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JAY JAY FRENCH On TWISTED SISTER Reunion: 'I'm Not Gonna Say It's Never Gonna Happen Again'

In a brand new interview with The Rock Experience With Mike Brunn, Jay Jay French was once again asked if thinks TWISTED SISTER will ever play live again, nearly five years after the band completed its farewell tour. The guitarist responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I said never [before...

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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Bassist CHRISTIAN OLDE WOLBERS Hopes DINO CAZARES Keeps Band Alive 'As Long As He Can'

In a brand new interview with Drew Stone of The New York Hardcore Chronicles, former FEAR FACTORY bassist-turned-guitarist Christian Olde Wolbers revealed that he has not yet heard the band's latest album, "Aggression Continuum", which came out this past June. Asked what he thinks about FEAR FACTORY...

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ALICE IN CHAINS' JERRY CANTRELL: 'Rock And Roll Is Healthy And Thriving'

In a recent interview with Mindy Novotny of the Milwaukee radio station 102.9 The Hog, ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist and vocalist Jerry Cantrell was asked if any emerging artists have caught his ear over the course of the last decade or so. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, sure. W...

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI Explains 'A View From The Top Of The World' Album Title

In the first installment of a new three-part interview, progressive music titans DREAM THEATER discuss the making of their new album, "A View From The Top Of The World", which is due on October 22. Speaking about how the album title came about, guitarist John Petrucci said (as transcribed by BLABBER...

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POSSESSED's JEFF BECERRA Walks Again For First Time In Over 30 Years

POSSESSED frontman Jeff Becerra, who was shot in a robbery in 1989, leaving him partially paralyzed and wheelchair-bound, says that he was able to walk again for the first time in over 30 years with the help of robotic legs. Earlier today (Saturday, September 18),Becerra shared a video of him takin...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Bassist MIKE D'ANTONIO's Absence From INKCARCERATION Festival Explained

On September 10, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE performed without longtime bassist Mike D'Antonio at the Inkcarceration festival in Mansfield, Ohio. Filling in for him was the band's production manager Josh Mihlek. D'Antonio's absence from the event was explained by KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach, who told...

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ARMORED SAINT's JOEY VERA On His Friend MIKE HOWE's Suicide: 'I Had No Idea That He Was Suffering'

ARMORED SAINT's Joey Vera has reflected on the recent passing of Mike Howe, saying the METAL CHURCH singer was "a sweet guy" who "never had a mean thing to say about anybody." Howe was found dead at his home in Eureka, California on July 26. According to TMZ, Howe's official cause of death was deter...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Was A Question On 'Jeopardy!' Tonight

A question about FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH was included in tonight's (Wednesday, September 15) episode of the long-running game show "Jeopardy!" In the category "Numerical Entertainment", contestants were given the clue "Groove metal band: ___ FINGER DEATH PUNCH" by host Mike Richards. A contestant gu...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of GUNS N' ROSES And DAVE GROHL Performing 'Paradise City' At BOTTLEROCK

Professionally filmed video footage of GUNS N' ROSES performing the song "Paradise City" on September 4 at the BottleRock Napa Valley festival can be viewed below. The Axl Rose-fronted outfit was joined for the final track of its two-and-a-hour set by special guest Dave Grohl of the FOO FIGHTERS. Ac...

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KORN Replaces FAITH NO MORE On SYSTEM OF A DOWN West Coast Shows

KORN has replaced FAITH NO MORE as the support act for SYSTEM OF A DOWN on a short run of West Coast dates this fall. On Tuesday (September 14),FAITH NO MORE canceled a number of shows that were originally scheduled for September and October, saying frontman Mike Patton is unable to perform as hope...

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DAVE LOMBARDO To His MR. BUNGLE Bandmate MIKE PATTON: 'You Have My Complete Support'

Dave Lombardo has publicly voiced his support for Mike Patton after the singer announced that he was canceling all previously announced fall 2021 concerts due to mental health reasons. Earlier today, the FAITH NO MORE and MR. BUNGLE frontman issued a statement saying that he "cannot continue" with t...

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MIKE PATTON Cancels All FAITH NO MORE And MR. BUNGLE Fall 2021 Concerts 'Due To Mental Health Reasons'

FAITH NO MORE and MR. BUNGLE have canceled their previously announced fall 2021 performances. Mike Patton, who sings for both bands, said in a statement: "Sorry to report that due to mental health reasons, I cannot continue with the currently scheduled FAITH NO MORE and MR. BUNGLE dates. "I have iss...

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GENE SIMMONS On KISS's Upcoming Las Vegas Residency: 'We Wanna Have The Best Party On Earth'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons spoke to Matt Pinfield of 95.5 KLOS's "New & Approved" show about the band's upcoming second Las Vegas residency, which will kick off at the end of the year. The legendary rockers' engagement at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood will launch the last week of De...

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Watch ROBERT TRUJILLO's 17-Year-Old Son Perform With SUICIDAL TENDENCIES At BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL

Tye Trujillo, the 17-year-old son of METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo, played bass with SUICIDAL TENDENCIES this past Saturday (September 11) at the Blue Ridge Rock Festival in Danville, Virginia. He was filling in for regular SUICIDAL TENDENCIES bassist Roberto "Ra" Díaz, who was unable to make th...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Says Parkinson's Disease-Afflicted GLENN TIPTON Is 'Absolutely' Still Part Of JUDAS PRIEST Songwriting Process

In a new interview with "The Five Count" radio show in Mankato, Minnesota, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to 2018's "Firepower" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's been challenging, obviously, with...