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DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER: Why American Thrash Bands Became More Commercially Successful Than Their German Counterparts

In a new interview with Chris Akin Presents, DESTRUCTION bassist/vocalist Schmier was asked why he thinks American thrash bands like METALLICA and SLAYER achieved greater success than German bands such as DESTRUCTION and KREATOR, even though they all came out in the early 1980s. He responded (as tra...

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RUSH's ALEX LIFESON Says Drummers Reached Out To Him And GEDDY LEE Within 'Minutes' Of Finding Out About NEIL PEART's Death

In a new interview with Jonathan Clarke, host of "Out Of The Box" on Q104.3, New York's classic rock station, Alex Lifeson was asked if he and his RUSH bandmate Geddy Lee have ever had "a casual conversation" about possibly finding a new drummer to play with following the passing of longtime RUSH dr...

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SLIPKNOT's VMAN Says ELOY CASAGRANDE Has Given The Band 'A Whole New Lease Of Life'

In a new interview with Jack Bergin of Australia's Triple J, SLIPKNOT's British-born bassist Alessandro "VMan" Venturella spoke about last year's addition of drummer Eloy Casagrande to the group's ranks. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That guy, he's brought a whole new lease of life…...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Reflects On 'Some Kind Of Monster' Documentary: It 'Became A Hit Or Go-To Movie Within The Mental Health Community'

On March 11, METALLICA's Lars Ulrich joined Apple Music's global creative director and Apple Music 1 lead anchor Zane Lowe at SXSW (South By Southwest) conference and festivals for a session at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas titled "Breaking The Fourth Wall". Lars and Zane explored ho...

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ARCH ENEMY's MICHAEL AMOTT Says New Guitarist JOEY CONCEPCION 'Was A Really Easy Fit'

Oran O'Beirne of Fistful Of Metal magazine spoke with ARCH ENEMY guitarist and founding member Michael Amott about the band's upcoming album "Blood Dynasty", resulting in a candid interview that saw Amott speaking not only of the new album, but his time in CARCASS, the addition of new ARCH ENEMY gui...

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THE WILDHEARTS' GINGER Is Back From The Brink And Has No Love For The 1990s: 'I Thought It Was F***ing Rubbish'

By David E. Gehlke The man born David Walls but better known as Ginger Wildheart has a few stories in him — just don't prod him about the decade when he became famous. His eponymous THE WILDHEARTS's 1993 "Earth Vs. The Wildhearts" debut immediately put the U.K. rockers on the map for its uproarious...

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POP EVIL's LEIGH KAKATY Says 'What Remains' Album Has More Of His Personal Struggle In It

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, vocalist Leigh Kakaty of Michigan rockers POP EVIL spoke about the band's upcoming eighth album, "What Remains", due on March 21 via MNRK. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We feel like it's one of our favorite albums tha...

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GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE Explains Where Some Of His 'Drive To Entertain' Comes From

In a new interview with Pablo of the Minneapolis, Minnesota radio station 93X, GHOST mastermind Tobias Forge discussed his theatrical and occasionally comedic stage presence, including his tendency to address the audience with a fake Italian accent. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I b...

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ZAKK WYLDE Is Open To Recording New PANTERA Music Based On DIMEBAG's Riff Ideas

In a new interview with Guitar Interactive magazine, Zakk Wylde once again spoke about the possibility of the reformed lineup of PANTERA — featuring surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass),alongside Wylde and Charlie Benante (drums) — making new music. Asked if he would be op...

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TRACII GUNS On JANI LANE: 'I Almost Wanna Say He Was Overtalented In The Songwriting Department'

In a new interview with the Talking The Talk With Don podcast, L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns praised late WARRANT frontman Jani Lane, who died in August 2011 at age 47 after battling alcohol abuse for years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, Jani, I almost wanna say he was overt...

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DARK ANGEL To Debut 'A Couple Of New Songs' At South American Shows Later This Month

In a new interview with Chile's PowerOfMetal.cl, drummer Gene Hoglan of reunited California thrash metal pioneers DARK ANGEL was asked about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's long-awaited new album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " Well, we are going to be debuti...

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GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE Wanted To Make A More 'Introspective' Album With 'Skeletá'

In a new interview with Brent Porche of Philadelphia's 93.3 WMMR radio station, GHOST mastermind Tobias Forge spoke about the band's upcoming album, "Skeletá", which will arrive on April 25 via Loma Vista Recordings. Tobias said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, it is a record that is int...

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Ex-BUTCHER BABIES Singer CARLA HARVEY Teases Debut THE VIOLENT HOUR Single 'Sick Ones' Feat. CHARLIE BENANTE, JOHN 5

THE VIOLENT HOUR, the collaborative project featuring former BUTCHER BABIES singer Carla Harvey and her fiancé, ANTHRAX and PANTERA drummer Charlie Benante, will release its debut single, "Sick Ones", on April 11. A teaser for the track, which features a guest appearance by MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Joh...

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GLENN DANZIG Rules Out New DANZIG And MISFITS Albums, But Says Standalone Singles Are A Possibility

In a new interview with Abe Kanan of the 98 Rock radio station, Glenn Danzig was asked about the fact that he is now playing sporadic live shows with both DANZIG and the MISFITS. Refencing the fact that MISFITS have been active on the live front since the initial comeback performance by Danzig, Jerr...

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IAN ASTBURY On New Music From THE CULT: 'If It Happens, It Will Happen Organically'

In a new interview with Brazilian music journalist Igor Miranda, THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury was asked if there are any plans for the band to release new music as the follow-up to THE CULT's 2022 album "Under The Midnight Sun". Ian responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "If it happens, it...