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FEAR FACTORY's DINO CAZARES Speaks Out Against Venues Taking Cut Of Artists' Merchandise Sales: 'You're Basically Paying To Play'

In a new interview with Heavy Debriefings, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares once again opened up about the realities of post-pandemic touring, including increased travel expenses — gas, tour buses, hotels and flight costs. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Now that we're out there to...

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STATIC-X Taps Into WAYNE STATIC's Demons With Music Video For 'Stay Alive'

Industrial music icons STATIC-X have released a music video for the first original track from the upcoming album "Project Regeneration: Vol. 2". The song "Stay Alive" is one of the last original compositions Wayne Static was working on before his passing in 2014. The song's lyrics echo Wayne's state...

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FREDDIE MERCURY's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Piano Sells At Auction For $2.2 Million

A baby grand piano that once belonged to QUEEN frontman Freddie Mercury sold for over £1.74 million ($2.2 million) at a Sotheby's auction Wednesday (September 6). Bought in 1975 and imported to England from Japan, the Yamaha G2, which was used to complete the band's iconic song "Bohemian Rhapsody",...

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MÅNESKIN Releases Music Video For New Single 'Honey (Are U Coming?)'

Italian rockers MÅNESKIN have shared the electrifying music video for their new single "Honey (Are U Coming?)". Produced by Exit Music Management and directed by Tommaso Ottomano, the clip was shot in the band's home of Rome, Italy, and combines lights, lasers and drones for a high-impact video that...

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MR. BIG Announces March/April 2024 European Farewell Tour

MR. BIG is putting on its signature top hats and old shoes one last time for a worldwide tour, aptly titled "The BIG Finish". Since the band's original drummer and co-founder, Pat Torpey, lost his battle with Parkinson's disease in 2018, MR. BIG now feels it's time to mark the end of this chapter of...

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SEPULTURA's ANDREAS KISSER: 'It Was Always Hard To Be On The Road'

In a new interview with Czech Republic's Metalshop, SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser spoke about the realities of post-pandemic touring, including increased travel expenses — gas, tour buses, hotels and flight costs. Asked if touring is "a problem" for bands like SEPULTURA nowadays, Andreas said (...

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BLAZE BAYLEY Reflects On His Heart Attack: 'I Was 10 Minutes From Death'

Former IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley has opened up about his health – six months after undergoing a quadruple bypass surgery following a heart attack in March. The singer — who fronted MAIDEN two and a half decades ago — told The Metal Voice in a new interview (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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EXTREME's NUNO BETTENCOURT: 'I've Always Believed That Rock And Roll Is Not Complex'

In a new interview with Australia's May The Rock Be With You, EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt discussed the overwhelmingly positive response to the band's latest album, "Six", in particular the song "Rise", which features a guitarist solo that Total Guitar magazine has called "one of the 21st cen...

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Go Inside METALLICA's Pop-Up Store In Phoenix

To coincide with METALLICA's two concerts at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona this weekend, a pop-up shop opened on August 31 at 435 South 3rd Avenue in Phoenix and will remain open until Sunday, September 3 at 7:00 p.m. Fans visiting the pop-up shop are not only able to shop the basic tour l...

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METALLICA Launches Guitar-Shaped Ice Cream Bar

METALLICA's foundation All Within My Hands (AWMH) and Enlightened have partnered in the fight against hunger with the release of their limited-edition guitar-shaped ice cream bar. The campaign will launch nationally on September 6, 2023. Inspired by the legendary ESP Truckster, once available as par...

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DEE SNIDER Says METALLICA's 'No Repeat Weekend' Concept Is 'Self-Serving': 'It Only Appeals To A Small Percentage Of The Crowd'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the KISS podcast "Shout It Out Loudcast", TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider was asked for his opinion on METALLICA's decision to present a "No Repeat Weekend" at each stop on the band's ongoing "M72" world tour, with the San Francisco Bay Area metal leg...

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FEAR FACTORY's DINO CAZARES: 'I Felt That BURTON C. BELL Was Phoning Things In; He Was Going Through The Motions'

In a new interview with Brutal Planet Magazine, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares was asked if the band's latest addition, Italian-born vocalist Milo Silvestro, has brought a new energy to the long-running California metal act. Dino responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yes and no. I've...

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MÅNESKIN Releases Brand New Single 'Honey (Are U Coming?)'

Italian rockers MÅNESKIN have shared their electrifying new single "Honey (Are U Coming?)". Erupting with a new offering shortly after the release of their latest, chart-topping album "Rush!", "Honey (Are U Coming?)" is tight with musical vibrancy, showcasing a mighty guitar riff and roaringly persu...

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TED NUGENT Announces Upcoming Guest Appearances With STYX, NIGHT RANGER And SAMMY HAGAR

During the latest episode of "The Nightly Nuge", a news-style clip in which Ted Nugent offers his take on the news of our world every night, the legendary rocker reflected on his just-completed "Adios Mofo '23" farewell tour. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We had people from...

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Watch: Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS Performs 1930s Classic At New Jersey Charity Event

Original KISS drummer Peter Criss played an impromptu version of the 1930s classic "Sing, Sing, Sing (With A Swing)" at the 15th annual Beauty Ball, presented by The Beauty Foundation For Cancer Care, on August 26 in Eatontown, New Jersey. Joe Piscopo was the special guest host and performer at the...