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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: Why Now Was Right Time To Release New Solo EP

Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens spoke to Brian Aberback of The Aquarian Weekly about his recently released solo EP, "Return To Death Row". The effort was produced by Jamey Jasta (HATEBREED) and Nick Bellmore (JASTA, DEE SNIDER). Players on the EP, which contain Owens's "heaviest songs...

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TONY IOMMI Confirms That TONY MARTIN-Era BLACK SABBATH Albums Will Be Reissued In 2023

Tony Iommi has confirmed that the albums BLACK SABBATH recorded with singer Tony Martin will be reissued in 2023. The legendary SABBATH guitarist touched upon the group's re-release plans while celebrating what would have been drummer Cozy Powell's 75th birthday on Thursday, December 29. Iommi took...

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CHARLIE BENANTE Defends PANTERA Comeback: 'VINNIE PAUL And DIMEBAG Would Be All For' Their Music Being Performed Again

Charlie Benante says that "it felt right" for him to take part in PANTERA's comeback more than 20 years since the last time the band performed live. Joining the ANTHRAX drummer in PANTERA's reformed lineup are surviving members Rex Brown (bass) and Philip Anselmo (vocals),along with guitarist Zakk...

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APRIL WINE Founder And Singer MYLES GOODWYN Announces Retirement From Touring

Myles Goodwyn, singer, guitarist, writer, producer and leader of Canadian rock legends APRIL WINE, has announced his retirement from touring with the group. Goodwyn will continue to lead APRIL WINE and will still write new material for the band and produce their recordings. Goodwyn's last live perfo...

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Watch: ANTHRAX Singer JOEY BELLADONNA's JOURNEY Tribute Band Performs In Worcester

ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna's JOURNEY tribute band called BEYOND FRONTIERS (formerly JOEY BELLADONNA'S BEYOND THE BAND and JOURNEY BEYOND) performed last night (Wednesday, December 28) at Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts. Video of the concert can be seen below. BEYOND FRONTIERS will play two...

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SLAYER's PAUL BOSTAPH Announces 'Special Offer' For Online Lessons

SLAYER drummer Paul Bostaph is offering online lessons to students of all levels. Late Wednesday night (December 28),the 58-year-old musician took to his Instagram to share a short video announcing his offer. In an accompanying message, he wrote: "Learn the skills you need to succeed in your New Ye...

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SAMMY HAGAR: Why I Would Never Start Non-Music-Related Business With MICHAEL ANTHONY

In a recent interview with Darren Paltrowitz, host of the "Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz", Sammy Hagar, who has become a successful entrepreneur, was asked if he would ever get into business with his THE CIRCLE and VAN HALEN bandmate Michael Anthony outside of music. The 75-year-old rocker resp...

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DAVID REECE On His Time With ACCEPT: 'That Was An Opportunity Of A Lifetime'

American singer David Reece, who fronted ACCEPT in the late '80s, says that he "did the best" he could as the replacement for Udo Dirkschneider. The current IRON ALLIES vocalist, who is based in Italy, was recruited for ACCEPT's "Eat The Heat" LP in 1989. Reece's higher-pitched delivery was in sharp...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of GOD FORBID's First Concert In Over Nine Years

Professionally filmed video of GOD FORBID performing the song "Chains Of Humanity" at this year's Blue Ridge Rock Festival on September 10 at the Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia can be seen below. The show marked GOD FORBID's first live appearance in over nine years. GOD FORBID's l...

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ERIC MARTIN Says PAT TORPEY 'Would Approve' Of MR. BIG's New Drummer: 'Everybody Knows Him'

Eric Martin has confirmed that MR. BIG has found a new drummer and is planning to play some shows again starting next summer. The 62-year-old singer made the comment while addressing MR. BIG's decision to go on hiatus following the passing of Pat Torpey. The drummer died in February 2018 at the age...

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NICKELBACK's MIKE KROEGER On MESHUGGAH's Recent Concert In New York: 'They Absolutely Ripped The Roof Off' The Venue

In a recent interview with Italy's 106.6 Radio Rock radio station, NICKELBACK bassist Mike Kroeger, who has been vocal about his appreciation for heavy metal, spoke about his love for Swedish extreme tech-metal pioneers MESHUGGAH. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I saw MESHUGGAH play a...

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AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON Says 'There Is Talk' Of Him Filming More Episodes Of 'A Life On The Road' Rock-And-Talk Series

In a recent interview with "Rock Talk With Jacqui Neal", AC/DC singer Brian Johnson was asked if there are any plans for him to film any more episodes of his popular rock-and-talk series "Brian Johnson: A Life On The Road". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, there's talk of it...

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Watch MACHINE HEAD Perform In San Diego During Fall 2022 Tour

Fan-filmed video of MACHINE HEAD's December 22 concert at House Of Blues in San Diego, California can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Imperium 02. Ten Ton Hammer 03. Choke On The Ashes Of Your Hate 04. Now We Die 05. The Blood, The Sweat, The Tears 06. Unhallowed 07. Locust 08....

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EXODUS's STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA: My Voice Is 'Pretty Much An Imitation' Of BON SCOTT

As part of Jonathan Montenegro's "My 3 Questions To" series, EXODUS frontman Steve "Zetro" Souza was asked to name his top three metal singers of all time. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I could go on forever; there's so many that I could say. But you have to give… For me, Bon S...

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EDSEL DOPE: 'I Have No Interest In Being The Frontman, Face Or' Being 'Known As The Singer Of STATIC-X'

DOPE leader Edsel Dope has shared his thoughts on "Xer0", the masked frontman of STATIC-X who is widely believed to be him. In a recent interview with BLABBERMOUTH.NET, Edsel talked about the unique position of fronting STATIC-X in place of deceased vocalist/guitarist Wayne Static while trying to re...