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EXODUS's GARY HOLT Is Almost A Year Sober: 'I'm Playing The Best I Ever Have'

EXODUS and SLAYER guitarist Gary Holt celebrated his 333rd day sober on Sunday, May 15. He wrote on his Instagram page: "Triples threes today, and never felt better. "When I decided to quit drinking I wondered if I'd still be able to be a maniac on stage, would the rage diminish without some beers t...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM's Surviving Members Open Up About Band's Split, ALEXI LAIHO's Death: 'The Fans Have A Right To Know What Happened'

Former CHILDREN OF BODOM members Jaska Raatikainen (drums),Henri "Henkka T. Blacksmith" Seppälä (bass) and Janne Wirman (keyboards) have opened up about the real reasons behind the band's breakup, explaining that "the fans have a right to know what happened." Raatikainen, Seppälä and Wirman announc...

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Which JUDAS PRIEST Songs Does K.K. DOWNING Want To Perform At ROCK HALL Induction? He Responds

JUDAS PRIEST will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this fall. PRIEST will receive the Musical Excellence Award at the event, which will honor Eminem, Dolly Parton, DURAN DURAN, Lionel Richie, Pat Benatar, EURYTHMICS and Carly Simon in the Performers category. According to the Hall Of...

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TRIUMPH Bassist On Hypothetical Reunion Tour: 'We Would Need To Have The Best Medical People Around Us'

In a new interview with the San Antonio Current, bassist Mike Levine of legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH was asked what would have to happen to get the three members of the band to reunite for a full tour. He responded: "We would need to have the best medical people around us. [Laughs] All the ail...

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KREATOR Releases Music Video For New Single 'Midnight Sun'

German extreme metal titans KREATOR have unveiled "Midnight Sun", the third single from their upcoming fifteenth studio album, "Hate Über Alles". The eagerly anticipated full-length is a strong album-of-the-year contender as well as a global statement against hate and the division of society. Before...

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RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Pay Tribute To TAYLOR HAWKINS At New Orleans Jazz Fest While DAVE GROHL Looks On

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS paid tribute to late FOO FIGHTERS drummer Taylor Hawkins during the band's concert Sunday (May 1) at the New Orleans Jazz Fest. At the end of RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS' set, the group's drummer Chad Smith, who had "Taylor" spelled out on his bass drum, gave a brief speech honoring...

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TRIUMPH Feature Documentary 'Rock & Roll Machine' To Premiere On Nugs.net

Nugs.net, the leading music platform for live concert streams and recordings, has partnered with Round Hill Music for the global premiere of the feature documentary "Triumph: Rock & Roll Machine". Fans can tune in for the premiere event on Friday, May 13 at 8:30 p.m. EDT, which will kick off wit...

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WATAIN Frontman: 'We've Arrived At The Place Where We Know Our Arsenal'

By David E. Gehlke One of the most visible and enduring "true" black metal bands, Sweden's WATAIN have carved their own path while adhering to the core tenants originally carved out by BATHORY, MAYHEM and VENOM. Their brazen, if not unrelenting sound has hardly wavered since their 2000 "Rabid Death'...

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RAINBOW Singer RONNIE ROMERO Doesn't Think There Are Plans For The Band To Do Anything In Near Future

In a new interview with Jeff Gaudiosi of MisplacedStraws.com, RAINBOW singer Ronnie Romero was asked about the current status of the band, six years after the Ritchie Blackmore-led outfit first reformed to play sporadic shows. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We normally keep in contac...

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GOJIRA Frontman On TAYLOR HAWKINS: Another 'Beautiful Soul' Has Been 'Sacrificed On The Altar Of Rock And Roll'

GOJIRA frontman Joseph Duplantier has reflected on the passing of FOO FIGHTERS drummer Taylor Hawkins, whose death shook the music world late last month. Speaking to the Associated Press on the red carpet of the 2022 Grammy Awards on April 3 in Las Vegas, he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)...

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Watch: SHINEDOWN Pays Tribute To TAYLOR HAWKINS With Cover Of FOO FIGHTERS' 'Wheels'

SHINEDOWN has performing a cover of FOO FIGHTERS' "Wheels" during its current tour as a tribute to FF drummer Taylor Hawkins, who died last month while on tour in Colombia. Fan-filmed video of SHINEDOWN's Zach Myers, Eric Bass and Barry Kerch playing the track during their April 11 headlining concer...

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KREATOR Releases Music Video For New Single 'Strongest Of The Strong'

German thrashers KREATOR have released the official music video for "Strongest Of The Strong", the second single from their forthcoming fifteenth studio album, "Hate Über Alles". The unrelenting mid-tempo track definitely lives up to its name and quite fittingly features renowned strongman and vegan...

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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE On TAYLOR HAWKINS's Death: 'It's Such A Shame'

HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale has reflected on the passing of FOO FIGHTERS drummer Taylor Hawkins, whose death shook the music world late last month. Speaking to Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, she said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We didn't know [Taylor] that well. My little br...

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HIM's VILLE VALO Announces 'Neon Noir' Solo Album, 2023 North American Tour

HIM mastermind Ville Valo will release a new single, "Loveletting", on April 8 under the VV banner. "Loveletting" is taken from VV's forthcoming debut album, "Neon Noir". Ville explains: "As fun as the funeral rites for HIM were, it took me more than a few moons to lick my wounds in the shadow of th...

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RICHIE SAMBORA On TAYLOR HAWKINS's Death: 'Sometimes The Perils Of Being In The Rock And Roll Business Can Kill You'

Former BON JOVI guitarist Richie Sambora has paid tribute to FOO FIGHTERS drummer Taylor Hawkins, who died more than a week ago at the age of 50. Speaking to Fox News' "Fox & Friends" last Thursday (March 31),he said about Taylor's passing (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, man. The FOO...