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METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO On Watching BLACK SABBATH Soundcheck For 'Back To The Beginning': 'It Was So Beautiful'

In episode 112 of "The Metallica Report", the podcast offering weekly insider updates on all things METALLICA, METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo spoke about his participation in the "Back To The Beginning" event, which marked Ozzy Osbourne and BLACK SABBATH's final performance. He said (as transcrib...

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LAMB OF GOD's ART CRUZ: SLAYER's 'Reign In Blood' Album 'Opened My Eyes To Metal'

In a recent interview with Thomann's Drum Bash, LAMB OF GOD drummer Art Cruz spoke about why he considers legendary Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Carlos Santana to be his "number one" musical inspiration and how he made the transition from Latin grooves to heavy metal drumming. He said (as transcribed...

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GARY HOLT On KIRK HAMMETT: 'For All Intents And Purposes, He Is One Of The Founders Of Thrash Metal'

In episode 113 of "The Metallica Report", the podcast offering weekly insider updates on all things METALLICA, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt reflected on his chemistry with Kirk Hammett, who was part of the original lineup of EXODUS alongside guitarist Tim Agnello, drummer Tom Hunting and vocalist Keit...

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MIKE MUIR Says Next SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Album Will 'Probably' Arrive In 2026

In a new interview with Australia's Wall Of Sound, vocalist Mike Muir of crossover thrash veterans SUICIDAL TENDENCIES spoke about the possibility of more new music from him and his bandmates, following the recent release of the "Adrenaline Addict" single, which came out in April. SUICIDAL TENDENCIE...

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SPINESHANK's JONNY SANTOS: 'We Are Extremely Blown Away' By Response To Reunion Tour

In a new interview with Rock Music, Man, SPINESHANK vocalist Jonny Santos spoke about the reunion of the Los Angeles-based nu metal/industrial metal band. Joining Santos, drummer Tommy Decker and bassist/vocalist Robert Garcia in SPINESHANK's 2025 lineup are new recruits Tommy Decker, Jr. (Tommy Dec...

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PHIL DEMMEL: What I Miss About Being In MACHINE HEAD

During an appearance on the latest episode of The Candid Mic With Fran Strine podcast, Phil Demmel reflected on his exit from MACHINE HEAD nearly seven years ago. The 58-year-old San Francisco Bay Area-based guitarist said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "At that point, it's a great g...

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FEAR FACTORY's DINO CAZARES: AC/DC's ANGUS YOUNG Is 'The Reason I Wanted To Play Guitar'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares was asked to name the first band he ever became a fan of. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "AC/DC. [AC/DC guitarist] Angus Young is the reason why I wanted to play guitar. The minute I saw him, I was n...

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JON SCHAFFER Says He Has 'Had Great Financial Offers' To Bring ICED EARTH Back: 'But The Time Is Not Right Now'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the ICED EARTH-centric Podcast Of The Wicked podcast, ICED EARTH's founding guitarist Jon Schaffer, whose band effectively split up after he was arrested for his involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol, was asked if there are any plan...

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Watch: MAX And IGOR CAVALERA Perform SEPULTURA's 'Chaos A.D.' Album In Hershey, Pennsylvania

Former SEPULTURA members Max Cavalera (guitar, vocals) and Igor "Iggor" Cavalera (drums) performed the band's landmark fifth album, 1993's "Chaos A.D.", on Saturday, September 20 as a support act for SLAYER at the 30,000-seat Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Fan-filmed video of the con...

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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK: 'It Would Be Great' To Tour With METALLICA

During an appearance on "The Jasta Show", the video podcast hosted by HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta, TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick spoke about the likelihood of the San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans one day touring with METALLICA. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I thin...

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Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO On Possible Autobiography: 'I've Got So Much S*** To Say That I Haven't Said'

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, legendary SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo was asked if he has given any thought to the idea of writing his autobiography. Dave responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I honestly don't know, 'cause I feel like I'm still writing it. I'm still do...

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NIKKI SIXX Explains MÖTLEY CRÜE's Absence From OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert: 'We Couldn't Do It Even If We Wanted To'

In a new interview with Billboard, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx spoke about his band's absence from the Ozzy Osbourne/BLACK SABBATH "Back To The Beginning" farewell concert, which took place July 5 in Birmingham, England, two weeks before Osbourne passed away at the age of 76. "It was something we...

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Watch: SLAYER Performs At 2025 LOUDER THAN LIFE Festival

SLAYER performed last night (Thursday, September 18) at the Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky. The show marked the reunited thrash metal pioneers' fourth full concert of 2025, following the band's appearances the 35,000-capacity Blackweir Fields in Cardiff, U.K., London, U.K.'s 45,00...

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BIOHAZARD Shares New Song 'Death Of Me' From Upcoming 'Divided We Fall' Album

The reunited classic lineup of BIOHAZARD has released the official visualizer for its new single, "Death Of Me". The track is taken from "Divided We Fall", the band's first studio album in over a decade, which will arrive on October 17 via BLKIIBLK. BIOHAZARD drummer Danny Schuler comments: "'Death...

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BILLY GRAZIADEI On BIOHAZARD's Comeback: 'It's Almost Like We Found The Fountain Of Youth'

In a new interview with Mike Trujillo of Zero Hour Squared Classics, BIOHAZARD guitarist/vocalist Billy Graziadei spoke about what it has been like to reunite the band's classic lineup, also featuring bassist/vocalist Evan Seinfeld, drummer Danny Schuler and guitarist Bobby Hambel. Billy said (as tr...