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EUROPE's JOEY TEMPEST: 'We Have Some Really Great Songs Cooking' For Next Studio Album

During an appearance on today's (Tuesday, October 3) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", EUROPE frontman Joey Tempest spoke about the band's recently released new single "Hold Your Head Up". "We went into the studio about a few months ago and recorded one new song," he said (as tr...

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Proud stalwarts of a deathcore scene that many predicted would never last, CARNIFEX become more distinctive and imperious with every passing year. Having leant enthusiastically into the realms of horror and the occult and written multiple albums that brutishly backed up that dark intent, the San Die...

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EXTREME's NUNO BETTENCOURT On Playing Guitar: 'It's Not An Olympics To Be Scored On Or Judged On'

In a new interview with Sweetwater's resident metal maestro Nick Bowcott, EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt was asked what advice he would give to someone who would like to follow in a few of his footsteps and have the longevity he has had. He responded in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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'The Power Hour' To Return For Second Season On AXS TV

After the success of the debut season led to an eight-episode extension by AXS TV, Danny Wimmer Presents' flagship music/chat show "The Power Hour" has been renewed for a second season. The show — hosted by Matt Pinfield, Caity Babs and Josh Bernstein — has made an impression on the music scene with...

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PRONG's TOMMY VICTOR On Voicing Political Opinions: 'I Try To Keep My Mouth Shut These Days For Sure'

In a new interview with Germany's Moshpit Passion, PRONG mainman Tommy Victor explained why he doesn't voice his political opinions publicly nowadays. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I try to keep my mouth shut these days for sure. So that's my rule… I just don't wanna be labeled anyt...

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FEAR FACTORY Announces New Touring Bassist For October 2023 Shows

FEAR FACTORY has recruited SCATTERED STORM's Javier Arriaga to play bass on the veteran Los Angeles-based act's upcoming October 2023 U.S. shows as well as some European dates. Arriaga, who plays drums for SCATTERED STORM and has previously served as FEAR FACTORY's guitar and drum tech, will fill in...

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Watch: KISS Plays Three-Song Set At 2023 Australian Football League Grand Final

KISS performed during the Telstra pre-game entertainment at the 2023 Australian Football League (AFL) Grand Final earlier today (Saturday, September 30) in Melbourne, Australia. The legendary rockers were a late inclusion to the AFL's biggest day being announced after CROWDED HOUSE pulled out just u...

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ERIC MARTIN Says MR. BIG Will Be 'Done' Touring After Completion Of 'The BIG Finish' Run Of Shows

MR. BIG recently completed the Asian leg of its farewell tour, dubbed "The BIG Finish", which sees the veteran band — singer Eric Martin, guitarist Paul Gilbert and bassist Billy Sheehan, along with drummer Nick D'Virgilio, who has taken over for deceased original member Pat Torpey — performing MR....

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SUM 41 Releases New Single 'Landmines'

Grammy-nominated band SUM 41 has released a new single, "Landmines", via Rise Records alongside a new music video (set to premiere at 9:00 a.m. PDT / 12:00 p.m. noon EDT). SUM 41 vocalist Deryck Whibley states: "When I wrote 'Landmines', I had no intention of writing an old-school 'pop punk' song. I...

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ROB HALFORD, SLASH, TOMMY LEE And Others Donate Items For KITTEN RESCUE's 'Fur Ball' Charity Auction

Once again, Los Angeles's Kitten Rescue is proving itself to be the most rockin' cat rescue in the United States. Musicians from around the globe have contributed collectible items to their online auction raising funds for their lifesaving mission. Own a piece of rock and roll history with a signed...

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STEVE BROWN Says TRIXTER Will 'Never' Reunite With MARK 'GUS' SCOTT: He 'Was An Adequate Drummer At Best Anyway'

In a new interview with Robert Miguel of Uvalde Radio Rocks, TRIXTER guitarist Steve Brown was asked about the possibility of him and other members of the band's classic lineup reuniting to play their first shows since 2017. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Pete's [Loran, TRIXTER singe...

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STATIC-X's 'Project Regeneration: Vol. 2' Pushed Back To January; New Music Clips Available

Industrial music icons STATIC-X have set a January 26, 2024 "final" release date for their eighth studio album, "Project Regeneration: Vol. 2". The LP is a collection of 14 brand-new songs that contain the final vocal performances and musical compositions of founding vocalist Wayne Static, along wit...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'When I First Started Playing, I Wanted To Do The Most Extreme Music I Possibly Could'

In a new interview with Australia's Wall Of Sound, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman, who has been living and recording music in Japan since 2003, was asked what it has been like watching the guitars evolve as heavy metal went from having a handful of subgenres in the 1980s to the now seeming...

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TOMMY VICTOR Still Feels PRONG Has More To Prove: 'We're Always The Underdog'

By David E. Gehlke Next year will mark the 30th anniversary of PRONG's "Cleansing", an album that birthed one of the '90s most enduring songs, "Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck". Its accompanying music video received regular MTV airplay, subsequently bringing PRONG into the mainstream for metal's l...

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SUM 41 Announces New Single 'Landmines'

Grammy-nominated band SUM 41 has announced a new single, "Landmines", set for release on Wednesday, September 27 via Rise Records alongside a new music video. SUM 41 vocalist Deryck Whibley states: "When I wrote 'Landmines', I had no intention of writing an old-school 'pop punk' song. It just came o...