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Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO Says Early Punk Albums Were 'Energizing': 'It Was A Shot In The Arm'
In a new interview with New Noise Magazine, original SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo was asked about speed as an expression of extremity, especially considering that his name would get brought up in the late 1980s and early 1990s when people were talking about the fastest drummers. He said: "At that ti...July 31, 2023
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Wet Ass Plutonium
When NUCLEAR POWER TRIO first appeared, a cursory inspection suggested that this was going to be one of those painfully wacky projects that, on balance, probably shouldn't have seemed like a good idea at the time. Fortunately, the truth about the virtuoso three-piece is that their music is predomina...July 29, 2023
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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Teases 'Really Cool' Mystery Project: 'It's Something Totally New For Me'
In a new interview with Jeff Gaudiosi of MisplacedStraws.com, legendary hard rock singer Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN, JOURNEY, SONS OF APOLLO, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) was asked about projects that he has in the works for the coming months. He responded: "Unfortunately, this intervi...July 29, 2023
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FOREIGNER's KELLY HANSEN On Farewell Tour: 'We Haven't Decided Yet Where The Last Show's Gonna Be'
FOREIGNER lead singer Kelly Hansen spoke to Mike Hsu of 100 FM The Pike about the legendary rockers' recently launched farewell tour. For the first leg of the U.S. Live Nation-produced trek, which kicked off on July 6 at Atlanta's Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, FOREIGNER is being joined by LOVERBOY. Aske...July 28, 2023
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MUDVAYNE's CHAD GRAY: METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Is 'The Godfather Of Metal'
In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, MUDVAYNE frontman Chad Gray reflected on how he first discovered METALLICA's music nearly four decades ago when he was in his early teens. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm always gonna have a special kinship with [M...July 28, 2023
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QUEENSRŸCHE's CASEY GRILLO Joins Forces With Guitar Virtuoso ANGEL VIVALDI To Form INFINITY'S ASHES
QUEENSRŸCHE/ex-KAMELOT drummer Casey Grillo has joined forces with guitar virtuoso Angel Vivaldi and singer Roman Grey to form a new melodic metal supergroup, INFINITY'S ASHES. The official music video for the band's first single, "The Perfect Flaw", can be seen below. Angel comments: "Like most pro...July 28, 2023
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GEORGE LYNCH And JEFF PILSON Announce 'Heavy Hitters II'
In 2020, guitar-shredding virtuoso George Lynch reteamed with former DOKKEN bandmate Jeff Pilson for a set of new studio recordings that turned pop music classics into powerful metal anthems. Dubbed "Heavy Hitters", the album was well-received by rock and metal devotees across the board. Now, this d...July 28, 2023
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PHIL LYNOTT Photo Book Coming In November
Rufus Publications has announced "Portraits Of Phil Lynott", a photographic celebration of the legendary Phil Lynott, lead singer, bassist and driving force of THIN LIZZY. Starting in the early 1970s, this book traces the career of the charismatic Lynott from the early days of THIN LIZZY through to...July 28, 2023
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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Thanks Los Angeles County Firefighters For Saving His Home
ANTHRAX's Scott Ian has thanked firefighters for protecting buildings Wednesday (July 26) from a brush fire that burned about 50 acres on a hillside near his home in Southern California's Topanga Canyon area. With temperatures hovering between 90 and 100 degrees, a two-alarm fire broke out yesterday...July 27, 2023
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Photos From METALLICA's 2003 Visit To San Quentin Featured On New Line Of T-Shirts
Danny Clinch, famed photographer, music lover, musician, and trusted friend to some of the biggest names in music, captures the essence of musicians like no other. His work graces fine art galleries, albums, magazine covers, and rock photography anthology books. Now, Clinch is sharing his era-defini...July 27, 2023
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U.D.O. Shares Music Video For 'Touchdown' Title Track
U.D.O. — the heavy metal five-piece led by former ACCEPT vocalist Udo Dirkschneider — will release a new album, "Touchdown", on August 25 through Atomic Fire Records. The 13-track LP was recorded at various locations with producer Martin "Mattes" Pfeiffer and was mixed at Redhead Studio (Wilhelmshav...July 27, 2023
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STEVE VAI Announces Next Installment Of His Yearly Electric Guitar Tuition Camp, 'Vai Academy 7.0'
Steve Vai will host the next installment of his yearly electric guitar tuition camp — Vai Academy 7.0 — on January 2-5, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. Vai Academy 7.0 is a four-day event for players and music lovers of all ages, levels, interests and tastes. Whether you are a master player, a beginner or...July 27, 2023
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RICHIE FAULKNER's ELEGANT WEAPONS: 'About The Band' Official Interview Available
An "official" interview with the four members of ELEGANT WEAPONS can be found below. ELEGANT WEAPONS features Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) on guitar and Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG) on vocals, alongside Dave Rimmer (URIAH HEEP) on bass and Christopher Williams (ACCEPT) on drums. ELEGANT WEAPONS' d...July 26, 2023
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SEVENDUST's JOHN CONNOLLY: 'I Don't Know If We Ever Really Wanna Retire'
In a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, SEVENDUST guitarist John Connolly was asked if he and his bandmates have given any thought to eventually retiring from the road. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I mean, here's the thing: I don't know if we ever really wanna r...July 26, 2023
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Watch: VINCE NEIL Performs MÖTLEY CRÜE Classics At 2023 YORK STATE FAIR
The Jim Powers YouTube channel has uploaded video of MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil's entire solo concert last night (Tuesday, July 25) at York State Fair in York, Pennsylvania. Also appearing at the gig were RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy, who performed with his own solo band, and QUIET RIOT. Nei...July 26, 2023
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