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JOURNEY's DEEN CASTRONOVO Reflects On The Depth Of His Drug-Addiction Despair: 'I Was Praying For Death'

During an appearance on the January 31 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", JOURNEY drummer Deen Castronovo, who famously completed court-ordered drug rehabilitation in 2015 after being arrested on domestic violence charges, spoke about how his faith and sobriety have given him a n...

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JOEL HOEKSTRA Explains How He Landed Gig As ACCEPT's New Touring Guitarist

In a new interview with The Logan Show, Joel Hoekstra spoke about how he was recruited to play guitar for ACCEPT for all of the band's European festival appearances in 2024 and the South American tour in May. Hoekstra will be standing in for Phil Shouse, who will remain with the band as their perman...

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VILLE VALO: 'I've Been Awestruck And I've Been Exhilarated' By Response To 'Neon Noir' Album And Tour

In a new interview with The Rockpit, former HIM frontman Ville Valo was asked about the response to his debut solo album, "Neon Noir", which arrived a year ago to mostly very positive reviews. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, the operation in its entirety has been quite — I've be...

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Watch: GLENN HUGHES Joined By JOE BONAMASSA And DEREK SHERINIAN For 'Burn' Performance At Whisky A Go Go

Glenn Hughes was joined by his BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION bandmates Joe Bonamassa and Derek Sherinian on stage for a performance of the DEEP PURPLE classic "Burn" during his headlining appearance last night (February 2) at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. Bonamassa also played the DEEP...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Praises JUDAS PRIEST For 'Having The Courage' To Write A Song About Jesus: 'That Takes Guts'

Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER has praised JUDAS PRIEST for having the "courage" to "write a song about Jesus". Earlier today (Friday, February 2),the 60-year-old Sweet, who was born in California but resides in Massachusetts, shared the cover art for PRIEST's new single, "Crown Of...

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THE HALO EFFECT Shares Music Video For Previously Unreleased Song 'Become Surrender'

THE HALO EFFECT, the new project featuring five former members of the Swedish metal band IN FLAMES — Jesper Strömblad (guitar),Daniel Svensson (drums),Peter Iwers (bass),Niclas Engelin (guitar) and Mikael Stanne (vocals) — has released the official music video for the song "Become Surrender". The...

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SAMMY HAGAR And WOLFGANG VAN HALEN's MAMMOTH WVH To Share Stage At Tonight's 'Person Of The Year' Gala Honoring JON BON JOVI

Ex-VAN HALEN frontman Sammy Hagar and MAMMOTH WVH, the brainchild of former VAN HALEN bassist Wolfgang Van Halen, are among the artists who will perform at MusiCares Person Of The Year benefit gala honoring Grammy Award winner, 11-time nominee and founding member of American rock band BON JOVI, Jon...

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NORTH SEA ECHOES Featuring FATES WARNING's RAY ALDER And JIM MATHEOS: 'Unmoved' Single Available

NORTH SEA ECHOES, the new project featuring two members of the pioneering progressive metal act FATES WARNING, singer Ray Alder and guitarist Jim Matheos, will release its debut album, "Really Good Terrible Things", on February 23, 2024 via Metal Blade. The band is pleased to share the second taste...

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JACOBY SHADDIX: '2025 Is Gonna Be A Big Year For PAPA ROACH'

In a new interview with the 99.7 The Blitz radio station, PAPA ROACH frontman Jacoby Shaddix spoke about the band's touring and recording plans for the rest of 2024. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Right now, early in the year, we've been working on a bunch of new music. And so we're...

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DAVID ELLEFSON: What I Miss About Being In MEGADETH

In a new interview with The Metal Voice conducted at this year's NAMM convention in Anaheim, California, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked if Dave Mustaine has reached out to him since his latest exit from the band. Ellefson said: "No. No, absolutely not. No, he has not reached out."...

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AC/DC's 'Back In Black' Video Surpasses One Billion Views On YouTube

AC/DC's "Back In Black" video has officially topped a billion views on YouTube. The clip, which was uploaded to YouTube in November of 2012, marks AC/DC's second song to reach the milestone, after "Thunderstruck" hit one billion views in 2021. In December 2019, "Back in Black" was certified by the R...

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BUCKCHERRY's JOSH TODD Explains Why 'Big Gigs Are Easier To Do Than Smaller, More Intimate Gigs'

In a new interview with Neil Jones of TotalRock, BUCKCHERRY frontman Josh Todd was asked if performing live is "where it's at" for him and his bandmates. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, if you wanna make a living at this, for sure, you've gotta get out there and pound on th...

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ACE FREHLEY On His Absence From KISS's Final Show: 'I Did Try, But I Couldn't Make It Happen'

Speaking exclusively to Rock Candy magazine as part of an in-depth 14-page cover story, founding member and much-loved guitarist Ace Frehley explained to writer Andrew Daly why he never made it on stage one last time with KISS for their final show at Madison Square Garden last December after last le...

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DRAGONFORCE's 'Through The Fire And Flames' Featured In TV Ad For 'Despicable Me 4'

According to DRAGONFORCE guitarist Herman Li, "Through The Fire And Flames", the leadoff track from the band's 2006 album "Inhuman Rampage", was featured in a TV ad for "Despicable Me 4", the latest installment in the animated franchise. On Monday (January 29),Li shared the video to his account on...

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GODSMACK Shares Video From Rehearsals For 'Vibez Tour'

GODSMACK has shared video from the rehearsals for the band's upcoming "Vibez Tour". The trek will see frontman Sully Erna and his bandmates deliver a series of intimate evenings featuring acoustic/electric performances and untold stories in theatres across North America. The first leg is scheduled t...