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VENOM INC. Officially Recruits Guitarist CURRAN MURPHY To Replace JEFF 'MANTAS' DUNN

Former NEVERMORE and ANNIHILATOR guitarist Curran Murphy has confirmed that he has officially joined VENOM INC. as the replacement for the band's founding guitarist Jeff "Mantas" Dunn. The news of Murphy's addition to VENOM INC. comes less than a month after Mantas announced that he was leaving the...

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NEVERMORE's Founding Bassist JIM SHEPPARD Blasts JEFF LOOMIS's And VAN WILLIAMS's 'Completely Disrespectful' Use Of Band Name

NEVERMORE's founding bassist Jim Sheppard has blasted guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams's apparent decision to resurrect the band without "consulting" him, calling their plans "completely disrespectful". On Friday (December 27),Loomis and Williams both shared a one-minute video teaser...

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GLENN HUGHES On DEEP PURPLE's ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction: 'It Was F***ing Uncomfortable'

During an October 3, 2024 "in conversation" event at Sydney, Australia's Crowbar, legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes once again looked back on his 2016 induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, where he was honored along with other former and current members of DEEP PURPLE. Regarding how h...

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KERRY KING Names His Top Five Guitar Players Of All Time

During an appearance on the "Lipps Service With Scott Lipps" podcast, SLAYER's Kerry King was asked to pick his top five guitar players of all time. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I would have a hard time numbering them, but I can come up with five. [DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW's Ritchie...

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Watch: HALESTORM's LZZY HALE And JOE HOTTINGER Cover SKID ROW, FLEETWOOD MAC During Surprise Acoustic Gig

Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger of Grammy-winning hard rock band HALESTORM played a surprise acoustic set on December 27 at The Underdog in Nashville, Tennessee as the support act for THE DEAD DEADS. Video of the performance can be seen below. Lzzy and Joe's setlist was as follows: 01. White Dress 02. M...

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JOHN CORABI Doesn't Measure Success By The Size Of His Bank Account: 'If That's How I'm Judging It, Then I've Failed Miserably'

During a recent appearance on the Bumping Into That Sound podcast, ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman John Corabi, who joined the band in 1992 as the replacement for original singer Vince Neil, was asked if there has ever been a time when he thought to himself, 'That's it. I've made it. I can take the foot off...

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Original SALIVA Singer JOSEY SCOTT: 'I Don't Think I Would Be Alive Were It Not For My Praying, Believing Holy Spirit-Filled Wife'

In a recent interview with Leviticuss, original SALIVA singer Josey Scott (a.k.a. Joseph Sappington) credited God and the support of his family for keeping him alive and on the right path through various hardships of life over the last couple of decades. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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ANDREW FREEMAN Reflects On The 'Sneaky' Way He Was 'Dismissed' From GREAT WHITE

Andrew Freeman, who sang for GREAT WHITE for only five months, once again discussed his short tenure with the band in a recent interview with Edd Bazaar of Live Guitar Solos. Regarding how he landed the gig, the Las Vegas-based musician said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I got friendly with...

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DAN DONEGAN Names His Favorite DISTURBED Song, Offers Advice To Aspiring Artists

DISTURBED guitarist Dan Donegan was recently asked by GHS Strings if he had a favorite DISTURBED album or song. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There's so many, for so many reasons, 'cause everything we write is always so personal. We've probably written close to a couple of hund...

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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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LAMB OF GOD's MARK MORTON Celebrates Six Years Of Sobriety

LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton is celebrating six years of sobriety. Earlier today (Friday, December 27),the 52-year-old musician took to his social media to write: "I woke up this morning with 6 years clean & sober. This comes after decades of drinking nearly every day & with the final...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Explains Why PAUL MCCARTNEY 'Is Probably The Greatest' Bass Player

During a recent appearance on The Mistress Carrie Podcast, legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, THE WINERY DOGS, David Lee Roth, TALAS) praised THE BEATLES' Paul McCartney, saying "almost anything McCartney did is just brilliant." He elaborated (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Some people...

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SAVATAGE Has 'A Lot Of Music' Written For Long-Awaited New Studio Album

In a new interview with Metal Pilgrim, guitarist Chris Caffery, drummer Jeff Plate and vocalist Zak Stevens of reactivated American progressive metallers SAVATAGE spoke about the band's upcoming 2025 live shows and long-in-the-works new studio album. Regarding the progress of the LP songwriting and...

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SKILLET's JOHN COOPER Says He 'Got In A Lot Of Trouble' For Making Fun Of RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE

In a new interview with Real Talk With Zuby, John Cooper, the frontman and bassist for the Grammy-nominated Christian rock band SKILLET, spoke about the "backlash" he has faced for speaking about his faith in secular spaces and voicing his opinions on hot-button social and political issues. He said...

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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...