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LARS ULRICH 'Couldn't Heal' DAVE MUSTAINE's 'Pain' During Filming Of 'Some Kind Of Monster' Scene

METALLICA's "performance coach" Phil Towle, a former psychotherapist who was brought into the picture in January 2001 to help James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett and Lars Ulrich repair their relationship with Jason Newsted, was interviewed on the latest episode of the METALLICA-centric podcast "…And Podcas...

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THE QUIREBOYS Explain Decision To Split With Singer SPIKE

THE QUIREBOYS have released a statement explaining their decision to part ways with their lead singer Spike (real name Jonathan Gray). Late last month, the long-running U.K. rockers announced that they had split with the frontman and revealed their intention to continue as a five-piece, with longtim...

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MIKE PORTNOY Tests Positive For COVID-19: 'This Sucks'

Former DREAM THEATER and current THE WINERY DOGS drummer Mike Portnoy has revealed that he has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. The 54-year-old musician, who lives in Pennsylvania, shared his positive diagnosis with his 521,000 Instagram followers on Sa...

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JOHN 5 Weighs In On WILL SMITH's Slap: 'It Was Uncalled For And It Was Unnecessary'

Former MARILYN MANSON and current ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5 has weighed in on "The Slap," saying actor Will Smith's actions on the Oscars stage were "uncalled for." Smith stormed onstage during this year's live Oscars broadcast and smacked Chris Rock across the face before returning to his front-r...

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TOOL's MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN Demonstrates Technique That 'Could Have Saved CHRIS ROCK's Life'

TOOL frontman Maynard James Keenan has chimed in on actor Will Smith storming onstage during this year's live Oscars broadcast and smacking Chris Rock across the face before returning to his front-row seat and yelling a profanity-filled threat at the comedian. The confrontation took place after Rock...

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ANDREAS KISSER: 'I Feel Very Proud That SEPULTURA Is Still Relevant'

In a recent Cameo video message requested by Jonathan Montenegro of Sobre La Dosis, SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser commented on the band's enduring musical influence, especially within the heavy metal scene. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, I feel very proud that SEPULTURA, a...

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TED NUGENT: 'Ukraine Is Not An Innocent Player Here'

Ted Nugent has suggested that Russian president Vladimir Putin was forced to act in Ukraine in order to impose neutrality on Russia's neighboring country, in the process preventing it from joining NATO to stop it from posing a threat to Russia's national security. Nugent weighed in on the situation...

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What Do Americans Think Of The War In Ukraine? TED NUGENT Has His Finger On The Pulse

In a new interview with Eric Bolling, the host of Newsmax's "Eric Bolling The Balance", outspoken conservative rocker Ted Nugent was asked to weigh in on what Americans think of the war in Ukraine. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, number one, Eric, I'm honored and humbled that yo...

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Identity Of SLIPKNOT's TORTILLA MAN Officially Confirmed

SLIPKNOT has finally officially confirmed the identity of its latest recruit, the percussionist nicknamed Tortilla Man. As widely speculated, SLIPKNOT's newest member is the multi-instrumentalist Michael Pfaff. Pfaff previously played keyboards with SLIPKNOT's Shawn "Clown" Crahan in the band DIRTY...

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TED NUGENT Says KID ROCK Is An 'Unbelievably Creative' Critical Thinker With A 'Great Work Ethic'

In a new interview with retired boxer David "Niño" Rodriguez, Ted Nugent was asked why he hasn't yet collaborated on music with fellow outspoken conservative rocker Kid Rock. Ted responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Kid Rock and I communicate. In fact, he plays [the Nugent song] 'Cat Scr...

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PHIL CAMPBELL To Perform MOTÖRHEAD Classics On May 2022 U.K. Tour

PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS, the band featuring MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell alongside his sons Todd, Dane and Tyla, will embark on a U.K. tour which will see them play a set of MOTÖRHEAD classics. The group, which is rounded out by vocalist Joel Peters, will play 11 U.K. shows starting...

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TED NUGENT Peddles 2020 Election Conspiracy Theories And Falsehoods In His Personal 'State Of The Union' Address

Outspoken conservative rocker Ted Nugent has delivered his own version of the State Of The Union address, using the opportunity to peddle baseless 2020 election conspiracies while blaming the Democratic Party for the rise in crime across the U.S. The 73-year-old rocker weighed in on the nation's pro...

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TED NUGENT Says 'Electric Car Debacle' Has Been 'An Environmental Curse'

Ted Nugent has blasted electric vehicles as not environmentally friendly, citing the harmful effects of mining for the rare metals, like the lithium necessary for the vehicles' batteries, and of disposing or recycling those batteries at the end of their lives. Nugent weighed in on the claim that sol...

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MIKKEY DEE To Lead MOTÖRHEAD Tribute Concert In Sweden This July

On July 23, Mikkey Dee will take part in a special "tribute to MOTÖRHEAD" concert at Mellby Horsepower in Laholm, Sweden. This "unique" gig will feature the former MOTÖRHEAD and current SCORPIONS drummer and as-yet-undisclosed "friends" performing MOTÖRHEAD classics. For more information, click here...

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Former DRAIN STH Drummer MARTINA AXÉN Featured In New ZINNY ZAN Music Video

Former DRAIN STH drummer Martina Axén is featured in the music video for Zinny Zan's cover version of the DEPECHE MODE classic "It's No Good". Axén can be seen playing percussion in the clip, which was filmed on February 5 in a suburb of Stockholm, Sweden. DRAIN STH split up more than two decades ag...