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HERMAN RAREBELL Says He Tried To Bring MICHAEL And RUDOLF SCHENKER Back Together

Former SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell says that he unsuccesfuly tried to broker a peace between Michael and Rudolf Schenker. Michael Schenker gave a number of interviews in the last few years in which he questioned his brother's integrity, going so far as to call Rudolf "a con artist" who "comple...

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JAKE E. LEE On RED DRAGON CARTEL's 'Patina' Album: 'I Wanted It To Be Exactly The Way I Envisioned It'

Robert Chavez of cult TV show "Robb's MetalWorks" conducted an interview with legendary rock guitarist Jake E. Lee (OZZY OSBOURNE, BADLANDS, RED DRAGON CARTEL) on March 8 in San Antonio, Texas. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On his ab...

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OF MICE & MEN Frontman AARON PAULEY Discharged From Hospital After One Of 'Scariest Days' Of His Life

OF MICE & MEN was forced to cancel its March 11 concert in Hartford, Connecticut after frontman Aaron Pauley was taken ill. He took to his Twitter last night to update fans on his condition. He wrote: "After a bit of a scare earlier, I'm currently at the hospital being evaluated, per the EMT's direc...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Singer Celebrates First Year Of Sobriety

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH singer Ivan Moody is celebrating his first year of sobriety this weekend. Moody's FIVE FINGER bandmate, bassist Chris Kael, congratulated his friend on the milestone, writing on Instagram: "Join me in celebrating @ivanmoody today on his One Year Sober Birthday! Roughly 75 per...

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MICHAEL GILBERT Says FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's ERIC 'A.K.' KNUTSON Is 'Singing At The Top Of His Game Right Now'

Chris Akin of "The Classic Metal Show" recently conducted an interview with guitarist Michael Gilbert of Arizona metal veterans FLOTSAM AND JETSAM. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he's the "difference maker" in FLOTSAM AND...

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P.O.D. Frontman Says 'Passport' Issues Kept Drummer From Taking Part In European Tour

P.O.D. frontman Sonny Sandoval says that "passport" issues prevented drummer Noah "Wuv" Bernardo from taking part in the band's current European tour. Last month, Bernardo released a video message in which he said that he was sitting out the trek in order to "take care of some business" back home in...

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GREAT WHITE's MARK KENDALL Says JACK RUSSELL Has 'Always Struggled' With Sobriety

GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall says that he hopes that Jack Russell is doing well, more than seven years after the singer was fired from the band they formed together. Russell exited GREAT WHITE in December 2011 after he was unable to tour with the group due a series of injuries, including a per...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Guitarist On Lineup Changes: 'If You Miss The Bus, It's Not Gonna Wait For You'

QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton says that drummer Scott Rockenfield "gave his blessing" for the band to continue without him. For the past 23 months, Rockenfield has been taking time off from QUEENSRŸCHE's touring activities to spend time with his young son, who was born in early 2017. Filling...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND On New Album 'Empath': It's 'A Crossroads For Me – Not Only Creatively, But Life In General'

Former DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD and VAI front man Devin Townsend recently spoke with Australia's Heavy magazine about his new solo album, "Empath". The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On "Empath": Devin: "If I ha...

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SKID ROW Guitarist Explains Why Classic 'Oh Say Can You Scream' Home Video Is Not Available On DVD

During a question-and-answer session aboard this year's Monsters Of Rock cruise, the members of SKID ROW were asked when their 1990 "Oh Say Can You Scream" home video will finally be made available on DVD. "Here's the problem: we don't own the rights to that," guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo responded (...

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ANDERS FRIDÉN Says IN FLAMES Is Not A 'Political Band': 'We're Here To Entertain'

Prior to IN FLAMES' performance in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on February 25, vocalist Anders Fridén spoke with Pittsburgh Music Magazine. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On why the band recorded new album "I, The Mask" in Los Angele...

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BATTLE BEAST Releases 'Eden' Music Video From 'No More Hollywood Endings' Album

Finnish metallers BATTLE BEAST will release their fifth studio album, "No More Hollywood Endings", in just three weeks, on March 22 via Nuclear Blast Records. Today the band has unleashed the second single from the disc in the form of the tenacious and uplifting track "Eden". The official music vid...

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L7 Announces First Album In 20 Years, 'Scatter The Rats'

Legendary American grunge pioneers L7 have signed with Joan Jett's Blackheart Records for their first album in 20 years, "Scatter The Rats", due out May 3. "I've been friends with L7 for years and am very excited and proud to have the opportunity to release their new album on Blackheart!" shares Je...

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POISON Drummer Is 'Hopeful' For New Music And Return To Europe In 2020

Rikki Rockett says that he is "hopeful" that POISON will return to Europe and that the band will record new music in 2020. The drummer made the comments while chatting to Eonmusic and the "Neil Jones Rock Show" at "Ultimate NAMM Night", which took place on January 26 in Anaheim, California. POISON...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND: 'I'm Just A Perpetually Confused And Terrified Person That Is Trying To Be Less So All The Time'

Chris Akin of "The Classic Metal Show" recently conducted an interview with Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend about his forthcoming new "Empath" studio album. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether "Empath" is an album th...