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JEFF LOOMIS And VAN WILLIAMS Launch Search For New NEVERMORE Singer And Bassist, Shoot Down 'Money Grab' Accusations

NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams have revealed their plan to launch a "world search" for a vocalist and bassist for the reformed version of the band. Their announcement comes just four days after Loomis and Williams both shared a one-minute video teaser containing various NEV...

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NEVERMORE's Founding Bassist JIM SHEPPARD Blasts JEFF LOOMIS's And VAN WILLIAMS's 'Completely Disrespectful' Use Of Band Name

NEVERMORE's founding bassist Jim Sheppard has blasted guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams's apparent decision to resurrect the band without "consulting" him, calling their plans "completely disrespectful". On Friday (December 27),Loomis and Williams both shared a one-minute video teaser...

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FREDRIK ÅKESSON On Return Of Growling Vocals In OPETH: 'If We Bring The Element Back, It Shouldn't Be There As A Gimmick'

In a new interview with Australia's Silver Tiger Media, guitarist Fredrik Åkesson of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH was asked about the fan and media response to the band's latest album, "The Last Will And Testament", which came out in November. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)...

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JEFF LOOMIS And VAN WILLIAMS Tease Return Of NEVERMORE: 'A New Chapter Rises'

Guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams are teasing the return of their longtime band NEVERMORE. Earlier today (Friday, December 27),Loomis and Williams both shared a one-minute video teaser containing various NEVERMORE-related imagery and what appear to be the silhouettes of Loomis and Will...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER: 'My Passion Is Music And Self-Expression'

In a recent interview with Made In Metal, legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker reflected on his decision to leave UFO after recording five albums with the band between 1974 and 1978. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[After 1977's 'Lights Out'], at that moment, because it became...

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JACK RUSSELL Tribute Concert To Be Livestreamed Via StageIt

Leading music technology company VNUE today announced that the company's livestream platform, StageIt, will be livestreaming an all-star tribute to legendary vocalist Jack Russell, a founding member of the multi-platinum rock band GREAT WHITE, from the world-famous Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood,...

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JOEY BELLADONNA Says He Worked In A Horse Barn During His Time Away From ANTHRAX

In a new interview with Kati Rausch of Music Interview Corner, Joey Belladonna reflected on his time away from ANTHRAX during most of the 1990s and early 2000s. The singer said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, for me to be out of the band for that long, it's almost too long. It was unexp...

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New TESTAMENT Album Will Be 'Pretty Evil', Says STEVE DIGIORGIO

In a new interview with IMPACT Metal Channel, TESTAMENT bassist Steve DiGiorgio spoke about the band's upcoming follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's pretty close to being done. There's still some things here and there to finish. So there...

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MANOWAR's JOEY DEMAIO On Upcoming Re-Recording Of 'Sign Of The Hammer' Album: 'It's Just A Little Bit Different'

In a new interview with Elena Rozberg of Radiocast BG, MANOWAR bassist Joey DeMaio spoke about the upcoming re-recording of the band's fourth studio album, "Sign Of The Hammer", which celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2024. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think that it gives us the...

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WEDNESDAY 13 Says Performing MURDERDOLLS Music On Recent Tours 'Definitely Helped Shape' His Next Album

In a new interview with Joshua Toomey of the "Talk Toomey" podcast, Wednesday 13 spoke about his upcoming tenth solo album, which is due in early 2025 via Napalm Records. The 48-year-old singer, who has been on the road celebrating his former band, the revered glam punk icons MURDERDOLLS, stated (as...

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ARCH ENEMY Announces Spring 2025 North American Tour With FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, BAEST And THROWN INTO EXILE

Swedish/Canadian/American extreme metal titans ARCH ENEMY have announced a spring 2025 North American tour. The massive trek will kick off on April 14 in San Diego and run through May 16 in Atlanta, including several stops in Canada. All dates are listed below, along with key spring festival appeara...

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ARMORED SAINT's JOEY VERA On His Eye Surgery: 'I've Been Very Lucky That This Did Not Turn Into Something Worse'

Earlier this month, ARMORED SAINT bassist Joey Vera underwent a successful surgery for posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) on a day off during the band's ongoing North American tour as the support act for W.A.S.P. Posterior vitreous detachment is a common age-related eye problem that occurs when the...

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ARCH ENEMY's ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ Opens Up About Health Scare During Mexican Tour: 'This Is The Most Pain I Have Ever Experienced'

Alissa White-Gluz has apologized to ARCH ENEMY fans for not being able to perform up to her usual high standards during the band's ongoing Mexican tour. The 39-year-old Canadian-born singer took to her social media on Sunday (December 8) to write: "Mexico - I [love] you! I am seriously blown away by...

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Watch: ARCH ENEMY Performs Without Singer ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ In Tijuana

Swedish/Canadian/American extreme metal titans ARCH ENEMY played a full set without Alissa White-Gluz on December 3 at El Foro Jai Alai in Tijuana, Mexico after the singer became "very sick" and was unable to join her bandmates at the gig. ARCH ENEMY's Tijuana performance was part of the group's 18-...

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ARCH ENEMY Shares Music Video For 'Blood Dynasty' Title Track

Swedish/Canadian/American extreme metal titans ARCH ENEMY have released the video for the title track of their upcoming album, "Blood Dynasty". The LP is slated for release on March 28 via Century Media Records. Following the surprise drop of their single "Dream Stealer" in July and the subsequent r...