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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE: 'We Put Out Seven Records On A Major Label, Sounding Like Us, Without Delivering A Single Hit'

In a new interview with Turned Out A Punk, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe reflected on how his band went from Metal Blade affiliate Prosthetic Records to its current major label home on Epic. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Approaching us signing to a major label, I think I was pr...

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Watch: SNOT Plays Second Concert With New Singer ANDY KNAPP

SNOT played its second concert with the band's new singer Andy Knapp on Saturday, January 18 at Brick By Brick in San Diego, California. Video of the show can be seen below (courtesy of joegames dot tv). Knapp, who also sings for fellow Southern California band STRONGER THAN MACHINES, made his live...

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DEF LEPPARD Plays Without VIVIAN CAMPBELL In Mexico; PHIL COLLEN's Guitar Tech JOHN ZOCCO Steps In

Veteran British rockers DEF LEPPARD played their first concert of 2025 last night (Saturday, January 18) at Feria Estatal De León in León, Mexico. As was the case with the band's October 14, 2024 private show in Nashville (as part of the Daimler Truck Customer Appreciation Event),guitarist Vivian C...

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LACUNA COIL's ANDREA FERRO On Heavier Musical Direction Of 'Sleepless Empire' Album: 'We Just Follow The Inspiration'

In a new interview with Claudio Pérez of Cuero Y Metal, LACUNA COIL co-vocalist Andrea Ferro spoke about the band's upcoming album, "Sleepless Empire", which will be released February 14, 2025 via Century Media Records. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're very excited because, obvio...

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L.A. GUNS' New Album, 'Leopard Skin', Gets Official Release Date

L.A. GUNS' new album, "Leopard Skin", will be released on April 4, 2025. It will mark the first fruit of L.A. GUNS' reunion with Cleopatra Records, a label known for its diverse roster and innovative approach to music production. In support of the LP, L.A. GUNS will be touring heavily this year. The...

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CHRIS BARNES Explains Why SIX FEET UNDER Didn't Tour The U.S. For More Than A Decade

In a new interview with Concrete Spew, SIX FEET UNDER vocalist Chris Barnes was asked why his band waited more than a decade to return to the road in the U.S. as part of the ongoing tour with NILE, PSYCROPTIC and EMBRYONIC AUTOPSY. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, the first...

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HATEBREED's JAMEY JASTA Says TOOL's Latest Album 'Sounded Like Spa Music'

In a new interview with Ed Hack of This Day In Metal, HATEBREED frontman, popular podcaster and Milwaukee Metal Fest co-organizer Jamey Jasta was asked what he attributes his success to. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "You know what? You've just gotta block out the detractors and...

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What Really Happened To Cause Plane Crash That Killed RANDY RHOADS? BOB DAISLEY Shares His Theory

On a recent episode of the "Talk Louder" podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster (DANGEROUS TOYS),former OZZY OSBOURNE bassist Bob Daisley spoke about how Randy Rhoads, the then-lead guitarist for Ozzy, and two others we...

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SHINEDOWN To Release Two New Singles, 'Three Six Five' And 'Dance, Kid, Dance', On Friday

SHINEDOWN will release two brand-new singles, "Three Six Five" and "Dance, Kid, Dance", on Friday, January 24. The two songs are available to pre-save now. During a December 2024 appearance on The Mistress Carrie Podcast, SHINEDOWN bassist and producer Eric Bass, who was promoting his debut solo LP,...

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SNOT Plays First Show With New Singer ANDY KNAPP

SNOT has recruited Andy Knapp of fellow Southern California band STRONGER THAN MACHINES to front the reunited group for all of its 2025 shows and beyond. Knapp made his live debut with SNOT Friday night (January 17) at the Parish room at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, California. The performance was...

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RAVEN's JOHN GALLAGHER Says METALLICA Are Still 'The Same Guys' Who Opened For His Band More Than 40 Years Ago

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, RAVEN frontman John Gallagher talked about METALLICA opening for his band back in 1983 and 1984. The trek marked METALLICA's first-ever tour. Asked what his thoughts were about METALLICA at the time, John said (as transcribed by BLABB...

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Watch: SHADOWS FALL, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, Ex-MEGADETH Members Jam Metal Classics At 2025 'Extreme Music Awards'

The 2025 Extreme Music Awards show, held on January 11 at Empire Live was a huge success, surpassing last year's inaugural show attendance, while the truly awesome list of metal and hardcore luminaries there to present and lend their chops to Jason Bittner's all-star jam grew exponentially. It was a...

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PHILIP ANSELMO's SCOUR Releases 'Blades' Single From Upcoming 'Gold' Album

SCOUR, the extreme metal collective featuring an impressive lineup of heavy music veterans, including Philip H. Anselmo (PANTERA, DOWN),Derek Engemann (PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS),John Jarvis (NEST, AGORAPHOBIC NOSEBLEED),Mark Kloeppel (MISERY INDEX) and Adam Jarvis (PIG DESTROYER, MISE...

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ZZ TOP's BILLY GIBBONS Shares New Song 'Livin' It Up Down In Texas'

Concord Records has announced the release of "Livin' It Up Down In Texas", a new track by Billy F Gibbons that was previewed earlier this month in an episode of the hit Paramount+ series "Landman" created by Taylor Sheridan. The single was written by the ZZ TOP founder and frontman along with "Landm...

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THUNDERMOTHER Releases New Single 'Can't Put Out The Fire' From Upcoming 'Dirty & Divine' Album

Swedish rock quartet THUNDERMOTHER has released a new single, "Can't Put Out The Fire". The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "Dirty & Divine", which will arrive on February 7, 2025 via AFM Records. THUNDERMOTHER singer Linnea Vikström Egg comments: "'Can't Put Out The Fire' is THUN...