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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's SHAVO ODADJIAN On SEVEN HOURS AFTER VIOLET: 'It Started Off As A Passion Project'

SYSTEM OF A DOWN bassist Shavo Odadjian spoke to RIFF Magazine about his new band SEVEN HOURS AFTER VIOLET, in which he is joined by vocalist Taylor Barber (LEFT TO SUFFER),WINDS OF PLAGUE guitarist Michael Montoya (a.k.a. Morgoth Beatz, a producer and songwriter who has previously collaborated wit...

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NIGHTWISH Releases Tenth 'Yesterwynde' Making-Of Episode

Symphonic metal veterans NIGHTWISH have released the tenth part of a documentary about the making of the band's upcoming album, "Yesterwynde", due on September 20, 2024 via Nuclear Blast. It marks the band's tenth studio LP, following on from the release of "Human. :II: Nature." in 2020. In the late...

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Watch: TED NUGENT Performs At 2024 York State Fair

Fan-filmed video of Ted Nugent's July 28 performance at the York State Fair on the Bobcat Of York Grandstand Stage in York, Pennsylvania can be seen below. In 2023, the now-75-year-old outspoken conservative rocker completed his "Adios Mofo '23" farewell tour. The trek saw him backed by his most rec...

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AVANTASIA Announces 'Here Be Dragons' Album, Spring 2025 European Tour

EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's long-running AVANTASIA project will embark on a European tour in the spring of 2025. AVANTASIA has come to be known as the trailblazing genre flagship around the globe for its one-of-a-kind symphonic rock and metal extravaganza. Looking back on nine albums, No. 1 chart...

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CHRIS SLADE On Why He Isn't Part Of AC/DC's 2024 Touring Lineup: 'ANGUS YOUNG Probably Wanted A Change'

In a new interview with Clint Switzer of On The Road To Rock, journeyman Welsh drummer Chris Slade, who has spent the past 60 years playing with everyone from Tom Jones to MANFRED MANN, THE FIRM and AC/DC, was once again asked if he was disappointed about the latter band's decision to recruit Matt L...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD: 'There's Not A Better Feeling Than Helping Someone Else And Doing It Without Telling About It'

During an appearance on a recent episode of "The Metallica Report", the podcast offering weekly insider updates on all things METALLICA, METALLICA frontman James Hetfield spoke about how came up with the logo for METALLICA's All Within My Hands foundation. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET...

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Watch: HALESTORM Joined By SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN For 'Slave To The Grind' Performance In Holmdel

SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan joined HALESTORM on stage on Friday (July 26) at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey to perform the SKID ROW classic "Slave To The Grind". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below. Lzzy Hale, who has fronted her band HALESTORM for more than two and a...

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BILL WARD: 'I Would Love To Play' One Final Concert With BLACK SABBATH

Original BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward says that he "would love to play" one final concert with the band. Earlier today (Thursday, July 25), Ward took to his social media to write: "Hey ya, Bill Ward checking in regarding all the updates on a possible SABBATH show in England. "I'm in for play...

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DARK ANGEL Begins Recording First New Album In More Than Three Decades

Reunited California thrash metal pioneers DARK ANGEL have officially entered the studio to begin recording their long-awaited new album. Earlier today, DARK ANGEL shared a video message from drummer Gene Hoglan from the studio, in which he said: "Hey, everybody. It's your big buddy Gene here, and I...

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TOTO's STEVE PORCARO Sells Publishing Catalog, Artist Royalties To PRIMARY WAVE MUSIC

Primary Wave Music, the leading independent publisher of iconic and legendary music in the world, announces today its partnership with keyboardist, songwriter, composer and one of the founders of the legendary rock band TOTO, Steve Porcaro. Terms of the deal include Porcaro's music publishing catalo...

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RUDOLF SCHENKER Promises 'Interesting Things' For SCORPIONS' 60th-Anniversary Celebration In 2025

In a new interview with Spain's Mariskal Rock, SCORPIONS guitarist and founder Rudolf Schenker spoke about the band's upcoming 60th anniversary in 2025. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "60 years of SCORPIONS. Sounds like very old band. Maybe on one hand it is, maybe. But on the other h...

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Watch: KINGS OF THRASH Kick Off 2024 Australian Tour In Canberra (4K Video)

KINGS OF THRASH, the band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar),kicked off a five-date tour of Australia on July 23 at The Baso in Canberra. 4K fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below. For his first time in Australia, another former MEGADET...

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CARMINE APPICE On TED NUGENT: 'The Guy's Got Balls'

In a new interview with the Brutally Delicious podcast, Carmine Appice spoke about the guest appearance of Ted Nugent on CACTUS's latest album, "Temple Of Blues - Influences & Friends", which was released on June 7 via Cleopatra Records. Carmine said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "He's a...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's ANDY JAMES: 'I Do My Job, I Turn Up' And I'm Not 'An A**hole'

British musician Andy James, who joined FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH in 2020 as the replacement for the band's longtime guitarist Jason Hook, spoke about how he landed the gig during a recent chat with Andertons Music Co. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "A couple of years prior to this happ...

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JAY WEINBERG Is 'Not Ready Yet' To Talk About His Exit From SLIPKNOT: 'I Have A Fantastic Therapist Who Helps Me'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "One Life One Chance With Toby Morse" podcast, drummer Jay Weinberg addressed his surprise firing from SLIPKNOT last November, saying (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Truth be told, I'm at kind of a point where I'm not quite yet really ready to...