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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: 'It's Very, Very Costly And Very Expensive To Tour'

In a new interview with Sean P McKenna, host of "Rimshots With Sean" on Barstools And Bandtalk, Michael Sweet of Christian metallers STRYPER spoke about the lasting damage to the live entertainment industry caused by a variety of economic problems, including inflation and high shipping and transport...

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SERJ TANKIAN: 'SYSTEM OF A DOWN's Value In Terms Of Touring Has Grown Exponentially The Less We've Toured'

In a new interview with Chuck Armstrong of Loudwire Nights, SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian was asked if all the publicity surrounding his recently released memoir, "Down With The System", has jumpstarted or changed any conversations between him and the other guys in the band about recording...

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See Trailer For PARAMOUNT+'s 1980s Hair Metal Docuseries 'Nöthin' But A Good Time'

Paramount+ today released the official trailer for the new docuseries "Nöthin' But A Good Time: The Uncensored Story Of '80s Hair Metal", and announced the series will premiere September 17 exclusively on the service in the U.S. and Canada and September 18 in additional international Paramount+ mark...

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OLA LINDGREN Says 'There Are No Plans' For GRAVE's Reunited 1991 Lineup To Tour Or Record New Music

Earlier in the month, it was announced that the original 1991 lineup of Swedish death metal pioneers GRAVE — Ola Lindgren (guitar, vocals),Jörgen Sandström (vocals, guitar),Jens "Jensa" Paulsson (drums) and Jonas Torndal (bass) — will reunite for a series of concerts in 2025 during which they will...

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FOREIGNER Shares Previously Unreleased 1996 Song Featuring LOU GRAMM

FOREIGNER, one of the most successful bands in music history, will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this fall. In celebration of this much-deserved honor, the band will release a career-spanning collection that includes "Turning Back The Time", a previously unreleased 1996 song featur...

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KYLESA To Return To Live Stage After Nearly A Decade

KYLESA, one of the pioneers of the Savannah, Georgia Southern sludge/psychedelic, rock/metal sound and vibe, will reform for several live appearances in 2025 celebrating its 25 years as a band. The first announced concert will take place at the Roadburn festival in April 2025 in Tilburg, The Netherl...

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NILE's KARL SANDERS On His Recent Illness: 'It Was About A Month Of Recovery This Time'

In a new interview with Metal Blast, NILE founding mastermind/guitarist Karl Sanders reflected on the fact that he was forced to miss the band's June 29 performance at Hellfest in Clisson, France after becoming "seriously ill." The other three members of NILE's current touring lineup — drummer Georg...

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FORBIDDEN Is In No Rush To Sign New Record Deal

In a new interview with Bloodstock TV's Oran O'Beirne, FORBIDDEN guitarist Craig Locicero once again confirmed that he is working on new music from the resurrected band. He is collaborating on the material with the rest of the new FORBIDDEN lineup, consisting of Matt Camacho (bass),alongside the gr...

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JOHN CORABI On JACK RUSSELL's Passing: 'You Hate To See Any Of Your Heroes Or Musical Peers' Die

In a new interview with link textUltimate Classic Rock, former MÖTLEY CRÜE and current THE DEAD DAISIES frontman John Corabi spoke about the recent passing of original GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell. He said: "That sucks. It was probably about a year ago, I did an acoustic set. It was me, [former D...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN And DEFTONES Draw 50,000 Fans To San Francisco's Golden Gate Park

Around 50,000 fans attended the inaugural event of what the promoter has named the Golden Gate Park Concerts on Saturday, August 17 at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California. The outdoor concert included a rare appearance by SYSTEM OF A DOWN and Northern California legends DEFTONES, joined by...

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Longtime DIMMU BORGIR Guitarist GALDER Announces His Departure From The Band

Longtime DIMMU BORGIR guitarist Galder (real name Thomas Rune Andersen) has announced his departure from the band. On Sunday (August 18),Galder took to his social media to write: "..Announcement.. Yesterday I played my last show with DIMMU BORGIR. "After almost 25 years of making music and playing...

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JACK RUSSELL Tribute Concert To Be Held In St. Charles, Illinois On Friday

In memory of legendary former GREAT WHITE lead singer Jack Russell, the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois will host a tribute concert on Friday, August 23. JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE was originally scheduled to appear with headliner VIXEN, but Jack's illness caused him to back out of the show...

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Watch: GREAT WHITE's MARK KENDALL Pays Tribute To JACK RUSSELL, Calls Him 'The Greatest Singer Ever'

GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall has paid tribute to the band's original singer Jack Russell, who died at the age of 63. During GREAT WHITE's August 16 concert at The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater in Decatur, Illinois, Kendall addressed the crowd, saying: "I'm sure you've heard that our brother Jac...

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Former ATREYU Vocalist ALEX VARKATZAS's New Band DEAD ICARUS Shares 'The Unconquerable' Single, Announces Tour

DEAD ICARUS, the new band of former ATREYU lead vocalist Alex Varkatzas, as well as Gabe Mangold of ENTERPRISE EARTH and Brandon Zackey, is back with a new single, "The Unconquerable". "It's been over a year since we released our debut single 'Sellout'," says Varkatzas. "As we prepare for our upcomi...

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DAVE MUSTAINE On New MEGADETH Guitarist TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI: 'He's Such An Amazing Talent'

In a new interview with Kyle Meredith, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was asked what the band's latest addition, guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari, has brought to MEGADETH that wasn't there before. Mustaine responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "God, he's such an amazing talent. And as far as bei...