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COAL CHAMBER Members Comment On Reunion: We 'Can't Wait To Play For All The Fans Who Have Been There For Us'

The four members of COAL CHAMBER have commented on today's announcement that they will reunite for an appearance at next year's Sick New World festival in Las Vegas, Nevada. The band, which hasn't performed live since 2015, will join SYSTEM OF A DOWN, INCUBUS, KORN, EVANESCENCE DEFTONES and many oth...

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Virtual OZZFEST 2022 To Include Performances by OZZY OSBOURNE, MOTÖRHEAD, MEGADETH, SKID ROW And Others

The lineup has been announced for the 2023 edition of the iconic global touring metal festival Ozzfest. The event, which launched the careers of countless bands, including SLIPKNOT, DISTURBED, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, INCUBUS, LAMB OF GOD and many others, is coming to Decentraland with a confirmed virtual...

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ROB HALFORD: 'Words Used Incorrectly Can Be Terribly Destructive And Hurtful And Painful'

In a new interview with SiriusXM's "That Eric Alper's Show", JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford spoke about how becoming the first metal icon to announce he is gay in 1998 during an MTV interview served as an inspiration to fans who were struggling with similar emotions. "You know, I've become a dad,"...

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PAUL DI'ANNO To Be Joined By GUS G. For Two Concerts Focusing On Early IRON MAIDEN Classics

Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, will join ex-IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno for two concerts next month in Greece, where they will play songs from MAIDEN's first two albums, "Iron Ma...

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RICHIE FAULKNER: Performing With Both K.K. DOWNING And GLENN TIPTON 'Was An Experience I'll Never Forget'

Richie Faulkner says that performing with Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing at last night's (Saturday, November 5) Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony in Los Angeles was an experience he will "never forget." PRIEST received the Musical Excellence Award at the event, which honored Eminem, Dolly...

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BRUCE KULICK Believes He And BOB KULICK Would Have Resolved Their Differences If His Brother Hadn't Died

During a new appearance on The SDR Show, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick was asked if he had a chance to resolve his differences with his brother Bob prior to the latter's death in May 2020 at the age of 70. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "He knew that I didn't take it persona...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT Blames Social Media For Helping Create A 'Culture War'

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett has lamented the fact that social media platforms are breeding grounds for the spread of fake news and misinformation, which also contributes to the political divide in the United States Of America. Earlier today (Sunday, November 6),two days before the midterm election...

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W.A.S.P.'s 'Oversold' Dallas Concert Gets Shut Down By Fire Department

W.A.S.P.'s headlining concert at Amplified Live in Dallas, Texas Saturday night (November 5) was reportedly shut down by the Dallas Fire Department just prior to the band taking the stage as the almost-2,000-seat capacity venue was allegedly oversold by almost 1,200 tickets. Support at the concert w...

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Watch: FOZZY Plays First Concert Following CHRIS JERICHO's Throat Injury

FOZZY kicked off its U.K. tour last night (Friday, November 4) in Manchester. It marked the band's first live appearance since FOZZY postponed the remaining dates of its summer/fall 2022 "Save The World" tour due to a throat injury suffered by the band's lead singer, wrestling superstar Chris Jerich...

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GODSMACK Postpones First-Ever South American Tour 'Due To Logistical Issues'

GODSMACK has been forced to postpone its first-ever South American shows "due to logistical issues." Earlier today (Friday, November 4),the Sully Erna-fronted outfit released the following statement via social media: "Due to logistical issues beyond our control, we are very disappointed to announce...

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METALLICA And DEF LEPPARD Partner With VAULT To Launch Music Graphic Novel Line

Vault Comics has announced Headshell, a new line of graphic novels from iconic recording artists, including METALLICA, DEF LEPPARD, THE BEACH BOYS, FALL OUT BOY's Pete Wentz, Redman and more. Richard Rudolph — acclaimed songwriter and producer, and veteran music executive and publisher — will guide...

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K.K. DOWNING Is 'Ready To Rock' With JUDAS PRIEST At Tomorrow's ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction Ceremony

K.K. Downing says that he is "ready to rock some classic riffs" with JUDAS PRIEST at this weekend's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony. PRIEST will receive the Musical Excellence Award at tomorrow's (Saturday, November 5) event, which will honor Eminem, Dolly Parton, DURAN DURAN, Lionel R...

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BAD RELIGION's GREG GRAFFIN Thought The Hair Metal 'Fashion' And Some Of The Lyrics Were 'Ridiculous'

BAD RELIGION frontman, solo artist, professor and author Greg Graffin will release a new book, "Punk Paradox: A Memoir", on November 8 via Hachette Books. It is described in a press release as a "historical memoir and cultural criticism of punk rock's evolution." In a new interview with "The Chuck S...

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CHEAP TRICK's RICK NIELSEN To Sit Out Shows After Undergoing 'Minor Procedure'

CHEAP TRICK guitarist Rick Nielsen will miss the band's shows this weekend after recently undergoing a "minor" medical procedure. He will be temporarily replaced by Robin Taylor Zander, the 28-year-old son of CHEAP TRICK's frontman Robin Wayne Zander. Earlier today, the legendary rockers released th...

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ROB HALFORD Reflects On Being A Closeted Gay Man During 1980s Androgynous 'Glam Metal' Era

In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford, who publicly declared his homosexuality back in 1998 during an appearance on MTV News, reflected on what it was like to be a closeted man in the 1980s while so many other rock musicians at the time dipped their toes into...