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CHRIS IMPELLITTERI Doesn't Care About Being The World's Fastest Guitar Player: 'I Just Want To Be In A Metal Band'

By David E. Gehlke Veteran shredder Chris Impellitteri's reputation as a guy who can play really fast overshadows the fact that he's actually a pretty good riff writer, too. Part of the late 1980s surge that turned guitar playing into a competition and/or arms race, Impellitteri's breakout moment ca...

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ZAKK WYLDE Says Touring With PANTERA Is 'Easy-Peasy': 'It Really Is Like A Huge Family Vibe'

In a new interview with Nikki Blakk of the San Francisco Bay Area radio station 107.7 The Bone, Zakk Wylde spoke about his ongoing touring activities with a reformed version of PANTERA, also featuring surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass),alongside Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX)...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Explains Why Japanese People 'Of All Types' Relate To Heavy Metal And Why 'That Doesn't Happen In America'

On Monday, November 25, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman came to Tokyo's Foreign Correspondents' Club Of Japan, one of the world's oldest and most prestigious press clubs, to talk about his music, his life and extraordinary cultural journey from America to Japan. Video of the question-and-an...

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TWISTED SISTER's MARK 'THE ANIMAL' MENDOZA Releases New Christmas Single

TWISTED SISTER bassist Mark "The Animal" Mendoza has collaborated with singer Marla Adler on a Christmas single called "I'm Your Christmas Present". The track, which is now available on all major streaming services, was released via Two Stooges Records. TWISTED SISTER's 2006 album "A Twisted Christm...

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The Wolf Changes Its Fur But Not Its Nature

Heralded dark rockers CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX release here a compilation of re-recordings and a second album of covers to mark their 20 years of existence. "The Wolf Changes Its Fur But Not Its Nature" is a collection of reworked versions of their previously recorded material, including "Goodnight, E...

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JINJER Shares Another New Single, 'Green Serpent'

Ukrainian modern progressive metallers JINJER will release their fifth studio album, "Duél", on February 7, 2025 via Napalm Records. The official music video for the LP's latest single, "Green Serpent", can be seen below. The song begins with thick grooves and calm, clear vocals by Tatiana Shmayluk...

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Second Edition Of 'Edward Van Halen' Photo Book By ROSS HALFIN Coming From RUFUS PUBLICATIONS

Rufus Publications has announced the second edition of "Edward Van Halen" by Ross Halfin, a 416-page revised and expanded celebration of rock's iconic guitar player, a man who changed the way rock music would be played forever. This extensive photo book features many classic and unseen shots chosen...

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Watch: DUFF MCKAGAN Performs At 'KLOS Helpful Honda Rock Room' In Los Angeles

On November 12, GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan came to the KLOS Helpful Honda Rock Room, a top-secret location in the Los Angeles area, for an intimate interview with Matt Pinfield, followed by a live jam featuring his solo material. Video of his performance can be seen below. In October, Duff h...

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BLACK STONE CHERRY's BEN WELLS Releases Children's Book, 'Good Girl, Sunny Pearl'

Guitarist Ben Wells of Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY has released his first children's book. "Good Girl, Sunny Pearl" follows a rambunctious beagle puppy who is full of mischief and never listens to her parents. Her antics drive them crazy until one day she decides to turn things around and be...

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JERRY CANTRELL: 'I Don't Look Back Too Much; You've Gotta Live In The Now'

In a new interview with Trust In Rock, the YouTube channel launched by former MTV's "Headbangers Ball" presenter Vanessa Warwick, ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell was asked if he feels that he is continuing the tradition and legacy he and late ALICE singer Layne Staley created toget...

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SCOTT GORHAM Reveals Musicians He Would Like To Join Him In A Reactivated THIN LIZZY

Scott Gorham has revealed the musicians he would like to join him in a reactivated THIN LIZZY. He's also said there's one LIZZY song that he would love to re-record with an all-star lineup, saying that he'd like to do it "just to see how it would sound with the new technology." The guitarist made hi...

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ARCH ENEMY Announces Fall 2025 European Tour With AMORPHIS, ELUVEITIE And GATECREEPER

Swedish/Canadian/American extreme metal titans ARCH ENEMY have announced the "European Blood Dynasty 2025 Tour". Support on the trek, which will kick off on October 10 in Stuttgart, Germany and conclude on December 15 in Düsseldorf, Germany, will come from AMORPHIS, ELUVEITIE and GATECREEPER. Ticket...

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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Drummer MATT SORUM Celebrates 17 Years Of Sobriety

Matt Sorum is celebrating the 17th anniversary of his getting sober. On Sunday (November 24),the 64-year-old ex-GUNS N' ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER drummer took to his social media to write: "Woke up this morning at a very early hour which I do regularly now that I have my daughter Lou Ellington and...

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Watch: DREAM THEATER's Concert In Paris Filmed For Future Release

DREAM THEATER's November 23 concert at Adidas Arena in Paris, France was filmed for future release on DVD and Blu-ray. Earlier today (Sunday, November 24),DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy took to his social media to share a photo from last night's show and he included the following message: "Merc...

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PHILIP ANSELMO Was A Member Of EXHORDER 'For About Three Hours', Says VINNIE LABELLA

In a new interview with "Reckless" Rexx Ruger of Pod Scum, Vinnie LaBella, founding guitarist of New Orleans-based thrash metal pioneers EXHORDER, cited by many as the originators of the riff-heavy power-groove approach popularized by PANTERA, spoke about his former band's supposed influence on PANT...