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PHIL DEMMEL Says KERRY KING Is 'Kind Of Misunderstood': 'He's Not In Any Way Some Super-Controlling Dude'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the That Metal Interview podcast, Phil Demmel spoke about his working relationship with Kerry King in the SLAYER guitarist's recently unveiled solo project. Asked if Kerry is "this evil guy sitting on a throne on a mountain or is he a down-to-earth guy",...

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STÖNER Feat. Former KYUSS Members BRANT BJORK And NICK OLIVERI: Live Album 'Hittin' The Bitchin' Switch' Due In October

STÖNER, the supergroup formed by desert rock godfathers and long-time compadres Brant Bjork (founding member of KYUSS, also former member of FU MANCHU),Nick Oliveri (MONDO GENERATOR, former member of KYUSS, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE) and Ryan Güt, will release a new live album "Hittin' The Bitchin' S...

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KISS's 'I Was Made For Lovin' You' Surpasses One Billion Streams On SPOTIFY

KISS's classic song "I Was Made For Lovin' You" has joined Spotify's "Billions Club". Billions Club is a playlist first launched in 2020 which includes all of the songs on Spotify that have surpassed one billion streams on the platform. After the achievement, Spotify gifts artists the Billions Club...

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DEAN Announces 'Significant Legal Victory' In Dispute With GIBSON Over Guitar Shapes

Dean Guitars has announced what it says is "a significant legal victory" in its long-standing trademark dispute with Gibson Brands, Inc. The U.S. Court of Appeals in the 5th circuit has ruled in favor of Dean Guitars by granting a new trial — with Dean claiming that the move "vindicated" the company...

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ESCUELA GRIND to Release 'Dreams On Algorithms' Album In October

New England extreme metal powerhouse ESCUELA GRIND will release its new album, "Dreams On Algorithms", on October 18 via MNRK Heavy. Recorded at Salem, Massachusetts's GodCity studio with producer Kurt Ballou and mastered by Nick Townsend (Dr. Dre, Betty Davis),the record is the highly anticipated...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's IVAN MOODY: 'I Have Certain Political Songs, But I Try To Be Very Vague And Open About It'

In a new interview with Romania's Press One, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH singer Ivan Moody was asked if the current tensions in the U.S. should be addressed in music or if musicians should stay away from them. He responded: "[It] comes down to the individual. There are bands like SYSTEM OF A DOWN and RA...

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FORBIDDEN Parts Ways With Guitarist STEVE SMYTH, Recruits VOIVOD's DANIEL MONGRAIN

Reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans FORBIDDEN have parted ways with guitarist Steve Smyth. Stepping in for Smyth as his temporary replacement for FORBIDDEN's next batch of European dates in August will be VOIVOD's Daniel Mongrain. Steve said in a statement: "Hey everybody, I've...

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ROBERT TRUJILLO Recalls His 'First Introduction' To METALLICA's 'Massive' Stage Production

Fan-filmed video of the June 8 question-and-answer session at the "Metallica: The Black Album in Black & White" book signing at at Bio Rex, Lasipalatsi in Helsinki, Finland by METALLICA's official photographer Ross Halfin can be seen below. METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo also took part in the...

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Will WHITESNAKE Ever Resume Its Farewell Tour? Bassist TANYA O'CALLAGHAN Weighs In

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, WHITESNAKE and Bruce Dickinson bassist Tanya O'Callaghan was asked if the David Coverdale-fronted outfit will ever resume its farewell tour, nearly two years after WHITESNAKE pulled out of its previously announced North American run with the SCORPIONS due...

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See KERRY KING Perform At France's HELLFEST

Fan-filmed video of Kerry King's June 27 concert at Hellfest in Clisson, France can be seen below. The setlist for the gig included SLAYER tracks as well as several of the 13 songs that appear on King's debut solo album, "From Hell I Rise", which came out on May 17 via Reigning Phoenix Music. The se...

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JASON HOOK On His Exit From FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH: 'I Felt The Urge To Lead Without My Hands Tied Behind My Back'

In a new interview with the TODDCast Podcast, former FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Jason Hook reflected on his exit from the band more than four years ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, at the point where it happened, it was actually — I think it was time, on both sides. T...

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EXCEL's 'Long-Lost' Album 'Seeking Refuge' To Be Re-Released

From the dark alleys and dead ends of Los Angeles, EXCEL have been delivering maximum crossover since crossover first crossed over. Their classic albums "Split Image" (1987) and "The Joke's On You" (1989) remain linchpins of the genre decades after their release. The band continues to pack venues ac...

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Watch: MYLES KENNEDY Performs Acoustic Set For WRIF Radio Station

Video of Myles Kennedy's June 28 acoustic performance at Oak City Grille in Royal Oak, Michigan for Detroit's WRIF radio station can be seen below. Featured songs: 00:00 - Intro / Interview 01:41 - Devil On The Wall 05:56 - Interview 08:11 - Say What You Will 12:01 - Interview 13:54 - Year Of The Ti...

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METALLICA Shares 'Whiplash' Pro-Shot Video From Oslo Stop Of 'M72' Tour

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "Whiplash" on June 26 at the Tons Of Rock festival in Oslo, Norway during the 2024 leg of the band's "M72" tour can be seen below. In support of METALLICA's latest album, "72 Seasons", the band has been playing two-night, no-repeat shows i...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'Key To Living Happily Outside Your Home Country Is Realizing That You Will Never 'Belong' To Another Culture'

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman, who has been living and recording music in Japan since 2003, has reflected on being an American living outside of his original home country. The 61-year-old musician marked Independence Day by sharing a message that addressed his experiences being immersed i...