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ARMORED SAINT's JOHN BUSH Finds Side Project Home In CATEGORY 7: 'Everyone Is Beyond Talented'

By David E. Gehlke The John Bush story now practically writes itself: The singer co-founded ARMORED SAINT in 1982, declined an offer to front METALLICA in 1984, left ARMORED SAINT for ANTHRAX in 1992, reformed ARMORED SAINT in 1999 (while still doing ANTHRAX),was replaced in ANTHRAX by a returning...

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FEAR FACTORY Is Preparing To Work On First Studio Album With New Singer MILO SILVESTRO

At this past weekend's Download festival in the United Kingdom, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares spoke to Primordial Radio about how things are going with the band's current lineup, also featuring Milo Silvestro on vocals, Tony Campos on bass, and Pete Webber on drums. He said (as transcribed by...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Announces Fall 2024 40th-Anniversary U.S. Tour

Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen will embark on a 40th-anniversary tour this fall. Support on the trek, which will kick off on September 26 in Fort Myers, Florida and conclude on November 18 in New York City, will come from singer-songwriter Kurt Deimer. Tickets go on sale on Tuesday, Ju...

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NIGHTWISH Discusses Filming Of 'Perfume Of The Timeless' Video In Fourth 'Yesterwynde' Making-Of Episode

Symphonic metal veterans NIGHTWISH have released the fourth part of a documentary about the making of the band's upcoming album, "Yesterwynde", due on September 20, 2024 via Nuclear Blast. It marks the band's tenth studio LP, following on from the release of "Human. :II: Nature." in 2020. In the lat...

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METALLICA Shares 'Holier Than Thou' Pro-Shot Video From Milan Stop Of 'M72' Tour

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "Holier Than Thou" at the I Days festival on May 29 at Ippodromo SNAI La Maura in Milan, Italy during the 2024 leg of the band's "M72" tour can be seen below. In support of METALLICA's latest album, "72 Seasons", the band has been playing...

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BLACKIE LAWLESS Explains Why W.A.S.P. Original-Lineup Reunion Is 'Pretty Much An Impossibility' For Upcoming Tour

In a new interview with Chris Akin Presents…, Blackie Lawless spoke about the 40th anniversary of the release of W.A.S.P.'s first album. To celebrate this classic metal album, W.A.S.P. will, for the first time in 40 years, play the entire album from top to bottom, start to finish, on a fall 2024 Nor...

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LACUNA COIL Parts Ways With Guitarist DIEGO CAVALLOTTI

Italian goth metal veterans LACUNA COIL have parted ways with guitarist Diego Cavallotti. Cavallotti joined LACUNA COIL in 2016, initially as a fill-in guitarist following the departure of Marco "Maus" Biazzi. Earlier today (Monday, June 17),LACUNA COIL released the following statement via social m...

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GEEZER BUTLER Says OZZY OSBOURNE 'Desperately Wants' To Play One Final Concert

In a new interview with Jonathan Clarke, host of "Out Of The Box" on Q104.3, New York's classic rock station, BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler reflected on the band's "The End" final tour, which concluded in February 2017 in SABBATH's original hometown of Birmingham, England. He said (as transcri...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's JOHNNY CHRIST On Stage Production For 'Life Is But A Dream…': We Were Able To Take It To Another Level'

At this weekend's Download festival in the United Kingdom, AVENGED SEVENFOLD bassist Johnny Christ spoke to James Wilson-Taylor of Rock Sound magazine about the band's ongoing world tour in support of AVENGED SEVENFOLD's latest album, "Life Is But A Dream…" Written and recorded over the span of four...

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See KERRY KING Perform At Czech Republic's ROCK FOR PEOPLE Festival

Fan-filmed video of Kerry King's June 15 concert at the Rock For People festival in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic can be seen below. The setlist for the gig included SLAYER tracks as well as several of the 13 songs that appear on King's debut solo album, "From Hell I Rise", which came out on May 17...

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EVAN SEINFELD: New BIOHAZARD Music Could Arrive 'Early Next Year'

In a new interview with France's Loud TV, BIOHAZARD bassist/vocalist Evan Seinfeld confirmed that he and his bandmates are "making a new album". Evan said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm really excited about it. I'm writing a lot of lyrics right now, working on some music. All the guys ar...

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JACOBY SHADDIX: PAPA ROACH's Goal Is To Try To Stay' Musically 'Current, But Also Stay Authentic'

In a new interview with The Rockman Power Hour, PAPA ROACH frontman Jacoby Shaddix discussed the band's musical evolution and constant need for reinvention. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's been a wild ride, and we've had some dark ages in PAPA ROACH through the years. And when we...

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JOHN CORABI Explains His 'Quagmire' When It Comes To Answering Questions About MÖTLEY CRÜE

On a recent episode of the "Talk Louder" podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster (DANGEROUS TOYS),ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman John Corabi, who joined the band in 1992 as the replacement for original singer Vince Neil, was as...

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TED NUGENT: 'To Be Against Hunting Is To Literally Have No Soul'

Rock musician and hunting enthusiast Ted Nugent, who recently lost his beloved family dog Happy, spoke out in support of hunting rights during an appearance on the latest episode of The Chuck Shute Podcast. Referencing the fact that he cried for days after Happy died, Ted said in part (as transcribe...

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Watch: PANTERA Plays First U.K. Show In More Than Two Decades At 2024 DOWNLOAD Festival

PANTERA headlined the "Opus" stage at this year's Download festival on Saturday, June 15 at Donington Park, United Kingdom. The band's setlist was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. A New Level 02. Mouth For War 03. Strength Beyond Strength 04. Becoming 05. I'm Broken 06. 5 Minutes Alone 07. T...