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Watch: Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Performs Band's Classic Songs On MONSTERS OF ROCK Cruise

Fan-filmed video of former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes performing three of the band's classic songs, "On Your Knees", "L.O.V.E. Machine" and "Wild Child", on May 1 aboard this year's Monsters Of Rock cruise can be seen below. Last year, Holmes completed seven weeks of radiation therapy in his ba...

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Watch: COREY TAYLOR Kicks Off U.S. Tour, Performs Two Songs From Upcoming 'CMF2' Album

SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor kicked off his short solo U.S. tour last night (Tuesday, May 2) at The Theatre at the Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania. The performance included the live debut of two new tracks, "Beyond" and "We Are The Rest", which will appear on his upcoming sophomore solo a...

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RAVEN's JOHN GALLAGHER: 'We Know What We Like And How To Get It'

By David E. Gehlke Newcastle's RAVEN will be the next venerable British metal band to hit the 50-year milestone in 2024. RAVEN has faithfully remained underground, with a reputation forged via their highly entertaining live performances and consistent studio output, save for 1986's "The Pack Is Back...

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DEAD KENNEDYS Drummer D.H. PELIGRO's Cause Of Death Revealed

Longtime DEAD KENNEDYS drummer D.H. Peligro died last October due to "combined effects of fentanyl and heroin," according to the autopsy report obtained by TMZ. The report says he also suffered from non-small cell lung cancer, but the medical examiner's pointing toward the combination of drugs as th...

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LAMB OF GOD Announces August/September 2023 U.S. Tour

LAMB OF GOD will hit the road this summer for a 2023 headline tour featuring special guests ICE NINE KILLS, SUICIDE SILENCE, THE ACACIA STRAIN, FROZEN SOUL and more across select dates. Produced by Live Nation, the eight-city trek kicks off on August 10 at The Wellmont in Montclair making stops acro...

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JUDAS PRIEST Announces March 2024 Tour Of U.K. And Ireland With SAXON And URIAH HEEP

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST will embark on a tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland in March 2024. Support on the trek will come from fellow metal veterans SAXON and URIAH HEEP. "JUDAS PRIEST are excited to announce our first 2024 shows in the U.K. and Ireland," the band said in a state...

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Watch: EXTREME's NUNO BETTENCOURT Performs 'Rise' Guitar Solo Live For First Time

EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt played his jaw-dropping solo from the band's new single "Rise" live for the first time earlier today (Monday, May 1) during the group's concert aboard the Monsters Of Rock cruise. Video of the performance can be seen below. "Rise" was the first single to be shared...

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DAVE LOMBARDO Reflects On His Final Stint With SLAYER: 'We Had A Good Run'

During an appearance on a recent episode of the "Conan Neutron's Protonic Reversal" podcast, Dave Lombardo reflected on his final stint with SLAYER, which lasted from 2001 until his dismissal in 2013. Asked how it felt to be coming back to the band after being gone for so long, the now-58-year-old d...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD On Late PANTERA Guitarist 'DIMEBAG' DARRELL ABBOTT: 'We Inspired Each Other'

METALLICA's James Hetfield recently chatted with SiriusXM host Jose Mangin on SiriusXM's "Metal Ambassador" podcast. During the conversation, James discussed all of the musical influences that make up METALLICA's latest album, "72 Seasons" and "trying to evolve" with his own vocals. James also talks...

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How DEZ FAFARA's Near-Death Experience With COVID-19 Resurrected COAL CHAMBER And Re-Energized DEVILDRIVER

By David E. Gehlke Covid nearly took DEVILDRIVER frontman Dez Fafara out in 2021. Fafara has since been very vocal about his brush with death and Covid's after-effects, which were recently brought into view when DEVILDRIVER canceled their appearance for this summer's Bloodstock Open Air in the U.K....

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JAMES KOTTAK Says His Battle With The Bottle Is 'An Ongoing Process': 'It's Progress, Not Perfection'

Former SCORPIONS and current KINGDOM COME drummer James Kottak spoke about his alcohol issues in a new interview with Tulsa Music Stream. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've had a few bouts with booze over the years. But what people don't know is all the years that I was sobe...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER On His Lifestyle Changes Following Heart Surgery: 'I Have To Watch How Many Greens I Eat'

JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner has once again opened up about the life-saving surgery he underwent a year and a half ago. On September 26, 2021, the now-43-year-old British-born musician suffered an acute cardiac aortic dissection during a performance at the Louder Than Life festival, just a...

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Watch SKID ROW Perform In Curitiba, Brazil

Fan-filmed video of SKID ROW's April 28 performance at Tork 'N Roll in Curitiba, Brazil can be seen below. During an appearance on a recent episode of "The BlackSheep Podcast", SKID ROW guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo spoke about how the introduction of the band's latest addition, Swedish-born singer Er...

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Ex-ICED EARTH Singer TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS On JON SCHAFFER's Involvement In U.S. Capitol Riot: 'He Knew He Was Wrong'

Former ICED EARTH singer Tim "Ripper" Owens says that Jon Schaffer "screwed up" by being involved in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Owens, who joined ICED EARTH in 2003 and stayed in the group for four years before being fired in December 2007, addressed his time with the band in a ne...

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Watch: MAMMOTH WVH Plays First Concert As Opening Act For METALLICA

MAMMOTH WVH played its first concert as the opening act for METALLICA last night (Thursday, April 27) at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Fan-filmed video of the show can be seen below. In a recent interview with the Rock 100.5 The KATT radio station, MAMMOTH WVH frontman Wolfgang...