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ALTER BRIDGE's SCOTT PHILLIPS On PANTERA's Return: 'It's Incredible'

ALTER BRIDGE drummer Scott Phillips has weighed in on the fact that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) have united with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTERA banner. Ans...

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DIMEBAG's Longtime Guitar Tech On ZAKK WYLDE Playing With PANTERA: 'He's Out There Representing His Brother'

Grady Champion, who was "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's guitar tech throughout his career with PANTERA, spoke to Guitar World magazine about his decision to sign on for the band's current tour. When Grady announced he was joining the crew for the PANTERA celebration shows last August, he said that he wou...

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ALEX SKOLNICK Says TESTAMENT Has 'Close To Half' A New Album's Worth Of Music Written

In a new interview with Chaoszine conducted on June 15 at the Copenhellfestival in Copenhagen, Denmark, TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Blasts Bands Who Use Backing Tracks: 'If You Pay To See A Real Gig, It Should Be Real'

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts mor...

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GEEZER BUTLER Once Again Says He Was Using 'Devil Horns' Hand Gesture Years Before RONNIE JAMES DIO

Geezer Butler has once again said that he was using the so-called "devil horns" years before Ronnie James Dio adopted it as his own. The late BLACK SABBATH and RAINBOW singer is frequently recognized for making the hand gesture mainstream — a staple at rock concerts for decades. However, Butler clai...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's MICK MARS Reveals Title Of Debut Solo Album

MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars has told Rolling Stone in a new interview that he is seeking out a record label to release his upcoming debut solo album, "Another Side Of Mars". Songtitles set to appear on the CD, which is described by Rolling Stone writer Andy Greene as "darker and more aggressive...

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Watch KISS Soundcheck And Q&A Session In Berlin During German Leg Of 2023 'End Of The Road' Tour

Video of KISS's June 22 soundcheck and question-and-answer session at Max-Schmeling-Halle in Berlin during the German leg of the band's "End Of The Road" tour can be seen below. The footage was filmed by a fan who purchased the "soundcheck package" for the concerts, which includes an invitation to t...

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PAUL RODGERS Announces First Solo Album Of New Music In Nearly 25 Years, Shares 'Living It Up' Single

Paul Rodgers, iconic lead vocalist, main songwriter and founding member of legendary rock band BAD COMPANY, has just released a new single, "Living It Up". The song is the first from Rodgers's forthcoming LP "Midnight Rose", slated for release on September 22 via Sun Records. This is Rodgers's first...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT Blasts 'Inhumane' Social Media Reaction To Plight Of Titan Passengers

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett has blasted "really inhumane" comments on social media about the plight of the Titan, a purportedly cutting-edge submersible that had been on a sightseeing tour down to the wreck of the Titanic before it vanished Sunday. All five people inside — including a father and hi...

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JOHN BUSH On Solo Tour Celebrating His Era Of ANTHRAX: 'It's Something I Would Like To Do Before I Die'

In a brand new interview with Rock On The Rise Radio, former ANTHRAX and current ARMORED SAINT frontman John Bush was once again asked whether he is still open to the idea of embarking on a special tour during which he would perform material from his time as the singer of ANTHRAX. He responded (as t...

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CANNIBAL CORPSE Announces 'Chaos Horrific' Album, Shares 'Blood Blind' Single

Death metal veterans CANNIBAL CORPSE will unleash their sixteenth studio album, "Chaos Horrific", on September 22 via Metal Blade Records. Since 1988, CANNIBAL CORPSE have been at the forefront of death metal, shaping and defining the genre. In 2021, they raised the stakes again with "Violence Unima...

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CLUTCH Bassist DAN MAINES Sits Out European Shows In Order To Attend To 'Family Matters'

CLUTCH bassist Dan Maines was forced to sit out some of the shows on the band's ongoing European tour in order to attend to family matters. His temporary replacement was Brad Davis of FU MANCHU. On Wednesday (June 21),CLUTCH shared a photo of the band with Davis and included the following message:...

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BIFF BYFORD On Demo Sessions For Next SAXON Album: 'I'm About Seven Songs In'

In a new interview with Disturbing The Priest, SAXON frontman Biff Byford spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's next studio album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm doing demo vocals on the new SAXON album. So I'm just finding different ideas and things...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of BIOHAZARD's Second Concert At New York City's Irving Plaza

The reunited original lineup of BIOHAZARD — guitarist/vocalist Billy Gradziadei, guitarist Bobby Hambel, drummer Danny Schuler and bassist/vocalist Evan Seinfeld — played its second New York City concert in more than 12 years on Sunday (June 18) at the Irving Plaza. Professionally filmed video of th...

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ROB HALFORD's Duet With DOLLY PARTON Debuts At No. 1 On Mediabase Classic Rock Songs Chart

Global superstar and recent Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Dolly Parton is breaking new ground this week as her latest single from her hotly anticipated "Rockstar" album, "Bygones", featuring JUDAS PRIEST's Rob Halford with special guests Nikki Sixx and John 5 of MÖTLEY CRÜE, debuts atop the Me...