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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: 'The Timing Of K.K. DOWNING's Statement Was A Little Bit Suspect'

Rob Halford has dismissed as "unfortunate" K.K. Downing's statement in which the former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist insinuated that producer Andy Sneap was covering Glenn Tipton's parts on the band's new album. Two weeks after Tipton announced that he was retiring from the road due to his battle with Par...

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Video Premiere: BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME's 'Millions'

"Millions", the new video from progressive metallers BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's new effort, the conceptual epic two-part album "Automata", part one of which is being released today (Friday, March 9) through the group's new label, Sumerian Records...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON: 'We Do It 'Cause We're Onstage And It's Fun'

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was interviewed by Richard Hunter for a recent episode of "Phone Booth Fighting". You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how MEGADETH would hypothetically end its career — by announcing its "farewell" tour,...

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IAN HILL Explains Why JUDAS PRIEST Didn't Ask K.K. DOWNING To Rejoin Band

JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill says that he found it surprising to hear that Kenneth "K.K." Downing was "shocked" that he wasn't asked to rejoin the band following Glenn Tipton's decision to retire from the road due to his battle with Parkinson's disease. Tipton, who is now 70 and has performed on ev...

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Former ANTHRAX Singer DAN NELSON Looks Back On His Time With Veteran Metal Band

Former ANTHRAX singer Dan Nelson says that he has no regrets about the way his time with the band ended, explaining that everything that's happened to him led him to where he is now. Nelson was officially in ANTHRAX for nearly two years — from late 2007 until July 2009 — during which time he recorde...

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Former GUNS N' ROSES Drummer MATT SORUM Says His Forthcoming Autobiography Will Be 'The Juiciest Of The Juiciest Of The GN'R Books'

Drummer Matt Sorum (GUNS N' ROSES, THE CULT, VELVET REVOLVER) recently guested on the "2 Hours With Matt Pinfield" podcast. The full conversation can be streamed using the widget below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On his plans to write an autobiography: Matt: "I'm wri...

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JOHN 5: Quality Multi-Camera Footage Of Westland, Michigan Concert

Quality multi-camera video footage of former MARILYN MANSON and current ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5 performing on February 17 at the Token Lounge in Westland, Michigan can be seen below (clip edited and produced by George S Pogacich). As previously reported, John 5 will be joined by Ace Frehley (KIS...

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Watch Reunited Classic Lineup Of DOKKEN Perform 'In My Dreams'

In October 2016, the classic lineup of DOKKEN — Don Dokken (vocals),George Lynch (guitar),Jeff Pilson (bass) and Mick Brown (drums) — reunited to play the Loud Park festival in Japan. Fortunately for fans outside of Japan, cameras were there to capture the performance and now Frontiers Music Srl i...

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NIKKI SIXX, SCOTT IAN, RUDY SARZO To Perform AC/DC's Entire 'Powerage' Album At 'A Tribute To Bon Scott'

Nikki Sixx (MÖTLEY CRÜE),Scott Ian (ANTHRAX),Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT),Jesse Hughes (EAGLES OF DEATH METAL) and Dave Kushner (VELVET REVOLVER) are among the musicians who will take part in "AC/DC Comedy & Rock Show: A Tribute To Bon Scott", set to take place April 3 at the Avalon in...

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FOREIGNER's MICK JONES Says Recent Concerts With LOU GRAMM 'Opened The Door' To Possibility Of Additional Shows Together

FOREIGNER founding guitarist Mick Jones was recently interviewed by RockBandReviews.com. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On how he got into music as a child: Mick: "The first thing that sort of affected me, I guess, was my pare...

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Listen To Snippet Of New DOKKEN Song 'It's Just Another Day' Featuring Classic Lineup

In October 2016, the classic lineup of DOKKEN — Don Dokken (vocals),George Lynch (guitar),Jeff Pilson (bass) and Mick Brown (drums) — reunited to play the Loud Park festival in Japan. Fortunately for fans outside of Japan, cameras were there to capture the performance and now Frontiers Music Srl i...

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VEXES Feat. Former A LIFE ONCE LOST, FURY OF FIVE Members: 'Decisions Are Death Here' Video

"Decisions Are Death Here", the new Bobby Bates-directed video from VEXES, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's debut full-length album, "Ancient Geometry", which will be released on February 23. VEXES frontman Charlie Berezansky says: "It was 15 degrees in Paterson, New Jersey when...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Discusses His 'Unique' Drumming Style: 'I've Never Been Very Interested In Ability'

In a recent interview with Polar Music Prize, METALLICA's Lars Ulrich was asked to describe his "totally unique way of playing drums." He responded (see video below): "To me, it's always about the song and the band first. And the drums, or the guitars, or whatever else is going on, is just part of t...

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Scrutiny follows anyone and everyone. No one is exempt from it, whether you're J.J. Abrams, a decorated Olympian or a time-honored heavy metal act. All fall under the microscope, and each have their devotees and detractors champing at the bit to toss their two cents into any forum fostering commenta...

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JOHN 5 Reiterates Praise For Forthcoming ROB ZOMBIE Album: 'It's His Best Record Yet, By Far'

John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON) was interviewed by El Prezidente of the New Jersey radio station 91.3 WTSR's "The Chainsaw Symphony" after the guitarist's February 11 performance at The Stanhope House in Stanhope, New Jersey. The full conversation can be heard below. A few excerpts follow (as tr...