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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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EXODUS's TOM HUNTING Recalls Seeing GUNS N' ROSES In Late 1980s: 'They Were A Mess And They Were Great Too'

EXODUS drummer Tom Hunting was interviewed on a recent episode of the GUNS N' ROSES-centric "Appetite for Distortion" podcast. Asked if he has any connection to the GN'R guys and if he has ever seen the Axl Rose-fronted outfit perform, Tom said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I saw GUNS N' RO...

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EXTREME Shares 'Small Town Beautiful' Music Video

Massachusetts rockers EXTREME continue to highlight the many sides of "Six", their first album for earMUSIC released in June 2023, with a new video for the charmingly gentle and lyrical track "Small Town Beautiful". "Six" was conceived as an album-length journey. With the tenth video to be released...

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PHIL SGROSSO Quits AS I LAY DYING: This Band 'No Longer Offers A Healthy Or Safe Environment For Anyone Involved'

Guitarist Phil Sgrosso has announced his departure from AS I LAY DYING. His exit comes just six days after drummer Nick Pierce and guitarist Ken Susi left the group, and 12 days after bassist/vocalist Ryan Neff said he was also leaving the band. Earlier today (Wednesday, October 30),Sgrosso release...

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DAVE LOMBARDO's VENAMORIS Project Shares New Song 'Spiderweb'

VENAMORIS, the project featuring legendary extreme metal drummer Dave Lombardo (SLAYER, FANTÔMAS, TESTAMENT, MR. BUNGLE, MISFITS, DEAD CROSS) and his wife Paula, has unveiled "Spiderweb", a haunting track and accompanying video conjured just in time for spooky season, giving fans a mesmerizing secon...

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GARY HOLT On SLAYER Reunion Shows: It Was 'Surreal' And 'Awesome'

In a new interview with Chuck Armstrong of Loudwire Nights, SLAYER guitarist Gary Holt reflected on the band's two reunion performances earlier this fall — on September 22 at the Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois and on October 10 at the Aftershock festival in Sacramento, California. Asked how it felt...

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CLUTCH's NEIL FALLON: 'We Don't Wanna Just Put Out A Record For The Sake Of Putting Out A Record'

In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, CLUTCH frontman Neil Fallon spoke about the band's upcoming touring activities and plans to make the group's follow-up to the "Sunrise On Slaughter Beach" album, which was released in September 2022. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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Drummer NICK PIERCE Quits AS I LAY DYING: I Need To 'Retain My Personal Health And Integrity'

Drummer Nick Pierce has announced his departure from AS I LAY DYING. His exit comes just six days after bassist/vocalist Ryan Neff said he was also leaving the group and just a couple of hours after guitarist Ken Susi announced his own departure. Earlier today (Thursday, October 24),Pierce released...

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TOM HUNTING On Next EXODUS Album: 'We Already Have The Nucleus Of A Bunch Of Great Songs'

In a new interview with The Metal Voice, EXODUS drummer Tom Hunting spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2021's "Persona Non Grata" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The music is gonna come together really fast and it's really awesome....

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KEN SUSI Quits AS I LAY DYING: 'My Personal Morals Have Been Tested To A Breaking Point'

Guitarist Ken Susi has announced his departure from AS I LAY DYING. His exit comes just six days after bassist/vocalist Ryan Neff said he was also leaving the group. Earlier today (Thursday, October 24),Susi released the following statement via social media: "My time playing with AS I LAY DYING has...

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EXODUS's GARY HOLT Believes DESTRUCTION And KREATOR Deserve More Credit: They 'Were There In The Beginning'

During an October 21 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt was asked which band should be included if the "Big Four" (METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER and ANTHRAX) were expanded and considered the "Big Six", and EXODUS and another group were added. He respon...

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EXODUS To Enter Studio In February 2025

During an October 21 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2021's "Persona Non Grata" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've got a dozen [songs] in the...

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JOHN DOLMAYAN: New SYSTEM OF A DOWN Album Would Have To Happen 'Organically'

In a new interview with São Paulo, Brazil's 89 FM A Rádio Rock radio station, SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan and bassist Shavarsh "Shavo" Odadjian once again spoke about the possibility of the band one day making a follow-up to its "Mezmerize" and "Hypnotize" LPs, which came out in 2005. The...

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JEFF LYNNE's ELO Announces Final Concert

American Express Presents BST Hyde Park has announced the first stellar 2025 headliner, with Jeff Lynne's ELO gracing the famous Great Oak Stage on Sunday, July 13. Tickets go on general sale at 9 a.m. BST this Friday, October 25. One of Britain's best loved bands, the group marks their farewell, de...

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Bassist/Vocalist RYAN NEFF Quits AS I LAY DYING

AS I LAY DYING bassist/vocalist Ryan Neff has announced his departure from the band. On Friday (October 18),Neff, who joined AS I LAY DYING in the spring of 2022, took to his Instagram to write: "As of today, I have made the decision to leave AS I LAY DYING. This choice comes after much reflection,...