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OVERKILL's BOBBY 'BLITZ' ELLSWORTH Says PANTERA Reunion Is 'Great': 'I'd Love To See It'

OVERKILL frontman Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth has weighed in on the fact that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) have united with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTERA banne...

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San Francisco Bay Area Thrash Metal Pioneers FORBIDDEN Announce Comeback: 'This Is Not A Reunion; It's A Rebirth'

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal pioneers FORBIDDEN are reborn! FORBIDDEN's first and only European appearance this year will take place this August at Belgium's Alcatraz Metal Festival. The band is already laying the groundwork for some very exciting news and announcements, but right now they ar...

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SPIRITBOX Releases New Single 'The Void'

SPIRITBOX has released a brand new song, "The Void", and its accompanying visualizer. The track features the band's calling card of complex, multi-layered soundscapes and gloriously ethereal, hugely catchy vocals whilst also furthering their incredible ability to release music that is immediately re...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD On '72 Seasons': 'We Know We've Made A Fantastic Album'

In a new interview with Richard Wilkins of Australia's "Today" show, METALLICA frontman James Hetfield was asked what it feels like to be "back in the saddle" again with a new album, "72 Seasons", and an upcoming world tour. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Nervous and fun at the...

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JASON NEWSTED Says NEWSTED Concert In Fort Lauderdale Is 'A One-Off' But Doesn't Rule Out Future Activity

During an appearance earlier today (Tuesday, April 18) on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted spoke about his decision to reactivate his NEWSTED project for a May 20 concert at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Newsted, who plays bass and sin...

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METALLICA Is On Track To Land Fourth U.K. No. 1 Album With '72 Seasons'

According to Billboard, METALLICA's "72 Seasons" is on track to debut at position No. 1 on the U.K. albums chart. Based on midweek data published by the Official Charts Company, the band's eleventh studio LP will likely be METALLICA's fourth — and first in nearly 15 years — to top the U.K. chart MET...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Says He Has Been Performing With A Herniated Disc In His Lower Back

W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless says that he has been performing on the band's ongoing European tour with a herniated disc in his lower back. The 66-year-old guitarist/vocalist, whose real name is Steven Duren, opened up about his injury in a lengthy statement released via W.A.S.P.'s official web...

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JAMES HETFIELD On How METALLICA Ended Up Inventing A Subgenre Of Heavy Metal: 'It Was Just How It Worked Out'

In a new interview with "The Project", an Australian news-current affairs and talk show television panel program, airing weeknights across Australia on Network 10, METALLICA frontman James Hetfield was asked how it feels to be credited — along with bands like SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX — with inve...

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GRETA VAN FLEET Announces 'Starcatcher' World Tour

In celebration of their much-anticipated third studio album "Starcatcher" — due July 21 on Lava/Republic/EMI — Grammy-winning rock band GRETA VAN FLEET is set to kick off its "Starcatcher" world tour on July 24 in Nashville. The tour, produced by Live Nation, includes stops at the iconic Madison Squ...

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DAVE LOMBARDO Talks First Solo Album, 'Rites Of Percussion': 'There's More To Me Than One Speed'

By David E. Gehlke Dave Lombardo would still be considered legendary if he did SLAYER and nothing else, but anyone who has tracked the drummer's career knows that he is infinitely restless. The myriad of projects he presently partakes in stretch far and wide, each with its own demands and styles. It...

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METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO Recalls Touring With PANTERA More Than Three Decades Ago: 'It Was An Important Moment For Me'

In a brand new interview with Shannon Gunz of SiriusXM's Ozzy's Boneyard, METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo reflected on being on the road with PANTERA more than three decades ago when he was a member of the long-running Venice Beach, California thrash/punk band SUICIDAL TENDENCIES. He said (as tran...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Photographed Walking Without Cane In Los Angeles

According to Page Six, Ozzy Osbourne was photographed walking without his cane in Los Angeles last Thursday (April 13). The 74-year-old singer looked unbalanced as he walked alongside his carer, who picked up flowers during their daytime stroll around the neighborhood and held them out for Osbourne...

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Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Resurrects NEWSTED Project, Announces First Concert In Nearly 10 Years

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted will perform with his NEWSTED project for the first time in nearly a decade on May 20 at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Newsted, who plays bass and sings in the project, will be joined at the gig by original NEWSTED members Jesus Mendez Jr. (UNDER...

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CRADLE OF FILTH Frontman Weighs In On The 'Doom And Gloom' Of Post-Pandemic Touring

In a new interview with Dom Smith of Soundsphere magazine, CRADLE OF FILTH frontman Dani Filth spoke about the realities of post-pandemic touring, including increased travel expenses — gas, tour buses, hotels and flight costs. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're a bit in a weird sta...

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The Highest Level

The early days of death metal, we are talking about the mid to late eighties through the early nineties, were predominantly based in the West, obvious suspects like AUTOPSY, DEATH and OBITUARY in the US, and the likes of ENTOMBED, CARCASS and CADAVER in Europe. This isn't to say that there weren't i...