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MIKE PORTNOY Says ELOY CASAGRANDE Is Definitely 'The Second-Best Drummer For SLIPKNOT'

In a new interview with Brazil's Marcelo Vieira and Mateus Ribeiro, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked if he thinks Eloy Casagrande is "the perfect drummer for SLIPKNOT". Portnoy responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I do. Eloy really… Well, actually, no. The perfect drummer for...

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SLASH Announces In-Store Performance At Seattle's Easy Street Records

Slash, the iconic, Grammy-winning GUNS N' ROSES guitarist and songwriter, will visit Easy Street Records in Seattle to play an in-store set celebrating his star-studded new album "Orgy Of The Damned", available now on Gibson Records. On Sunday, July 7 at 7:00 p.m., Slash and his blues band — bassist...

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SLASH Discusses Making Of 'Orgy Of The Damned' Album In Third Webisode

GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash has released the third in a series of webisodes featuring footage from the making of his star-studded new album "Orgy Of The Damned", which came out on May 17 via Gibson Records. The LP features guest appearances by AC/DC's Brian Johnson, AEROSMITH's Steven Tyler, Iggy...

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EXTREME's NUNO BETTENCOURT Partners With PRIMARY WAVE

Primary Wave Music, the leading independent publisher of iconic and legendary music in the world, has announced its partnership with renowned guitarist, singer, songwriter and record producer Nuno Bettencourt. This exciting partnership will see Primary Wave acquire the musician's music publishing an...

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TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI: 'I Try To Pay Respect To' All Former MEGADETH Guitarists

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, new MEGADETH guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari spoke about what it has been like to perform material originally recorded by previous MEGADETH guitarists Chris Poland, Jeff Young, Marty Friedman, Chris Broderick and Kiko Loureiro. He said (as transcribed by BLABB...

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BON SCOTT Estate To Celebrate Iconic AC/DC Singer's 78th Birthday

Marking what would have been the late AC/DC singer's 78th birthday, the Bon Scott estate is embarking on a number of high-profile activations to celebrate the icon's life and music. On the actual birthday (July 9),there will be a tribute concert at Arlene's Grocery on New York City's Lower East Sid...

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SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR: ELOY CASAGRANDE 'Was The Only' Drummer 'Who Was Brave Enough To Get In The Room With Us'

In a new interview with Revolver magazine, SLIPKNOT singer Corey Taylor and guitarist Jim Root spoke about the recent addition of drummer Eloy Casagrande to the group's ranks. Asked about the decision to reveal Eloy's identity shortly after playing the first couple of gigs with the former SEPULTURA...

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PETE TOWNSHEND Doesn't Think THE WHO Will Release Another New Studio Album

In a new interview with NME, Pete Townshend was asked if he thinks there will be a new THE WHO album to follow up 2019's "Who" effort. The 79-year-old THE WHO guitarist said: "I don't think there [will be]. If there was a need or a place for a WHO album, could I write the songs for it within six wee...

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KERRY KING: Religion Is 'The Biggest Lie Among Humanity For Centuries'

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King has launched the second in a series of interview videos to promote his recently released debut solo album, "From Hell I Rise". Check it out below. Asked about the lyrical themes covered on "From Hell I Rise", Kerry said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, just li...

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MEGADETH Is 'Actively Working On Music Right Now', Says JAMES LOMENZO

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, MEGADETH bassist James LoMenzo was asked if he and his bandmates have commenced work on material for the follow-up to 2022's "The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead!" album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're activel...

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THE WHO's 'Quadrophenia' Gets Mod Ballet Makeover

In 1973, guitar-smashing rock genius Pete Townshend wrote the epic album "Quadrophenia". Recorded by THE WHO, it quickly became an iconic and multi-million selling album. "Quadrophenia" defined a generation and in 1979 inspired the cult classic feature film of the same name. Now it's back, this time...

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SLIPKNOT's ELOY CASAGRANDE Shares 'The Heretic Anthem' Drum-Cam Video

SLIPKNOT's new drummer Eloy Casagrande has shared a drum-cam video of him performing the song "The Heretic Anthem" with his bandmates during one of their recent festival appearances. Check it out below. In a recent interview with Tone-Talk, SLIPKNOT guitarist Jim Root spoke about how Casagrande came...

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Watch: AC/DC Performs In Vienna During Spring/Summer 2024 'Power Up' European Tour

Fan-filmed video of AC/DC's June 23 concert at Ernst Happel Stadion, Vienna, Austria can be seen below. The setlist for the show was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. If You Want Blood (You've Got It) 02. Back In Black 03. Demon Fire 04. Shot Down In Flames 05. Thunderstruck 06. Have A Drink...

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TESTAMENT Hopes To Be Done Recording New Album Within Three Weeks

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation" album. Chuck said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The drums are finished and half the vocals are done and m...

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GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE Admits 'Rite Here Rite Now' Is 'Kind Of A Goofy Film', But Hopes People Will Think It's 'Great'

At the world premiere of GHOST's debut film, "Rite Here Rite Now", on June 18 at London, United Kingdom's Picturehouse Central, GHOST leader Tobias Forge spoke to The Upcoming about his expectations for the movie. He said (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I hope that people are happy with what the...