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TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA's JOEL HOEKSTRA Rips 'Backing Tracks' Accusation: 'It's So Annoying That People Think We Do That'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Joel Hoekstra spoke late creator Paul O'Neill's refusal to rely on backing tracks or "lip syncing" for any of the performances for the longtime holiday favorites, despite speculation to the contrary....

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EDSEL DOPE Defends STATIC-X Comeback: It Was Done 'Right'

In a new interview with PipemanRadio conducted at last month's Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky, DOPE leader Edsel Dope, who is widely rumored to be Xer0 (pictured),the masked frontman of STATIC-X, and STATIC-X bassist Tony Campos spike about STATIC-X's decision to reunite without...

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VERNON REID: LIVING COLOUR Has 'Quite A Few Tracks' Recorded For Next Studio Album

During an appearance on the October 1 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", LIVING COLOUR guitarist Vernon Reid confirmed that he and his bandmates are working on the long-awaited follow-up to 2017's "Shade" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We were recording and...

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NEAL SCHON Has Had 'Zero Dialogue' With STEVE PERRY: 'I Reached Out' But 'Never Heard Anything Back'

During an appearance on the September 30 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", JOURNEY guitarist Neal Schon was asked if he has had any contact with the band's former singer Steve Perry in recent months. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There has been, like, zip —...

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See MEGADETH's Entire Performance In Düsseldorf As Support Act For DISTURBED

Fan-filmed video of MEGADETH's entire October 1 performance at PSD Bank Dome in Düsseldorf, Germany as the support act for DISTURBED can be seen below. Featured songs: 00:01 Symphony Of Destruction 03:44 Mechanix 08:15 Peace Sells 12:55 We'll Be Back 17:35 Tornado Of Souls 22:51 Sweating Bullets 27:...

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FORBIDDEN Releases Music Video For Second New Song In 15 Years, 'Mutually Assured Dysfunction'

Reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans FORBIDDEN have released the official Mike Sloat-directed music video for their second new song in over 15 years, "Mutually Assured Dysfunction". "Mutually Assured Dysfunction" and "Divided By Zero", which was made available in late June, mark...

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THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Releases New Single And Video 'Eyes'

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA — Mike Hranica (vocals),Jeremy DePoyster (guitar, clean vocals),Kyle Sipress (guitar),Jonathan Gering (keys, synths, programming, percussion) and Giuseppe Capolupo (drums) — will unleash its ninth album, "Flowers", on November 14 via Solid State Records. Today, they share th...

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GENE HOGLAN Opens Up About His Health Journey: 'I Got Rid Of Diabetes And Proceeded To Lose A Lot Of Weight'

In a new interview with Alex Stojanovic and Derek Solomos of MetalMasterKingdom.com, legendary extreme metal drummer Gene Hoglan (TESTAMENT, DETHKLOK, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DEATH, DARK ANGEL) spoke about his weight-loss journey, sharing how he shed nearly 200 pounds and transformed not just his body,...

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METALLICA's Former Producer On Lack Of Bass In '...And Justice For All' Mix: 'I've Asked Them A Thousand Times. I Do Not Know.'

In a new interview with Chile's Futuro, METALLICA's former producer Flemming Rasmussen once again discussed the sound of the band's "...And Justice For All" album. While "...And Justice For All" is considered one of METALLICA's classics, it has been criticized almost since the day it was released in...

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NINE INCH NAILS Announce February/March 2026 North American Tour

NINE INCH NAILS announced the second North America leg of their critically acclaimed "Peel It Back" tour. Produced by Live Nation, the new dates kick off Thursday, February 5 in New Orleans, Louisiana at Smoothie King Center, with stops in Washington, D.C., Montreal, Austin, Las Vegas, San Francisco...

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Watch: JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Performs IRON MAIDEN's 'Fear Of The Dark' With Nashville's DESTROY DESTROY DESTROY

On August 31, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner joined the Tennessee "epic viking metal" band DESTROY DESTROY DESTROY on stage at The End in Nashville to perform a cover of the IRON MAIDEN classic "Fear Of The Dark". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below. Back in 2015, Faulkner,...

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HATEBREED Fires Back At 'Disgruntled Former Bandmember' CHRIS BEATTIE In First Official Response To Lawsuit

According to Billboard, HATEBREED has responded to founding bassist Chris Beattie's (pictured above) lawsuit, claiming that he has no legal basis to sue over his dismissal from the veteran Connecticut hardcore/metal band last year. In his original complaint, which was filed this past July at Connect...

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ADEMA's TIM FLUCKEY On 'Nu Metal' Tag: 'I Could See Why People Would Put It On Us'

In a recent interview with Flying The Metal Flag, ADEMA guitarist/vocalist Tim Fluckey reflected on some of the challenges his band had faced in the past, particularly as it relates to nu-metal's popularity decline and eventual resurgence. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We always kin...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Is Still Dealing With 'Collateral Damage' On His Right Side After Experiencing Stroke

In a new interview with BJ The DJ of the Albany, New York radio station Q105.7, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner once again opened up about the health issues and physical challenges he has faced in the four years since experiencing an aortic aneurysm and complete aortic dissection while perfor...

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DEF LEPPARD To Be Honored With Star On 'Hollywood Walk Of Fame' Next Week

DEF LEPPARD will be honored with the 2,825th star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on Thursday, October 9 at 11:30 a.m. PT at 1750 N. Vine Street. DEF LEPPARD will receive their star in the category of "Recording". Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Resnikoff, president and CEO Universal Music Enterprises (UMe),w...