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CRONOS: Chances Of Classic VENOM Reunion Are 'Less Than Zero'

In a new interview with Metal Hammer magazine, VENOM frontman Conrad "Cronos" Lant said that the chances of a reunion of the band's classic lineup — also featuring guitarist Jeff "Mantas" Dunn and drummer Anthony "Abaddon" Bray — are "less than zero. I owe them nothing, and they've got nothing I wan...

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SEPULTURA's KISSER And GREEN Join MR. BUNGLE On Stage At KNOTFEST CHILE To Perform 'Territory' (Video)

SEPULTURA members Andreas Kisser (guitar) and Derrick Green (vocals) joined MR. BUNGLE on stage during the latter band's December 11 set at Knotfest Chile in Santiago to perform the SEPULTURA classic "Territory". Video of their appearance can be seen below. MR. BUNGLE's current lineup consists of or...

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KIX Drummer JIMMY 'CHOCOLATE' CHALFANT Is 'Doing Great', Expects To Be Back On Stage In February

KIX drummer Jimmy "Chocolate" Chalfant is "doing great" after collapsing onstage last month and will resume playing shows with the band in February. The incident occurred on November 18 at the first show of what was scheduled to be KIX's two-night stand at the Tally Ho Theater in Leesburg, Virginia...

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GEORGE LYNCH And JEFF PILSON Release Original Holiday Single 'It's A Wonderful Life'

Their musical partnership extends all the way back to 1984 and the release of the now classic sophomore album from DOKKEN, "Tooth And Nail". No wonder then that when guitarist George Lynch and bassist Jeff Pilson get together, not only do the creative sparks fly but the memories come rushing back as...

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FASTER PUSSYCAT Announces New Double A-Side Single 'Like A Ghost' And 'Pirate Love'

Veteran rockers FASTER PUSSYCAT have announced the upcoming release of double A-side singles "Like A Ghost" and "Pirate Love", which will be available digitally via Golden Robot Records on November 28. This release is the first for the band under the Golden Robot umbrella, with singer Taime Downe sa...

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GRETA VAN FLEET Postpones Four More Shows As Singer JOSH KISZKA Continues Recovery From Ruptured Eardrum

GRETA VAN FLEET has postponed four more concerts in order to allow frontman Josh Kiszka more time to recover from a ruptured eardrum. The band has scrapped this month's shows in El Paso, Tucson, Anaheim and Sacramento — just weeks after the rockers announced the postponements of concerts in Hollywoo...

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MÅNESKIN Announces 'Rush!' Album

Italian rockers MÅNESKIN will release their new album, "Rush!", on January 20, 2023. The follow-up to 2021's "Teatro D’ira: Vol. I" and 2018's "Il Ballo Della Vita" is expected to include the new track "Kool Kids" which MÅNESKIN debuted during its ongoing world tour. Earlier this month, MÅNESKIN rel...

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CHEVELLE Has Seven Songs Written For Next Studio Album

At this month's Aftershock festival in Sacramento, CHEVELLE drummer Sam Loeffler spoke to Knotfest's Cori Westbrook about the band's plans for the follow-up to last year's "Niratias" LP. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, [CHEVELLE vocalist/guitarist] Pete's [Loeffler] our songwri...

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GRETA VAN FLEET Singer Apologizes For Concert Cancelations, Says He Will Be Back On Stage This Friday

GRETA VAN FLEET has postponed two more concerts in order to allow frontman Josh Kiszka more time to recover from a ruptured eardrum. The band has scrapped this week's shows in Hollywood, Florida and Tampa, Florida — just days after the rockers announced the postponements of concerts last week in Ral...

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VENOM INC.'s U.S. Visa Issues Are Result Of 'Backlog Caused By COVID-19 Situation'

VENOM INC., the band featuring original VENOM guitarist Jeff "Mantas" Dunn (guitar) and ex-VENOM bassist/vocalist Tony "Demolition Man" Dolan, has postponed its previously announced U.S. tour which was scheduled to kick off at the end of October. Earlier today (Tuesday, October 18),VENOM INC. relea...

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GRETA VAN FLEET Singer JOSH KISZKA Ruptures Eardrum; Three Shows Postponed

GRETA VAN FLEET has postponed three concerts this week in order to allow frontman Josh Kiszka more time to recover from a ruptured eardrum. Earlier today (Monday, October 17),Josh released the following statement via social media: "To our fans in Raleigh, Greenville and Jacksonville, it's with a he...

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CHEVELLE Has 'A Whole Bunch Of Music Written' For Next Studio Album

In a new interview with Heavy New York, CHEVELLE drummer Sam Loeffler spoke about the band's plans for the follow-up to last year's "Niratias" LP. "We have a whole bunch of music written now that we're trying to put together another record for '23," he said at this past weekend's Aftershock festiva...

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Ex-JOURNEY Singer JEFF SCOTT SOTO Says He Is 'On Good Terms' With NEAL SCHON Again

Jeff Scott Soto says that he is "on good" and "positive terms" again with JOURNEY guitarist Neal Schon and keyboardist Jonathan Cain — a decade and a half after he was fired from the band. Soto, who previously sang with Yngwie Malmsteen, joined JOURNEY about a week and half into a six-week summer 20...

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Original VENOM Guitarist MANTAS Clarifies Comments About 'Black Metal' 40th-Anniversary Celebration

Former VENOM and current VENOM INC. guitarist Jeff "Mantas" Dunn has clarified his previous comment that he would like to see the classic VENOM lineup celebrate the 40th anniversary of the band's "Black Metal" album. Released in 1982, "Black Metal" is considered a major influence on thrash metal and...

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Watch: PEARL JAM's MIKE MCCREADY Plays U.S. National Anthem Before Seattle Mariners Vs. Detroit Tigers Doubleheader

PEARL JAM guitarist Mike McCready played the U.S. national anthem yesterday (Tuesday, October 4) before Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers's traditional doubleheader at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington. Video of his performance is available below. McCready is the lead guitarist for and one of t...