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SLASH Announces Summer 2024 'S.E.R.P.E.N.T.' Festival Tour

GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash is bringing his brand-new "S.E.R.P.E.N.T." festival to cities across the U.S. throughout 2024. S.E.R.P.E.N.T. is an anagram and stands for Solidarity, Engagement, Restore, Peace, Equality N' Tolerance. The festival is a celebration of the blues, featuring an all-star li...

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IHSAHN Talks About How He Has Remained 'Uncompromising' And 'Free' With EMPEROR And Solo Career

By David E. Gehlke Vegard Sverre Tveitan, otherwise known as "Ihsahn", has now been a solo artist for longer than his initial 1991 to 2001 run with groundbreaking Norwegian black metallers EMPEROR. While EMPEROR has been reactivated on a show-only basis since 2016, Ihsahn continues to release suprem...

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TOMMY CLUFETOS: When I'm Playing Behind OZZY OSBOURNE, 'We Go To War Together'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, drummer Tommy Clufetos spoke about what it was like to play with Ozzy Osbourne for eight years, first as a member of Ozzy's solo band and then as the replacement for Bill Ward in BLACK SABBATH's touring lineup. He said (as transcribed...

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JOEY ALLEN: 'Nothing's Going On Right Now' When It Comes To Making New WARRANT Music

In a new interview with the "Rimshots With Sean" podcast, WARRANT guitarist Joey Allen spoke about whether there has been any talk of a follow-up to 2017's "Louder Harder Faster" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "New record? I don't know. The last one was fun to make, and [produc...

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ELIAS SORIANO: 'It's Time For' NONPOINT To Work On New Full-Length Studio Album

In a new interview with DJ Force X, NONPOINT singer Elias Soriano confirmed that he and his bandmates are working on a full-length studio album after focusing on a series of EPs over the last couple of years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's been three years since we put out a ful...

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HALESTORM Explains Decision To Switch Up Producers For Next Album

HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale and guitarist Joe Hottinger spoke to Niclas Müller-Hansen of RockSverige about the band's decision to work with producer Dave Cobb on the band's next studio album after making three records with Nick Raskulinecz. Asked what prompted the change, Joe said: "We've been a...

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Former NIGHTWISH Members MARKO HIETALA And TARJA TURUNEN Collaborate On New Song 'Left On Mars'

Former NIGHTWISH members Marko "Marco" Hietala and Tarja Turunen have collaborated on a new song called "Left On Mars", to be released on Wednesday, March 13. Earlier today (Saturday, March 9),Hietala and Turunen, who are currently on the road together in South America as part of the "Living The Dr...

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TRIUMPH's RIK EMMETT Says His Prostate Cancer 'Is Under Control And Being Treated'

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Rock Interview Series, TRIUMPH guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett was asked about his health, having recently completed radiation treatment for prostate cancer. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Everything's not bad. I can't say I'm a hundred p...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN On Reconnecting With MICHAEL ANTHONY: 'It Was Like A Family Reunion'

In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, Wolfgang Van Halen once again spoke about what it was like to reconnect with former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony at MAMMOTH WVH's December 8, 2023 concert in Las Vegas, Nevada. The MAMMOTH WVH leader, who replaced Anthony in VAN HALEN, said: "Oh, i...

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FOREIGNER's JEFF PILSON Says 'Certain Hip-Hop Artists Deserve To Be In' ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson says that he and his bandmates are "very excited" about the group's nomination for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Last month, it was announced that FOREIGNER is among the nominees for the Rock Hall's Class Of 2024. To be eligible for this year's ballot,...

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ARCH ENEMY's ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ Named One Of Executive Producers Of 'I Could Never Go Vegan' Documentary

ARCH ENEMY frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz has been named one of the executive producers of "I Could Never Go Vegan", a new film which explores various common arguments against veganism, why they exist and whether they are justified. Produced by brothers Thomas and James Pickering, who were both raised...

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Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist K.K. DOWNING On RICHIE FAULKNER: 'He's A Nice Lad And A Very Good Player'

In a recent interview with the "Iron City Rocks" podcast, founding JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing spoke about what it was like to reunite with his former band for a performance at the 2022 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)...

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PAIN Announces First Album In Eight Years, 'I Am'

PAIN will release a new album, "I Am", on May 17 via Nuclear Blast Records. With the first single "Go With The Flow", the Swedish industrial project sets the tone for its upcoming ninth LP. Accompanied by a high-quality video featuring actor Peter Stormare (Palme d'Or-awarded "Dancer In The Dark", "...

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Karma

The main problem with newly minted subgenres is that by the time most people are aware that they exist, any band with a modicum of sense will be heading for the exit. So-called "Oriental metal" is a good example. Arguably started by the mighty ORPHANED LAND, its ill-defined rabble of bands may have...

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Clear Cold Beyond

One of power metal's most ambitious and adventurous bands for the last quarter-of-a-century, SONATA ARCTICA have a sound that is instantly recognizable. More flamboyant than the majority of their peers, the Finns have evolved at a steady pace over ten studio albums, becoming more theatrical, romanti...