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LACUNA COIL's CRISTINA SCABBIA Discusses How Being A 'Workaholic' Inspired New 'Sleepless Empire' Album

By David E. Gehlke LACUNA COIL's career-altering 2002 "Comalies" studio album received the re-recording treatment in 2022 upon its 20th anniversary. For the Italians, "Comalies" was the album that brought them in front of an international audience, particularly Stateside, where the "Heaven Is A Lie"...

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DIRKSCHNEIDER Shares 'Reimagined' Version Of 'Balls To The Wall' Title Track Featuring SABATON's JOAKIM BRODÉN

Marking the 40th anniversary of ACCEPT's iconic album "Balls To The Wall", the band's founding member and former frontman Udo Dirkschneider has reinterpreted this classic with a fresh and star-studded twist. Far from a simple remake, this project was born out of countless conversations with prominen...

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SKID ROW's ROB HAMMERSMITH On New Singer Search: 'We Have Had Some Really Strong Candidates'

In a new interview with the Appetite For Distortion podcast, SKID ROW drummer Rob Hammersmith spoke about the band's ongoing search for a replacement for singer Erik Grönwall. Erik, who was SKID ROW's fourth frontman since Sebastian Bach's departure, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia i...

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CRISTINA SCABBIA Explains How LACUNA COIL Found New Touring Guitarist DANIELE SALOMONE

In a new interview with Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, LACUNA COIL singer Cristina Scabbia was asked how Italian guitarist/producer Daniele Salomone came to join the band as the replacement for LACUNA COIL's longtime guitarist Diego Cavallotti. She responded (as transcribed by...

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CHRIS POLAND Says MARTY FRIEDMAN Is His 'Second-Favorite' MEGADETH Guitarist After KIKO LOUREIRO

In a new interview with Greg Prato of Ultimate Guitar, ex-MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland was asked to name his favorite MEGADETH guitarists apart from himself. He responded: "I like Marty [Friedman], what he brought to MEGADETH. But I think Kiko [Loureiro] was my favorite of everyone. I just liked...

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MYLES KENNEDY On Next SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS Album:' It's Still Riff-Based Rock 'N' Roll'

In a new interview with Heavy Consequence, Myles Kennedy spoke about the status of the songwriting and recording sessions for the next SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS album. He said: "As far as the progress goes, I think a lot of it is well on its way. I have to get my vocals re...

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EXODUS Parts Ways With STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA, Announces Return Of ROB DUKES

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans EXODUS have parted ways with singer Steve "Zetro" Souza and have been rejoined by Rob Dukes. Earlier today, EXODUS released the following statement via social media: "Announcement! EXODUS have parted ways with Steve 'Zetro' Souza. We thank Steve for his y...

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TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA's Charitable Contributions In 2024 Surpassed $800,000

In support for America's veterans, Vet Tix has announced that Minutemen Family Of Companies and Barney Monk Event Staffing donated $50,000 to provide free tickets for veterans to attend TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA's (TSO) electrifying 2024 winter tour, "The Lost Christmas Eve". In an inspiring gesture...

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GENE SIMMONS Once Again Defends His 'Dancing With The Stars' Comments: 'The Alternative Is We Ignore All Women, Never Compliment You'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has once again proclaimed that he stands by "every word" he said when he served as a guest judge, alongside Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough, for last October's "Hair Metal Night" episode of "Dancing With The Stars". The episode saw 11 pairs return t...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Bassist/Vocalist MARKO HIETALA: 'I've Had Some Really Bad Years Behind Me And It's Time To Go Forward'

In a new interview with Belgian Jasper, former NIGHTWISH bassist/vocalist Marko Hietala spoke about his desire to focus on the future and pursue multiple projects since his departure from the band four years ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I've had some really bad years behind m...

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Is Reactivated SAVATAGE Planning Any U.S. Shows? 'We're Gonna Play Everywhere', Says CHRIS CAFFERY

Legendary American progressive metal band SAVATAGE recently announced its first headlining shows since 2002. SAVATAGE's lineup for the 2025 dates will consist of Johnny Lee Middleton on bass, Chris Caffery on guitar, Al Pitrelli on guitar, Jeff Plate on drums and Zak Stevens on lead vocals. Regardin...

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Ex-SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL: 'I Would Have Loved' To Have Stayed In The Band

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, former SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall has opened up about his decision to exit the band less than a year ago. The 37-year-old Swedish-born musician, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in March 2021, announced his departure from SKID ROW in...

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NONPOINT's ROBB RIVERA Shoots Down Speculation That Drugs Were Involved In His Health Scare

NONPOINT drummer Robb Rivera has shot down speculation that "drugs" were a factor in his having to be rushed to the hospital after he had an elevated heart rate during the band's concert in Louisville, Kentucky. According to the band, Robb had a sudden shift in his heart rate that was "dangerously h...

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NONPOINT's ROBB RIVERA On Being Rushed To Hospital With Elevated Heart Rate: 'Extremely Emotional And Overwhelming'

NONPOINT drummer Robb Rivera says that being rushed to the hospital after he had a dangerously elevated heart rate was an "extremely emotional and overwhelming" experience. According to the band, Robb had a sudden shift in his heart rate that was "dangerously high" during the NONPOINT concert Sund...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE On His Upcoming Book 'Just Beyond The Light': 'There Is A Lot Of Self-Searching In It'

During an appearance on B&H Event Space's "Leica Stories", LAMB OF GOD frontman D. Randall "Randy" Blythe spoke about his upcoming book, "Just Beyond The Light: Making Peace With The Wars Inside Our Head", which is due on February 18, 2025 via Grand Central Publishing (GCP). He said (as transcri...