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VIO-LENCE Confirms PERRY STRICKLAND's Departure But Claims Drummer 'Didn't Quit'
San Francisco Bay Area thrashers VIO-LENCE have confirmed the departure of their drummer Perry Strickland. On Wednesday (February 8), Strickland took to his Instagram to share a video of him performing with VIO-LENCE, and he captioned it: "I'll Miss playing these songs !" After one fan asked Pe...February 9, 2023
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Drummer PERRY STRICKLAND Quits VIO-LENCE
Original VIO-LENCE drummer Perry Strickland has officially left the influential San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal band. Earlier today, Strickland took to his Instagram to share a video of him performing with VIO-LENCE, and he captioned it: ""I'll Miss playing these songs !" After one fan asked Per...February 8, 2023
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Did EXODUS 'Feel Bad' About Taking STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA From Pre-TESTAMENT Band LEGACY? RICK HUNOLT Responds
In a new interview with Yes! You CAN Play Guitar!, ex-EXODUS guitarist Rick Hunolt reflected on his former band's decision to fire original singer Paul Baloff in 1986 due to what at the time was described as "personal and musical differences." Paul was replaced by Steve "Zetro" Souza, who had previo...February 8, 2023
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DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG Are 'Hoping To Bust Out' A New Song Called 'Bridges Burn' On KINGS OF THRASH Tour
During an appearance on the "Brews & Tunes" podcast, Jeff Young confirmed that KINGS OF THRASH, his new band also featuring fellow former MEGADETH member David Ellefson, is putting the finishing touches on a new original song called "Bridges Burn". "We're hoping to bust that out on tour," the gu...February 8, 2023
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RONNIE ROMERO: 'I Already Have A Career That Would Take A Singer 30, 40 Years To Have'
By David E. Gehlke Plucked from relative obscurity in 2015 by Ritchie Blackmore to front RAINBOW, Chilean-born Ronnie Romero has entered himself into the conversation on who — if anyone — will assume the role as one of rock and metal's leading frontmen once the old guard hangs it up. Despite what Ro...February 8, 2023
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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON: How I Take Care Of My Voice
During the question-and-answer session at his January 20 spoken-word appearance at Slagthuset in Malmö, Sweden, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson was asked how he takes care of his voice. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it's not that I take care of it — I kind of do — but...February 7, 2023
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Foregone
Accidental pioneers when barely out of their teens, IN FLAMES should have little to prove. Such was the enduring impact of early records like "The Jester Race" (1996) and "Whoracle" (1997), that the Swedes are held in particularly high esteem by generations of metal fans. The fact that they (a...February 7, 2023
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Fredlös
Whatever metalheads may have been expecting from the return of ENTOMBED's Alex Hellid, it probably wasn't this. Full credit where it's due: FREDLÖS is no kind of star vehicle or side project for the elusive guitarist. Instead, this shadowy six-piece arrived fully formed, and armed with a sound that...February 7, 2023
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MIKE TRAMP Re-Imagines WHITE LION Classics For 'Songs Of White Lion' Album
Former WHITE LION singer Mike Tramp will release "Songs Of White Lion", on April 14 via Frontiers Music Srl. As the title implies, the album sees Tramp re-imagining select cuts from WHITE LION's catalog. A single for "Cry For Freedom" is available today on all digital music services. Tramp says: "Fo...February 7, 2023
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PANTERA Comeback Has Been In The Works For Two Years, Says Longtime Engineer
Longtime PANTERA engineer, bass tech and friend Sterling Winfield, one of the people who control PANTERA drummer Vincent "Vinnie Paul" Abbott's estate, spoke to the "Is Breakfast Included?" podcast about the reformation of PANTERA, featuring surviving members Rex Brown (bass) and Philip Anselmo (voc...February 6, 2023
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Guitarist MICK MARS's New Project Is 'Weird, Special, Great And Loud'
Mick Mars's upcoming project "sounds huge," according to country-rocker Cory Marks, who got to spend some time with the MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist this past weekend. On Sunday (February 5),Cory took to his Instagram to share a few photos and a short video of him with Mars at Mick's home studio in Nashvi...February 6, 2023
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Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Is Putting Together A 'Heavy' New Project
Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted recently stopped by Gator 98.7 FM's Gator Garage for a VIP performance and question-and-answer session with the radio station's Jason and Franny. Asked what musical projects he is currently working on, Jason said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Actually,...February 3, 2023
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KINGS OF THRASH Feat. DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG: Here's The First Taste Of New Original Music
KINGS OF THRASH, the new band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar), has shared a teaser demo of some of the new original material the group is working on. Check it out in the TikTok clip below. In October, Young told Ghost Cult magazine that KINGS OF T...February 3, 2023
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It's Official: METAL CHURCH Enlists ROSS THE BOSS And LET US PREY Vocalist MARC LOPES
METAL CHURCH has officially enlisted ROSS THE BOSS and LET US PREY vocalist Marc Lopes to sing for the band following the passing of Mike Howe less than two years ago. Earlier today (Thursday, February 2),METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof shared a photo of Lopes on social media and wrote in a...February 2, 2023
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Watch KINGS OF THRASH Perform At 'Days Of The Dead' Horror Convention In Atlanta
The Legends Of Hard Rock & Heavy Metal YouTube channel has uploaded video of KINGS OF THRASH, the new band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar), performing on January 28 at the Days Of The Dead horror convention in Atlanta, Georgia. Check it o...January 30, 2023
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