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Would DAVE GROHL Replace NEIL PEART In RUSH?

In a brand new interview with Rolling Stone, Dave Grohl was asked if he would ever consider replacing the now apparently retired drummer Neil Peart in RUSH if the other members of the legendary Canadian rock outfit made the offer. He responded: "I would say, 'I'm not physically or musically capable,...

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Late AC/DC Guitarist MALCOLM YOUNG Honored By GRETSCH With Signature JET Guitar

Gretsch has honored the late Malcolm Young, whose rock-solid rhythm guitar swagger and songwriting provided the unshakeable foundation for monumental rock titans AC/DC, with the G6131-MY Malcolm Young Signature Jet. The G6131-MY pays homage to Young's famously battle-hardened Gretsch Jet. Nicknamed...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Says He Was 'Jealous' When He First Heard AXL ROSE Landed AC/DC Gig

Sebastian Bach says that he was "jealous" when he first heard that Axl Rose landed the gig as the touring vocalist for AC/DC. AC/DC postponed the last ten dates of its North American tour more than two years ago after doctors told singer Brian Johnson he faced a total loss of hearing if he did not s...

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VAN CANTO: Lyric Video For 'Back In The Lead' Song

On August 10, German a cappella metal band VAN CANTO will release its seventh studio album, "Trust In Rust", via Napalm Records. The official lyric video for the disc's opening track, "Back In The Lead", can be seen below. Since 2006, they have brought pure vocal power to the metal world. Now made...

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Should ANGUS YOUNG Continue AC/DC Without BRIAN JOHNSON And CLIFF WILLIAMS? Former Bassist MARK EVANS Weighs In

Former AC/DC bassist Mark Evans (pictured) says that it's up to Angus Young to decide if he should continue the band with a brand new lineup. Ever since AC/DC completed the tour cycle for its 2014 album "Rock Or Bust" nearly two years ago — a turbulent trek that weathered the forced retirement and e...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE On Possibility Of More 'Big Four' Shows: 'There's One Person That's Holding It Up For Everybody'

Prior to MEGADETH's June 10 performance in Copenhagen, Denmark, vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine was interviewed by Heavymetal.dk. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On his early guitar inspirations: Dave: "My inspirations were more a...

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DAVE MUSTAINE On Collecting Ideas For Next MEGADETH Album: "We're So Far Ahead Of The Game Ready Right Now'

At this past weekend's Rockfest festival in Hyvinkää, Finland, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine spoke to Kaaos TV about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2016's "Dystopia" album. The upcoming effort will mark the group's first release to feature drummer Dirk Verbeure...

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TNT Guitarist On New Singer BAOL BARDOT BULSARA: 'What He Brings To The Table Is Youth And Aspiration'

TNT guitarist Ronni Le Tekrø recently spoke with "The Classic Metal Show". The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On parting ways with longtime vocalist Tony Harnell: Ronni: "The departure of Tony was not expected. I just felt like we...

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DEFTONES Frontman Records 'Brief Exchange' Solo Song For 'Dark Nights: Metal' Soundtrack

DEFTONES frontman Chino Moreno has released a new solo song, "Brief Exchange". Inspired by DC Comics' graphic novel "Dark Days: Metal", the track is collaboration with producer Mike Elizondo, MARILYN MANSON collaborator Tyler Bates and ex-THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN drummer Gil Sharone. "Brief Exchan...

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DREAM CHILD Feat. Former DIO, AC/DC, QUIET RIOT Members: Debut Album Due In September

DREAM CHILD, a brand new band featuring former members of DIO, AC/DC and QUIET RIOT, will release its debut album, "Until Death Do We Meet Again", on September 14 via Frontiers Music Srl. The fist single from the album, "You Can't Take Me Down", can be streamed below. DREAM CHILD is: * Craig Goldy (...

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VAN CANTO To Release 'Trust In Rust' Album In August

On August 10, German a cappella metal band VAN CANTO will release its seventh studio album, "Trust In Rust", via Napalm Records. Since 2006, they have brought pure vocal power to the metal world. Now made up of seven members, VAN VANTO's "Trust In Rust" covers a wide stylistic range, from melodic t...

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MINISTRY Announces Fall 2018 North American Tour; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale Available

American industrial juggernaut MINISTRY will continue to support their critically acclaimed album "AmeriKKKant" with a full U.S. tour this November and December. Joining them are new wave of synthwave cessations CARPENTER BRUT and manic avant garde industrial act IGORRR. "I think the sets are going...

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Creator Of RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram: 'People Who Are Judging It Based On The Overall Idea Of It Are Looking At It Very Selfishly'

The CEO of the company behind the hologram of Ronnie James Dio says that the technology is "allowing the younger audience to be able to experience" the legendary singer's music. Dio died in 2010 at the age of 67 from stomach cancer. His hologram was created by a company called Eyellusion and made it...

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KLAUS MEINE Cites 'Friendship,' 'Teamwork,' 'Chemistry' As Keys To SCORPIONS' Success

SCORPIONS vocalist Klaus Meine was recently interviewed by Australia's Heavy magazine. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On the band's upcoming Australian tour with DEF LEPPARD: Klaus: "When they were young, when they played Amer...

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SCORPIONS Singer KLAUS MEINE Celebrates 70th Birthday

May 25 marks the 70th birthday of SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine. In the video below, his bandmates, as well as members of METALLICA, JUDAS PRIEST, IRON MAIDEN, BON JOVI, DEEP PURPLE, KISS, WHITESNAKE, GUNS N' ROSES, DEF LEPPARD, AC/DC, and many more, wish Klaus a happy birthday. Meine told the Phoeni...