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ANVIL Announces Spring 2025 U.S. East Coast Tour With DON JAMIESON And MIDNITE HELLION

Canadian metal legends ANVIL will embark on a headlining U.S. East Coast tour in the spring. Support on the trek will come from comedian Don Jamieson and MIDNITE HELLION. Tour dates: April 17 - Portland, ME - Geno’s Rock Club April 18 - New Haven, CT - Cafe 9 April 19 - Syracuse, NY - Song & Dan...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Guitarist DARIO LORINA's New Band DARK CHAPEL Shares Second Single, 'Hollow Smile'

DARK CHAPEL, the new band led by guitarist/singer/producer Dario Lorina, best-known as a longtime member of BLACK LABEL SOCIETY (2014 to present),has released its second single, "Hollow Smile". An accompanying music video for the track, directed by Justin H. Reich (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, Ace Frehley,...

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CHRIS BARNES Admits He Was Responsible For Most Of The Tension In CANNIBAL CORPSE During His Time With The Band

In a Cameo video message requested by one of his fans, former CANNIBAL CORPSE and current SIX FEET UNDER frontman Chris Barnes commented on the fan's selection of CANNIBAL CORPSE's "The Bleeding" (1994) and SIX FEET UNDER's "Maximum Violence" (1999) as his two favorite death metal albums of all time...

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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Pays Tribute To PAUL DI'ANNO: 'His Influence On Metal Music Cannot Be Understated'

OPETH guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt has paid tribute to former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno who died last October at the age of 66. Earlier today (Wednesday, January 8),Mikael took to the OPETH social media to write: "PAUL DI'ANNO 1958-2024. REST IN PEACE. "I know this eulogy arrives quite...

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ACCEPT's MARK TORNILLO Isn't Thinking About Retirement: 'I Don't See Any Reason To Stop'

In a recent interview with Rapture Radio, ACCEPT singer Mark Tornillo was asked if there has been any talk of him retiring any time soon. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Well, the way I really feel about it is as long as I'm capable and there's people that wanna see us, I don't...

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Former BUTCHER BABIES Singer CARLA HARVEY Joins LORDS OF ACID

Former BUTCHER BABIES singer Carla Harvey has joined LORDS OF ACID. LORDS OF ACID's manager Marc Jordan has confirmed that "Carla is set to begin recording vocals for the band's new album this winter and will be joining the band on a 27-date U.S. tour in June." Says Harvey: "I had three favorite ba...

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Original AC/DC Singer DAVE EVANS Sets Record Straight On How Band Got Its Name

In a recent interview with Podpokas, original AC/DC frontman Dave Evans was asked how the band got its name. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we were happy rehearsing [in late 1973], and a guy that wanted to manage us called Alan Kissack, he said, 'Hey, guys, I've got a show...

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ACCEPT Singer MARK TORNILLO On Turning 70: 'I Wear It Like A Badge At This Point'

On a recent episode of the "Talk Louder" podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster (DANGEROUS TOYS),ACCEPT singer Mark Tornillo was asked if he is able to maintain an exercise routine while he is on tour. "I try to," Mark...

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HAMMERFALL's JOACIM CANS Doesn't Want To End Up Like Many Of His Vocal Heroes: 'They Can't Sing Anymore, But They Still Go On Tour'

In a new interview with Angela Croudace of Australia's Heavy, vocalist Joacim Cans of Swedish metallers HAMMERFALL was asked if he does lots of vocal warming up before hitting the stage. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I need to be ready when I hit the stage since this type of si...

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JOEY BELLADONNA Says He Worked In A Horse Barn During His Time Away From ANTHRAX

In a new interview with Kati Rausch of Music Interview Corner, Joey Belladonna reflected on his time away from ANTHRAX during most of the 1990s and early 2000s. The singer said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, for me to be out of the band for that long, it's almost too long. It was unexp...

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HELLOWEEN's MICHAEL KISKE: 'God Has Placed Darkness Inside Of Every Individual To Deal With'

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske spoke about why, in his opinion, humanity hasn't learned from history, and we continue to see the same situations recur in all parts of the world. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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BILL WARD Shares Message Of Support For NICKO MCBRAIN: 'I Hope Your Journeys Will Be Safe'

Legendary BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has shared a message of support for Nicko McBrain after the longtime IRON MAIDEN drummer announced his retirement from touring. Late Tuesday night (December 17),Bill took to his social media to write: "Dear Nicko, "In retiring to meet new horizons, I hope y...

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How Close Did C.C. DEVILLE Come To Joining STRYPER? MICHAEL SWEET Responds

In a new interview with Guitar By Emily, Michael Sweet confirmed that C.C. DeVille auditioned for STRYPER before joining POISON and achieving multi-platinum success as the latter band's guitarist. Regarding how he met DeVille in the first place, Sweet said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I wa...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Announces Spring 2025 South American Stadium Tour

SYSTEM OF A DOWN will play a a string of stadium shows in South America next spring. The "Wake Up!" run begins on April 24 in Bogota, Colombia and concludes on May 10 in São Paulo, Brazil. SYSTEM OF A DOWN said in a statement: "Wake up, South America! We did. We heard you. We're coming." A ticket pr...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Adds Second Nights To All Three Stadium Events With KORN, AVENGED SEVENFOLD And DEFTONES

Due to incredible demand, SYSTEM OF A DOWN has added second shows in East Rutherford, New Jersey at MetLife Stadium on August 27 with KORN; Chicago, Illinois at Soldier Field on September 1 with AVENGED SEVENFOLD; and Toronto, Ontario at Rogers Stadium on September 5 with DEFTONES, as part of their...