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Former SCORPIONS And KINGDOM COME Drummer JAMES KOTTAK Dead At 61

According to Metal Sludge, veteran rock drummer James Kottak, who is best known for his work with SCORPIONS and KINGDOM COME, has died. He was 61 years old. Kottak's daughter Tobi told TMZ her father passed away Tuesday morning (January 9) in Louisville, Kentucky, where he was born and lived until 1...

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OZZY OSBOURNE, AL JOURGENSEN, STEVE VAI, JOHN 5 Among Guests On BILLY MORRISON's 'The Morrison Project'

Look for Billy Morrison to release "The Morrison Project" — his third solo album and first since 2015 — on April 19 via The Label Group/Virgin Music Group. The British guitarist, singer, and songwriter — primarily known as Billy Idol's rhythm guitar player for the past 15 years alongside lead guitar...

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MAGNUM's TONY CLARKIN Dead At 77

Tony Clarkin, guitarist, mastermind and main songwriter of the U.K. prog/pomp/AOR rock band MAGNUM, has died at the age of 77. The news of his death comes just weeks after it was announced that he had been diagnosed with a rare and incurable spinal condition. As a result of his diagnosis, MAGNUM can...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Says He 'Can't Have Any More Surgery': 'I Had Seven Surgeries In Five Years'

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, along with their children Jack and Kelly, have released the eighteenth episode of their revived podcast. Ozzy is joined by his friend Billy Morrison for an electrifying episode diving deep into the essence of rock 'n' roll. From heart-stopping tour tales to candid conversat...

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ACE FREHLEY Explains Why He Hasn't Used Artificial Intelligence During Songwriting Process

In a new interview with Germany's Radio Bob!, Ace Frehley was asked if he would ever consider using artificial intelligence during the songwriting process. The former KISS guitarist responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I remember calling up Steve [Brown, Ace's co-writer and producer] aft...

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The Fallen

It is always satisfying when bands eventually reap their just rewards. RUTHLESS first emerged from Los Angeles in the early '80s, with a sound that was as timely and prescient as any at the time. Their 1986 debut album "Discipline Of Steel" is the kind of underrated obscurity that eludes the histori...

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GRAVE Parts Ways With Bassist TOBIAS CRISTIANSSON And Guitarist MIKA LAGRÉN

Long-running Swedish death metallers GRAVE have parted ways with bassist Tobias Cristiansson and guitarist Mika Lagrén. Earlier today (Friday, January 5),GRAVE guitarist/vocalist Ola Lindgren released the following statement via social media: "The past months have been quite overwhelming in the GRA...

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Hey Living People

A new heavy metal year demands a breath of fresh air or two to get the blood flowing. Led by vocalist Felix Heldt, who appears here as "Dr. Dead", DOMINUM are exactly that. Despite its loudly proclaimed themes of ghosts, ghouls and the undead, "Hey Living People" is almost intolerably upbeat, perky...

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GREAT WHITE Bassist SCOTT SNYDER Undergoes 'Major Lower Back Surgery'

Bassist Scott Snyder, who joined GREAT WHITE in 2008, has been sitting out some of the band's shows after recently undergoing "major lower back surgery". The 61-year-old musician, who also owns Rock Me Tattoo & Piercing in Riverside, California, took to GREAT WHITE's social media earlier today (...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON Executive-Produces New Film 'Bunker Heights'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has executive-produced the upcoming feature film "Bunker Heights". The 59-year-old musician, who also appears in the movie, says: "It's always such a pleasure working with Drew Fortier on any creative endeavor and his knack for making engaging horror films is s...

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JON ALLEN Hails The Return Of SADUS With 'The Shadow Inside': 'This Is Some Of The Best Stuff We've Done'

By David E. Gehlke Few bands better represent the "caught in the margins" tag than San Francisco's SADUS. A death-thrash hybrid before it became the norm, SADUS's bountiful technicality and speed (in theory) should have enabled them to win over a large swath of extreme metal denizens. In reality, SA...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On Scandal That Led To His Latest Exit From MEGADETH: 'When You Bare It All, You've Got Nothing To Hide'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has opened up about the sex scandal that caused his latest exit from the band. Speaking to Metal Hammer magazine, he said: "There's two sides to it. One: when you bare it all, you've got nothing to hide. Fuck it, now you can truly be yourself. We all come into...

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Celebrates 60th Birthday By Throwing 'Epic' Party Featuring Jam With Musician Friends: Photos, Video

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian celebrated his 60th birthday last night (December 31) by throwing a party at Galpin Speed Shop in Van Nuys, California. Among the musician friends who attended the event and took part in a jam at the special get-together were Ian's ANTHRAX bandmates Charlie Benante and Fr...

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Will ALEX VARKATZAS Perform ATREYU Songs With His New Band DEAD ICARUS? He Responds

In a new interview with the "BREWtally Speaking" podcast, ex-ATREYU frontman Alex Varkatzas was asked if he plans to perform any of the songs he helped write for his former band when he starts playing shows with his current project DEAD ICARUS. He responded in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NE...

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MARK 'BARNEY' GREENWAY On NAPALM DEATH's Sound: 'It's Gotta Have The Noise, The Chaotic Feel'

In a new interview with Japan's Trooper Entertainment, vocalist Mark "Barney" Greenway and bassist Shane Embury of British grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH spoke about the band's uncompromising musical approach. Shane said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We sort of kind of pride ourselves on t...