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TED NUGENT Says METALLICA Plays 'Soulful Heavy Metal': 'It's Like If JAMES BROWN Had More Amplifiers And A White Bass Player'

During the September 21 episode of his Real America's Voice "Spirit Campfire" show, legendary musician Ted Nugent listed some of the fellow rockers who are still out there touring and performing at a high level, including Mark Farner, STYX and Sammy Hagar. He said: "So there's a lot of great music o...

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TWISTED SISTER, SCORPIONS, MEGADETH Members Featured In Brazilian TV Series 'Garimpeiros Do Rock'

Brazilian TV series "Garimpeiros Do Rock" has had its premiere date confirmed: The first episode will air on October 1 at 7 p.m. on Canal Bis and on the Globoplay streaming platform. The program, hosted by veteran show business manager Paulo Baron and Orlando Custódio, focuses on finding the new Bra...

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Next SHINEDOWN Album Will Be 'Different', Says BARRY KERCH

In a new interview with the 100.3 The X Rocks radio station, SHINEDOWN drummer Barry Kerch spoke about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the follow-up to 2022's "Planet Zero" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're hoping to release some new music by the...

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ROBERT TRUJILLO On Being Offered $1 Million Signing Bonus For Joining METALLICA: 'It Didn't Seem Real'

During an appearance on The Surfer's Journal's "Soundings" podcast, Robert Trujillo spoke about a scene in METALLICA's "Some Kind of Monster" documentary where, at an early meeting with his new bandmates, he struggles to maintain his composure as he's awarded a $1 million signing bonus. Asked what t...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Recalls Learning To Play METALLICA Songs While Preparing For His Audition To Replace JASON NEWSTED

During a July 22, 2024 KINGS OF THRASH question-and-answer session at the Corner Hotel in Richmond, Victoria, Australia, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson once again confirmed that he got Dave Mustaine's "blessing" to audition for the bassist position in METALLICA after Jason Newsted left the b...

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PAUL DI'ANNO Releases New Version Of IRON MAIDEN's 'Wrathchild' From Upcoming 'The Book Of The Beast' Album

Former IRON MAIDEN. vocalist Paul Di'Anno. has released a new version of the band's classic song "Wrathchild".. Di'Anno. is joined on this fresh rendition of the "Killers". album track by singer ZP Theart. (DRAGONFORCE, SKID ROW.),drummer Russell Gilbrook. (URIAH HEEP.) and guitarist Cliff Evans. (...

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SHINEDOWN's BARRY KERCH: 'The Plan Is To Release Some' New 'Music This Year'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, SHINEDOWN drummer Barry Kerch spoke about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the follow-up to 2022's "Planet Zero" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're currently writing whatever the next...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's CHRIS KAEL On Touring With METALLICA: 'The Coolest Thing Is JAMES HETFIELD Knows My Name'

In a new interview with Chasta and Baby Huey of the San Francisco Bay Area radio station 107.7 The Bone, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael spoke about what it has been like for him and his bandmates to tour with METALLICA at stadiums across North America and Europe for the past year. He sai...

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THE GUESS WHO Announces Resolution Of Trademark Dispute

After months of negotiations, Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings of the iconic Canadian rock band THE GUESS WHO are pleased to announce the resolution of their long-running dispute with former bandmates Garry Peterson and Jim Kale following a lawsuit filed in October 2023. Though details of the settl...

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STEVE DIGIORGIO Says DAVE MUSTAINE Was 'Easy To Work With' On MEGADETH's 'The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead!' Album

Veteran metal bassist Steve DiGiorgio has reflected on the experience of laying down his bass tracks on MEGADETH's latest album, "The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead!" The longtime TESTAMENT bassist temporarily stepped in to record the bass tracks on MEGADETH's follow-up to 2016's "Dystopia" in the...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Bassist/Vocalist MARKO HIETALA Unveils New Single 'Frankenstein's Wife'

Former NIGHTWISH bassist/vocalist Marko Hietala is back with a mesmerizing new single, "Frankenstein's Wife", a tragic love song that blends dark humor with haunting melodies. Released today, this rock hymn is a journey into the gothic world of a mad scientist's desperate attempt to reanimate the lo...

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METALLICA Shares New Video For '(Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth' Featuring Previously Unseen CLIFF BURTON Photos

METALLICA has shared a new music video for "(Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth" — late METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton's bass solo on the band "Kill 'Em All" album — featuring previously unseen photos of Burton from shortly before his death. METALLICA commented: "We recently acquired hundreds of photos shot...

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BLACK VEIL BRIDES' ANDY BIERSACK Reflects On 'Cringe-Inducing' Experience Of Opening For MÖTLEY CRÜE In Europe

During recent interview with Joshua Toomey of the Talk Toomey podcast, BLACK VEIL BRIDES frontman Andy Biersack reflected on the "cringe-inducing" experience of opening for a legendary rock act more than a decade ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's an interesting thing, because...

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PITCHSHIFTER Releases Long-Lost Original Version Of '[NOS] Genius'

Nottingham-based industrial rock outfit PITCHSHIFTER has re-released its long-lost original version of their monster single "[NOS] Genius". The unheard and recovered version of the track comes as a celebration of 27 years since the release of the band's magnum opus album, "www.pitchshifter.com", and...

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BLACK VEIL BRIDES Wanted To Make A Record That Replicated, On Every Level, METALLICA's Black Album

In a new interview with Rock Feed, BLACK VEIL BRIDES frontman Andy Biersack spoke about his band's collaboration with legendary METALLICA and MÖTLEY CRÜE producer Bob Rock on the 2014 album "Black Veil Brides". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Look, this is something that bands can't d...