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ANTHRAX's 40th-Anniversary Livestream To Be Released On Blu-ray, CD And Digital

July 18, 2021 marked the 40th anniversary of thrash metal pioneers ANTHRAX. The celebration began in May of last year and culminated on July 16-17 with a global livestream event shot at the Los Angeles soundstage/studio The Den. For two-plus hours, ANTHRAX performed an extensive set of hits and deep...

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MEGADETH Announces JAMES LOMENZO As 'Permanent' Replacement For DAVID ELLEFSON

MEGADETH has announced bass player James LoMenzo as a permanent member of the band. LoMenzo was MEGADETH's bass player in the mid-2000s and recently stepped back in as a touring member for "The Metal Tour Of The Year". Lomenzo now officially rejoins the MEGADETH family. MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine...

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RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Drummer CHAD SMITH's Art To Be Exhibited At Santa Monica Place

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith's art will be exhibited in a limited-engagement presentation at the Road Show Company gallery at Santa Monica Place (395 Santa Monica Place, Unit 166 – between Nordstrom and Tiffany & Co.) in Santa Monica, California. "The Art Of Chad Smith" opens on Tues...

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'Autopsy: The Last Hours Of EDDIE VAN HALEN' To Premiere On REELZ This Weekend

Reelz has released a "sneak peek" at "Autopsy: The Last Hours Of Eddie Van Halen", which will premiere on Sunday, June 5 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Check it out below. "Autopsy: The Last Hours Of…" is a documentary series that reveals the truth behind the controversial deaths of global icons and people...

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GENE SIMMONS On His Post-KISS Plans: 'It's Gonna Be A Different Kind Of A Thing'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was interviewed on the May 24 edition of "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie. Speaking about what he plans to do after KISS completes its farewell tour, Simmons said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, first, the reason for stopping...

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MARK TREMONTI On CREED Reunion: 'We Just Have To Wait Till The Time Is Right'

Mark Tremonti says that "stars" would "have to align" for a reunion of CREED to take place. Two years ago, CREED updated its Facebook profile with an old photo, igniting rumors of the multi-platinum act's imminent return. Mark, who is promoting his upcoming album of Frank Sinatra covers titled "Trem...

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DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL 'Would Love To' Make Another Solo Album

In a new interview with Greece's Rock Pages, DEF LEPPARD and LAST IN LINE guitarist Vivian Campbell was asked if he would like to make a follow-up album to his solo debut, 2005's "Two Sides Of If". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yes, would be the short answer. But in reality, wo...

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JOE ELLIOTT: How ALISON KRAUSS Ended Up Guesting On Two Songs On New DEF LEPPARD Album

In a new interview with Independent.ie, DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott explained how acclaimed bluegrass singer Alison Krauss came to guest on two songs on the band's upcoming album, "Diamond Star Halos". According to Elliott, he got to know her through LED ZEPPELIN's Robert Plant who has made two f...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER Blasts K.K. DOWNING Over Flying V Guitar Claim: 'Why Would He Lie About This?'

In a brand new interview with the "Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern" classic rock show, legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker was asked about ex-JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's claim that he "was the first guy to bring the Flying V [guitar] to heavy metal ever." Sc...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: Traveling All Over The Globe 'Makes You See How Small The World Is'

In a new interview with Estonia's Sky.ee, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford was asked if there is a country whose culture he was maybe most surprised about or which made the biggest impact on him. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think there's many. When you come to Estonia for th...

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MAX CAVALERA Talks New SOULFLY Single 'Superstition' (Video)

A short video of SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera discussing "Superstition", the first single from the band's upcoming twelfth album, "Totem", can be seen below. Due on August 5 via Nuclear Blast, the follow-up to 2018's "Ritual" was recorded at Platinum Underground in Mesa, Arizona by John Aquilino an...

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METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO Recalls Being 'Insulted' By JAMES HETFIELD: 'I Blew A Fuse For A Second'

METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo is the featured guest on the latest episode of "The Ex-Man With Doc Coyle", the podcast where BAD WOLVES and GOD FORBID guitar player Doc Coyle talks to professionals in the music world and other creative industries about the challenges and transitions of leaving mo...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT Is Still Cancer Free, One Month Before Launch Of 'The Stadium Tour'

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett says that he is still cancer free, nearly seven years after he was diagnosed with oral cancer. Rockett offered an update on his health status via his social media on Thursday (May 19). He shared a photo of him in front of Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health, and...

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Irish Rockers THE ANSWER To Release New Album In 2023

After a seven-year hiatus, Irish rockers THE ANSWER are set to make their long-awaited and highly anticipated return with an exclusive and sole 2022 comeback performance at this year's Planet Rockstock festival on December 3. Not only that, but they have also announced a new album has been recorded...

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Ex-DEFTONES Bassist SERGIO VEGA Says His Exit 'Was Never About Money': 'It's Purely About Belonging'

Former DEFTONES bassist Sergio Vega has opened up about his departure from the band. The 51-year-old musician, who officially joined DEFTONES in 2009, confirmed his exit two months ago, just days after a new photo of the group without him emerged online on various digital service providers. At the t...