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Watch: Ex-OVERKILL Guitarist BOBBY GUSTAFSON Performs BLACK SABBATH, THIN LIZZY Classics With KINGS OF THRASH

This past Thursday (October 9),former OVERKILL guitarist Bobby Gustafson joined KINGS OF THRASH, the band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar),on stage at Piper's Pub in Pompano Beach, Florida to perform covers of BLACK SABBATH's "Paranoid" and THIN LIZZY...

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Two Men Arrested In Stabbing Death Of Former LOSTPROPHETS Singer IAN WATKINS In Prison

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after former LOSTPROPHETS singer Ian Watkins was stabbed to death at a prison in northern England, where he was serving a 29-year sentence for child sex offenses. The 48-year-old had his throat slashed at British maximum security prison HMP Wakefield...

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Ex-LOSTPROPHETS Singer IAN WATKINS Dead At 48 After Attack In Prison

According to The Sun, former LOSTPROPHETS singer Ian Watkins has died after being attacked in prison. The 48-year-old was serving a 29-year sentence for child sex offenses at British maximum security prison HMP Wakefield when he had his throat slashed after inmates were unlocked from their cells thi...

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SLAYER Marks 35th Anniversary Of 'Seasons In The Abyss' Album With New Track-By-Track Video Feature

Slaytanic Verses, SLAYER's free online museum, presents a special track-by-track video feature that sees Tom Araya and Kerry King digging deep into the backstories behind all ten of the tracks on SLAYER's "Seasons In The Abyss" album. Produced by Rick Rubin, Andy Wallace and SLAYER, "Seasons In The...

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IAN ASTBURY And BILLY DUFFY To Release 'Paradise Live' Album Documenting Rebirth Of DEATH CULT

DEATH CULT laid the groundwork for the band we now know as THE CULT, and in 2023, to mark the band's 40th anniversary, Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy, along with John Tempesta on bass and Charlie Jones on drums, revived DEATH CULT for a special run of shows. Out on January 16, 2026, "Paradise Live" is...

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DRY KILL LOGIC Commences Writing New Album 'Your Sins Will Find You', Announces Spring 2026 Tour Dates

After an explosive 2025 that saw the band's first live performances in nearly two decades, DRY KILL LOGIC — the hard-hitting, genre-defying act known for its unique fusion of nu-metal, hardcore, and metalcore — has officially begun work on a new full-length album. The record will mark the group's fi...

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EXTREME's NUNO BETTENCOURT Announces First-Ever 'Six String Sanctuary'

EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt has announced the first-ever "Nuno Bettencourt's Six String Sanctuary", a four-day celebration for guitarists and music lovers of every age, skill level, and style, set to take place January 16-20, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Whether you're a seasoned pro, just star...

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RUSH's ALEX LIFESON Opens Up About His Serbian Heritage, Love Of History

In a new interview with the Hear 2 Zen podcast, RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson — who was born Aleksandar Živojinović in 1953 in Fernie, British Columbia, Canada and was raised in a Serbian immigrant family in Toronto — spoke about the fact that his latest project, the Canadian-American rock band ENVY O...

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METALLICA's 'Nothing Else Matters' Reimagined As Arabic-Rock Fusion By LAZYWALL

Moroccan rock trio LAZYWALL has shared a striking reinterpretation of METALLICA's classic "Nothing Else Matters", available exclusively as a video release. LAZYWALL, known for its powerful fusion of Arabic music and alternative rock, selected the track not only out of admiration but because of its u...

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FEAR FACTORY's DINO CAZARES: 'We Definitely Influenced A Lot Of Bands Like STATIC-X And Many Other Bands After That'

In a recent interview with Black Shadows Media, FEAR FACTORY's founding guitarist Dino Cazares spoke about the influence his band's music has had on some of the younger metal groups. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Well, I definitely feel that back in the '90s when FEAR FACTORY first...

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ADEMA's TIM FLUCKEY On 'Nu Metal' Tag: 'I Could See Why People Would Put It On Us'

In a recent interview with Flying The Metal Flag, ADEMA guitarist/vocalist Tim Fluckey reflected on some of the challenges his band had faced in the past, particularly as it relates to nu-metal's popularity decline and eventual resurgence. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We always kin...

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EXTREME's NUNO BETTENCOURT Unveils NUNO GUITARS

World-renowned EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt has announced the official launch of Nuno Guitars, his own guitar brand. This new venture marks Bettencourt's departure from his long-standing relationship with Washburn and represents a defining moment in his career — one that gives him complete cre...

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Watch: IN FLAMES' ANDERS FRIDÉN Joins VOLA On Stage In West Hollywood

Danish-Swedish quartet VOLA was joined by IN FLAMES' Anders Fridén on stage last night (Sunday, September 28) at the Roxy in West Hollywood, California for a performance of the song "Cannibal". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below. The studio version of "Cannibal", which features Fri...

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LAMB OF GOD's ART CRUZ: SLAYER's 'Reign In Blood' Album 'Opened My Eyes To Metal'

In a recent interview with Thomann's Drum Bash, LAMB OF GOD drummer Art Cruz spoke about why he considers legendary Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Carlos Santana to be his "number one" musical inspiration and how he made the transition from Latin grooves to heavy metal drumming. He said (as transcribed...

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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...