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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'Belonging Is Extremely Overrated'

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman, who has been living and recording music in Japan since 2003, was asked if he ever feels isolated or that he doesn't belong in a country like Japan, which is not generally exposed to other cultures. He respond...

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Watch: KERRY KING Covers IRON MAIDEN's 'Purgatory' And 'Killers' At Opening Concert Of First-Ever Headlining Tour

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King and his solo band kicked off their first-ever headlining tour last night (Wednesday, January 15) at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco, California. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Where I Reign 02. Rage 03. Trophies Of The Tyrant 04. Residue 05. Two Fists 06. I...

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DIRKSCHNEIDER Shares 'Reimagined' Version Of 'Balls To The Wall' Title Track Featuring SABATON's JOAKIM BRODÉN

Marking the 40th anniversary of ACCEPT's iconic album "Balls To The Wall", the band's founding member and former frontman Udo Dirkschneider has reinterpreted this classic with a fresh and star-studded twist. Far from a simple remake, this project was born out of countless conversations with prominen...

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EXODUS Parts Ways With STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA, Announces Return Of ROB DUKES

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans EXODUS have parted ways with singer Steve "Zetro" Souza and have been rejoined by Rob Dukes. Earlier today, EXODUS released the following statement via social media: "Announcement! EXODUS have parted ways with Steve 'Zetro' Souza. We thank Steve for his y...

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GENE SIMMONS Once Again Defends His 'Dancing With The Stars' Comments: 'The Alternative Is We Ignore All Women, Never Compliment You'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has once again proclaimed that he stands by "every word" he said when he served as a guest judge, alongside Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough, for last October's "Hair Metal Night" episode of "Dancing With The Stars". The episode saw 11 pairs return t...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Bassist/Vocalist MARKO HIETALA: 'I've Had Some Really Bad Years Behind Me And It's Time To Go Forward'

In a new interview with Belgian Jasper, former NIGHTWISH bassist/vocalist Marko Hietala spoke about his desire to focus on the future and pursue multiple projects since his departure from the band four years ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I've had some really bad years behind m...

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Is Reactivated SAVATAGE Planning Any U.S. Shows? 'We're Gonna Play Everywhere', Says CHRIS CAFFERY

Legendary American progressive metal band SAVATAGE recently announced its first headlining shows since 2002. SAVATAGE's lineup for the 2025 dates will consist of Johnny Lee Middleton on bass, Chris Caffery on guitar, Al Pitrelli on guitar, Jeff Plate on drums and Zak Stevens on lead vocals. Regardin...

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Swarming Angels & Flies

With a name that takes the front of SARCOFAGO and attaches it to the back of KREATOR, SARCATOR were never shy about proclaiming their debt to the blackened thrashers of the past. They made their ugly intentions more than apparent on their self-titled debut back in 2020. A seething, hateful eruption...

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DAVE MUSTAINE And Family Combine Music, Culture, Travel And Fine Wine With 'House Of Mustaine'

Founding member and frontman of Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum selling metal group MEGADETH, Dave Mustaine, alongside his family — Pamela Mustaine (president),Electra Mustaine (VP / sommelier) and Justis Mustaine — have co-founded the visionary wine brand House Of Mustaine which uniquely b...

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DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS Releases Music Video For 'The Final Threshold' Song From 'Permission To Fly' Solo Album

DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess has released the official music video for his song "The Final Threshold". The track is taken from his latest solo album, "Permission To Fly", which came out last September via InsideOut Music. Says Rudess: "Step into 'The Final Threshold' with this stunning vi...

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EXODUS Guitarist GARY HOLT: Limited-Edition Statue Coming From KNUCKLEBONZ

KnuckleBonz, the creator of the Rock Iconz music collectible series, has announced new limited-edition statue of Gary Holt of EXODUS. Officially licensed, this statue is hand-cast and painted and is created in 1/9 scale, making the average height of each approximately 8.75 inches tall. Each statue c...

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MAX CAVALERA Defends Re-Recordings Of Early SEPULTURA Albums: It Was 'A Chance To Do It Again, But Do It Better'

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, former SEPULTURA guitarist/vocalist Max Cavalera spoke about why he and his brother, former SEPULTURA drummer Igor "Iggor" Cavalera decided to revisit their earliest SEPULTURA releases, "Morbid Visions" and "Bestial Devastation", and re-record them and put...

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DAN LILKER Was 'Definitely' Surprised To Be Asked To Rejoin ANTHRAX For Spring 2024 Tour Dates

In late March 2024, ANTHRAX announced that, due to personal reasons, bassist Frank Bello would not be able to accompany the band on its South American tour, which kicked off on April 13, 2024 at MXMF The Metal Fest in Mexico City. Filling in on those dates, as well as two U.S. festival shows in May...

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DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS: 'I Don't Think A.I. Is Gonna Destroy The World Any More Than All The Technology We Had Before It Will'

DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess has once again weighed in on a debate about people using artificial intelligence (A.I.) to create music. Asked by "#UpgradeMe With Dana Leong" to clarify his feelings about this new technology, Jordan said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There's a lot o...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's M. SHADOWS: 'The Day I Realized God Was Not A Feasible Option For Me, My Whole Body Shook In Fear'

During a recent appearance on the "Artist Friendly With Joel Madden" podcast, AVENGED SEVENFOLD frontman M. Shadows discussed religion and spirituality. The 43-year-old singer, whose real name is Matt Sanders, said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I'm not religious at all. But I find...