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MACHINE HEAD Guitarist PHIL DEMMEL: 'It's Simply Time For Me To Step Away And Do Something Else Musically'

Phil Demmel has commented on his decision to leave MACHINE HEAD, saying that "it's simply time" for him "to step away and do something else musically." MACHINE HEAD announced on Friday (September 28) that the band's upcoming U.S. tour would be the last one to feature its current lineup: Demmel (guit...

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Former GHOST Guitarist MARTIN PERSNER Says 'Something Horrible Happened' To Cause His Departure From Band

Former GHOST guitarist Martin Persner says that he can't bring himself to publicly talk about his exit from the band, explaining that "something horrible" happened to cause him to leave the group. In March 2017, Persner released a video message in which he claimed to have played in GHOST for seven...

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MACHINE HEAD's PHIL DEMMEL And DAVE MCCLAIN To Leave Band After One Final U.S. Tour

San Francisco Bay Area metal titans MACHINE HEAD have announced that their upcoming U.S. tour will be the last one to feature the band's current lineup: Robb Flynn (guitar, vocals),Phil Demmel (guitar),Dave McClain (drums) and Jared MacEachern (bass). Flynn broke the news of MACHINE HEAD's plans i...

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PEARL JAM Unveils New Campaign Against Homelessness

According to The Pulse Of Radio, PEARL JAM held a press conference on Thursday (September 27) to announce a statewide effort to end youth homelessness. A statement from the band read in part: "Every year, more than 13,000 unaccompanied young people under the age of 25 experience homelessness in the...

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FRANKIE BANALI: 'JUAN CROUCIER Had Nothing To Do With Me Being In QUIET RIOT'

Frankie Banali has shot down Juan Croucier's apparent claim that he was responsible for connecting the drummer with QUIET RIOT almost four decades ago. Banali made his comments in response to an entry on the "Discography" page of the RATT bassist's web site, which lists his activities for the year 1...

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K.K. DOWNING Was 'Disappointed' That JUDAS PRIEST 'Seemed To Have Picked A Lookalike' As His Replacement

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Ken "K.K." Downing was recently interviewed by "The Classic Metal Show". You can now listen to the chat below. Asked about some of the recent back-and-forth comments that have been made by him and some of his former bandmates about his exit from PRIEST, Downing said: "Y...

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THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Signs With SOLID STATE RECORDS

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA has signed a deal with Solid State Records for its next album. Details about the band's label debut will be announced soon. THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA has also announced the second leg of its very special anniversary tour this fall. The band is extending its trek celebrating the up...

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Video Premiere: STEVE PERRY's 'We're Still Here'

Former JOURNEY vocalist Steve Perry has released the official music video for his latest solo single, "We're Still Here". The song, which celebrates the continuity of life and a sense of camaraderie with a new generation, is taken from "Traces", his first solo album in more than two decades, due on...

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SLASH On Reconnecting With AXL ROSE: 'It Was Really Good To Be Able To Get Rid Of Some Of The Negative Baggage'

GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash spoke to USA Today about reuniting with GUNS singer Axl Rose for the first time in two decades for the "Not In This Lifetime" reunion tour. Slash said that it was "nice" to hear from Rose after they hadn't talked for 19 years following his exit from GUNS N' ROSES in 199...

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K.K. DOWNING Says SCOTT TRAVIS Was The Only Member Of JUDAS PRIEST To Contact Him Following His Departure

K.K. Downing has confirmed to the "Focus On Metal" podcast that Scott Travis was the only member of JUDAS PRIEST to contact him following his 2011 announcement that he was leaving the band. Asked if he was surprised to hear from the drummer, Downing replied (hear audio below): "No, not really. I was...

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Bassist FITTY WIENHOLD Exits U.D.O. After 22 Years

Bassist Fitty Wienhold has announced his departure from U.D.O., the German heavy metal band fronted by former ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider. Fitty, who joined U.D.O. in 1996, broke the news of his exit in a four-minute video message which was posted to his YouTube channel. He said: "After 22 years...

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EXCITER Parts Ways With Guitarist JOHN RICCI Once Again

Canadian thrash metal pioneers EXCITER have once again parted ways with guitarist John Ricci. The news of Ricci's exit was broken by bassist Allan Johnson, who wrote on his Facebook page: "Some rather heavy news in the EXCITER camp. Due to certain professional and personal differences, John Ricci ha...

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GREG TRIBBETT Says Fans Calling For MUDVAYNE Reunion 'Just Need A Little More Patience'

Greg Tribbett says that fans who are calling for a MUDVAYNE reunion "just need a little more patience." It's been just under a decade since MUDVAYNE released its self-titled fifth album and little has been heard about the group during that time. The guitarist, who co-founded MUDVAYNE in 1996, told "...

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Former JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist K.K. DOWNING: 'I Never Found GLENN TIPTON To Be Particularly Easy To Get Along With'

In a brand new interview with The Guardian, former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Ken "K.K." Downing revealed that he actually sent two resignation letters to his bandmates more than seven years ago when he decided to quit the legendary heavy metal group. The first is described in the article as "a graceful...

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BLACK STAR RIDERS Parts Ways With DAMON JOHNSON, Welcomes STONE SOUR's CHRISTIAN MARTUCCI

Founding BLACK STAR RIDERS guitarist Damon Johnson will exit the band at the end of the year to concentrate on a solo career and session work. His replacement from January 1, 2019 will be STONE SOUR's Christian Martucci. Johnson says: "Three excellent albums in six years with this great band is one...