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LAMB OF GOD Frontman Defends Band's Decision To Cancel European Tour

LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe has posted a lengthy message on his official blog, Randonesia, explaining the band's decision to cancel the remaining dates on its European headlining tour due to what has been described as "security concerns." 89 people were killed at the November 13 EAGLES OF DEAT...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Concert Among ISIS's Next Targets, Claims Hacktivist Group ANONYMOUS

According to International Business Times, the hacktivist group Anonymous claims to have uncovered plots by Islamic State (ISIS) for several terrorist attacks to occur on Sunday, November 22, including one at a FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH concert in Milan, Italy. A subgroup of Anonymous called OpParisIn...

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ROB DUKES Clarifies His EXODUS Comments: 'I Thought These Guys Were My Brothers'

Former EXODUS and current GENERATION KILL frontman Rob Dukes was interviewed by Mark Strigl for the latest episode of the "Talking Metal" podcast (web site). You can now listen to the chat using the Spreaker widget below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On his recent appeara...

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New RAINBOW Singer RONNIE ROMERO Feels 'Lucky' To Have Landed Gig

Legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore will perform RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE material at what will probably be four shows next year in Europe. The U.K. concert will take place on Saturday, June 25 at the Genting Arena in Birmingham. The performance will be Blackmore's first U.K. rock show in over 20 y...

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KIRK HAMMETT Admits METALLICA Thought About Firing LARS ULRICH

On November 4, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett was interviewed on the "Quinn & Cantara" morning show on Albany's classic rock radio station PYX 106. You can now listen to the chat using the widget below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the progress of the recor...

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Rumor: GUNS N' ROSES Reunion Won't Be All Original Members

Speculation reached a fever pitch last week that GUNS N' ROSES was close to announcing a reunion tour, but now a report has emerged indicating that the band lineup for the trek may not be exactly what fans had in mind. According to The Pulse Of Radio, the tour will feature founding members Axl Rose...

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NIKKI SIXX: 'Everybody Knows' GUNS N' ROSES Is Reuniting For World Tour

MÖTLEY CRÜE and SIXX: A.M. bassist Nikki Sixx says that "everybody knows" the classic lineup of GUNS N' ROSES is reforming for a world tour. Asked by a fan on Twitter if GUNS N' ROSES should do a reunion tour, Sixx responded: "THEY ARE. EVERYBODY KNOWS." One of Sixx's bandmates in SIXX: A.M. ...

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FATES WARNING: 'Awaken The Guardian' Lineup Reunion Won't Affect Current Band

On October 25, Jay Nanda of San Antonio Metal Music Examiner and AXS.com conducted an interview with FATES WARNING singer Ray Alder and Bobby Jarzombek in San Antonio, Texas. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about his gradual move away from high-pitched heavy metal screaming, Alder said: "...

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Tour Rumor: MEGADETH, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, CHILDREN OF BODOM And HAVOK

MEGADETH is rumored to be teaming up with SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, CHILDREN OF BODOM and HAVOK for a U.S. tour in early 2016. The four-band package, which will tentatively launch in February, will mark MEGADETH's first U.S. run of dates in support of its new album, "Dystopia", slated for release in Janu...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: LAMB OF GOD Will Not Tour North America With MEGADETH

LAMB OF GOD will not tour with MEGADETH in North America early next year, Dave Mustaine has confirmed. MEGADETH will embark on a U.S. trek in February 2016. The four-band package will mark MEGADETH's first U.S. run of dates in support of its new album, "Dystopia", which is scheduled for release in J...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Reveals Touring Lineup For Rock Shows

Legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore will perform RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE material at what will probably be four shows next year in Europe. The U.K. concert will take place on Saturday, June 25 at the Genting Arena in Birmingham. The performance will be Blackmore's first U.K. rock show in over 20 y...

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Former EXODUS Singer ROB DUKES Says There Was 'No Passion' In Band's Music Prior To His Exit

Former EXODUS singer Rob Dukes says that he was "unhappy" before he was fired from the group, due in part to the fact that his bandmates were writing music that was "regurgitated shit" with "no life to it." EXODUS in June 2014 announced the departure of Dukes and the return of his predecessor, Steve...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE: U.K. Rock Show Announced For June 2016

Legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore will perform RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE material at what will probably be four shows next year in Europe. The U.K. concert will take place on Saturday, June 25 at the Genting Arena in Birmingham. The performance will be Blackmore's first U.K. rock show in over 20 y...

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GILBY CLARKE On His Exit From GUNS N' ROSES: 'One Day The Checks Stopped Coming'

In a brand new interview with Front Row Ravers, former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke was asked about his time with the group more than two decade ago. He responded: "I can't really tell you anything new. It's been 25 years and the stories have all been told. When I joined the ...

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Ex-EXODUS Singer ROB DUKES On His Former Bandmates: 'F**k Those Douchebags'

Ex-EXODUS singer Rob Dukes has branded his former bandmates "douchebags" and has expressed his satisfaction over the fact that he "never has to talk to them again." EXODUS in June 2014 announced the departure of Dukes and the return of his predecessor, Steve "Zetro" Souza, who previously fronted EXO...