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Ex-TESTAMENT Bassist GREG CHRISTIAN On DAVID ELLEFSON: 'Sometimes There Are Consequences To Doing Stupid S**t'

Former TESTAMENT bassist Greg Christian has weighed in on David Ellefson's dismissal from MEGADETH, saying "sometimes there are consequences to doing stupid shit." Christian — whose acrimonious January 2014 exit from TESTAMENT was well publicized on these pages — addressed MEGADETH's decision to fir...

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POP EVIL Announces Summer 2021 'Versatile' U.S. Headlining Tour

Mainstream rock titans POP EVIL will embark on a headlining tour this summer in support of their new album, "Versatile", out now via Entertainment One (eOne). The "Versatile" tour will kick off on July 14 with an outdoor show in Lake County, Illinois and run across the U.S. until September 23 includ...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Rejoined By Guitarist MIKE STONE For Idaho Concert (Video)

QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Parker Lundgren was absent from the band's concert this past Friday (May 21) at the Chiefs Event Center at Shoshone-Bannock Casino in Fort Hall, Idaho. Filling in for him was Mike Stone, who joined QUEENSRŸCHE for the 2003 album "Tribe" and stayed with the band for six years. M...

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THE OFFSPRING Guitarist Slams GOP Congresswoman For Comparing House Mask Policy To Holocaust

THE OFFSPRING guitarist Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman has blasted Republican member of the House of Representatives for comparing a decision to continue requiring masks in the House to the steps Nazis took during the Holocaust to control Jewish people. Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, in a conver...

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CASEY GRILLO: How I Got The QUEENSRŸCHE Gig

Casey Grillo spoke to "Breaking Absolutes" host Peter Orullian about how he ended up getting the gig in QUEENSRŸCHE as the replacement for the band's original drummer Scott Rockenfield. For the past four years, Grillo has been filling in for Rockenfield, who stepped away from QUEENSRŸCHE's touring a...

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THE OFFSPRING's 'Let The Bad Times Roll' Tops Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart

According to Billboard, THE OFFSPRING's "Let The Bad Times Roll" has topped the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. It is the band's third No. 1 on the chart, following "Coming For You" for a week in 2015, and "Gone Away" for two weeks in 1997. "Let The Bad Times Roll" is the title track of THE OFFSPRING...

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New FEAR FACTORY Singer Won't Be Announced 'For A While'

Dino Cazares spoke to Finland's Kaaos TV about FEAR FACTORY's recently launched search for a vocalist to replace the band's original lead singer, Burton C. Bell. The guitarist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We have a lot of people who sent in video submissions, and I wanna thank them al...

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Listen To FASTER PUSSYCAT's cover Of JOHNNY THUNDERS & THE HEARTBREAKERS' 'Pirate Love'

FASTER PUSSYCAT's cover version of the JOHNNY THUNDERS & THE HEARTBREAKERS song "Pirate Love" can be streamed below. The track is the B-side of the band's new single, "NOLA", which will be released on May 21 in two formats: digital and a seven-inch vinyl single. The vinyl will be available exclu...

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SCOTT ROCKENFIELD Shares Demo Version Of QUEENSRŸCHE Song 'Toxic Remedy'

Scott Rockenfield has posted a demo version of the QUEENSRŸCHE song "Toxic Remedy" on his recently launched Queensryche2021.com web site. The final version of the track was included on the band's 2015 album "Condition Hüman", which marked QUEENSRŸCHE's second studio release with Todd La Torre, who r...

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BUCKCHERRY's JOSH TODD Says KEITH NELSON's Departure Was 'Three Years In The Making'

BUCKCHERRY singer Josh Todd says that the departure of founding guitarist Keith Nelson was "three years in the making" before it finally happened. Nelson's exit from BUCKCHERRY was announced in May 2017. At the time, no reason was given for his split with the group. He was replaced by Kevin Roentgen...

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SAMMY HAGAR And CHAD KROEGER Cover STEVE MILLER's 'Fly Like An Eagle' With Afghan Girls

After the runaway success of their unique take on the EURYTHMICS' "Sweet Dreams" in 2020, the Miraculous Love Kids / Girl With A Guitar, led by founder Lanny Cordola, have recorded "Fly Like An Eagle" with singers Sammy Hagar (VAN HALEN, THE CIRCLE, CHICKENFOOT) and Chad Kroeger (NICKELBACK). Also f...

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SATANIC PLANET Feat. DAVE LOMBARDO: 'Liturgy' Music Video Released

SATANIC PLANET has released the official music video for the song "Liturgy". The track is taken from the band's self-titled album, due on May 28 via Three One G Records. SATANIC PLANET is the creation of Lucien Greaves (The Satanic Temple co-founder and spokesperson),Luke Henshaw (PLANET B, SONIDO...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's TODD LA TORRE Is Selling Drum Sticks Used By SCOTT ROCKENFIELD During Recording Of 2013 Album

QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre is selling one of four remaining pairs of drum sticks that were used by Scott Rockenfield during the drum recordings of the band's 2013 self-titled album. Says Todd: "After drum recordings were completed, Scott gave me these sticks, to which I went to the studio kitc...

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ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME CEO Says 'There's No Doubt IRON MAIDEN Are An Impactful, Influential Band'

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame president and CEO Greg Harris has addressed criticism from rock fans over the fact that rapper Jay-Z is being inducted this year while IRON MAIDEN has been snubbed. Even though artists are eligible for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 25 years after the release of their firs...

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HELLOWEEN's MICHAEL KISKE Looks Back On Using Pre-Recorded Lead Vocals During 2017 Tour: 'I Will Never Do That Again'

HELLOWEEN's Michael Kiske has opened up about using taped vocals during the opening show of the band's fall 2017 "Pumpkins United" world tour. The trek was HELLOWEEN's first featuring the reunited expanded classic lineup of the German power metal outfit, consisting of seven musicians, including Kisk...