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Former PANTERA Drummer VINNIE PAUL Dead At 54

Former PANTERA drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott has died. He was 54 years old. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Vinnie passed away Friday in Las Vegas, where he owned a home. No other details of his death were immediately available. The drummer's passing was confirmed on both his personal and PA...

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FOREIGNER Announces Massive Reunion Concert With Original Members At Sturgis Buffalo Chip

FOREIGNER's first-ever ticketed reunion concert featuring all original members will take place on August 4 at The Sturgis Buffalo Chip in Sturgis, South Dakota. Lou Gramm, Dennis Elliott, Al Greenwood, Ian McDonald and Rick Wills will join Mick Jones and FOREIGNER to rock through some of the best-se...

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IAN HILL On JUDAS PRIEST's Future: 'We'll Keep It Going As Long As We Can, Because We Love It So Much'

Ian Hill has shot down rumors that JUDAS PRIEST's current run of dates in support of the "Firepower" album is the band's last extensive world tour. Speaking to The Metal Crypt, the bassist said: "No. It was never intended to be the last tour. We are out supporting a new record. We did try to slow do...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Reconnects With Guitarist BERNIE TORMÉ At SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

This year's edition of the Sweden Rock Festival was the scene of a very special meeting between Ozzy Osbourne and the man he credits as saving his career, guitarist Bernie Tormé. Tormé is known for stepping in and saving the day for Ozzy when Randy Rhoads tragically died. Ozzy and Bernie hadn't seen...

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THE APOCALYPSE BLUES REVUE Feat. GODSMACK Members: New Song 'Open Spaces' Available

THE APOCALYPSE BLUES REVUE will release its new album, "The Shape Of Blues To Come", on July 20 via Provogue/Mascot Label Group. The second single from the disc, "Open Spaces", can be streamed below. Following 2016's self-titled debut, GODSMACK's Shannon Larkin (drums) and Tony Rombola (guitar) retu...

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METALLICA Donates POLAR MUSIC PRIZE Money To Three Charities

According to Billboard, METALLICA has donated its monetary award from the Polar Music Prize to three charities. 50 percent of the one-million-Swedish-Kroner prize (just over $130,000) went to the Stockholm City Mission, which supports the homeless; 25 percent to the World Childhood Foundation, found...

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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN Records New Studio Album With His First-Ever Band, THE JAVELINS

Kaaos TV conducted an interview with DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan prior to the band's June 8 concert in Tallinn, Estonia. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he feels DEEP PURPLE is on top of its game right now: Gillan: "I neve...

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JASON BONHAM On GRETA VAN FLEET: 'I Worry The Hype Will Ruin Them'

Drummer Jason Bonham (BONHAM, THE CIRCLE, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, JASON BONHAM'S LED ZEPPELIN EVENING) was recently interviewed by Tigman of the Albany, New York-based radio station Q103. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On his...

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METALLICA Honored With POLAR MUSIC PRIZE; GHOST And CANDLEMASS Members Perform 'Enter Sandman' (Video)

GHOST frontman Tobias Forge (as his new alter ego, Cardinal Copia) was backed by members of CANDLEMASS and the Swedish songwriting, producer and artist duo VARGAS & LAGOLA for a performance of the METALLICA classic "Enter Sandman" earlier tonight (Thursday, June 14) when the San Francisco heavy meta...

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SEPULTURA: Official Video Of Juiz De Fora Concert

Behind-the-scenes and performance footage from SEPULTURA's June 9 performance at JF Rock City in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil can be seen below. SEPULTURA's latest album, "Machine Messiah", was released in January 2017 via Nuclear Blast. The disc was recorded at Fascination Street Studios in Ö...

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JOE SATRIANI On Touring With JOHN PETRUCCI And PHIL COLLEN: 'We Became Three Of The Best Guitar Buddies Ever'

Guitarist Joe Satriani was recently interviewed by Forrest of the Boise, Idaho radio station 96.9 The Eagle. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On inviting DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen to join the "G3" tour: Joe: "I had such...

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Texas Band I AM To Release Second Album In The Fall

Texas metalcore band I AM has signed with the New England-based label 1126 Records. The group will enter the studio this summer with Randy LeBoeuf at Graphic Nature Audio to begin recording its second full-length album. The follow-up to "Life Through Torment" is due this fall. "We are very proud to...

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SEPULTURA Returns To Japan After 17 Years: Video Recap

Behind-the-scenes footage from SEPULTURA's May 23 concert in Tokyo can be seen below. The show marked the band's first appearance in Japan in 17 years. SEPULTURA's latest album, "Machine Messiah", was released in January 2017 via Nuclear Blast. The disc was recorded at Fascination Street Studios in...

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THE SKULL Feat. Former TROUBLE Members: 'The Endless Road Turns Dark' Album Due In September; Watch Lyric Video For Title Track

THE SKULL, the band featuring vocalist Eric Wagner and bassist Ron Holzner, formerly of metal legends TROUBLE, will release its sophomore album, "The Endless Road Turns Dark", on September 7 via Tee Pee Records. The LP was recorded in Chicago's Decade Music Studios with engineer Sanford Parker (YOB,...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist SCOTT IAN: 'For Us, Writing Songs Is Still Super Exciting'

The Scream Queen's Damnation Vault recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Scream Queen's Damnation Vault: With how inspiring music is, like what you were saying, what have been some moments that helped you spiritually, m...