUDAS PRIEST's SCOTT TRAVIS Says 'It's A Great Honor' To Be Considered One Of Best Heavy Metal Drummers Of All Time

In a new interview with Brazil's 92.5 Kiss FM radio station, JUDAS PRIEST's Scott Travis was asked how it feels for him to be considered one of the best heavy metal drummers of all time. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[Laughs] I didn't know that, but thank you very much. And it'...

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TOMMY THAYER To Join GENE SIMMONS And PAUL STANLEY For KISS 'Unmasked Electric Show' In Las Vegas

Longtime KISS lead guitarist Tommy Thayer will join the band's founding members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley for a performance without makeup at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas as part of the three-day "KISS Army Storms Vegas" event, which runs from November 14 to November 16. Also newly added to the lineu...

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EXODUS's GARY HOLT On Split With STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA: 'One Guy Wasn't Enjoying It Anymore'

In a new interview with CBS SF, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt spoke about the recent departure of the band's longtime vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza and the return of Zetro's predecessor, Rob Dukes. Asked if there was any thought of even considering a different singer with the band after parting ways wit...

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SLAYER Announces Massive U.S. East Coast Headline Show With EXODUS, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, CAVALERA, Others

SLAYER has announced a one-night-only show just added to the band's handful of headline concerts set for this summer. Marking the band's only U.S. East Coast performance in 2025, SLAYER will headline Hershey, Pennsylvania's 30,000-seat Hersheypark Stadium on Saturday, September 20, 2025. A special...

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GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE Says He 'Had A Real Vision' For Recently Leaked 2008 Solo Album 'Passiflora'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, GHOST mastermind Tobias Forge spoke about his recently leaked solo album called "Passiflora", which was recorded in 2008 and went officially unreleased and largely unheard. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I remember that when I wrote the so...

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Watch: EXODUS Plays First Concert With Singer ROB DUKES In 11 Years

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal pioneers EXODUS played their first concert with singer Rob Dukes in nearly 11 years last night (Saturday, April 5) at the Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly at the Fillmore in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The band's setlist was as follows, according to...

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Watch: RATT's STEPHEN PEARCY And WARREN DEMARTINI Play First Reunion Concert

RATT singer Stephen Pearcy and guitarist Warren DeMartini played their first reunion show last night (Saturday, April 5) at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. Playing alongside Pearcy and DeMartini were former RATT and QUIET RIOT guitarist Carlos Cavazo, former RATT and ROUGH CUTT bassist Matt...

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SHADOWS FALL's BRIAN FAIR: 'We're Working On A Full Album's Worth Of Material'

In a new interview with the Thunder Underground podcast, SHADOWS FALL singer Brian Fair spoke about the band's latest single, "In The Grey", which was made available last December via SHADOWS FALL's new record label home, MNRK Heavy. The track marked the band's first new piece of music in more than...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's CHRIS KAEL On His Relapse With Alcohol During Pandemic: 'That Was A Godsend For Me'

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael, who admitted that he relapsed with alcohol five years ago during the coronavirus pandemic, discussed his journey during an appearance on a recent episode of the Blood & Breakthrough podcast. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I firs...

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SHADOWS FALL Frontman BRIAN FAIR Blasts TRUMP Tariffs Over Devastating Effect They Will Have On Instrument Market

SHADOWS FALL frontman Brian Fair has blasted the Trump administration over the sweeping tariffs that have been placed on trillions of dollars' worth of goods that are imported into the United States and the effect the tariffs will have on the instrument market. Fair, who works for St. Louis Music —...

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See Official Video Of KORN's BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH Performing 'Blind' And FLYLEAF's 'I'm So Sick' With LACEY STURM

KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch, Tommy Green of HOLYNAME and Trevor Tyson of HEAL THE HURT joined FLYLEAF vocalist Lacey Sturm on stage on February 28 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's Spirit Hall to perform a snippet of the KORN classic "Blind" as well as FLYLEAF's "I'm So Sick". Multi-camera video o...

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MACHINE HEAD Releases Music Video For 'Bonescraper' From Upcoming 'Unatoned' Album

San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD will release their eleventh studio album, "Unatoned", on April 25 via Nuclear Blast/Imperium Recordings. The official Mike Sloat-directed music video for the LP's third single, "Bonescraper", can be seen below. MACHINE HEAD comments: "This one is for tho...

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DOUG ALDRICH On His Recovery From Throat Cancer: 'I Feel Great. I'm Doing Really Good.'

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, former WHITESNAKE and DIO and current THE DEAD DAISIES guitarist Doug Aldrich offered an update on his health, nearly seven months after he underwent a "very successful" surgery following a throat cancer diagnosis. Regarding how he is feeling at the...

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KERRY KING Fires Back At 'Haters' Who Say He Should Have Done Something Different With His Solo Project: 'No One Gives A S*** About Their Opinion'

In a new interview with Bruno Sutter of the "Bem Que Se Kiss" program on Brazil's Rádio Kiss FM 92.5, Kerry King was asked what the difference is between being a member of a band like SLAYER and being "the total leader" of his eponymously named solo act. Kerry responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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JOEY TEMPEST On Upcoming EUROPE LP: 'In A Way, It Feels Like A Debut Album'

In a new interview with Brazilian music journalist Igor Miranda, EUROPE vocalist Joey Tempest spoke about the band's plans for the follow-up to 2017's "Walk The Earth" album. Asked if he and his bandmates are working on new material, Joey said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, absolutely....