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SOUNDGARDEN/PEARL JAM Drummer MATT CAMERON: 'I Was In Awe Of VINNIE PAUL's Playing'

Sunday's (July 1) public memorial for Vinnie Paul Abbott in Dallas, Texas included emotional tributes from a number of Vinnie's fellow musicians, some of whom appeared in person while others sent short video speeches expressing their affection for the fallen drummer. One musician who appeared via vi...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Bassist Says Band 'Learned So Much' From Touring With METALLICA

AVENGED SEVENFOLD bassist Johnny Christ was recently interviewed by Southeast Wreck Metal. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On how the group came to support METALLICA on the initial North American leg of the "WorldWired" tour: John...

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Former METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Unveils His First Mural

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted, who took up painting after leaving the legendary heavy metal band, unveiled a new, one-of-a-kind mural on the wall of a Florida restaurant. The unique art at Evo in Tequesta is his first mural. "I love this local gem of a restaurant and couldn't think of a bet...

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE's MATT TUCK Doesn't Think Rock Needs Saving

In a brand new interview with Australia's Music Feeds, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE frontman Matt Tuck was asked if he thinks rock needs saving. "I don't think it needs saving," he responded. "I think it has just become very obvious for decades now that our world is our world. The mainstream media and ev...

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HELLYEAH Frontman On VINNIE PAUL's Death: 'I'm At A Loss And Completely Devastated'

HELLYEAH frontman Chad Gray has released the following statement regarding the passing of his bandmate, drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott: "First off, I'm sorry to all of you for our loss. It's consumed me, as I'm sure it has many of you. "I'm sure you can all understand this has been incredibly hard and...

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STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Guitarist's Wife Files For Divorce, Alleges Abuse

According to TMZ, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS guitarist Dean DeLeo's wife has filed for divorce, accusing her husband of being an abusive father with a drinking problem. Jenn DeLeo alleges in the documents that her husband made violent threats to her, admitted he was cheating and told her to get out of the...

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Former PANTERA Drummer VINNIE PAUL Dead At 54

Former PANTERA drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott has died. He was 54 years old. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Vinnie passed away Friday in Las Vegas, where he owned a home. No other details of his death were immediately available. The drummer's passing was confirmed on both his personal and PA...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Reconnects With Guitarist BERNIE TORMÉ At SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

This year's edition of the Sweden Rock Festival was the scene of a very special meeting between Ozzy Osbourne and the man he credits as saving his career, guitarist Bernie Tormé. Tormé is known for stepping in and saving the day for Ozzy when Randy Rhoads tragically died. Ozzy and Bernie hadn't seen...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Guitarist: 'We Leave It All On The Stage'

AVENGED SEVENFOLD guitarist Zacky Vengeance spoke with Sophie K of Kerrang! Radio prior to the band's performance at this year's Download festival, which took place last weekend at Donington Park in Leicestershire, England. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcrib...

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SYNYSTER GATES Says Writing An AVENGED SEVENFOLD Song Is A 'Deep' And 'Involved' Process

Kaaos TV conducted an interview with AVENGED SEVENFOLD guitarist Synyster Gates before the band's June 9 performance at Rockfest festival in Hyvinkää, Finland on June 9th, 2018. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On AVENGED SEVENFOLD's 20...

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TWISTED SISTER's JAY JAY FRENCH: 'I'm A Prostate Cancer Survivor'

TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French had his prostate removed two months ago after being diagnosed with prostate cancer a few weeks earlier. The 65-year-old rocker, whose band completed its final tour in late 2016, revealed his health battle during a brand new interview on the "Let There Be Talk"...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's JOHNNY CHRIST Explains How He Knows It's Time For Band To Begin Work On New Music

Paul Anthony of Planet Rock conducted an interview with AVENGED SEVENFOLD bassist Johnny Christ at this year's Download festival, which is taking place this weekend at Donington Park in Leicestershire, England. You can now watch the chat below. Asked how the members of AVENGED SEVENFOLD know it's ti...

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TREAT To Release 'Tunguska' Album In September; 'Build The Love' Video Available

Frontiers Music Srl will release TREAT's new album, "Tunguska", on September 14. The music video for the disc's first single, "Build The Love", can be seen below. Building on the success of their last two albums, "Coup De Grace" (2010) and "Ghost Of Graceland" (2016),which were both released after...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Bassist On Group's Remaining Goals: 'We're Not The Biggest Band In The World Yet'

Prior to AVENGED SEVENFOLD's performance at the Rock On The Range festival in Columbus, Ohio, bassist Johnny Christ spoke with HardDrive Radio's Lou Brutus. The full conversation can be viewed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On the decision to tour this summer with...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Working On New Song For 'Call Of Duty: Black Ops 4'

According to AVENGED SEVENFOLD bassist Johnny Christ, the group is currently putting the finishing touches on a new song that will be released in July. The track will apparently appear in the upcoming video game "Call Of Duty: Black Ops 4", which will be released via Activision on October 12. The b...