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GARY HOLT Says He Has 'Only Had Two Hecklers' At SLAYER Shows In Last 14 Years: 'That's A Pretty Good Track Record'

In a new interview with Greg Prato of Ultimate Guitar, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt, who began filling in for Jeff Hanneman at SLAYER's live shows in 2011, and became the band's full-time co-guitarist as of 2013, while remaining a member of EXODUS, was asked what he remembers about his first show play...

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Watch: MAX CAVALERA Revives NAILBOMB For One-Off 'Dynasty Show' In Arizona

SOULFLY headlined the "Max Cavalera Dynasty Show" on November 9 at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, Arizona. Also appearing at the event was Max's long-running project NAILBOMB, with three guitarists, Max, Max's son Igor Amadeus Cavalera and Travis Stone. The three previously took part in the CAVALERA...

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JOEY VERA On ARMORED SAINT's Next Studio Album: 'Our Number One Thing Is Just Writing Really Great Songs'

In a new interview with Metal Kaoz, ARMORED SAINT bassist Joey Vera spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to the band's eighth full-length album, "Punching The Sky", which came out in October 2020 via Metal Blade Records. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Enters Studio To Record Eighth Album

Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE have entered the studio to begin recording their eighth album, tentatively due in 2025. Earlier today (Saturday, November 9),the band shared a few photos from the recording studio and included the following message: "Here we go again. #bfmv #bulletformyvalent...

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Watch: AC/DC Drummer PHIL RUDD Makes Return To Live Stage With New Zealand Party Band

AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd made his return to the live stage on November 2, performing the band's classic song "T.N.T." with a local party act in New Zealand. Video of the performance can be seen below (courtesy of Marco's HIGH VOLTAGE Music Channel). In a November 2023 interview with New Zealand's Stu...

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MEGADETH Celebrates 30th Anniversary Of First-Ever Band Web Site And 'Youthanasia' Album

In October 1994, MEGADETH and their label took a chance with a new venture. To celebrate the release of the "Youthanasia" album, the pioneering band established Megadeth, Arizona. It was the first-ever band web site on the Internet. The web site — as Billboard (October 31, 2024) noted in a story cel...

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KERRY KING On His Time In MEGADETH: 'If DAVE MUSTAINE And I Could Have Co-Existed, It Would Have Been A Very Different Band'

In a new question-and-answer session with readers of U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King was asked whom he would pick if he could have been in any other band. Kerry responded: "I was almost in MEGADETH. I think if myself and [MEGADETH leader] Dave Mustaine could have co-existed...

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ADRIAN VANDENBERG Explains Why He Took Decade-And-A-Half Break From Music Scene After Exiting WHITESNAKE

In a new interview with Alma Hard, Dutch guitarist Adrian Vandenberg (WHITESNAKE) was asked why he took a decade-and-a-half break from recording music prior to the 2014 release of the debut album from his band VANDENBERG'S MOONKINGS. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I stayed toge...

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Former EXCITER Guitarist JOHN RICCI Launches New Band POWERRAGE

Former EXCITER guitarist John Ricci has launched a new band called POWERRAGE. Joining him in the group are bassist Todd Pilon (formerly of WITCHKILLER),vocalist Jacques Bélanger (who previously sang on three EXCITER albums: "The Dark Command" [1997], "Blood Of Tyrants" [2000] and "New Testament" [2...

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WEDNESDAY 13 Announces Spring 2025 North American Headline Tour

Wednesday 13 has announced that he will be hitting the road next spring for an exciting North American headline run. The "There's No Such Things As Monsters" trek will kick off Friday, March 14 in Las Vegas, Nevada and will haunt a slew of major cities across the U.S. and Canada, including Los Angel...

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Reunited WATCHTOWER Is Working On Live EP, 40th-Anniversary Reissue Of 'Energetic Disassembly'

In a new interview with Mark Kadzielawa of 69 Faces Of Rock, WATCHTOWER singer Jason McMaster spoke about the current status of the reunited legendary Texas progressive metal band. McMaster is joined in WATCHTOWER's 2024 lineup by bassist Doug Keyser, guitarist Ron Jarzombek and drummer Ric Colaluca...

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JUDAS PRIEST To Celebrate 35th Anniversary Of 'Painkiller' Album On 'Shield Of Pain' Tour In 2025

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST will celebrate the 35th anniversary of their classic album "Painkiller" extensively live with the "Shield Of Pain" tour in 2025. This "rare" and "unique set" will include "beloved classics" and "will be defending the metal faith in a truly memorable experienc...

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ARMORED SAINT Is Taking Time Working On Next Studio Album: We 'Just Want It To Be Really Good'

In a new interview with RadioRadioX's Justin Smulison, ARMORED SAINT frontman John Bush was asked if the band's recent touring activity affects the scheduling of the next ARMORED SAINT album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, it will. It'll postpone it a bit, because it's har...

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Permanent Dawn

It can take a lifetime for some projects to come to fruition. EARTHBURNER has been festering away in the grind-loving underground for over 20 years. The brainchild of BROKEN HOPE guitarist Jeremy Wagner and drummer Mike Miczek, this unapologetic tribute to the glory days of TERRORIZER, REPULSION and...

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TIM LAMBESIS Admits 'Unhealthy Environment' Within AS I LAY DYING Led To Split With His Bandmates

AS I LAY DYING vocalist Tim Lambesis has released a statement on the departures of four of his bandmates: longtime guitarist Phil Sgrosso, drummer Nick Pierce, guitarist Ken Susi and bassist/vocalist Ryan Neff. Earlier today (Monday, November 4),Lambesis took to his Instagram to write: "Hi everyone...