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Guitarist SONNY MAYO Quits SNOT; Temporary Replacement Announced

Reactivated Santa Barbara-based metal/punk rock hybrid SNOT has parted ways with guitarist Sonny Mayo. The news of Mayo's departure was broken by SNOT guitarist Mikey Doling who shared a video message earlier today in which he said:  "There's something I need to tell y'all. Sonny Mayo has decided to...

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KERRY KING On SLAYER Performing At BLACK SABBATH's Final Concert: 'It's Such An Honor To Even Be Thought Of To Play That'

In a new interview with Igor Miranda of Rolling Stone Brasil, Kerry King confirmed that SLAYER will perform a BLACK SABBATH cover at Ozzy Osbourne and SABBATH's final concert on July 5 in Birmingham, England. "It's such an honor to even be thought of to play that, and I'm glad we were actually in th...

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PRIMAL FEAR Shares 'Far Away' Single From Upcoming 'Domination' Album

German power metal veterans PRIMAL FEAR will release their new album, "Domination", on September 5 via Reigning Phoenix Music. To celebrate this announcement, the lead single "Far Away" has officially landed on streaming platforms worldwide. Packed with all the signature elements of a classic PRIMAL...

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METALLICA Is Open To Performing At Las Vegas Sphere: 'Oh, Heck, Yeah!' Says KIRK HAMMETT

In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett was asked if he and his bandmates would entertain the possibility of performing at the Las Vegas Sphere, the 17,600-capacity venue which has transformed live entertainment since opening in September 2023. He responded:...

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ALEX LIFESON On Possibility Of Performing With GEDDY LEE Again: 'We'll See What Happens'

In a new interview with The Prog Report, RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson was asked how close he and his longtime RUSH bandmate Geddy Lee have come to accepting a concert promoter's offer to play a show together. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, that [being approached by concert...

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SAMMY HAGAR On EDDIE VAN HALEN: 'I Miss The Guy So Much'

In a new interview with the Los Angeles Times, Sammy Hagar once again spoke about how he mended his relationship with the late Eddie Van Halen. Prior to the guitarist's October 2020 passing after a long battle with cancer, Sammy said that the two were fortunately able to reconnect thanks to the grea...

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MASTERS OF REALITY's CHRIS GOSS Says 'Spinal Nerve Problem' Won't Keep Him From Performing Live

In a new interview with the "Neil Jones Rock Show" on TotalRock, Chris Goss, the singer, guitarist and driving force behind MASTERS OF REALITY, spoke about the health issues which forced him to perform while seated during the band's ongoing European tour. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)...

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TOBIAS FORGE On GHOST's Phone 'Ban' For 2025 Tour: 'For Two Hours, You Feel Relieved Of The Chains That Is The Ether'

In a new interview with Riff X's "Metal XS", GHOST mastermind Tobias Forge once again discussed his decision to make the band's 2025 world tour "a phone-free experience", with guests maintaining possession of their phones at all times, secured in Yondr pouches. Asked if the fact that GHOST's feature...

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Ex-ICED EARTH Members MATT BARLOW And FREDDIE VIDALES To Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of 'The Dark Saga' Album On European Tour

ASHES OF ARES, the band featuring former ICED EARTH members Matt Barlow and Freddie Vidales, will celebrate the upcoming 30th anniversary of ICED EARTH's third album, 1996's "The Dark Saga", on a European tour in September/October 2025. In announcing the upcoming trek on social media, ASHES OF ARES...

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MEGADETH Shares 'Studio Timelapse 2025' Video Featuring Footage Of Recording Sessions For 17th Album

MEGADETH has shared a one-and-a-half-minute "Studio Timelapse 2025" video featuring footage of the making of the band's upcoming seventeenth studio album. Check out the clip below. MEGADETH wrote in an accompanying message: "Can't wait to drop this one". MEGADETH's next album will be released via fr...

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Watch: PAPA ROACH Plays Acoustic Set At Detroit's WRIF Radio Station

On February 28, PAPA ROACH's Jacoby Shaddix (vocalist),Jerry Horton (guitarist) and Anthony "Twan" Esperance (touring guitarist) took part in a "Riff Sessions" acoustic performance at the studios of Detroit's WRIF radio station. You can now watch the set below. Featured songs: 00:00 - Intro 02:56 -...

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SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL Announces New Album 'Grizzly'

Russian metal powerhouse SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL will release its new album, "Grizzly", on July 18 via Sumerian Records. Along with the news comes the band's blistering new single "Russian Grizzly In America". The song is accompanied by a music video featuring a towering animatronic bear and UFC heavyw...

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AC/DC Drummer PHIL RUDD To Play Rock Anthems Alongside Classical Orchestra In New Zealand

According to Annemarie Quill of New Zealand's Stuff, longtime AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd will perform at the "Full Metal Orchestra" at Auckland's Spark Arena on July 26. "Full Metal Orchestra", which brings together the "raw power" of rock and metal music with the "sheer might" of a 29-piece classical...

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STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA Says He Has 'No Desire' To Play With EXODUS Ever Again: 'It's Been Done'

Steve "Zetro" Souza has opened up about his latest departure from EXODUS, saying that he "definitely" has "no desire" to play with the band ever again. Three months ago, it was announced that EXODUS had parted ways with the singer and had been rejoined by Rob Dukes. Souza joined EXODUS in 1986 after...

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Ultimately, it really doesn't matter what GHOST do. Commercial success brings attention. Attention brings scrutiny. The internet is full of miserable fuckers with too much time on their hands. GHOST are not metal. GHOST are too poppy. GHOST fans are idiots. And on, and on, until we all perish in a g...