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SIMON WRIGHT Says Performing With RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram Was An 'Enjoyable' Experience

Simon Wright says that playing along with a Ronnie James Dio hologram was an "enjoyable" experience. Dio died in 2010 at the age of 67 from stomach cancer. The singer's hologram was created by a company called Eyellusion and made its debut at the Wacken Open Air festival in August 2016 in front of m...

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IRON MAIDEN Pays Tribute To PAUL DI'ANNO: His Contribution To The Band Was 'Immense'

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have paid tribute to their former singer Paul Di'Anno who has died at the age of 66. In a statement posted to the IRON MAIDEN social media, the band writes: "We are all deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Paul Di'Anno earlier today. Paul's contributi...

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TESTAMENT Recruits NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN For 'Slower' Song On Upcoming Album

In a new interview with Paul Salfen of AMFM Magazine, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's upcoming studio album. The LP will mark TESTAMENT's follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation", which was co-produced by Juan Urteaga, who previously wor...

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One would be hard-pressed to summon a superior debut album in 2021 than IOTUNN's "Access All Worlds". The Danish quintet (who have been active since 2015) cast a suitably wide berth with songs generally entangled in the melodic death metal sphere of the Nordic variety, lavished with the immense pipe...

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JERRY CANTRELL On Music: 'If It's Something That Lasts, Then It's Gonna Get Passed Down To Generations'

In a new interview with São Paulo, Brazil's 89 FM A Rádio Rock radio station, ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell was asked how he feels about the impact of the music he has made over the last three and a half decades, especially when it comes to younger fans discovering his work. He r...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD On His Love Of LADY GAGA: 'I'll Still Be Banging My Head To 'Paparazzi' On My Deathbed'

In a new interview with Houston Chronicle, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford was asked which pop artists are currently on his playlist. He responded: "Chappell [Roan] is amazing. I turned on to [Lady] Gaga instantly. Her talent is just extraordinary. And she says she's a huge fan of Chappell. The way...

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Ex-IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL DI'ANNO Dead At 66

On behalf of his family, Conquest Music has confirmed the death of Paul Andrews, professionally known as Paul Di'Anno. Paul passed away at his home in Salisbury at the age of 66. Born in Chingford, East London on May 17, 1958, Paul first came to prominence as lead singer of English heavy metal band...

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INTO ETERNITY Is Working On First New Studio Album In Six Years

In a new interview with This Day In Metal, vocalist Stu Block confirmed that INTO ETERNITY is working on a new studio album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's gonna be slow going. We're gonna make sure it's right — make sure it's released right, make sure the music's right, make su...

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JEFF LYNNE's ELO Announces Final Concert

American Express Presents BST Hyde Park has announced the first stellar 2025 headliner, with Jeff Lynne's ELO gracing the famous Great Oak Stage on Sunday, July 13. Tickets go on general sale at 9 a.m. BST this Friday, October 25. One of Britain's best loved bands, the group marks their farewell, de...

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JEFF BECERRA: Next POSSESSED Album Will Be One Of The Band's 'Darkest'

In a new interview with Alex Stojanovic of MetalMasterKingdom.com, POSSESSED frontman Jeff Becerra spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2019's "Revelations Of Oblivion" LP. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I have like two songs left [to finis...

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OZZY OSBOURNE's 'No More Tears' Certified Quintuple Platinum In U.S.

According to a post on Ozzy Osbourne's Instagram, the legendary heavy metal singer's sixth solo album, "No More Tears", has been certified quintuple platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association Of America) for sales in excess of five million copies in the United States alone. Released in Se...

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Watch: DREAM THEATER Plays First Concert With MIKE PORTNOY In 14 Years

Progressive metal legends DREAM THEATER played their first concert with Mike Portnoy in 14 years Sunday night (October 20) at the O2 Arena in London, United Kingdom. The drummer co-founded DREAM THEATER in 1985 with guitarist John Petrucci and bassist John Myung. Mike played on 10 DREAM THEATER albu...

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JAKE E. LEE Says He Was Shot After He Confronted 'A Couple Of Thieves' Checking Out A Neighbor's Motorcycle

Jake E. Lee has offered an update on his health, five days after being shot in Las Vegas. The 67-year-old former OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist was hit three times in a shooting about 10 miles from the Las Vegas Strip early on Tuesday, October 15. He was later taken to the Sunrise Hospital & Medical Ce...

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WHITESNAKE's REB BEACH Doesn't Believe DAVID COVERDALE Will Tour Again: 'I Don't Think He Wants To Do That Anymore'

In a new interview with Pedro Alonso of Spain's Metal Journal, WHITESNAKE guitarist Reb Beach was asked if the band will resume performing live in 2025 or 2026. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I have no news. David [Coverdale, WHITESNAKE frontman] hasn't told me anything. The las...

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Watch: METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Offers 'M72' Tour Kit Rundown

In 2023, Modern Drummer headed to St Louis, Missouri to meet up with METALLICA's Lars Ulrich for a rundown of his multiple Tama drum kits. Lars led Modern Drummer's David Frangioni around the massive METALLICA stage to get his behind-the-scenes perspective. Check out the footage below. This past Jul...