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ANTHRAX's JOEY BELLADONNA: 'I Could Have Sang On Any' Of JOHN BUSH-Era Albums

ANTHRAX frontman Joey Belladonna says that there wasn't "any reason" for the band to fire him in 1992 and replace him with John Bush, explaining that he "could have sang" on any of the albums that were made during his absence from the band. Belladonna, whose most recent return to ANTHRAX was officia...

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ANTHRAX: 'For All Kings' Track Listing, Formats Unveiled

ANTHRAX will release its long-awaited new album, "For All Kings", on February 26, 2016 via Nuclear Blast. The band has just uploaded a new trailer. Watch Joey Belladonna, Jonathan Donais, Frank Bello, Charlie Benante and Scott Ian talk about what fans can expect from ANTHRAX's upcoming album below....

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ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO On Paris Terror Attacks: 'I Don't Understand How Anybody Feels Good About Killing'

ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello says that the band's new song "Evil Twin" — which was lyrically inspired by the Charlie Hebdo shooting — is being performed with renewed vigor following last month's terrorist attacks in Paris which left more than 129 people dead. Speaking to Gigs And Festivals ahead of t...

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JOHN 5 To Welcome 2016 With Release Of 'Black Grass Plague' Song, Video

Former MARILYN MANSON and current ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5 (real name: John William Lowery) will welcome 2016 with a song called "Black Grass Plague". There will be a video release on the same day to accompany the track. The clip was filmed this past summer with John 5's buddies from THE CREATURE...

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ANTHRAX Drummer On 'For All Kings': 'It May Be Our Best Record'

Brian Aberback of Patch.com recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante about the 30th anniversary edition of the band's seminal 1985 sophomore album, "Spreading The Disease". Benante also chimed in on the band's upcoming album, "For All Kings". A couple of excerpts from the...

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Schedules 'Speaking Words' Event In Kingston, New York

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has announced a "Speaking Words" spoken-word event on December 30 at BSP in Kingston, New York. He said: "It's my birthday party! Come hear some crazy stories and killer music from me and the Paul Green Rock Academy rippers. It's your New Year's Eve warmup!" In a January...

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ROB HALFORD, FREDDIE MERCURY Make Russian Edition Of MAXIM's List Of 'Gays We Respect'

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford and QUEEN frontman Freddie Mercury are among the men the Russian edition of Maxim magazine has "forgiven" for being homosexual. In the article headlined "Gays We Respect," Maxim Russia reveals the actors, authors and musicians that have won their admiration despite th...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Filming Video For New Song 'Strength Of The Mind'

Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE are filming a music video for their new song "Strength Of The Mind" with the direction team of Ian McFarland and Mike Pecci (MESHUGGAH, FEAR FACTORY). The track is expected to appear on the band's next album, tentatively due in March 2016 via Roadrunner Reco...

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN: Why I Will Vote For BERNIE SANDERS

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian said in a new interview that he finds it hard to believe that Donald Trump is running for the highest office in the U.S. Ian told Stay Tuned Interviews: "I look at it this way: if Donald Trump was to become president, then America would actually get what it deserves. It ....

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STEVE SMITH Explains Decision To Return To JOURNEY

JOURNEY and THE DOOBIE BROTHERS will kick off the San Francisco Fest 2016 tour on Thursday, May 12, again bringing together two of the iconic groups that helped define the San Francisco sound. The tour launches at the Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre in Irvine, California — with concerts scheduled throug...

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN On Paris Terror Attacks: 'Nothing's Gonna Stop Us From Doing What We Do'

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has commented on the events of November 13 in Paris, France, when more than 129 people were killed in seven coordinated terrorist attacks. The greatest number of deaths took place at the Bataclan, a French music venue where EAGLES OF DEATH METAL were performing when terro...

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Video: WHITESNAKE Performs In Sofia, Bulgaria

Fan-filmed video footage of WHITESNAKE's November 24 performance in Sofia, Bulgaria can be seen below. WHITESNAKE's new touring lineup — David Coverdale (vocals),Joel Hoekstra (guitar),Reb Beach (guitar),Michael Devin (bass),Tommy Aldridge (drums) and Michele Luppi (keyboards) — made its live de...

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JUDAS PRIEST's GLENN TIPTON 'Couldn't Care Less' About Being Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton and bassist Ian Hill were interviewed by the 94.3 The Shark radio station prior to the band's November 5-6 two-night stand at The Paramount in Huntington, New York. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On...

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WHITESNAKE's Video For 'The Gypsy' From 'The Purple Album'

WHITESNAKE has released a video for "The Gypsy", a song from the band's twelfth studio album, "The Purple Album", released in May via Frontiers Music Srl. The clip contains footage from WHITESNAKE's "The Purple Tour", which kicked off in the U.S. several days after the CD's release. "The Purple Albu...

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Video: ALICE IN CHAINS' JERRY CANTRELL Joins THE CULT On Stage In Los Angeles

ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell joined THE CULT on stage on November 20 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles to perform the song "The Phoenix". Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can be seen below. THE CULT's new album, "Hidden City", will be released on February 5, 2016 via Co...