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Watch: FEAR FACTORY Performs With LIONS AT THE GATE Bassist At Australia's FROTH & FURY Festival

FEAR FACTORY recruited LIONS AT THE GATE's Stephen Brewer to play bass on the veteran Los Angeles-based act's recent shows in Australia and Japan. Brewer, who also previously played guitar for WESTFIELD MASSACRE, was filling in for FEAR FACTORY's longtime bassist Tony Campos, who was on the road wit...

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New DEEP PURPLE Guitarist SIMON MCBRIDE: 'I Try To Be Very Respectful To What's Been Done Before'

In a new interview with Thomas Blug of BluGuitar, Irish guitarist Simon McBride, who joined DEEP PURPLE in September 2022 as the permanent replacement for Steve Morse, spoke about what it has been like for me him to step into the shoes previously filled by Ritchie Blackmore, Tommy Bolin, Joe Satrian...

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TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Celebrates 20 Millionth Ticketed Fan

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA (TSO) made history on Saturday, November 16 at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, as they welcomed their 20 millionth ticketed concert attendee during their matinee performance. Chuck Brabant, a dedicated TSO fan, was the lucky 20 millionth attendee. His ticket scan earned...

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HAMMERFALL's JOACIM CANS: CHUCK SCHULDINER Was 'Living Proof That You Shouldn't Judge People By What Other People Say'

In a new interview with Jaimunji, vocalist Joacim Cans of Swedish metallers HAMMERFALL reflected on his band's 1998 U.S. tour as the support act for the pioneering American death metal band DEATH. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Touring with [DEATH mastermind] Chuck Schuldiner, it was...

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Watch: BRET MICHAELS Brings His 'Parti Gras 2.0' Tour To Bensalem, Pennsylvania

POISON frontman Bret Michaels brought his "Parti Gras 2.0" tour to Parx Casino in Bensalem, Pennsylvania on Saturday, November 16. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below (courtesy of Jim Powers). Michaels partnered with Live Nation for the second edition of his solo touring festiva...

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Watch: W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Hails TRUMP While Championing Freedom Of Speech During New York City Concert

W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless has praised Donald Trump during the band's concert in New York City, saying the U.S. president-elect "has stood up for this country" even after being the target of two assassination attempts. Prior to launching into the closing song, "Blind In Texas", of W.A.S.P.'s...

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ALEX VAN HALEN Says There Is 'Probably Three Or Four' Records' Worth Of Unreleased EDDIE VAN HALEN Music

During a new appearance on "Talk Is Jericho", the podcast hosted by FOZZY frontman and wrestling superstar Chris Jericho, VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen spoke about his decision to write his memoir, "Brothers", which has been described as a love letter to his younger brother, while still mourning...

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TESTAMENT Is '95 Percent Done Recording' New Album: 'It's Gonna Be An Amazing Record'

In a new interview with Francisco Zamudio of KNAC.COM, TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson spoke about the band's upcoming follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I wrote a record with [new TESTAMENT drummer Chris Dovas] and it's gonna be an amaz...

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METALLICA Pays Tribute To JON And MARSHA ZAZULA: 'We Felt We Were Cared For By Them'

In a recent episode of "The Metallica Report", the podcast offering weekly insider updates on all things METALLICA, METALLICA frontman James Hetfield, drummer Lars Ulrich and guitarist Kirk Hammett remembered Megaforce Records founder Jon "Jonny Z" Zazula and his wife Marsha Zazula. Megaforce is wid...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER Calls His Brother RUDOLF An Abusive 'Bully': He Is 'Just A Crazy, Weird Person'

During a November 11 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker was asked if he has been approached about taking part in SCORPIONS' upcoming 60th-anniversary concert on July 5, 2025 at the Heinz Von Heiden Arena in Hannover. He responded (as...

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MAYHEM's NECROBUTCHER Defends 'Lords Of Chaos' Movie: They Did A 'Good' Job

Bassist Jørn "Necrobutcher" Stubberud of Norwegian black metallers MAYHEM has defended the "Lords Of Chaos" movie, saying that all the actors did a "good" job and that the director "put a lot of effort into making" scenes in the film look "as authentic as possible." The film, which chronicles the ou...

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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION Announces June 2025 European Tour

BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, the supergroup featuring legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH),guitarist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, ALICE COOPER, BILLY IDOL),will embark on a European tour in June 2025....

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Opaque Fixation

As we hurtle towards the end of 2024, the relentless tsunami of excellent death metal releases shows no signs of abating. PRIMAL CODE are a monstrous power trio from Chicago, featuring former INDIAN / MIDDIAN bassist Will Lindsay, and they will cheerfully crush everything in their path. It will take...

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KID ROCK And NICKELBACK To Headline 2025 Edition Of 'Rock The Country' Touring Festival

NICKELBACK and Kid Rock will headline the 2025 edition of the Rock The Country touring festival. The trek will kick off on April 4 in Livingston, Louisiana and will conclude on July 26 in Anderson, South Carolina. NICKELBACK and Kid Rock will also appear at the Rock The South festival, set to take p...

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CATEGORY 7 Feat. EXODUS, ARMORED SAINT, Ex-MACHINE HEAD And Ex-OVERKILL Members: 'Land I Used To Love' Music Video

CATEGORY 7, the new band featuring former MACHINE HEAD and current KERRY KING guitarist Phil Demmel, ex-ADRENALINE MOB guitarist Mike Orlando, ARMORED SAINT/ex-ANTHRAX singer John Bush, SHADOWS FALL/ex-OVERKILL drummer Jason Bittner and EXODUS bassist Jack Gibson, has released the music video for th...