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MARK TREMONTI: 'One Of My Biggest Bucket List Item Things Is To Become A Published Author'

In a brand new interview with the Mark And Me podcast, CREED and ALTER BRIDGE guitarist and acclaimed solo artist Mark Tremonti revealed that one of his "biggest bucket list item things is to become a published author." He explained: "I've written one book that I finished called 'A Dying Machine', b...

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TONY IOMMI On METALLICA: 'What They Did With The Metal Sound, Turning It Into Thrash, Was Fantastic'

In a recent interview with Guitar World magazine, BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi was asked what he thought of his band's influence on the thrash movement, which was popularized by such acts as METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER and ANTHRAX. He responded: "It was nice to hear those thrash bands paying t...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Bassist/Vocalist MARKO HIETALA Announces New Solo Album 'Roses From The Deep'

Former NIGHTWISH bassist/vocalist Marko Hietala has unveiled details of his new solo album, "Roses From The Deep", due on February 7, 2025 via Nuclear Blast. This marks Hietala's first major project since his critically acclaimed "Pyre Of The Black Heart" captivated fans worldwide in 2020. "Roses Fr...

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BLACKIE LAWLESS On W.A.S.P.'s 40th-Anniversary Tour: 'We Try To Give People The Best Bang For The Buck'

During an appearance on the latest episode of "Talk Is Jericho", the podcast hosted by wrestling superstar and FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho, W.A.S.P.'s Blackie Lawless was asked if he was surprised by the fan response to the band's first couple of U.S. tours in 10 years, starting with the fall 2022...

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CHRIS IMPELLITTERI Doesn't Care About Being The World's Fastest Guitar Player: 'I Just Want To Be In A Metal Band'

By David E. Gehlke Veteran shredder Chris Impellitteri's reputation as a guy who can play really fast overshadows the fact that he's actually a pretty good riff writer, too. Part of the late 1980s surge that turned guitar playing into a competition and/or arms race, Impellitteri's breakout moment ca...

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Ex-SAVATAGE Drummer STEVE 'DOC' WACHOLZ Is Open To Performing With The Band At 2025 Reunion Shows

In a new interview with the That Metal Interview podcast, former SAVATAGE drummer Steve "Doc" Wacholz was asked if he foresaw the success of the band's fourth album, 1987's "Hall Of The Mountain King", prior to the LP being released. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, you don'...

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CHARLIE BENANTE: 'VINNIE PAUL Told Me That He'd Taken Pieces Of My Drumming And Applied It To PANTERA'

In a cover feature for the latest issue of Fistful Of Metal magazine — a special thrash issue — ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante opened up about the band's long-awaited new album and why it's taking so long to complete the follow-up to 2016's "For All Kings". He told Oran O'Beirne: "It's always been...

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GEOFF TATE Is 'Very Willing To Talk About' A Possible QUEENSRŸCHE Reunion, But Says It's 'Unlikely' It Will Happen

In a new interview with Metalhead Marv of This Day In Metal, ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate was asked about the possibility of a reunion with his former band. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't think it's likely, really, at this point. I mean, there's been several offers...

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SEVENDUST's LAJON WITHERSPOON To Sing 'This Christmas' With MARK TREMONTI In Orlando

SEVENDUST vocalist Lajon Witherspoon, whose band will open for CREED in Las Vegas for two shows at the end of the year, has revealed that he will join Mark Tremonti on stage when the CREED guitarist performs in Orlando, Florida on December 14 in support of Mark's recent releases "Tremonti Sings Sina...

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BOB DAISLEY Wasn't Surprised He Didn't Get Mentioned At OZZY OSBOURNE's ROCK HALL Induction: 'I Didn't Expect' It

In a new interview with Tone-Talk, veteran rock/metal bassist and songwriter Bob Daisley, who performed on — and wrote/co-wrote the lyrics/music for — a good portion of Ozzy's early solo catalog, was asked about the fact that he didn't get a mention during Osbourne's induction into the Rock And Roll...

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CHARLIE BENANTE Believes LARS ULRICH Was 'Absolutely Right' About NAPSTER, Says SPOTIFY Is 'Where Music Goes To Die'

In a new interview with The Irish Times, ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante was asked if the music industry has changed for the better or worse in the 40-plus years since the band was formed. He responded: "There is no music industry. That's what has changed. There is nothing any more. There are people...

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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN: 'Right Now We're Actively Auditioning Vocalists'

In a new interview with Chuck Armstrong of Loudwire Nights, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan spoke about the band's current activities. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Right now we're actively auditioning vocalists. We've had a few good guys. We've got a couple of people coming down [to...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON Says His 'Volume 1' Solo Album Has Been In The Works For 'About Three Years'

QUEENSRŸCHE founding guitarist Michael "Whip" Wilton spoke to We Go To 11 about his upcoming solo album, "Volume 1", which is due on December 6 via Rat Pak Records. The nine-track LP sees Wilton joined by powerhouse Seattle vocalist Mark Winterman, drummer Sonny Sudra and bassist "Hodgy". Regarding...

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Rocka Rolla (50th Anniversary Remixed And Remastered)

According to most historical analyses, "Rocka Rolla" is the runt of the JUDAS PRIEST litter. Received wisdom states that the heavy metal legends really came into their own on their second album, 1976's "Sad Wings Of Destiny", and that their debut was a disappointing missed opportunity: a pale shadow...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Defends His Pro-TRUMP Concert Speech: 'I See Him As A Patriot'

W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless has defended his decision to praise Donald Trump during the band's concert in New York City, saying the U.S. president-elect is "a patriot" who is "willing to die" for what he believes in. Prior to launching into the closing song, "Blind In Texas", of W.A.S.P.'s Nov...