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Watch DAVID ELLEFSON 'Let It Go' In New Video From SERPENT FROM EDEN

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson played bass on "Let It Go", a new song from SERPENT FROM EDEN, the project spearheaded by John Goodwin. The accompanying music video for the "Ronnie Montrose/Michael Schenker-inspired rocker," which was written and produced by Goodwin, features Ellefson on guit...

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25-Foot Inflatable OZZY OSBOURNE To Welcome Attendees To San Diego's 'Comic-Con International'

Prior to his appearance at this Comic-Con International in San Diego, a 25-foot giant Ozzy Osbourne inflatable designed by Todd McFarlane will be raised today (Wednesday, July 20) in the shadow of the San Diego Convention Center welcoming attendees to the iconic event. Meanwhile, Ozzy and Todd have...

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Ex-OVERKILL Guitarist BOBBY GUSTAFSON Regrets Not Getting Gig As JAMES HETFIELD's Temporary Replacement In METALLICA

Former OVERKILL and current VIO-LENCE guitarist Bobby Gustafson spoke to WWMusic about his experience auditioning for METALLICA as James Hetfleld's temporary replacement (on guitar only) while James recovered from being burned onstage back in 1992. He said: "Yeah, James, he caught on fire. They aske...

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MIKE PATTON Opens Up About Mental Health Issues That Caused FAITH NO MORE Concert Cancelations: 'I Just Freaked Out'

Last September, FAITH NO MORE scrapped all of its previously announced fall 2021 performances, saying singer Mike Patton was unable to perform as hoped due to mental health issues, partially exacerbated by the pandemic. The other members of FAITH NO MORE issued a statement expressing their disappoin...

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DEVILDRIVER Welcomes Back Original Bassist JON MILLER

California metallers DEVILDRIVER have announced the return of original bassist Jon Miller after more than a decade-long absence from the scene. In addition to this epic reunion, DEVILDRIVER has also added guitarist Alex Lee (HOLY GRAIL) to the lineup, replacing Neal Tiemann. DEVILDRIVER is also gea...

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DEAD CROSS Feat. MIKE PATTON, DAVE LOMBARDO: 'II' Album Due In October

DEAD CROSS, the Southern California hardcore outfit featuring Dave Lombardo (SLAYER, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, MISFITS), Mike Patton (FAITH NO MORE, TOMAHAWK), Justin Pearson (THE LOCUST, RETOX) and Michael Crain (RETOX, FESTIVAL OF DEAD DEER), will release a new album, "II", on October 28...

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Y&T Cancels European Tour To Allow DAVE MENIKETTI More Time To Recover From Side Effects Of Radiation Treatments

Y&T has been forced to cancel its previously announced 2022 European tour in order to allow frontman Dave Meniketti more time to recover from the radiation treatments in his battle with prostate cancer. Earlier today (Tuesday, July 19),the legendary California rockers issued the following state...

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MIKE MANGINI 'Wasn't Friends' With Any DREAM THEATER Members Before 2010 Audition

In a new interview with Sarah Hagan Backstage, Mike Mangini reflected on his widely publicized audition for DREAM THEATER in late 2010 following the departure of the band's original drummer Mike Portnoy. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[Portnoy and I] were friends before I got this jo...

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Former OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist JOE HOLMES Teases New Song 'Deadfall' Feat. ROBERT TRUJILLO, MIKE BORDIN

Former OZZY OSBOURNE and DAVID LEE ROTH guitarist Joe Holmes has released a teaser for a new song called "Deadfall". The track, which will be made available under the Joe Holmes name, features a recording lineup that is similar to the one that tracked the debut album from Joe's FARMIKOS project, wit...

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Watch JUDAS PRIEST's Entire Performance In Ljubljana, Slovenia

Fan-filmed video of JUDAS PRIEST's July 13 performance at Dvorana Stožice in Ljubljana, Slovenia can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. One Shot At Glory 02. Lightning Strike 03. You've Got Another Thing Comin' 04. Freewheel Burning 05. Turbo Lover 06. Hell Patrol 07. The Sentinel...

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DEVILDRIVER Parts Ways With Bassist DIEGO 'ASHES' IBARRA

Bassist Diego Ibarra (a.k.a. Ashes) has announced his departure from the California metal band DEVILDRIVER. Ibarra joined DEVILDRIVER in 2016 as the replacement for former BURY YOUR DEAD guitarist Chris Towning, who appeared on the Dez Fafara-fronted band's 2013 album "Winter Kills". On Friday (July...

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ADAM GONTIER Is Open To Reunion With THREE DAYS GRACE, Says It Will 'Likely' Happen 'At Some Point'

Ex-THREE DAYS GRACE singer Adam Gontier says that a reunion with his former bandmates is "likely" to happen "down the road at some point." The 44-year-old Canadian-born musician made his comments just a couple of weeks after he and two members of the band's current lineup, bassist Brad Walst and his...

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Watch: DISTURBED Performs New Single 'Hey You' Live For First Time

DISTURBED performed "Hey You", the first single off the band's upcoming studio album, live for the first time Thursday night (July 14) at the Rock Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below (courtesy of Vomdirth, Mike Amolsch and Jerry Marquette Jr). The officia...

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Heavy Metal-Loving Cartoon Characters 'Beavis And Butt-Head' To Star In New Paramount+ Animated Series

MTV's seminal, Gen X-defining "Beavis And Butt-Head" about two cartoon teenagers famous for their nasally laughs and love of heavy metal will return in a new adult animated series, "Mike Judge's Beavis And Butt-Head", which will premiere on the Paramount+ service Thursday, August 4 in the U.S. and w...

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OZZY OSBOURNE: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'Patient Number 9' Music Video

Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the official music video for "Patient Number 9", the title track of Ozzy Osbourne's upcoming album, can be seen below. Artist and comic book creator Todd McFarlane directed the music video for the song, which features a guest appearance by legendary guita...