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ZAKK WYLDE On Playing DIMEBAG's Parts On PANTERA Tour: 'No Matter What I Do, It's Going To Sound Like Me'

Zakk Wylde says that he is going to sound like himself when he performs "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's parts on the upcoming PANTERA tour. In July, it was reported that Wylde and ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante, along with PANTERA's surviving members, singer Philip Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown, will to...

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DINO CAZARES Prepares FEAR FACTORY For Post-BURTON C. BELL Era: 'I Want To Make Sure It's Done Right'

By David E. Gehlke "I'm sorry for the red eyes — I was in the studio all night." So begins a groggy Dino Cazares of FEAR FACTORY connecting with BLABBERMOUTH.NET via Zoom at the non-rock star time of 9 a.m. Cazares, though, can be forgiven. The guitarist has the monolithic task of readying the band'...

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FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, THE ACACIA STRAIN And FULL OF HELL Announce 2023 Co-Headlining Tour, BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, THE ACACIA STRAIN and FULL OF HELL will hit the road next year on a co-headliner tour with special guest PRIMITIVE MAN for one of the most extreme packages in recent memory. The trek will kick off on March 8 in Brooklyn, New York and run through April 1 in Worcester, Massachusett...

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Reunited Classic Lineup Of BIOHAZARD To Play 'Scattered' Shows 'Throughout 2023'

The classic lineup of BIOHAZARD will play "scattered" shows "throughout 2023." Three weeks ago, it was announced that Billy Graziadei (rhythm guitar, vocals),Bobby Hambel (lead guitar),Danny Schuler (drums) and Evan Seinfeld (lead vocals, bass) will reunite for an appearance at next year's Bloodst...

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MÅNESKIN Announces 'Rush!' Album

Italian rockers MÅNESKIN will release their new album, "Rush!", on January 20, 2023. The follow-up to 2021's "Teatro D’ira: Vol. I" and 2018's "Il Ballo Della Vita" is expected to include the new track "Kool Kids" which MÅNESKIN debuted during its ongoing world tour. Earlier this month, MÅNESKIN rel...

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DIEHUMANE Feat. Former EXODUS Guitarist RICK HUNOLT And Ex-TYPE O NEGATIVE Drummer SAL ABRUSCATO: Debut Album Announced

DIEHUMANE, the new "avant garde alt-metal" band featuring Rick Hunolt (EXODUS) on guitar, Garret West on lead vocals, Sal Abruscato (TYPE O NEGATIVE, LIFE OF AGONY) on drums, Joshua Vargas on rhythm guitar, bass, piano, programming and Greg Hilligiest Jr. on keyboards, samples, additional guitar, wi...

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SKID ROW's DAVE 'SNAKE' SABO Reflects On Breakup Of Classic Lineup: 'Things Had Gotten Very Toxic By The End'

In an interview with Guitar World magazine, SKID ROW guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo was asked how he feels about fans comparing the band's new singer Erik Grönwall to Sebastian Bach. He responded: "People will compare, and we hear people calling for reunions all the time, but there's no need. Even befo...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX Explains Decision To Hire JOHN 5 As MICK MARS's Replacement: 'He Checks All The Boxes'

MÖTLEY CRÜE's Nikki Sixx has praised the band's new guitarist John 5, saying he "checks all the boxes" as Mick Mars's replacement following the latter's decision to no longer tour with the legendary rock act. Sixx commented on John 5's addition to CRÜE while answering fan questions on Twitter on Fri...

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CARMINE APPICE Says Copyright Case Over LED ZEPPELIN's 'Stairway To Heaven' Was 'All Baloney'

In a new interview with Jeff Gaudiosi of MisplacedStraws.com, legendary drummer Carmine Appice commented on the copyright dispute over whether LED ZEPPELIN's classic song "Stairway To Heaven" was a rip-off of SPIRIT's "Taurus". Michael Skidmore, the trustee of "Taurus" songwriter Randy "California"...

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STEVE VAI: 'Property From The Archives Of Steve Vai' Auction Coming In November

Julien's Auctions, the auction house to the stars, proudly presents "Property From The Archives Of Steve Vai", an exclusive presentation honoring the legendary three-time Grammy Award-winning rock maestro, guitar pioneer, renowned axe-slinger for David Lee Roth, WHITESNAKE and Frank Zappa and collab...

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It's Official: JOHN 5 Joins MÖTLEY CRÜE

MÖTLEY CRÜE has officially recruited John 5 as its new guitarist following Mick Mars's decision to no longer tour with the band. Earlier today, MÖTLEY CRÜE released the following statement: "While change is never easy, we accept Mick's decision to retire from the band due to the challenges with his...

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PANTERA's Santiago Headlining Show Sells Out, Gets Moved To 17,000-Capacity Arena

PANTERA's headlining concert in Santiago, Chile, originally scheduled for December 13 at the 5,400-capacity Teatro Caupolicán, has been moved to December 12 at Movistar Arena, a 17,000-seat multi-purpose indoor arena. Earlier today, PANTERA shared news of the date and venue change, writing on social...

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TODD LA TORRE Emerges As Outspoken Face Of QUEENSRŸCHE: 'I'm Not Going To Be Muzzled'

By David E. Gehlke Cabaret shows, "Dedicated To Chaos", backstage fracases and legal disputes over the QUEENSRŸCHE name all feel like distant memories when thinking about the last ten years with Todd La Torre fronting the band. The former CRIMSON GLORY singer joined QUEENSRŸCHE at its lowest point i...

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KIKO LOUREIRO Discusses MEGADETH Songwriting Process

In a new interview with Heavy Music, MEGADETH's Brazilian-born guitarist Kiko Loureiro spoke about his increased number of songwriting credits on the band's latest album, "The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!", compared to the first MEGADETH album he appeared on, 2016's "Dystopia". He said: "In the be...

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It's Official: MÖTLEY CRÜE Guitarist MICK MARS Retires From Touring

According to Variety, MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars will no longer tour with the band, although he will continue as a member. A statement from Mick's representative reads as follows: "Mick Mars, co-founder and lead guitarist of the heavy metal band MÖTLEY CRÜE for the past 41 years, has announced...