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GARY HOLT On KIRK HAMMETT: 'For All Intents And Purposes, He Is One Of The Founders Of Thrash Metal'

In episode 113 of "The Metallica Report", the podcast offering weekly insider updates on all things METALLICA, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt reflected on his chemistry with Kirk Hammett, who was part of the original lineup of EXODUS alongside guitarist Tim Agnello, drummer Tom Hunting and vocalist Keit...

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DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF SCOTT SOTO Release Music Video For 'SOAB' From 'Unbreakable' Album

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and acclaimed metal vocalist Jeff Scott Soto have once again joined forces and released their second album, "Unbreakable", on August 15 via Rat Pak Records. The duo ELLEFSON-SOTO is joined by Italian guitarist Andy Martongelli and Paolo Caridi on drums and feat...

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Watch: FOO FIGHTERS Play Pop-Up Show In New Haven

FOO FIGHTERS played a surprise show Tuesday night (September 23) at the 900-capacity Toad's Place in New Haven, Connecticut. The band announced the pop-up performance on Monday, with fans rushing to get tickets, priced at $30, and some camping out so they could get the best spot inside when the door...

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PHIL DEMMEL: What I Miss About Being In MACHINE HEAD

During an appearance on the latest episode of The Candid Mic With Fran Strine podcast, Phil Demmel reflected on his exit from MACHINE HEAD nearly seven years ago. The 58-year-old San Francisco Bay Area-based guitarist said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "At that point, it's a great g...

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JON SCHAFFER Says He Has 'Had Great Financial Offers' To Bring ICED EARTH Back: 'But The Time Is Not Right Now'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the ICED EARTH-centric Podcast Of The Wicked podcast, ICED EARTH's founding guitarist Jon Schaffer, whose band effectively split up after he was arrested for his involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol, was asked if there are any plan...

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Watch: Ex-BUTCHER BABIES Singer CARLA HARVEY's New Band THE VIOLENT HOUR Performs At Whisky A Go Go

THE VIOLENT HOUR, the new band fronted by former BUTCHER BABIES vocalist Carla Harvey, performed at the Whisky A Go Go on Sunday, September 21 as the support act for BUCKCHERRY. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. Joining Harvey in THE VIOLENT HOUR are Kiana De León on lead guitar, Al...

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Watch: DEICIDE Plays First Concert With New Guitarist JADRAN 'CONAN' GONZALEZ

Florida death metal veterans DEICIDE played their first concert with new guitarist Jadran "Conan" Gonzalez (EXMORTUS) Friday night (Saturday, September 19) at the opening show of the band's Latin American tour with BEHEMOTH at Tork N' Roll in Curitiba, Brazil. Fan-filmed video of the show can be see...

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BROOKS WACKERMAN Reflects On His AVENGED SEVENFOLD Audition: 'I Didn't Think I Got The Gig'

In a new interview with the But That 1% With Sona Oganesyan podcast, AVENGED SEVENFOLD's Brooks Wackerman reflected on how he landed the AVENGED gig back in 2014. The drummer, who had been a member of BAD RELIGION since 2001, said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I didn't think I got the gig [...

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OVERKILL Will 'Definitely' Release New Studio Album In 2026: 'We Are Demoing Stuff Right Now'

In a new interview with Jeff Gaudiosi of MisplacedStraws.com, OVERKILL bassist D.D. Verni was asked about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to their latest album, "Scorched", which came out in April 2023 via Nuclear Blast. He said:  "We are demoing stuff right now. We...

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DAVID REECE Rules Out Second IRON ALLIES Album With HERMAN FRANK: 'I Don't Wanna Work With The Guy'

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, former ACCEPT singer David Reece was asked if there are any plans for a second album with IRON ALLIES, his collaborative project with fellow ex-ACCEPT member Herman Frank (guitar). He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Nah. Herman and I kic...

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DEICIDE Recruits EXMORTUS Guitarist JADRAN 'CONAN' GONZALEZ

Florida death metal veterans DEICIDE have recruited Jadran "Conan" Gonzalez (EXMORTUS) to replace longtime guitarist Kevin Quirion. Conan will make his live debut with DEICIDE on the band's upcoming tour with BEHEMOTH in Latin America, which kicks off on September 19 in Curitiba, Brazil. Conan comme...

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JASON BITTNER On His Decision To Leave OVERKILL: 'I Was Basically Giving More Of Myself Than I Was Getting In Return'

In a new interview with All Access Live! With Kevin Rankin, SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner spoke about his decision to exit New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL more than a year ago. The 55-year-old musician, who joined OVERKILL in 2017 and played drums on the band's last two studio albums,...

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ERIC VANLERBERGHE On Taking Over Clean Vocals In I PREVAIL: 'Singing Is Mostly Just Being Confident'

In a new interview with Australia's Wall Of Sound, I PREVAIL frontman Eric Vanlerberghe spoke about the band's recently released four singles, "Violent Nature", "Into Hell", "Rain" and "Annihilate Me". Issued in May, "Violent Nature" — which is the title track of I PREVAIL's upcoming album — marked...

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EXODUS Taps MARK LEWIS For New Album Mix: 'It's Amazing', Says GARY HOLT

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal pioneers EXODUS have tapped Mark Lewis, who has previously worked with MEGADETH, WHITECHAPEL, DEVILDRIVER and BAD WOLVES, among many others, to mix their new album for a tentative early 2026 release via Napalm Records. The follow-up to 2021's "Persona Non Grata" w...

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Watch: FOO FIGHTERS Play First Concert With New Drummer ILAN RUBIN

FOO FIGHTERS played their first concert with new drummer Ilan Rubin Saturday night (September 13) at the Fremont Theater in San Luis Obispo, California. The Dave Grohl-fronted outfit announced the surprise show Friday night (September 12),revealing that it would play an all-ages gig at the 900-capa...