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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON: 'Not Every Band Works As A Democracy'

In a new interview with The Good The Band & The Ugly, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about how certain bands share everything equally, regardless if some members never write lyrics or a melody, while others have one or two main songwriters who receive the lion's share of royalties....

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Does MÖTLEY CRÜE's 'Kickstart My Heart' Open With Riff From SWEET's 'Hell Raiser'? SWEET's ANDY SCOTT Weighs In

In a new interview with Emilee Capogni, SWEET guitarist Andy Scott spoke about the similarities between the opening riff of MÖTLEY CRÜE's 1989 song "Kickstart My Heart" and the 1973 SWEET track "Hell Raiser". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'll tell you who played ['Kickstart My Hear...

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Watch: Ex-SEPULTURA Drummer IGOR 'IGGOR' CAVALERA Performs In London During 2025 Solo U.K. Tour

Earlier this month, former SEPULTURA drummer Igor "Iggor" Cavalera launched a solo tour of the United Kingdom during which he is performing electronic music from the repertoire of his solo discography inspired by the varied sub genres of avant-garde, drone, industrial and harsh noise. Fan-filmed vid...

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DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER Is Looking Forward To Performing Entire 'Infernal Overkill' Album At Select Festivals This Summer

In a new interview with Metal Remains, bassist/vocalist Schmier of German thrash metal veterans DESTRUCTION spoke about the band's touring plans in support of their upcoming 16th studio album, "Birth Of Malice", due on March 7, 2025 via Napalm Records. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "...

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K.K. DOWNING On His Participation In BLACK SABBATH's Final Concert Event: 'I Am Deeply Honored'

Former JUDAS PRIEST and current KK'S PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing has commented on his participation in BLACK SABBATH's upcoming reunion concert event, which will take place on July 5 in the latter band's original hometown of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Ozzy Osbourne and the rest of the o...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH On Making Of 'This Consequence' Album: 'The Only Pressure I Felt Was Pressure We Put On Ourselves'

In a new interview with The Break Down With Nath & Johnny, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE vocalist Jesse Leach spoke about the band's upcoming upcoming album, "This Consequence", due on February 21, 2025 via Metal Blade. "This Consequence" is KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's ninth album overall, and sixth with Leach, who...

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GENE SIMMONS Explains Why Rock Music Is No Longer As 'Fashionable' As It Once Was

In a new interview with Tom Cridland of the Greatest Music Of All Time podcast, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was asked why he thinks rock music is no longer as "fashionable" as it once was. He responded in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's the business and who the fans are. The...

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KING PARROT To Release 'A Young Person's Guide To' Album In June

Australian extreme metal behemoths KING PARROT will release their long-awaited new full-length, "A Young Person's Guide To", on June 6 via Housecore Records in North America. "A Young Person's Guide To" marks KING PARROT's first new output in five years. A hostile and abrasive slab of sensory destro...

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Watch: DREAM THEATER Kicks Off North American Leg Of 40th-Anniversary Tour In Philadelphia

Grammy-winning, progressive music titans DREAM THEATER kicked off the North American leg of their 40th-anniversary tour Friday night (February 7) at The Met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The trek is "An Evening With Dream Theater" and is the first tour of North America since drummer Mike Portnoy's...

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FORBIDDEN Announces '40 Years Of Twisted Evil' August 2025 European Tour

Resurrected San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans FORBIDDEN will embark on the "40 Years Of Twisted Evil" European tour in August. The trek will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the band's formation and the 35th anniversary of the release of FORBIDDEN's second album, "Twisted Into Form", whi...

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ARMORED SAINT's JOEY VERA Pays Tribute To 'Symbol Of Salvation' Producer DAVE JERDEN

ARMORED SAINT bassist and producer Joey Vera has paid tribute to producer/engineer Dave Jerden, who died earlier this week at the age of 75. According to a social media post by Dave's family, he quietly passed away in his sleep on Wednesday, February 5 in Los Angeles. Earlier today (Friday, February...

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DOUG ALDRICH Is 'Feeling Good', Two Months After Completing Radiation Treatments For Throat Cancer

In a new interview with Ralph Rasmussen of Radio Bypass, former WHITESNAKE and DIO and current THE DEAD DAISIES guitarist Doug Aldrich offered an update on his health, nearly five months after he underwent a "very successful" surgery following a throat cancer diagnosis. Regarding how he is doing rig...

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THE SWEET Returns With New Single/Video, 'Insane'

THE SWEET — a five-member group which obtained the rights to use the name and perform in the U.S. and Canada under THE SWEET banner despite containing no members from the original SWEET lineup — has released a new single, "Insane" via Darkstar Records. Last year while cutting THE SWEET's previous si...

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SPIRITBOX Releases Blistering New Single 'No Loss, No Love'

SPIRITBOX, the boundary-pushing force redefining modern metal, return with their latest single, "No Loss, No Love" — a genre-fluid odyssey that seamlessly collides pulverizing prog-metal, hypnotic electronica, and haunting spoken-word passages. Courtney LaPlante is in peak form, her voice stretching...

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ALICE IN CHAINS' JERRY CANTRELL: 'Bands Aren't Built To Last'

During an appearance on "The Adamantium Podcast", ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell spoke about the fact that the average life span of a band is only three or four years. He explained (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Bands aren't built to last, so bands that can stick around an...