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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Drummer Claims He Lost 'Hundreds Of Thousands Of Fans' Who 'Couldn't Handle' His Opinions

SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan, who has publicly voiced his support for former U.S. president Donald Trump on a number of occasions, claims that he has lost "friends" and "hundreds of thousands of fans" due to his opinions. On Sunday (October 22),Dolmayan took to his Instagram to write: "I...

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HEART To Reunite For New Year's Eve Concert In Seattle

HEART will reunite for the band's first concert in four years this New Year's Eve. On Sunday, December 31, Ann and Nancy Wilson will perform at the Climate Pledge Arena in their original hometown of Seattle, Washington. Support at the gig will come from JASON BONHAM'S LED ZEPPELIN EVENING. The conce...

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Early TED NUGENT Producer TOM WERMAN: 'When He Started Being Political, That Definitely Overshadowed His Guitar Playing'

In a new interview with Greg Prato of Songfacts, Tom Werman, who produced several of Ted Nugent's classic early albums, was asked if he thinks Ted's guitar talents tend to get overlooked due to his publicized political beliefs. He responded: "Yes. I do think he's among the better guitarists I've wor...

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NONPOINT's ELIAS SORIANO: 'The World Of Delivery And Consumption Is Changing Exponentially'

In a new interview with "The Logan Show", NONPOINT frontman Elias Soriano talked about how aspiring artists use the popular social media app TikTok to boost their careers in ways previous musicians never could, often landing hit songs without ever playing a single live gig. Elias said (as transcrib...

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FOO FIGHTERS, MEGADETH And BRUCE DICKINSON Among First Confirmed Artists For 2024 Edition Of HELLFEST

FOO FIGHTERS, MEGADETH and IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson are among the first 24 confirmed artists for the 2024 edition of Hellfest, set to take place June 27-30 in Clisson, France. So far, the following acts have been announced. FOO FIGHTERS QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE THE OFFSPRING MEGADETH DROPKI...

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KITTIE: 'People Are Gonna Be Really Excited When They Find Out What We've Been Up To'

In a new interview with Knotfest's "She's With The Band" podcast, KITTIE drummer Mercedes Lander and guitarist/vocalist Morgan Lander spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the long-awaited follow-up to the band's 2011 album "I've Failed You". Mercedes said about the musical direct...

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THE OFFSPRING Singer On New Music: 'I Feel Optimistic We're Gonna Have Something Out Mid-Next Year'

At this past weekend's When We Were Young festival in Las Vegas, THE OFFSPRING singer Bryan "Dexter" Holland and guitarist Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman spoke to Rock Sound about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2021's "Let The Bad Times Roll" album. Dexter said (as t...

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ULI JON ROTH Says There Are Early SCORPIONS Songs That RUDOLF SCHENKER Didn't Play On

Uli Jon Roth has revealed that there were songs on some early SCORPIONS albums on which Rudolf Schenker did not play. Saying that it was "just quicker" for Roth to record the parts himself, the guitarist said that tracks on the likes of 1978's "Virgin Killer" and 1979's "Taken By Force" did not feat...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH On Playing Two Different Setlists In Each City On 'M72' Tour: 'It's A Fun Format'

During an appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation Power Trip Special", METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke about the band's ongoing "M72" world tour, which features two-night stops in nearly two dozen cities. Presented worldwide by Liquid Death and Blackened American Whiskey (in North America only) a...

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Watch: FOZZY Performs New Single 'Spotlight' Live For First Time

FOZZY performed its new single, "Spotlight", live for the first time this past Thursday (October 19) at the Barrelhouse Ballroom in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. "Spotlight" was released the day of the Chattanooga concert via Madison Records/The Orcha...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS On Importance Of Free Speech: 'I Don't Want To Limit Your Ability To Speak'

In a new interview with "Metalshop", W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless spoke about how he was affected by his experience with the PMRC (Parents' Music Resource Center) more than three and a half decades ago. Back in the mid-'80s, the PMRC published a list called "The Filthy Fifteen" which consisted...

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GORGUTS To Begin Work On New Album Later This Fall

In a new interview with RichardMetalFan, guitarist/vocalist Luc Lemay of Canadian death metal veterans GORGUTS, who are currently on tour in North America with CANNIBAL CORPSE, was asked about the status of new music from the band. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "The new album, I'm g...

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PAUL STANLEY Rules Out KISS Residency At Las Vegas's Sphere: 'I Can't Really See That Happening'

Paul Stanley has shot down rumors that KISS could hold a residency at Las Vegas's new Sphere. Ever since U2 kicked off its residency on September 29 at the venue that houses a 16K wraparound LED screen and 167,000 speakers inside the 366-foot-tall orb just east of the Las Vegas Strip, there has been...

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BRET MICHAELS Adopts Husky Named BRET MICHAELS Who Helped Save A Kitten's Life

POISON singer Bret Michaels has adopted a dog named Bret Michaels from the Nebraska Humane Society. Earlier this week, the Nebraska Humane Society shared a Facebook post stating that the six-year-old husky, who has one blue eye and one brown eye andcame in as a stray a couple weeks ago, helped save...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE MANGINI Shares 'Not Drowning', Second Single From Upcoming Debut Solo Album

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini has released "Not Drowning", the second single from his upcoming debut solo album, "Invisible Signs", which is set to arrive in November. Accompanying Mangini on the LP are Tony Dickinson on bass, Ivan Keller on guitar, Gus G. (FIREWIND, OZZY OSBOURNE) on lead guit...