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LARS ULRICH: The Fact That METALLICA's Music Is 'Still Connecting' With So Many People Is 'Just Insane'

On Thursday, October 9, California Film Institute's Mill Valley Film Festival featured "Metallica Saved My Life", a documentary that explores the life-changing impact of the San Francisco Bay Area heavy metal band on its fans, as its Centerpiece Screening at Sequoia Cinema in Mill Valley, California...

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Hideous Aftermath

There is no need to forget everything you know about SANGUISUGABOGG, but it might be time to make a few adjustments to their reputation. When they first emerged, these Ohio outlaws made it plain that they would use (often bad taste) humor as a weapon, as showcased on the likes of "Dead as Shit" and...

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TRIVIUM's PAOLO GREGOLETTO Doesn't Know Yet If GREYSON NEKRUTMAN Will Play On Band's Next Studio Album

In a new interview with Thunder Underground, TRIVIUM's Paolo Gregoletto spoke to about the band's recent split with its longtime drummer Alex Bent. The bassist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I don't feel like I want fans to be, like, Hey, okay, we're over it. We expect you to be over i...

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Legendary Extreme Metal Drummer NICK BARKER: 'I'm Dealing With Stage Five Chronic Kidney Failure Right Now'

In a new interview with "Reckless" Rexx Ruger of the Pod Scum podcast, legendary extreme metal drummer Nick Barker (LOCK UP, BRUJERIA, DIMMU BORGIR, CRADLE OF FILTH) opened up about some of his recent health challenges. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Well, at this point in my career...

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Former AC/DC Drummer CHRIS SLADE Has Been Working On His Autobiography 'For Decades': 'I Have To Get It Finished Now'

In a new interview with Anthony Bryant of The Hair Metal Guru, journeyman Welsh drummer Chris Slade, who has spent the past 60 years playing with everyone from Tom Jones to MANFRED MANN, THE FIRM and AC/DC, was asked about the possibility of writing an autobiography. The 78-year-old musician respond...

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Ex-EVANESCENCE Guitarist JEN MAJURA Says 'A Combination Of A Lot Of Things' Led To Her Decision To 'Step Away' From Music Industry

In a new interview with Brazil's Ibagenscast, former EVANESCENCE guitarist Jen Majura discussed her recent announcement that she was "step[ping] away" from the music industry, at least temporarily, so that she could focus on doing "healthier and better things" with her life. Asked how she came to th...

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Watch: IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Sings U.S. National Anthem At LOS ANGELES KINGS' Home Opener

IRON MAIDEN's Bruce Dickinson sang the U.S. national anthem when the Los Angeles Kings hosted the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, October 7 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles as part of the NHL's (National Hockey League) first day of regular-season play. The game was the third of three games broadcas...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Questions Whether DAVE MUSTAINE's 'Farewell' Announcement Is 'Just An Attempt To Boost Ticket Sales'

In a new interview with AlternativeNation.net, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was once again asked for his reaction to the band's announcement that its upcoming LP will be the band's last. The Dave Mustaine-led outfit will also embark on a farewell tour in 2026. Asked for his thoughts on MEG...

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Ex-SLIPKNOT Drummer JAY WEINBERG Collaborates With ARGUS At FIELD OF VISION Festival: Pro-Shot Video Available

Former SLIPKNOT and current SUICIDAL TENDENCIES drummer Jay Weinberg has shared select songs from his first collaboration with Argus, the experimental noise project of Conner Sullivan, formerly of SNÖÖPER, at the Field Of Vision festival in Buena Vista, Colorado on August 17, 2025. Check it out belo...

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MANTAS And ABADDON Explain Why They Are The Only Ones Who Can Rightfully Call Their Band VENOM

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, Jeff "Mantas" Dunn and Anthony "Abaddon" Bray, iconic co-founders of the pioneering black metal band VENOM — who recently announced that they will celebrate the 45th anniversary of VENOM's classic debut album, 1981's "Welcome To Hell", at various fe...

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Original SALIVA Singer JOSEY SCOTT Rips BOBBY AMARU In Two New Diss Tracks, 'Who?' And 'Famous'

Original SALIVA singer Josey Scott has released two new singles, "Who?" and "Famous", both of which appear to be lyrical jabs at the man who replaced him in the band, Bobby Amaru. The songs arrive less than two months after the current lineup of SALIVA — fronted by Amaru — released a new single, "Hi...

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Watch: GEOFF TATE Performs Acoustic Set At Irish Pub In Peoria, Illinois

Becky Buerkett Meier and Rock Preservation Society have shared video of ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate's September 5 acoustic performance at the Ulrich's Rebellion Room Irish pub in Peoria, Illinois. Featured songs: 00:00 - Walk In The Shadows 03:57 - Jet City Woman 08:37 - Chasing Blue Sky 12:31...

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TRIVIUM Recruits Drummer GREYSON NEKRUTMAN For AFTERSHOCK Festival, Upcoming North American Tour

Florida-based metallers TRIVIUM have recruited Greyson Nekrutman to play drums for the band at the Aftershock festival in Sacramento, California as well as on "The Ascend Above The Ashes" North American tour. The 23-year-old Nekrutman, who most recently played with SEPULTURA, stepped into TRIVIUM as...

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ROB HALFORD: OZZY OSBOURNE Was 'Very Happy' With JUDAS PRIEST's Cover Version Of BLACK SABBATH's 'War Pigs'

In a new interview with Gary Graff of Billboard, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford said that Ozzy Osbourne gave his stamp of approval to PRIEST's cover version of the BLACK SABBATH classic "War Pigs" before he passed away. "The absolute thrill for us all is he, with [his wife and manager] Sharon, list...

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Original SALIVA Singer JOSEY SCOTT Accuses Band's Current Frontman BOBBY AMARU Of 'Talking Out Of Both Sides Of His Neck'

Original SALIVA singer Josey Scott, who left the band in 2011 and was replaced the following year by Bobby Amaru, has once again blasted his successor, accusing Amaru of "talking out of both sides of his neck" and saying that Bobby has treated Josey like a "former disgruntled employee". Asked in a n...