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AFI's DAVEY HAVOK Blasts Animal Experiments In New PETA Spot For 'World Rat Day'

Before his voice fills stadiums during AFI's upcoming "Bodies" tour, Davey Havok is speaking out about the cruel forced swim test in a new PETA campaign video released on World Rat Day (April 4). With a rat named Wee Man perched on his shoulder, the singer explains how small animals are dropped into...

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DREAM THEATER Wins 'Best Metal Performance' GRAMMY For 'The Alien'

DREAM THEATER was honored with a Grammy in the "Best Metal Performance" category in the pre-telecast ceremony at the 64th annual Grammy Awards, which is being held tonight (Sunday, April 3) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. DREAM THEATER was nominated for "The Alien", a track from its 2021...

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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER's Advice To New Bands: 'Don't Sign A Contract With A Record Company'

In a new interview with Chaoszine, former ACCEPT and current U.D.O. frontman Udo Dirkschneider spoke about the changes he has seen in the music industry since he started out more than five decades ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There have definitely been some changes in the musi...

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JOAKIM BRODÉN Explains Why SABATON Is A Self-Managed Band

During an appearance on "The Back Lounge" podcast, vocalist Joakim Brodén of Swedish metallers SABATON spoke about why he and his bandmates continue to exist as a self-managed entity — a rarity among groups operating at their level. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We tried twice to in...

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KISS To Release 'Off The Soundboard: Live At Donington 1996' In June

On June 10, rock icons KISS will release the next installment of their popular "Off The Soundboard" official live bootleg series with "Off The Soundboard: Live At Donington 1996", recorded during the Monsters Of Rock festival at Donington Park in England on August 17, 1996. This is the latest in a s...

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JOHN 5 Weighs In On WILL SMITH's Slap: 'It Was Uncalled For And It Was Unnecessary'

Former MARILYN MANSON and current ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5 has weighed in on "The Slap," saying actor Will Smith's actions on the Oscars stage were "uncalled for." Smith stormed onstage during this year's live Oscars broadcast and smacked Chris Rock across the face before returning to his front-r...

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Who Played Guitar On SOULFLY's Upcoming Album? 'We're Keeping That A Secret Right Now,' Says MAX CAVALERA

In a new interview with Sofa King Cool Magazine, SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera was asked who played guitar on the band's upcoming follow-up to 2018's "Ritual" album, tentatively due in July. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're keeping that kind of a secret right now. But, yeah,...

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PANTERA Teams Up With KnuckleBonz For 'Vulgar Display Of Lager'

KnuckleBonz, Inc., along with Great South Bay Brewery and Bravado, have teamed up with PANTERA to bring a new beer, Pantera "Vulgar Display Of Lager", to the KnuckleBonz limited-edition beverage series. The Pantera "Vulgar Display Of Lager" (5.9%) is brewed in accordance with the oldest regulation r...

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Ex-MANOWAR Guitarist ROSS THE BOSS On 'Battle Hymns' Re-Recording: 'It's Never Gonna Be As Good As The Original'

Former MANOWAR guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman has once again blasted re-recorded versions of the band's classic albums, saying they were "never gonna be as good as the original." A founding member of MANOWAR, Ross recorded six albums with the band before leaving after 1988's "Kings Of Metal". Hi...

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(HED) P.E. To Team Up With CRAZY TOWN, ADEMA And FLAW For 'Nu Metal Madness' U.S. Tour In July

(HED) P.E., CRAZY TOWN, ADEMA and FLAW will join forces for the "Nu Metal Madness" U.S. tour, set to take place in July. The 20-date trek will kick off on July 6 in Denver, Colorado and end on July 30 in Reedley, California. Tour dates: July 06 - Denver, CO @ The Venue July 08 - Hobart, IN @ Hobart...

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JUDAS PRIEST's GLENN TIPTON Explains Decision To Sell 50% Interest In His Song Catalog To REACH MUSIC

A year ago, it was announced that Reach Music Publishing had acquired a 50-percent interest, as well as worldwide administration rights, to the Glenn Tipton song catalog. The acquisition covers Tipton's songwriting catalog of almost 200 songs as a member of JUDAS PRIEST, including works dating back...

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TWISTED SISTER's JAY JAY FRENCH: 'It's Time For Comedians To Stop Making Fun Of People's Appearances'

TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French believes that "it's time for comedians to stop making fun of people's appearance[s]." French made his comment just a couple of days after actor Will Smith stormed onstage during this year's live Oscars broadcast and smacked Chris Rock across the face before re...

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JOHN 5 'Didn't Talk To Anybody' For Two Days After TAYLOR HAWKINS's Death

In a new interview with Sofa King Cool Magazine, former MARILYN MANSON and current ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5 discussed the recent passing of FOO FIGHTERS drummer Taylor Hawkins. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I was friends with Taylor and did some shows with him, with his band CHEV...

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NONPOINT Announces Spring 2022 U.S. Tour

NONPOINT will embark on a U.S. tour this spring. The "Taken Apart And Put Back Together" trek will kick off on May 20 in Flint, Michigan and will make stops in Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles and Las Vegas, among others, before concluding on June 25 in Cumberland, Maryland. Ti...

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Former ANTHRAX Guitarist DAN SPITZ Details His Watchmaking Technique In New Video

Former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz, who became a world-renowned, prize-winning watchmaker after leaving the band for the first time, has shared a short video detailing his watchmaking technique. Check it out below. In a message accompanying the Instagram release of the video, Spitz wrote: "Utilizing...