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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: 'I Don't Believe That Grunge Killed Hair Metal'

STRYPER guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet has weighed in on the never-ending debate about how the rise of grunge in the early 1990s forced most hard rock bands off the radio and MTV, with album and tour sales plummeting. On Tuesday (August 2), the 59-year-old openly Christian rocker, who writes...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Says KINGS OF THRASH Tour Will Highlight 'Finer Details' Of MEGADETH's Early Songs

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has launched "The Killing Chronicles", a series of online recollections about the band's early days, including MEGADETH's first gigs and the making of the group's classic debut album, "Killing Is My Business… And Business Is Good!". The online series comes a we...

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Watch: STEVEN ADLER Performs GUNS N' ROSES Classics In Peekskill, New York

Former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler and his solo band performed at the first-ever "D.A.V.E. JAM" benefit concert this past Saturday, July 30 at the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater in Peekskill, New York. Fan-filmed video of the show can be seen below. 100% of the net proceeds from ticket sales...

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METALLICA Is Officially Top Touring Metal Artist Of Last 40 Years

For its 40th anniversary, Pollstar, the trade publication dedicated to covering the worldwide concert industry, has created two special charts that reflect the overall impact of box-office realities during the four decades of the Pollstar Era, beginning in 1980 through the present. The two special c...

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THREE DAYS GRACE Drummer Says ZAKK WYLDE Was The 'Obvious Choice' To Play Guitar For PANTERA Reunion

THREE DAYS GRACE drummer Neil Sanderson has weighed in on the news that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) will unite with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTERA banner....

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Ex-IN FLAMES Guitarist JESPER STRÖMBLAD On THE HALO EFFECT: 'This Band Stands On Its Own Two Feet'

By David E. Gehlke THE HALO EFFECT features five familiar faces from long-running but currently divisive melodic metal troupe IN FLAMES: Mikael Stanne (vocals),Jesper Strömblad (guitar),Niclas Engelin (guitar),Peter Iwers (bass) and Daniel Svensson (drums). Naturally, the announcement of THE HALO...

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Watch METALLICA Jam With 'Stranger Things' Actor JOSEPH QUINN Backstage At LOLLAPALOOZA

METALLICA met and jammed with "Stranger Things" actor Joseph Quinn earlier this week at a rehearsal for their headlining gig at the Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago. Quinn, the actor known for his role as Eddie Munson in "Stranger Things", performed METALLICA's 1986 song "Master Of Puppets" in...

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MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN On 'Of Kingdom And Crown': 'Most Of This Record Was Written At Three In The Morning'

In a new interview with El Cuartel Del Metal, MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the band's tenth studio album, "Of Kingdom And Crown", which will be released on August 26 via Nuclear Blast/Imperium Recordings. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The...

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Did Grunge Kill 1980s Heavy Metal? PEARL JAM's STONE GOSSARD Weighs In

In a new interview with Andrew Daly of VWMusic, PEARL JAM guitarist Stone Gossard was asked for his take on the long-running narrative that grunge killed the career of many hard rock and heavy metal musicians. He replied: "I think there's always renewal in the world, and with that renewal, comes new...

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CHARLIE BENANTE And ZAKK WYLDE Defend PANTERA 'Reunion', Say Plan Is To Make It Sound As Close To Original As Possible

Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante have opened up about their participation in the upcoming PANTERA tour. Two weeks ago, it was reported that Wylde and Benante, along with PANTERA's surviving members, singer Philip Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown, will tour as PANTERA, headlining a number of major festiva...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Writes Afterword To 'Creepshow: From Script To Scream' Book

Titan Books has partnered with the newly launched AMC Networks Publishing on Shudder's "Creepshow: From Script To Scream", an official behind-the-scenes book featuring the spine-tingling stories and tantalizing talent behind "Creepshow", the hit anthology series from Greg Nicotero ("The Walking Dead...

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JACK OSBOURNE And Fiancée AREE GEARHART Welcome First Baby Together

Jack Osbourne, the 36-year-old son of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, and his fiancée, Aree Gearhart, have welcomed their first child together. "I'm very happy to announce Maple Artemis Osbourne!" Jack captioned an Instagram photo earlier today (Wednesday, July 27), more than two weeks after the baby...

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Ex-MEGADETH Members ELLEFSON, YOUNG And POLAND To Perform Entire 'Killing Is My Business' And 'So Far, So Good' Albums

Former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar) have announced the first four shows of the KINGS OF THRASH "The MEGA Years" tour. They will be joined at the dates by another former MEGADETH member, Chris Poland (guitar). KINGS OF THRASH, which also includes drummer Fred Aching...

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Former SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Bassist BOB HEATHCOTE Dead At 58

Former SUICIDAL TENDENCIES bassist Bob Heathcote has died at the age of 58 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Bob's passing was confirmed by his son Chris Heathcote, who wrote on his Facebook page: "My father Bob Heathcote has left this earth after 58 years and nearly two months, due...

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PANTERA Bassist's THE REX BROWN EXPERIENCE Performs At 'Gibson Garage Fest' (Video)

THE REX BROWN EXPERIENCE, the "supergroup" featuring PANTERA bassist Rex Brown and SKID ROW guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo alongside Jared James Nichols, Dennis Holm and Cesar Gueikian (Gibson),performed a set of classic rock and metal covers at Gibson Garage Fest on June 9. The event celebrated the f...