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DAVID ELLEFSON Says 'Rock Is Dead In America': 'I Know People Will Lambaste Me For Saying That, But It Is'

In a new interview with Ernest Skinner of Canada's Border City Rock Talk, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about his recent "Basstory" and "Bass Warrior" tours which saw the now-60-year-old musician performing cherished classics, deep cuts and providing insightful storytelling from his i...

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PEARL JAM Announces April-May 2025 U.S. Tour Dates

In continued support of their three-times-Grammy-nominated album "Dark Matter", PEARL JAM will be touring select U.S. cities in April and May 2025. PEARL JAM's live dates will start in Hollywood, Florida on April 24 and 26 and wrap with performances in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on May 16 and 18. Full...

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ARCH ENEMY Shares Music Video For 'Blood Dynasty' Title Track

Swedish/Canadian/American extreme metal titans ARCH ENEMY have released the video for the title track of their upcoming album, "Blood Dynasty". The LP is slated for release on March 28 via Century Media Records. Following the surprise drop of their single "Dream Stealer" in July and the subsequent r...

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JASON MCMASTER Talks The 'Cult' That Is WATCHTOWER: 'You Either Get It Or You Don't'

By David E. Gehlke The history of WATCHTOWER is every bit as complicated as the music they play. Formed in Austin, Texas, in 1982, the band has produced only two studio albums and an EP, the latter of which came eight years ago by way of "Concepts Of Math: Book One". Yet, it always goes back to thei...

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POISON THE WELL Announces 'The Opposite Of December…' 25th-Anniversary Tour

Metalcore icons POISON THE WELL released the definitive album "The Opposite Of December... A Season Of Separation" in December 1999 and it went on to become a benchmark of the genre that has inspired a generation of bands. The album was chosen as one of the "15 '90s Metalcore Albums That Still Reson...

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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL And VINNY APPICE To Be Recognized At Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp's Hall Of Fame Induction Gala

Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp has announced the return of its Hall Of Fame induction gala, celebrating campers' achievements and honoring legendary mentors. The event takes place on February 25, 2025, at the iconic Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. Proceeds will benefit the Rock Fantasy Dre...

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GEOFF TATE Says His New Music Will Be Released One Song At A Time Over A Two-Year Period

In a new interview with "Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen And Shane McEachern", ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke about his recent announcement that he will embark on the "Operation: Mindcrime - The Final Chapter" tour next year. The trek, which will kick off on March 18, 2025 in Tucson, will...

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TONY DOLAN Says The Door Is Open For JEFF 'MANTAS' DUNN To One Day Come Back To VENOM INC.: 'He's My Brother'

In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, VENOM INC. bassist/vocalist Tony "Demolition Man" Dolan weighed in on guitarist Jeff "Mantas" Dunn's announcement that he was not planning to return to the band. Tony said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "For those of you w...

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AC/DC Announces Spring 2025 North American Stadium Tour

AC/DC — guitarist Angus Young, vocalist Brian Johnson, rhythm guitarist Stevie Young, drummer Matt Laug and bass player Chris Chaney — will return to the road in the United States for the first time in nine years on the 2025 "Power Up" North American tour. Much to the delight of millions of fans acr...

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Original VENOM Guitarist JEFF 'MANTAS' DUNN Quits VENOM INC.: 'I Will Not Be Appearing At Any Advertised Shows'

Original VENOM guitarist Jeff "Mantas" Dunn has announced his departure from VENOM INC., the band he formed nearly a decade ago with two other former VENOM members, bassist/vocalist Tony "Demolition Man" Dolan and drummer Antony "Abaddon" Bray. Earlier today (Sunday, December 1),Dunn released the f...

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STEEL PANTHER's MICHAEL STARR: We Never Intended To Become 'A Band That Makes Fun Of The Bands We Love'

In a recent interview with Celebrity Jobber Podcast With Jeff Zito, vocalist Michael Starr of California glam metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER was asked when he and his bandmates came up with the idea of a fun, satirical rock group. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That's a great que...

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DANI FILTH On Next CRADLE OF FILTH Album: 'It's Catchy, Fast, Slow, Romantic, Heavy And Theatrical'

In a recent interview with Portugal's Look Mag, CRADLE OF FILTH frontman Dani Filth was asked why it is taking more than three years for him and his bandmates to release the follow-up to 2021's "Existence Is Futile" album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[We've done] loads of tou...

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TESLA Releases Music Video For Acoustic Version Of 'All About Love'

Legendary rock band TESLA has unveiled the music video for the acoustic version of its latest single, "All About Love". The track is taken from TESLA's new six-song EP, "All About Love", which includes four versions of "All About Love" (acoustic, electric, hybrid, live); a live version of "Walk Away...

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CRADLE OF FILTH's DANI FILTH Blasts Artificial Intelligence In Music: 'I Think A.I. Is S***' And 'A Danger'

CRADLE OF FILTH frontman Dani Filth has weighed in on a debate about people using artificial intelligence (A.I.) to create music. Asked by Spain's Metal Journal if he thinks this new technology is useful or if it's dangerous, Dani said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's dangerous. I...

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JERRY CANTRELL On PANTERA Comeback: 'I Think It's A Cool Celebration Of The Music'

ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell has weighed in on the fact that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) have united with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTE...