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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN And DAVE 'SNAKE' SABO Open Up About ERIK GRÖNWALL's Departure

In a new interview with Chris Akin Presents, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan and guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo spoke about the March 2024 departure of the band's singer of two years, Erik Grönwall. The 36-year-old Swedish musician, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in March 2021, said...

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KERRY KING On His Time In MEGADETH: 'If DAVE MUSTAINE And I Could Have Co-Existed, It Would Have Been A Very Different Band'

In a new question-and-answer session with readers of U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King was asked whom he would pick if he could have been in any other band. Kerry responded: "I was almost in MEGADETH. I think if myself and [MEGADETH leader] Dave Mustaine could have co-existed...

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DELAIN's MARTIJN WESTERHOLT On Band's Current Lineup: 'It's More Of A Team Effort Now'

In a new interview with Belgian Jasper, DELAIN keyboardist, founder and main songwriter Martijn Westerholt spoke about the Dutch band's musical and personal evolution, nearly four years after he announced the dissolution of DELAIN's previous lineup. Regarding the pressures of delivering high-quality...

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MAYHEM Cancels Fall 2024 North American Tour 'Due To A Member Of The Band Having A Medical Emergency'

Norwegian black metallers MAYHEM have canceled their previously announced North American 40th-anniversary tour "due to a member of the band having a medical emergency that requires immediate surgery." According to the group, the procedure "will result in a prolonged recovery period." The North Ameri...

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ADRIAN VANDENBERG Explains Why He Took Decade-And-A-Half Break From Music Scene After Exiting WHITESNAKE

In a new interview with Alma Hard, Dutch guitarist Adrian Vandenberg (WHITESNAKE) was asked why he took a decade-and-a-half break from recording music prior to the 2014 release of the debut album from his band VANDENBERG'S MOONKINGS. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I stayed toge...

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DAVID ELLEFSON's DIETH Releases New Single 'Animal Me'

DIETH, the band featuring former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, Swedish guitarist/vocalist Guilherme Miranda (formerly of ENTOMBED A.D.) and drummer Michał Łysejko (ex-DECAPITATED),has released a new single, "Animal Me", across all digital platforms. Miranda says: "'Animal Me' represents the brea...

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BEARTOOTH's CALEB SHOMO Names One Concert Which 'Completely Changed The Trajectory' Of His Life

In a new interview with Germany's Radio Bob!, BEARTOOTH's Caleb Shomo reflected on one particularly memorable concert he attended as a fan prior to launching his band. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): 'Yeah, I'll never forget. I don't remember the year exactly, but it was [the 2006] Ozz...

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Former EXCITER Guitarist JOHN RICCI Launches New Band POWERRAGE

Former EXCITER guitarist John Ricci has launched a new band called POWERRAGE. Joining him in the group are bassist Todd Pilon (formerly of WITCHKILLER),vocalist Jacques Bélanger (who previously sang on three EXCITER albums: "The Dark Command" [1997], "Blood Of Tyrants" [2000] and "New Testament" [2...

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WEDNESDAY 13 Announces Spring 2025 North American Headline Tour

Wednesday 13 has announced that he will be hitting the road next spring for an exciting North American headline run. The "There's No Such Things As Monsters" trek will kick off Friday, March 14 in Las Vegas, Nevada and will haunt a slew of major cities across the U.S. and Canada, including Los Angel...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND Says Creating Social Media Content Is Important For Building And Sustaining Artists' Careers

In a new interview with Metal Blast, Canadian singer, songwriter and producer Devin Townsend weighed in on the fact that in addition to promoting music and connecting with fans, social media has also become a valuable tool for artists to monetize their work. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBE...

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Reunited WATCHTOWER Is Working On Live EP, 40th-Anniversary Reissue Of 'Energetic Disassembly'

In a new interview with Mark Kadzielawa of 69 Faces Of Rock, WATCHTOWER singer Jason McMaster spoke about the current status of the reunited legendary Texas progressive metal band. McMaster is joined in WATCHTOWER's 2024 lineup by bassist Doug Keyser, guitarist Ron Jarzombek and drummer Ric Colaluca...

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BRUCE KULICK Still Doesn't Understand Why KISS Didn't Celebrate All 50 Years Of Band's History At Final Concert

During a November 2 question-and-answer session at the Spooky Empire convention in Orlando, Florida, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick once again confirmed that he wasn't asked to perform at the band's final show and wasn't invited to attend the event, which was held last December at New York City'...

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JUDAS PRIEST To Celebrate 35th Anniversary Of 'Painkiller' Album On 'Shield Of Pain' Tour In 2025

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST will celebrate the 35th anniversary of their classic album "Painkiller" extensively live with the "Shield Of Pain" tour in 2025. This "rare" and "unique set" will include "beloved classics" and "will be defending the metal faith in a truly memorable experienc...

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ARMORED SAINT Is Taking Time Working On Next Studio Album: We 'Just Want It To Be Really Good'

In a new interview with RadioRadioX's Justin Smulison, ARMORED SAINT frontman John Bush was asked if the band's recent touring activity affects the scheduling of the next ARMORED SAINT album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, it will. It'll postpone it a bit, because it's har...

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ZAKK WYLDE Says Next BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Album Could Arrive In Late 2025

In a recent interview with Lipps Service With Scott Lipps, Zakk Wylde spoke about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's next album. BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's twelfth studio LP will be the follow-up to "Doom Crew Inc.", which came out in November 2021 via MNRK H...