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DOUG ALDRICH Says He Was Once Invited To Audition For GUNS N' ROSES

Former WHITESNAKE and DIO and current THE DEAD DAISIES guitarist Doug Aldrich was interviewed on a recent episode of the GUNS N' ROSES-centric Appetite For Distortion podcast. Asked if he was ever considered for a position in GUNS N' ROSES during the band's "Chinese Democracy" era, Doug responded (a...

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Original AC/DC Singer DAVE EVANS Says 'Humanity' Is Lacking In Modern Rock Music: 'There's No Feel'

In a new interview with Mexico's Rock111, original AC/DC frontman Dave Evans was asked why he thinks rock has taken a backseat to mainstream pop and rap music in recent years, especially in the U.S. He responded in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I could go into detail about it. Bu...

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CANDLEMASS Singer JOHAN LÄNGQVIST On Band's Upcoming Reunion Concert With MESSIAH MARCOLIN: 'I Hope They Make A Great Show'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, CANDLEMASS singer Johan Längqvist (a.k.a. Johan Langquist) was asked if he will be a part of the band's upcoming one-off world-exclusive performance featuring CANDLEMASS's former vocalist Messiah Marcolin, which will take place at this year's edition of t...

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See AC/DC Perform At Rose Bowl In Pasadena During Spring 2025 North American Tour

Fan-filmed video of AC/DC's entire April 18 concert at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. If You Want Blood (You've Got It) 02. Back In Black 03. Demon Fire 04. Shot Down In Flames 05. Thunderstruck 06. Have A Drink On Me 07. Hells Bells 0...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Reflects On MEGADETH's Failed 'Rust In Peace' Lineup Reunion: 'It Just Wasn't Meant To Be'

At the April 10 Los Angeles premiere of the fully authorized Nick Menza documentary "This Was My Life: Nick Menza's Metal Memories With Megadeth And Beyond", former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke to IndiePower TV about the highlights of his time playing with the late MEGADETH drummer. Ellefso...

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SAVATAGE's JEFF PLATE On Touring Without Founding Member JON OLIVA: 'He Trusts Us To Go Out There And Do This'

A record and a tour. Those were drummer Jeff Plate's modest career goals once upon a time, but more than three decades after he joined SAVATAGE for their tour in support of 1994's "Handful Of Rain", he's assembled a far more impressive list of accomplishments: three legendary SAVATAGE studio albums,...

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CANNIBAL CORPSE's PAUL MAZURKIEWICZ Sets Record Straight: I Am Not Doing Standup Comedy

In a new interview with the "Iron City Rocks" podcast, CANNIBAL CORPSE drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz spoke about his recent appearances at The Commodore, an improv and sketch comedy theater in the Tampa, Florida area. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, man, it's funny because I know it...

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MEGADETH's TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI: 'Heavy Metal Was What Inspired Me To Pick Up The Guitar'

One of the world's leading guitar string companies, D'Addario has uploaded a 2024 video interview with MEGADETH guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari in which the 38-year-old Finnish-born musician gives an inside look into his expansive influences, preferred gear and why he chooses D'Addario. Check it out belo...

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MIKE MANGINI On His Exit From DREAM THEATER: My Original Statement 'Actually Says It All'

In a new interview with Dream Theater World, the official DREAM THEATER fan club, Mike Mangini was asked about his October 2023 departure from DREAM THEATER. Mangini, who has been with the progressive metal band for 13 years, was dismissed from DREAM THEATER in order to make way for the return of th...

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Hear DEE SNIDER-Sung Version Of TRIUMPH's 'Lay It On The Line' From 'Magic Power: All Star Tribute To Triumph'

Another sneak preview of "Magic Power: All Star Tribute To Triumph", a Dee Snider-sung rendition of the TRIUMPH classic "Lay It On The Line", can be heard below. Snider recalled: "The first time I heard this song, I was blown away. There's only one Rik Emmett and TRIUMPH. I'm honored to be a part of...

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DISTURBED Is 'Always Talking' About Which Other Classic Songs To Cover In The Recording Studio

In a new interview with Brent Porche of Philadelphia's 93.3 WMMR radio station, DISTURBED guitarist Dan Donegan and drummer Mike Wengren spoke about how they go about choosing which classic songs to cover, having previously recorded versions of SIMON & GARFUNKEL's "The Sound Of Silence", GENESIS...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's JOHN DOLMAYAN Announces Spring 2025 South American Comic Book Signing Events

SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer, comic book creator and author John Dolmayan has announced several signing events for his comic book series "Dead Samurai" and "Ascencia" during the band's South American tour. Says Dolmayan: "South America — can't wait to see you over the next few weeks on tour and at my co...

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Ex-SLIPKNOT Drummer JAY WEINBERG Opens Up About His Hip And Femur Surgery: 'I'm Glad I Did It'

During an appearance on a recent episode of the Make It Perfect podcast, former SLIPKNOT and current SUICIDAL TENDENCIES drummer Jay Weinberg spoke about the outpatient procedure he underwent in November 2023 to repair the torn labrum of his left hip and shave down a misshapen part of his femur. The...

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ROB HALFORD Says K.K. DOWNING's 'Place In JUDAS PRIEST Is Permanent': 'I Wish Him All The Best'

Prior to the launch of JUDAS PRIEST's spring 2025 South American tour, singer Rob Halford spoke to Chile's Radio Futuro about the band's latest album, 2024's "Invincible Shield", which was widely praised as one of PRIEST's finest-ever efforts. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's extr...

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ROBERT MASON Is Not Opposed To Making New Music With WARRANT: 'I Love Doing New Material'

In a new interview with Larry Mac of the 96.1 KLPX radio station, WARRANT singer Robert Mason was asked if there are any plans to release new music as a follow-up to 2017's "Louder Harder Faster" album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "'Louder Harder Faster' came out at the back...