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MICHAEL SCHENKER: How I Want To Be Remembered

On Sunday, July 31, legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker was interviewed by TotalRock's Dawn Osborne at this year's Steelhouse festival in Wales. You can now watch the chat below. Asked how he would like to be remembered, Schenker said: "I am a spirit on a mission spreading the joy of music f...

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Ex-IN FLAMES Guitarist JESPER STRÖMBLAD On THE HALO EFFECT: 'This Band Stands On Its Own Two Feet'

By David E. Gehlke THE HALO EFFECT features five familiar faces from long-running but currently divisive melodic metal troupe IN FLAMES: Mikael Stanne (vocals),Jesper Strömblad (guitar),Niclas Engelin (guitar),Peter Iwers (bass) and Daniel Svensson (drums). Naturally, the announcement of THE HALO...

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Christian Hard Rock Pioneer And BLOODGOOD Founder MICHAEL BLOODGOOD Dies

Bassist Michael Bloodgood of Christian hard rockers BLOODGOOD has died. According to his bandmates, Michael passed on Friday, July 29 at 8:15 a.m. CDT. More than five months ago, Bloodgood suffered a hemorrhagic stroke and subsequent brain bleed. He was airlifted to hospital but never fully recovere...

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JESPER STRÖMBLAD Sits Out THE HALO EFFECT's Appearance At METALDAYS Festival; THE HAUNTED's PATRIK JENSEN Steps In

Ex-IN FLAMES guitarist Jesper Strömblad sat out THE HALO EFFECT's July 27 appearance at the Metaldays festival in Tolmin, Slovenia. He was replaced at the gig by THE HAUNTED's Patrik Jensen. Strömblad formed THE HALO EFFECT during the pandemic with fellow former IN FLAMES members Daniel Svensson (dr...

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Did Grunge Kill 1980s Heavy Metal? PEARL JAM's STONE GOSSARD Weighs In

In a new interview with Andrew Daly of VWMusic, PEARL JAM guitarist Stone Gossard was asked for his take on the long-running narrative that grunge killed the career of many hard rock and heavy metal musicians. He replied: "I think there's always renewal in the world, and with that renewal, comes new...

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ROB ZOMBIE Releases Two Original Songs From 'The Munsters' Soundtrack

Rob Zombie has released two original songs from his movie reboot of the classic 1960s sitcom "The Munsters". "It's Zombo" and "House of Zombo" have been made available on vinyl from Waxwork Records and digital from Back Lot Music. Zombo is a character from the original "The Munsters" television seri...

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Watch: THE DEAD DAISIES Play First Concert With Stand-In Singer DINO JELUSICK

THE DEAD DAISIES played their first concert with stand-in singer Dino Jelusick (WHITESNAKE) and bassist Yogi Lonich last night (Tuesday, July 26) in Vienne, France as the support act for JUDAS PRIEST. Fan-filmed video of the show is available below. Earlier this week, THE DEAD DAISIES frontman Glenn...

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THE DEAD DAISIES Frontman GLENN HUGHES Tests Positive For COVID-19; Temporary Replacement Announced

THE DEAD DAISIES frontman Glenn Hughes has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be unable to join his bandmates on the remaining shows on their summer 2022 European tour. For the gigs, Dino Jelusick (WHITESNAKE) will take over on lead vocals while Yogi Lonich will play bass. THE DEAD DAISIES said i...

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Ex-IN FLAMES Guitarist JESPER STRÖMBLAD: 'THE HALO EFFECT Is My Priority'

Hours before the announcement that he "decided once and for all to deal with his alcohol addiction," former IN FLAMES guitarist Jesper Strömblad granted an exclusive interview to BLABBERMOUTH.NET to discuss THE HALO EFFECT, the project featuring fellow IN FLAMES alum Daniel Svensson (drums),Peter I...

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MEGADETH Releases New Song 'Night Stalkers' Featuring ICE-T

The official music video for "Night Stalkers", a brand new song from MEGADETH, can be seen below. The track, which features a guest appearance by iconic rapper Ice-T, is taken from the band's sixteenth studio album, "The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!", which will arrive on September 2 via UMe. Crea...

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SATYRICON's FROST Says His Band Is 'Always Going Through A Constant Evolution'

Drummer Kjetil-Vidar "Frost" Haraldstad of Norwegian black metallers SATYRICON spoke to Heavy New York about how he and his bandmates have progressed musical since the group's inception three decades ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The way I see it, SATYRICON is always going thro...

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ROB ZOMBIE Clears Up Rumors About 'The Munsters' Budget; Blu-ray/DVD Release Announced

Rob Zombie's movie reboot of the classic 1960s sitcom "The Munsters" will be made available on Blu-ray/DVD on September 27. You can also purchase your own digital version that same day. The Blu-ray will include lots of bonuses that won't be available on the version that will come to Netflix the same...

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MEGADETH Teases Music Video For 'Night Stalkers' Featuring ICE-T

"Night Stalkers", the new music video from MEGADETH, will premiere this Friday, July 22 at 10 a.m. EDT / 7 a.m. PDT. The song is taken from MEGADETH's sixteenth studio album, "The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!", which will arrive on September 2 via UMe. Featuring twelve new tracks, "The Sick, The D...

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ROB ZOMBIE's Movie Reboot Of 'The Munsters' To Debut On NETFLIX This Fall

Rob Zombie's movie reboot of the classic 1960s sitcom "The Munsters" will make its debut this fall on Netflix. Zombie, whose real name was Robert Cummings before he legally changed it, took to his Instagram earlier today (Monday, July 18) to say that his movie will premiere on the streaming service...

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MIKE MANGINI 'Wasn't Friends' With Any DREAM THEATER Members Before 2010 Audition

In a new interview with Sarah Hagan Backstage, Mike Mangini reflected on his widely publicized audition for DREAM THEATER in late 2010 following the departure of the band's original drummer Mike Portnoy. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[Portnoy and I] were friends before I got this jo...