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MARK TORNILLO Is 'Grateful' For His ACCEPT Gig: 'It's A Gift From God'

ACCEPT singer Mark Tornillo has confirmed to The Aquarian Weekly that he and his bandmates are "already writing a new album. [We're] working on it as we speak," he said. "Writing is one of those things I like being under pressure to do it. Right now we're going at it slowly, going back and forth. We...

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The first DEAD CROSS album was an absolute riot. With no lesser talent than Mike Patton slotting in to replace late, great, original frontman Gabe Serbian, alongside bassist Justin Pearson (RETOX / THE LOCUST),  guitarist Michael Crain (RETOX) and, most pertinently for metalheads, ex-SLAYER dru...

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AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON Shoots Down Rumor BON SCOTT Wrote Lyrics For 'Back In Black' Prior To His Death

In his just-released memoir, "The Lives Of Brian", AC/DC singer Brian Johnson shoots down theories that the band's late frontman Bon Scott wrote some of the words for the "Back In Black" album prior to his untimely death in early 1980. Asked in a new interview with Rolling Stone why he felt he had t...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Adds GIBSON Custom Shop Flying V EXPs To His Collection

For 128 years, Gibson has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world. Gibson Custom Shop has unveiled the latest addition to the Dave Mustaine Collection, the Gibson Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP Limited Editi...

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DAVE LOMBARDO On PANTERA Reunion: 'I Think It's Great All The Way Around'

Former SLAYER and current TESTAMENT drummer Dave Lombardo has weighed in on the news that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) will unite with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under th...

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NITA STRAUSS Recruits ARCH ENEMY's ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ For New Single 'The Wolf You Feed'

Former Alice Cooper and current Demi Lovato guitarist Nita Strauss has dropped a brand new single and accompanying music video, "The Wolf You Feed". The epic, headbanger of a track features huge, chunky, metallic riffs and the insane vocal talent of Alissa White-Gluz of ARCH ENEMY. Nita comments: "I...

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TOBIAS SAMMET Says RONNIE JAMES DIO's Singing Was 'Out Of This World'

In a new interview with Rocksverige, AVANTASIA leader and EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet was asked which singer, alive or dead, is his absolute favorite. He responded: "That's a very difficult question. It depends on the phases I go through, but it's probably be Ronnie James Dio [BLACK SABBATH, RAINBO...

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JOSEY SCOTT On His Onstage Reunion With SALIVA: It Was 'Just Total Magic Time'

SALIVA reunited with its original singer Josey Scott for a one-off appearance on September 11 at this year's Blue Ridge Rock Festival at the Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia. Scott performed three songs with the group at the event, which also saw SALIVA play with its singer of the p...

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SERJ TANKIAN: SYSTEM OF A DOWN 'Will Be Making An Announcement About Something Next Year'

In a new interview with Kyle Meredith, Serj Tankian was asked if there are any plans for SYSTEM OF A DOWN activity in the coming months. He responded: "As of now, we haven't talked about anything. We will be making an announcement about something next year that I can't really tell you about. So ther...

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HALESTORM's AREJAY HALE: 'I Get More Joy Out Of Touring Knowing That I'm Not Getting Wasted Every Night'

In a new interview with Australia's Serpent Tongue, HALESTORM drummer Arejay Hale spoke about the physical preparation that goes into the touring and performing aspect of being in a high-energy rock band. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "As a drummer, I try to think like an athlete. I...

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NITA STRAUSS Performs New Solo Single 'Summer Storm' During Atlanta Meet-And-Greet (Video)

Former Alice Cooper and current Demi Lovato guitarist Nita Strauss performed her new instrumental single, "Summer Storm", during her clinic yesterday (Saturday, October 22) at Big House Guitars in Atlanta, Georgia. Fan-filmed video of her appearance can be seen below (courtesy of Jumping Jack YouTub...

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SKILLET's JOHN COOPER Doesn't Want To 'Dishonor God' With Band's Artwork

During a recent appearance on the "Bibledingers" podcast, John Cooper, the frontman and bassist for the Grammy-nominated Christian rock group SKILLET, was asked what he would say to those who feel that SKILLET's art contains "demonic imagery." John responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I...

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BRIAN JOHNSON Couldn't Watch AXL ROSE Perform With AC/DC: 'I'm Told That He Did A Great Job'

Brian Johnson says that he couldn't bring himself to watch Axl Rose filling in for him at the end of AC/DC's "Rock Or Bust" tour. AC/DC postponed the last 10 dates of its spring 2016 North American trek after Johnson was advised to stop playing live or "risk total hearing loss." The band went on to...

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TERRY ILOUS Looks Back On His Exit From GREAT WHITE: 'It Just Was Time To Go Separate Ways'

Terry Ilous says that he exited GREAT WHITE after nearly a decade because "it was time to go separate ways." Ilous, who previously played with '80s L.A. hard rockers XYZ, joined GREAT WHITE in 2010 after replacing touring vocalist Jani Lane (WARRANT). The Ilous-led GREAT WHITE released two albums, 2...

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JAMES MICHAEL Doesn't Rule Out New SIXX:A.M Music: 'All Three Of Us Would Say The Door Is Not Shut'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "In The Trenches With Ryan Roxie" podcast, SIXX:A.M. singer James Michael spoke about whether there are any plans for the band to record more new music or play live shows in support of the "Hits" compilation album, which came out last year. He said (...