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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Partners With GIBSON To Create His 1979 Flying V

For 130 years, Gibson has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world. Gibson is proud to introduce the next global release in its partnership with Kirk Hammett, legendary guitarist of the multi-platinum sel...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Says ROB HALFORD's Vocals Are 'Sounding Stellar' On Upcoming JUDAS PRIEST Album

In a brand new interview with The Classic Rock Interviews, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2018's "Firepower" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Me and [album co-producer and PRIEST touring guita...

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GUS G.: 'I've Achieved All The Things That I Ever Wanted In The Music Industry'

In a new interview with Metal Covenant, Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, spoke about how he manages to have a safe and stable home life away from the lifestyle of rock and roll. He sai...

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METALLICA Donates $150,000 To Help With Severe Weather Relief Efforts

METALLICA's All Within My Hands foundation is granting a total of $150,000 to three separate organizations to provide assistance and relief to areas affected by severe weather in the United States. The first two organizations to receive $50,000 each are Team Rubicon and Direct Relief. The funds will...

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GODFLESH Shares 'Nero' Single, Announces U.S. Tour

English industrial metal pioneers GODFLESH will release their first new material in six years, "Purge", on June 9. A digital-only single of the opening song "Nero", coupled with three remixes, has just been made available. GODFLESH songwriter and creator Justin K. Broadrick states: "Nero, as a symbo...

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SLIPKNOT's JAY WEINBERG Unveils New Mask For KNOTFEST JAPAN

SLIPKNOT drummer Jay Weinberg has teamed up with Japanese artist Solid Blackline to create a new mask specially designed for the band's two Knotfest shows in Japan this weekend. SLIPKNOT performed Saturday night (April 1) and will appear again tomorrow (Sunday, April 2) at Makuhari Messe in Chiba fo...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Singer Says Lyrics On 'Life Is But A Dream' Album Are Tied Together

During an appearance on this past Tuesday's (March 28) edition of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", AVENGED SEVENFOLD's M. Shadows spoke about the band's upcoming album "Life Is But A Dream…", which is set to arrive on June 2 via Warner. Asked if the LP is a concept effort, the singer said...

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MARSHALL AMPLIFICATION Acquired By Swedish Speaker Company ZOUND INDUSTRIES

Iconic British guitar amp manufacturer Marshall Amps is being acquired by Zound Industries, the Swedish company that has previously licensed the Marshall brand for its headphones and speakers. Since 2010, Zound Industries has been bringing the Marshall brand to a global consumer audience through its...

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ACE FREHLEY To Finish Recording His New Album 'In Another Week'

During an appearance on yesterday's episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley offered an update on the progress of the recording sessions for his new studio album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I got back off the road. I did a two-wee...

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ACE FREHLEY Wants PAUL STANLEY To Apologize For 'PISS' Comment, Threatens To Tell 'Some Dirt That Nobody Knows'

Ace Frehley says that Paul Stanley has seven days to apologize to him for the comments he made about the original KISS guitarist on "The Howard Stern Show". Earlier this month, radio host Howard Stern asked Stanley why he and fellow original KISS member Gene Simmons didn't perform with Frehley and d...

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Former IRON MAIDEN Singer BLAZE BAYLEY To Undergo Triple Heart Bypass Surgery

Former IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley will undergo a triple, or possibly quadruple, bypass surgery following his recent heart attack. A heart bypass surgery, or coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, is used to improve blood flow to the heart. A surgeon uses blood vessels taken from another a...

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PAUL DI'ANNO Will Be 'Forever Grateful' To IRON MAIDEN For Covering Remaining Cost Of His Surgeries And Treatment

In a new interview with Mexico's MB Live, ex-IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno, who underwent a long-awaited knee surgery in Croatia last September, was asked if it's true that his former bandmates covered the remaining costs of his operations and treatment. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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METALLICA: 'Messengers: The Guitars Of James Hetfield' Book Coming In October

Permuted Press has set an October 17, 2023 release date for "Messengers: The Guitars Of James Hetfield". In the 400-page book, Hetfield shares his personal collection of treasured guitars and reveals the story and significance of each within his life and career as the frontman, guitarist and songwri...

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NITA STRAUSS Wanted ALICE COOPER To Guest On 'Very Modern, Heavy Active Rock' Track For Her New Solo Album

ALICE COOPER guitarist Nita Strauss spoke to the "Appetite For Distortion" podcast about her recently released single "Winner Takes All", featuring a guest appearance by the legendary rocker. The track is taken from Nita's upcoming sophomore solo album, tentatively due later this year via Sumerian R...

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BUTCHER BABIES To Release Double Album Of New Material This Summer

In an interview with Rapture Radio, BUTCHER BABIES vocalist Heidi Shepherd was asked if fans can expect to hear a new album from the band anytime soon. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yes. Absolutely. There's actually a double album coming out this summer. "We took 2019 off of t...