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ADAM GONTIER On Rejoining THREE DAYS GRACE: 'It Felt Like The Right Time For Everybody'

Last November, Canadian rockers THREE DAYS GRACE released "Mayday", their first single since the return of original frontman Adam Gontier. The 46-year-old musician, who left THREE DAYS GRACE in 2013, is sharing lead vocals in the band's new lineup with singer Matt Walst, who has fronted THREE DAYS G...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH: 'I Think Bands Can Fall Into The Trap Of Pleasing The Audience Too Much'

In a new interview with Primordial Radio, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach spoke about how he and his bandmates find a balance between pleasing their fans but also challenging themselves to achieve something that they've never done before. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think i...

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See Official Pro-Shot Video Of POST MALONE Fronting NIRVANA Reunion At 'Saturday Night Live' 50th-Anniversary Concert

Peacock has released an official video of the February 14 performance of NIRVANA's surviving members — Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear — along with Post Malone — during "Saturday Night Live"'s 50th-anniversary concert. Grohl, Novoselic, Smear and Malone played the NIRVANA classic "Smells L...

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STEVE DIGIORGIO On Working With DEATH Mastermind CHUCK SCHULDINER: He Was 'The Most Open-Minded Free Thinker'

In a recent interview with D'Addario And Co., veteran metal bassist Steve DiGiorgio spoke about what it was like to play and make music with late DEATH mastermind Chuck Schuldiner in the 1990s. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Working with Chuck, he established the song with his riff,...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY On Physical Pains Of Drumming: 'For Me, It's Been Accumulating Through The Years'

In a new interview with Samus Paulicelli of the 66Samus YouTube channel, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked how he deals with the physical pains of drumming as he gets older. Mike replied (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That's a good question. For me, it's been accumulating thr...

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KITTIE's MORGAN LANDER On 25th Anniversary Of 'Spit': 'The Impact Of That Album Has Lasted For The Duration Of Our Career'

In a new interview with Andrew Slaidins of The Rockpit, KITTIE guitarist/vocalist Morgan Lander spoke about the 25th anniversary of the band's gold-certified 2000 debut album, "Spit". Asked about the lyrical and musical inspiration for the LP, Morgan said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah,...

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JETHRO TULL's IAN ANDERSON Doesn't Do Social Media: 'I Haven't Got Time Or Inclination For That Kind Of Discourse'

In a new interview with The Prog Report, JETHRO TULL leader Ian Anderson was asked for his thoughts on social media and whether he pays much attention to what people write about him and his band online. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm as uninterested as I was back in 1968, '6...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN On Making Of MEGADETH's 'Rust In Peace': 'We Knew That What We Were Doing Was Gonna Be Cool'

In a new interview with Jason Fraley of the Beyond The Fame podcast, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman was asked what it was like to work on his first album with the band, the now-classic "Rust In Peace", which came out in 1990. Marty responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, if...

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DAVID DRAIMAN Wants DISTURBED To Collaborate With KENDRICK LAMAR: 'Let's Shock The World A Little Bit'

In a new interview with Briad Haddad of Chicago's Q101 radio station, DISTURBED frontman David Draiman was asked about a possible collaboration with Kendrick Lamar following the rapper's performance at the Super Bowl earlier in the month. Draiman responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "You...

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FIELDY Claims He Hasn't Spoken To His Longtime KORN Bandmates Since 2019

During an appearance on the latest episode of the Basement Talk podcast, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu was asked what his relationship was like with his longtime bandmates in KORN. He responded: "I haven't talked to those guys since 2019. So it's like we're just kind of both…. They're truckin'. They're a...

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RANDY BLYTHE On LAMB OF GOD's Longevity: 'It's Because We Have Become Better Friends That We're Still Here'

During an appearance on bestselling author Mark Manson's The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck podcast, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe was asked if being in a band can be compared to a marriage where instead of having one significant other to keep happy, you're usually fully committed professionall...

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New SAVATAGE Album Will Have 'Classic' Sound: 'There's Not Gonna Be Anything That's Shocking To People'

In a new interview with Iron Madness, guitarist Chris Caffery and bassist Johnny Lee Middleton of reactivated American progressive metallers SAVATAGE spoke about the band's long-in-the-works new studio album. Regarding the progress of the LP songwriting and recording sessions, Johnny said (as transc...

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Watch: TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Performs JUDAS PRIEST, BLACK SABBATH Classics In Sydney

Former JUDAS PRIEST and current KK'S PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens performed on February 20 at Crowbar in Sydney as part of his ongoing Australian solo tour. Joining him on the trek is a backing band of Australia's metal maestros Joel McDonald on guitar, Jordan McDonald on drums, Voya Milutinovic...

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RISE AGAINST's TIM MCILRATH: 'A TRUMP White House Has Been A Disaster Every Single Day It's Been There'

In a new interview with Germany's Rock Antenne, RISE AGAINST frontman Tim McIlrath was asked if America's political turmoil has made the community at the band's concerts stronger. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've noticed that. It sort of sharpens the blade a little bit. It so...

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ROBIN TROWER To Release New Studio Album 'Come And Find Me'

The legendary Robin Trower continues his prolific period with the release of a brand-new studio album, "Come And Find Me". The record will be released on April 25 via Provogue, and you can listen to the first taster on "A Little Bit Of Freedom". Trower stands on the cusp of a whirlwind year that wil...