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CHRIS IMPELLITTERI Doesn't Care About Being The World's Fastest Guitar Player: 'I Just Want To Be In A Metal Band'

By David E. Gehlke Veteran shredder Chris Impellitteri's reputation as a guy who can play really fast overshadows the fact that he's actually a pretty good riff writer, too. Part of the late 1980s surge that turned guitar playing into a competition and/or arms race, Impellitteri's breakout moment ca...

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ZAKK WYLDE Says Touring With PANTERA Is 'Easy-Peasy': 'It Really Is Like A Huge Family Vibe'

In a new interview with Nikki Blakk of the San Francisco Bay Area radio station 107.7 The Bone, Zakk Wylde spoke about his ongoing touring activities with a reformed version of PANTERA, also featuring surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass),alongside Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX)...

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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Drummer MATT SORUM Celebrates 17 Years Of Sobriety

Matt Sorum is celebrating the 17th anniversary of his getting sober. On Sunday (November 24),the 64-year-old ex-GUNS N' ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER drummer took to his social media to write: "Woke up this morning at a very early hour which I do regularly now that I have my daughter Lou Ellington and...

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PHILIP ANSELMO Was A Member Of EXHORDER 'For About Three Hours', Says VINNIE LABELLA

In a new interview with "Reckless" Rexx Ruger of Pod Scum, Vinnie LaBella, founding guitarist of New Orleans-based thrash metal pioneers EXHORDER, cited by many as the originators of the riff-heavy power-groove approach popularized by PANTERA, spoke about his former band's supposed influence on PANT...

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GEOFF TATE Is 'Very Willing To Talk About' A Possible QUEENSRŸCHE Reunion, But Says It's 'Unlikely' It Will Happen

In a new interview with Metalhead Marv of This Day In Metal, ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate was asked about the possibility of a reunion with his former band. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't think it's likely, really, at this point. I mean, there's been several offers...

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RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE's TIM COMMERFORD On His Prostate Cancer Battle: 'I'm No Longer Crying About It'

In a new interview with U.K.'s The Sound Lab, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE bassist Tim Commerford, who is promoting his group 7D7D, spoke about his nearly three-year battle with prostate cancer. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I'm 56 and I'm feeling good. I have cancer and I'm no longer...

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SAMMY HAGAR Wants To 'Be Friends Again' With ALEX VAN HALEN: 'I Will Not Take This To My Grave'

In a new interview with Andy Greene of Rolling Stone magazine, Sammy Hagar was asked to address his absence from Alex Van Halen's book "Brothers" in which the VAN HALEN drummer wrote that the essence of VAN HALEN ended when David Lee Roth left the group. Hagar said: "It's sad. I haven't read the who...

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All-Female JUDAS PRIEST Tribute Band JUDAS PRIESTESS Releases Cover Of 'Dissident Aggressor'

JUDAS PRIESTESS, the all-female tribute band to heavy metal icons JUDAS PRIEST, has released a new single, "Dissident Aggressor", via Golden Robot Records. You can now listen to the track below. JUDAS PRIESTESS is Militia Vox on lead vocals, Gyda Gash on bass, Rena Sands Petrucci (wife of DREAM THEA...

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MIKE SHINODA On LINKIN PARK's Comeback: We 'Let Things Happen Organically'

In a new interview with KROQ's Kevan Kenney, LINKIN PARK's Mike Shinoda spoke about the emotions and the experience navigating the release of the band's new album, "From Zero". It marks LINKIN PARK's first full-length effort since 2017's "One More Light", which was the last LINKIN PARK album before...

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PAUL STANLEY Says The Media Is Largely To Blame For A Divided America

In a new interview with "Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen And Shane McEachern", KISS frontman Paul Stanley was asked to elaborate on his recent post-U.S. presidential election call for unity. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Obviously it's sad to see a country divided, a country as gr...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Defends His Pro-TRUMP Concert Speech: 'I See Him As A Patriot'

W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless has defended his decision to praise Donald Trump during the band's concert in New York City, saying the U.S. president-elect is "a patriot" who is "willing to die" for what he believes in. Prior to launching into the closing song, "Blind In Texas", of W.A.S.P.'s Nov...

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POWERWOLF Announces 'Summer Of The Wicked 2025' European Headlining Tour

German metallers POWERWOLF have announced the "Summer Of The Wicked 2025" European headlining tour. Featuring huge festival performances and headline shows all over the continent, the tour begins only one month after the completion of POWERWOLF's 2025 "Latin American Crusade" headlining tour. "Summe...

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CHUCK BILLY Says New TESTAMENT Album Will Be 'Very Special': 'It Feels Fresh And Challenging Again'

In a new interview with Australia's The Rockpit, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy spoke about the band's upcoming follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, this [album is] gonna be very special. I think I'm more excited about this one, just beca...

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OPETH's FREDRIK ÅKESSON Says 'The Last Will And Testament' Album Is Another 'Step Forward'

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, OPETH guitarist Fredrik Åkesson spoke about the band's upcoming album, "The Last Will And Testament", which will be made available on November 22 via Reigning Phoenix Music/Moderbolaget. After McKaysmith suggested that the L...

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XANDRIA Releases Music Video For 'Outlander'-Inspired Single '200 Years'

Just in time for the release of their epic nine-track EP, "Universal Tales", German symphonic metallers XANDRIA have unleashed the Celtic-inspired track "200 Years" together with a cinematic official music video. "Universal Tales" drops this Friday, November 22 via Napalm Records. On "200 Years", XA...