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Powerful, melodic and pointedly experimental, WHEEL have steadily become one of the most reliably original bands in the post-djent, prog metal world. Many bands have followed in the wake of PERIPHERY, TESSERACT, KARNIVOOL and other pioneering forces in heavy music, but few have found such a unique n...

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NIKKI SIXX Says MÖTLEY CRÜE 'Made The Right Decision' Hiring JOHN 5 To Replace MICK MARS: 'It Feels Like A Family On Stage'

In a new interview with Josh Klinger of Chicago's Rock 95.5 radio station, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx spoke about the band's latest single, "Dogs Of War", which was made available last Friday, April 26 via MÖTLEY CRÜE's new deal with Nashville's Big Machine Records. When Klinger noted that the t...

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PHIL DEMMEL Says KERRY KING's 'A**hole' Reputation Is Undeserved: 'He's A Nice Dude'

On a recent episode of the "Talk Louder" podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster (DANGEROUS TOYS),Phil Demmel spoke about his working relationship with Kerry King in the SLAYER guitarist's recently unveiled solo project....

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's VINCE NEIL And TOMMY LEE Name Their Early Influences

In a new interview with Jonathan Clarke, host of "Out Of The Box" on Q104.3, New York's classic rock station, MÖTLEY CRÜE's Vince Neil was asked to name the singer that really inspired him to say, "I wanna do that job. That's what I wanna do with my life." He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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EVAN SEINFELD Hopes BIOHAZARD Will Release Some New Music Before The End Of The Year

In a new interview with El Planeta Del Rock, Evan Seinfeld was asked if there are any plans for the reunited classic lineup of BIOHAZARD to release new music in the not-too-distant future. The bassist/vocalist responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We just begin writing. We're working on o...

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NIGHTWISH Announces 'Yesterwynde' Album, 'Perfume Of The Timeless' Single

Symphonic metal veterans NIGHTWISH will release their new album, "Yesterwynde", on September 20, 2024 via Nuclear Blast. It marks the band's tenth studio album, following on from the release of "Human. :II: Nature." in 2020. NIGHTWISH keyboardist and main songwriter Tuomas Holopainen states: "'Yeste...

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VINCE NEIL Says He Hates MÖTLEY CRÜE's 'Generation Swine' Album: There Are 'No Good Songs On It'

During a new appearance on the "Outsider" podcast, MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil spoke about the band's 1997 album "Generation Swine". CRÜE began recording the album with John Corabi as lead singer, but ended up bringing original vocalist Neil back into the fold and releasing the record with Neil's...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Appears To Be Teasing 'Secret' Club Show In New York City

MÖTLEY CRÜE appears to be teasing a "secret" club show at New York's Bowery Ballroom for May 6. Earlier today, the legendary rockers shared a flyer for the event — with CRÜE apparently billed under the pseudonym "1981" — with tickets set to go on sale May 3. CRÜE's performance at the Bowery Ballroo...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Shares Official Lyric Video For 'Dogs Of War'

MÖTLEY CRÜE has released the official lyric video for the band's new single, "Dogs Of War". The track was made available last Friday, April 26 via MÖTLEY CRÜE's new deal with Nashville's Big Machine Records. "It's always great getting back in the studio with the guys in the band," CRÜE bassist Nikki...

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JOE LYNN TURNER: Why I Decided To Go Public With My Alopecia Battle

Joe Lynn Turner says that he is "finally living" his" truth" after dropping the hairpiece he had worn since the age of 14 after being diagnosed with alopecia at three years old. The former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE singer, who turned 72 eight months ago, went public with his new look in August 2022 in...

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FEAR FACTORY Recruits BUTCHER BABIES' RICKY BONAZZA As Fill-In Bassist

FEAR FACTORY has recruited Ricky Bonazza (BUTCHER BABIES) to play bass for the band for the next few shows while FEAR FACTORY's regular four-stringer Tony Campos is busy touring with STATIC-X. Bonazza made his live debut with FEAR FACTORY Saturday (April 27) at the Sick New World festival in Las Veg...

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GENE SIMMONS BAND Performs KISS, LED ZEPPELIN And MOTÖRHEAD Classics At Brazil's SUMMER BREEZE

Gene Simmons and his solo band played their second concert of 2024 last night (Friday, April 26) at the Summer Breeze festival at Memorial Da América Latina in São Paulo, Brazil. In addition to Simmons, the GENE SIMMONS BAND members include guitarists Brent Woods (WILDSIDE, SEBASTIAN BACH, VINCE NEI...

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NIKKI SIXX On MICK MARS's Decision To 'Leave' MÖTLEY CRÜE: 'We Had To Sit Down And Go, 'Do We Fold?''

In a new interview with Angi Taylor of Chicago's Rock 95.5 radio station, MÖTLEY CRÜE's Vince Neil and Nikki Sixx discussed their decision to hire guitarist John 5 as Mick Mars's replacement following the latter's decision to no longer tour with the legendary rock act. Speaking about how it has been...

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KERRY KING On Launching Solo Project 40 Years Into His Career: 'It Is A Lot More Difficult Than I Thought'

In a new interview with France's Loud TV, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King spoke about the fact that he is about to release his debut solo album. Due on May 17 via Reigning Phoenix Music, all material for "From Hell I Rise" was written by the 59-year-old SLAYER guitarist, who was accompanied during the r...

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THE DEAD DAISIES To Release 'Light 'Em Up' Album In September; Title Track To Arrive Next Month

THE DEAD DAISIES will release "Light 'Em Up", the first single and title track of their upcoming album, on May 10. The full-length disc will follow on September 6 via Germany's SPV and Japan's Ward Records. THE DEAD DAISIES frontman John Corabi said: "Hey, gang. We are releasing our first single 'Li...