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Ex-NIGHTWISH Bassist/Vocalist MARKO HIETALA: 'I've Had Some Really Bad Years Behind Me And It's Time To Go Forward'

In a new interview with Belgian Jasper, former NIGHTWISH bassist/vocalist Marko Hietala spoke about his desire to focus on the future and pursue multiple projects since his departure from the band four years ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I've had some really bad years behind m...

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Is Reactivated SAVATAGE Planning Any U.S. Shows? 'We're Gonna Play Everywhere', Says CHRIS CAFFERY

Legendary American progressive metal band SAVATAGE recently announced its first headlining shows since 2002. SAVATAGE's lineup for the 2025 dates will consist of Johnny Lee Middleton on bass, Chris Caffery on guitar, Al Pitrelli on guitar, Jeff Plate on drums and Zak Stevens on lead vocals. Regardin...

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Ex-SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL: 'I Would Have Loved' To Have Stayed In The Band

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, former SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall has opened up about his decision to exit the band less than a year ago. The 37-year-old Swedish-born musician, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in March 2021, announced his departure from SKID ROW in...

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DANCE GAVIN DANCE Announces 'Return Of The Robot' North American Tour, BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

Chart-topping post-hardcore outfit DANCE GAVIN DANCE has announced the "Return Of The Robot" North American tour. Produced by Live Nation, the 26-date trek will kick off on Friday, May 23 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at The Fillmore, with additional stops in New York, Toronto, Nashville, Atlanta, D...

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KERRY KING's WWE Entrance Theme Song For DAMIAN PRIEST Now Available On Streaming Services

WWE wrestler Damian Priest's updated version of his entrance song "Rise For The Night", featuring SLAYER guitarist Kerry King, has been officially made available on all the streaming music services. King plays guitar on the track, which originally debuted last November during WWE's weekly "Raw" broa...

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FEAR FACTORY To Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of 'Demanufacture' Album On Summer 2025 European Tour

FEAR FACTORY will celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of its classic second album, "Demanufacture", by performing the LP "in its entirety on most festivals" in Europe this summer. Tour dates: Aug. 01 - Wacken, Germany - Wacken Open Air Aug. 04 - Katowice, Poland - MCK Aug. 06 - Villena, Spain - Leye...

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Watch: VENOM INC. Joined By FORBIDDEN, AUTOPSY Members During San Francisco Concert

FORBIDDEN members Craig Locicero and Chris Kontos, as well as AUTOPSY's Eric Cutler, joined VENOM INC. on stage during the latter band's headlining concert Sunday night (January 12) at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco, California to perform several VENOM classics. Locicero came up for "Rip Ride", Ko...

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BUMBLEFOOT Explains Why JOE WALSH Turned Down His Invitation To Guest On 'Bumblefoot ...Returns!' Album

During an appearance on the latest episode of the Brutally Delicious podcast, former GUNS N' ROSES and current ART OF ANARCHY guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal was asked how he got QUEEN's Brian May to guest on his upcoming instrumental album, "Bumblefoot ...Returns!", set for release on January 24, 2...

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DAN LILKER Was 'Definitely' Surprised To Be Asked To Rejoin ANTHRAX For Spring 2024 Tour Dates

In late March 2024, ANTHRAX announced that, due to personal reasons, bassist Frank Bello would not be able to accompany the band on its South American tour, which kicked off on April 13, 2024 at MXMF The Metal Fest in Mexico City. Filling in on those dates, as well as two U.S. festival shows in May...

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'I Could Never Front SOUNDGARDEN', Says Singer SHAINA SHEPHERD

Singer Shaina Shepherd, who performed with SOUNDGARDEN's surviving members Kim Thayil, Matt Cameron and Ben Shepherd at a benefit concert last month, says that she "could never front SOUNDGARDEN". The vocalist was responding to followers of the Hot Metal magazine Facebook page about her appearance w...

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MASTODON's Next Album Will Be 'All Over The Place' Musically

In a new interview with U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine, MASTODON drummer-vocalist Brann Dailor spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to the "Hushed And Grim" album, which came out in 2021. He said: "[The songs are] all over the place. I hear some punk rock in there, bu...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's M. SHADOWS: 'The Day I Realized God Was Not A Feasible Option For Me, My Whole Body Shook In Fear'

During a recent appearance on the "Artist Friendly With Joel Madden" podcast, AVENGED SEVENFOLD frontman M. Shadows discussed religion and spirituality. The 43-year-old singer, whose real name is Matt Sanders, said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I'm not religious at all. But I find...

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CHRIS BARNES Says SIX FEET UNDER's Concert In Orlando Was 'One Of The Top Five Greatest Shows/Performances' In His Life

IFM RAW has uploaded video of SIX FEET UNDER's entire January 10 concert at The Abbey in Orlando, Florida during the band's U.S. tour with NILE, PSYCROPTIC and EMBRYONIC AUTOPSY. Check it out in the YouTube playlist below. On Saturday (January 11),SIX FEET UNDER frontman Chris Barnes took to his In...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Is Open To Writing Autobiography: 'I'll Probably Hurt Some Feelings Doing That Book'

In a new interview with Australia's "Everblack" podcast, former JUDAS PRIEST and current KK'S PRIEST vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens was asked if he has any plans to write an autobiography. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've never been offered it. I'm not writing a book unless I ge...

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KERRY KING Is 'Fired Up' For His Solo Band's First Headlining Tour: 'We Jump At The Chance To Tour Anywhere'

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King and his new solo band will hit the road for the 28-date North American headline tour in early 2025. With MUNICIPAL WASTE as special guest and ALIEN WEAPONRY supporting, the tour is set to launch in San Francisco on January 15, 2025, and wrap at House of Blues in Las Vegas...