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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS On Performing Entire Debut Album For 40th Anniversary: 'It's A Fun Place To Be Able To Go Back And Visit'

In a new interview with the "Iron City Rocks" podcast, Blackie Lawless spoke about the 40th anniversary of the release of W.A.S.P.'s first album. To celebrate this classic metal album, W.A.S.P. is, for the first time in 40 years, playing the entire album from top to bottom, start to finish, on a fal...

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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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MUSHROOMHEAD's STEVE 'SKINNY' FELTON: Telling People They Can't Use Their Phones At Concerts 'Isn't Cool'

In a new interview with Cassius Morris, Steve "Skinny" Felton, drummer and founder of Cleveland theatrical art-metal ensemble MUSHROOMHEAD, was asked about the use of technology like Yondr at concerts, where fans are able to place their phones in a pouch that unlocks only after they leave the no-cel...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Was Willing To Help IRON MAIDEN Find 'A Great Replacement' If He Couldn't Sing Following His Cancer Diagnosis

During a new appearance on the Rich Roll podcast, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson spoke about the band's ethos of independence and integrity, refusing to follow trends or bow to commercial pressures. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We are outsiders in terms of the music ind...

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ATREYU's MARC 'PORTER' MCKNIGHT: Supporting IRON MAIDEN Was 'One Of The Toughest Shows We've Ever Had To Play'

In a new interview with Samuel Acevedo of El Planeta Del Rock, ATREYU bassist Marc "Porter" McKnight reflected on a particularly challenging gig he and his bandmates had to play more than 15 years ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "One of the toughest shows we've ever had to play wa...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT Says His Oral Cancer Is Still In Remission, More Than Nine Years After Diagnosis

During an October 31 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", POISON drummer Rikki Rockett offered an update on his health, more than nine years after he was diagnosed with oral cancer. The 63-year-old Rikki, whose real name is Richard Allan Ream, said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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BRUCE KULICK Defends KISS For Allegedly Using Backing Tracks: 'All I Know Is They Made A Lot Of People Happy'

Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick has defended KISS against claims that the band was using pre-recorded tracks during its farewell tour. Ever since KISS's "End Of The Road" trek launched in early 2019, there had been persistent online chatter about frontman Paul Stanley allegedly singing to a backi...

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See IRON MAIDEN Perform In Philadelphia During Fall 2024 'The Future Past' Tour

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN performed at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Friday, November 1 as part of the fall 2024 North American leg of their "The Future Past" tour. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Caught Somewhere In Time 02. Stranger In A Strange Land 03....

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Original GRIM REAPER Members To Perform Together for First Time in More Than 30 Years To Celebrate STEVE GRIMMETT's Life

The life of one of Swindon's most famous residents will be celebrated heavy metal style at the Wings Of Angels festival on Saturday, November 23. Steve Grimmett, producer, songwriter and lead singer of the internationally renowned metal band GRIM REAPER, will be remembered at the one-day event, name...

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EXODUS Releases Cover Of AC/DC's 'Beating Around The Bush'

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans EXODUS have released their cover of the AC/DC classic "Beating Around The Bush". The track, which features a guest solo by former EXODUS guitarist Rick Hunolt, was originally recorded during the sessions for EXODUS's 2021 album "Persona Non Grata" but has...

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HELLOWEEN Shares 'Eagle Fly Free' Video From Upcoming 'Live At Budokan' Release

The reunited expanded classic lineup of German power metallers HELLOWEEN will release a new live album, "Live At Budokan", on December 13, 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). The colossal effort immortalizes HELLOWEEN's September 16, 2023 performance at Tokyo's legendary Nippon Budokan. "Live At...

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MASTODON's BILL KELLIHER Opens Up About Economics Of Touring: 'The Band Is The Last Person To Get Paid'

In a new interview with The Break Down With Nath & Johnny, Bill Kelliher of world-renowned American metal band MASTODON opened up about the realities of post-pandemic touring, including increased travel expenses — gas, tour buses, hotels and flight costs. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH....

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DYLAN GERS, Son Of IRON MAIDEN Guitarist JANICK GERS, Releases New Solo Single 'White Swan'

Dylan Gers, the son of IRON MAIDEN guitarist Janick Gers, has released a new single, "White Swan", through independent record label Sly-Tone. Written and solely performed by Dylan, with the exception of Noah Yorke, the son of RADIOHEAD frontman Thom Yorke, who drums on the track, it is a riff-driven...

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EXODUS To Release Cover Of AC/DC's 'Beating Around The Bush'

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans EXODUS will release their cover of the AC/DC classic "Beating Around The Bush" on Friday, November 1. The track was originally recorded during the sessions for EXODUS's 2021 album "Persona Non Grata" but has not been released until now. EXODUS said: "Unbe...