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STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA: Why EXODUS Failed To Reach Same Commercial Heights As 'Big Four' Bands

During a conversation with former EXODUS guitarist Rick Hunolt for his Zetro's Toxic Vault YouTube channel, EXODUS singer Steve "Zetro" Souza spoke about why he thinks his band failed to achieve the same commercial heights as the so-called "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal, namely METALLICA, SLAYER,...
November 25, 2022
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NITA STRAUSS To Undergo Surgery For Torn Meniscus

Former Alice Cooper and current Demi Lovato guitarist Nita Strauss will undergo surgery for a torn meniscus in late December. The procedure will take place seven months after she first sustained the injury while on the road with Cooper. Earlier today, Strauss, who has been the in-house guitarist for...
November 24, 2022
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IAN GILLAN: Reunion With RITCHIE BLACKMORE 'Would Be Utterly Disrespectful' To DEEP PURPLE's Current Lineup

Ian Gillan says that a DEEP PURPLE reunion with Ritchie Blackmore would be "utterly disrespectful" to the current lineup of the band. Blackmore is a co-founder of DEEP PURPLE and wrote many of their most memorable guitar riffs, including "Smoke On The Water", but he has not played with the group sin...
November 23, 2022
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We Are The Chosen

One of heavy metal's greatest unsung heroes, Leather Leone, always had a voice that could pin you to the wall and slap you about a bit. First heard on cult US metallers CHASTAIN's 1985 debut "Mystery of Illusion", she is a studs 'n' steel powerhouse who shares pioneering DNA with the likes of DORO,...
November 23, 2022
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JOE LYNN TURNER Wasn't 'Ready' To Ditch The Wig Until This Year

Joe Lynn Turner says that now was the right time to finally drop the hairpiece he has worn since the age of 14 after being diagnosed with alopecia at three years old. The former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE singer, who turned 71 this summer, went public with his new look on August 25 in a series publicit...
November 23, 2022
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JOURNEY's JONATHAN CAIN Fires Back At NEAL SCHON Over Guitarist's 'Malicious Lies And Personal Attacks'

JOURNEY keyboardist Jonathan Cain has fired back at guitarist Neal Schon over allegations that Cain is blocking access to "critical" financial records. Schon filed a lawsuit against Cain last month in California state court, alleging that Cain set up an American Express card without telling Schon an...
November 22, 2022
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NEAL SCHON Says He Had 'No Choice' But To Sue JONATHAN CAIN Over JOURNEY's Amex Card

JOURNEY guitarist Neal Schon says that he had "no choice" but to file a lawsuit against the band's keyboardist Jonathan Cain over allegations that Cain is blocking access to "critical" financial records. In a lawsuit filed last month in California state court, Schon claimed that Cain set up an...
November 22, 2022
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JUDAS PRIEST Producer And Touring Guitarist ANDY SNEAP Talks About Working With ROB HALFORD In The Studio

Noted metal producer and current JUDAS PRIEST touring guitarist Andy Sneap spoke to Glenn Fricker, engineer at Spectre Sound Studios, about what it was like to work with PRIEST singer Rob Halford on the band's latest album, 2018's "Firepower". He said: "People go on about [Rob's] screams, but his ti...
November 21, 2022
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NEAL SCHON Sues JONATHAN CAIN Over JOURNEY Credit Card

According to Page Six, JOURNEY guitarist Neal Schon has filed a lawsuit against the band's keyboardist Jonathan Cain, claiming in court papers that he set up an American Express card without telling Schon and that "millions of JOURNEY funds have flowed through it." Schon's attorneys also claim in th...
November 21, 2022
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MARILYN MANSON Claims His Career Is In Gutter And He's Getting Death Threats Since Sexual Abuse Allegations

According to TMZ, Marilyn Manson claims his "career is in the gutter" and he's still "receiving threats to his life" after at least 15 women have accused the musician of sexual assault. Three of his accusers, including ex-girlfriend Ashley Morgan Smithline and "Game Of Thrones" actress Esmé Bianco,...
November 17, 2022
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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL On Possible Tour With IRON MAIDEN: 'It's A Great Concept'

In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, JUDAS PRIEST's Ian Hill once again touched upon the prospect of his band one day touring with fellow metal legends IRON MAIDEN. He said: "It's a great concept. I mean, the trouble with IRON MAIDEN and ourselves is we're always busy, always do...
November 17, 2022
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ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO On European Tour Cancelation: 'Financially It Wasn't Feasible To Do It Anymore'

ANTHRAX recently canceled shows in continental Europe as part of its fall 2022 touring activities, citing "ongoing logistical issues" and "costs that are out of our control." The pioneering thrash metal band had been due to play numerous shows across Europe following their run of dates in the United...
November 16, 2022
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QUEENSRŸCHE's Legal Dispute With SCOTT ROCKENFELD Is Still 'Ongoing': 'It'll Work Itself Out', Says MICHAEL WILTON

In a new interview with Classic Rock magazine, QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton was asked for the latest in the legal dispute with co-founding drummer Scott Rockenfeld, who sued QUEENSRŸCHE and was counter-sued over a number of allegations. Michael said: "It's ongoing and the lawyers are dealing...
November 16, 2022
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MERCYFUL FATE To Release Two New Songs Ahead Of Full-Length Album

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, Brian Slagel, the founder and CEO of Metal Blade Records, was asked about MERCYFUL FATE's plans for releasing new music. He responded: "So here are the plans. So there's two [new] songs, one of which you know they're playing a new song in the set ['T...
November 15, 2022
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DJ ASHBA's 50th-Birthday Party Attended By SEBASTIAN BACH, JAKE E. LEE And PAUL SHORTINO: Photos

Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW),Jake E. Lee (OZZY OSBOURNE, BADLANDS) and Paul Shortino (QUIET RIOT, ROUGH CUTT) are among the musicians who attended former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist DJ Ashba's 50th-birthday party this past Saturday (November 12) at Ashba Studios in Las Vegas, Nevada. Check out photos belo...
November 14, 2022