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KIRK HAMMETT Says He Has 767 Riffs For METALLICA's Next Album: 'It Is Such A Nightmare Going Through This Stuff'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Rolling Stone Music Now" podcast, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett spoke about his songwriting process. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've found over the years that the stuff I don't think about is usually the best stuff, be...

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KIRK HAMMETT Explains Why Leaving METALLICA Is 'Not An Option' For Him

In a new interview with U.K.'s Telegraph, METALLICA's Kirk Hammett addressed his "peacekeeper" reputation within the band, saying: "I have to say, I do have a temper. And I can butt heads with people. I butt heads with [METALLICA frontman] James [Hetfield] and [METALLICA drummer] Lars [Ulrich] occas...

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Watch: DREAM THEATER Performs 'The Best Of Times' Live For First Time Ever

Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER played the song "The Best Of Times" live for the first time ever Saturday night (March 22) at their tour-closing concert at Radio City Hall in New York City. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. The lyrics for "The Best Of Times" were written...

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DAVID LEE ROTH Among Performers At Mountain Winery's 2025 Concert Series

Legendary VAN HALEN singer David Lee Roth will perform in Saratoga, California on September 12 as part of the Mountain Winery's 67th Summer Concert Series. Presale tickets for the concert will be available March 25, followed by a general on-sale beginning on March 28. Following a successful 2024 sea...

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Watch: Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON Returns To Bochnia, Poland With His 'Bass Warrior Tour'

On March 20, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson returned to Kino Regis in Bochnia, Poland as part of his 2025 "Bass Warrior Tour". Video of the entire concert can be seen below. The "Bass Warrior Tour" sees Ellefson gracing select European cities with a captivating evening of cherished classics,...

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Ex-SCORPIONS Drummer HERMAN RAREBELL Shares Reimagined Version Of 'Passion Rules The Game'

HERMAN RAREBELL & FRIENDS have released the official music video for their cover version of the SCORPIONSclassic "Passion Rules The Game". The track is taken from the upcoming HERMAN RAREBELL & FRIENDS studio album, "What About Love?", which will be released on April 11 via Metalville Record...

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GARY MOORE's 'Live - From Baloise Session' To Be Released In May

Provogue will release "Gary More Live - From Baloise Session" on May 23. The album will be released on CD/Blu-ray, 2LP blue and also marble yellow flame (web exclusive) as well as being available digitally. Check out the live video for "Since I Met You Baby" as a first taster. We didn't know it then...

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LYNYRD SKYNYRD To Release 'Celebrating 50 Years - Live At The Ryman' Live Album And DVD

Frontiers Music Srl has announced the signing of LYNYRD SKYNYRD, one of the most legendary and enduring bands in rock history. This partnership celebrates the band's incredible legacy while looking ahead to exciting new projects. As part of this exciting new collaboration, the Frontiers label will r...

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THE DEAD DAISIES Announce Spring/Summer 2025 European Tour Dates

The spring and summer 2025 will see THE DEAD DAISIES return to Europe for festival appearances, including Music Legends in Spain, Graspop Metal Meeting in Belgium and Basinfirefest in the Czech Republic. Additional dates and performances in Germany, Netherlands, Poland and their first visit to Slova...

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Supergroups can be double-edged swords. On one hand, they typically get a head start due to the established reputations of their members, the equivalent of drawing the "advance to Go" card in Monopoly. They also tend to have built-in fan bases and garner higher media interest than other bands in the...

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ROBERT MASON: 'There's No Urgency' For WARRANT To Release New Music

In a new interview with Joe Scibilia of The Rock N' Roll & Coffee Show, WARRANT singer Robert Mason was asked if there are any plans to release new music as a follow-up to 2017's "Louder Harder Faster" album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We have something that might happen...

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DAVE LOMBARDO On Filling In For METALLICA's LARS ULRICH At 2004 DOWNLOAD Festival: 'It Was A Challenge'

During an appearance on the latest episode of "The David Ellefson Show" video podcast, former SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo reflected on how he and SLIPKNOT's Joey Jordison filled in for METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich when he was unable to appear at the Download festival in England in June 2004. Ulric...

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DEF LEPPARD Announces Spring/Summer 2025 North American Tour Dates

DEF LEPPARD will embark on a North American tour this spring and summer. So far, the following shows have been announced: May 15 - Coliseo de Puerto Rico - San Juan, Puerto Rico May 17 - Boardwalk Rock 2025 - Ocean City, MD Jun. 19 - Summerfest - Milwaukee, WI Jun. 21 - Lucas Oil Live at WinStar Wor...

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LIVE And COLLECTIVE SOUL Reunite For 2025 Co-Headlining 'Summer Unity Tour'

LIVE and COLLECTIVE SOUL have announced their 2025 co-headlining "Summer Unity Tour". Produced by Live Nation, the 30-date tour kicks off on Tuesday, July 8 in Auburn, Washington at White River Amphitheatre, with additional stops across the U.S. in Bend, Salt Lake City, St. Louis, Buffalo, Charlesto...

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LAWRENCE GOWAN On STYX's Upcoming Studio Album 'Circling From Above': 'We Think It's Very Strong'

During a question-and-answer session aboard this year's Rock Legends Cruise in February 2025, STYX singer Lawrence Gowan spoke about the band's upcoming album, "Circling From Above", which is tentatively due this spring. Regarding the inspiration for the follow-up to "Crash Of The Crown" , which cam...