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THE CULT's BILLY DUFFY: 'We're Not Actively Engaged In Recording' Any New Music Right Now

In an interview with Marko Syrjala of Chaoszine, THE CULT guitarist Billy Duffy was asked about plans for the band to release new music as the follow-up to THE CULT's 2022 album "Under The Midnight Sun", particularly since singer Ian Astbury recently said "there are recordings that are already nearl...

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Former VENOM Members JEFF 'MANTAS' DUNN And ANTONY 'ABADDON' BRAY To Reunite On Stage In Japan

Japanese rock music promoter UPP-tone Music has announced that former VENOM members Jeff "Mantas" Dunn (guitar) and Antony "Abaddon" Bray (drums) will reunite for a special concert on November 30 at Shinjuku Antiknock, a legendary music venue in Tokyo, Japan. According to the UPP-tone Music&nbs...

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VENOM INC.'s TONY DOLAN Rules Out Another Reunion With MANTAS And ABADDON: 'I'm Much Happier Not Being Oppressed By Them'

In a new interview with Soundterror, VENOM INC. bassist/vocalist Tony "Demolition Man" Dolan spoke about the circumstances that led to Jeff "Mantas" Dunn's announcement last December that the guitarist was officially out of the band. Tony said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Mantas, he'd had...

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Former VENOM Drummer ANTONY 'ABADDON' BRAY Is Putting Finishing Touches On 'The View From The Metal Throne' Book

Former VENOM drummer Antony "Abaddon" Bray is putting the finishing touches on a book, "The View From The Metal Throne - The Story Of Abaddon & Venom", with Greek journalist Andreas Andreou (Metal Hammer Greece). The book, which is nearly completed, will include a foreword by Metal Blade Records...

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IAN ASTBURY and BILLY DUFFY Announce Two Intimate DEATH CULT U.S. Shows Ahead Of 'Cruel World' Festival Appearance

DEATH CULT, the storied post-punk progenitor to THE CULT featuring THE CULT singer Ian Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy, has announced two intimate club shows for later this month: May 14 at The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco, and May 16 at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles. DEATH CULT has perfo...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of THE CULT's Entire Performance At Chile's VIÑA DEL MAR Festival

Professionally filmed video of THE CULT's entire February 27 performance at the Viña Del Mar International Song Festival 2025 at the Quinta Vergara amphitheater, the festival's venue in the coastal city of Viña del Mar, Chile, can be seen below. Featured songs: 00:52 Ride Of The Valkyries (Intro) 01...

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THE CULT Announces June 2025 European Tour

THE CULT will embark on a European tour in June. Tickets for the newly announced shows will go on sale on Friday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m. CET. THE CULT 2025 European tour dates: June 09 - Poznan, Poland @ Skwer Enea Stadion June 11 - Riga, Latvia @ Palladium Riga June 12 - Tallinn, Estonia @ Noblessn...

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IAN ASTBURY On New Music From THE CULT: 'If It Happens, It Will Happen Organically'

In a new interview with Brazilian music journalist Igor Miranda, THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury was asked if there are any plans for the band to release new music as the follow-up to THE CULT's 2022 album "Under The Midnight Sun". Ian responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "If it happens, it...

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THE CULT's IAN ASTBURY Says GRAMMY AWARDS Are 'Making A Big Mistake' By Underrepresenting Rock Artists

In a new interview with São Paulo, Brazil's 89 FM A Rádio Rock radio station, THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury addressed the fact that rock music has been underrepresented at the Grammy Awards in recent years, in part due to changing tastes, sales and streaming numbers, and the need to attract viewers....

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH: 'I Think Bands Can Fall Into The Trap Of Pleasing The Audience Too Much'

In a new interview with Primordial Radio, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach spoke about how he and his bandmates find a balance between pleasing their fans but also challenging themselves to achieve something that they've never done before. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think i...

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IAN ASTBURY Says THE CULT Has New Songs In The Works

In a new interview with São Paulo, Brazil's 89 FM A Rádio Rock radio station, THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury was asked if there are any plans for the band to release new music this year as the follow-up to THE CULT's 2022 album "Under The Midnight Sun". Ian responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.N...

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JEFF 'MANTAS' DUNN On TONY DOLAN: 'As Long As I Have Breath Left In Me On This Planet, I Will Never Speak To Him Again'

During a new appearance on The Tampa Morgue podcast, Jeff "Mantas" Dunn discussed his announcement that he was leaving VENOM INC. last December, approximately eight months after he suffered a second heart attack. The 63-year-old British-born guitarist, who currently resides with his wife in Portugal...

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Watch: VENOM INC. Joined By FORBIDDEN, AUTOPSY Members During San Francisco Concert

FORBIDDEN members Craig Locicero and Chris Kontos, as well as AUTOPSY's Eric Cutler, joined VENOM INC. on stage during the latter band's headlining concert Sunday night (January 12) at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco, California to perform several VENOM classics. Locicero came up for "Rip Ride", Ko...

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VENOM INC. Officially Recruits Guitarist CURRAN MURPHY To Replace JEFF 'MANTAS' DUNN

Former NEVERMORE and ANNIHILATOR guitarist Curran Murphy has confirmed that he has officially joined VENOM INC. as the replacement for the band's founding guitarist Jeff "Mantas" Dunn. The news of Murphy's addition to VENOM INC. comes less than a month after Mantas announced that he was leaving the...

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VENOM INC.'s TONY DOLAN Found Out Via Internet That JEFF 'MANTAS' DUNN Wasn't Returning To The Band

In a new interview with Metal Kaoz, VENOM INC. bassist/vocalist Tony "Demolition Man" Dolan was asked if guitarist Jeff "Mantas" Dunn is now officially out of the band. Tony responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, he made a statement about a year, probably a year and a half ago when h...