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ALICE IN CHAINS' JERRY CANTRELL Announces Los Angeles Solo Concert

ALICE IN CHAINS vocalist/guitarist Jerry Cantrell has announced a special concert on December 7 at The Pico Union Project in Los Angeles, California. In a post on his Instagram, Cantrell said that he will be "accompanied by some cool friends performing songs you might expect, others I haven't played...

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Watch SEBASTIAN BACH Perform SKID ROW's Entire Debut Album In Golden, Colorado

Sebastian Bach performed at Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Golden, Colorado on October 5 as part of his tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of SKID ROW's self-titled debut album. Bach opened the 15-song set with "Tornado" — the LP's final track — and "Forever" before the singer performed the rest...

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TOBIAS FORGE On Why 'Nameless Ghouls' Won't Play On GHOST's Next Album: 'If I'm Not Asking Everyone, Then I Don't Want To Ask Anyone'

GHOST vocalist Tobias Forge recently spoke with Mark Strigl of the "Talking Metal" podcast. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether to expect additional GHOST songs featuring vocals by Papa Nihil, who is credited on the grou...

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Watch VINCE NEIL Perform MÖTLEY CRÜE Classics In Englewood, New Jersey

Fan-filmed video footage of Vince Neil's October 3 performance at Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, New Jersey can be seen below (courtesy of YouTube user "asaf barlev"). Neil is continuing to tour the world with his backing group, which includes Dana Strum and Jeff Blando from SLAUGHTER,...

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CRADLE OF FILTH Cancels Shows To Focus On New Studio Album

British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH have announced the cancelation of three European shows, as well as a concert in Tel Aviv, "due to time restraints concerning writing and pre-production" for the band's upcoming album. CRADLE OF FILTH said in a statement: "Having played literally all over the...

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NITA STRAUSS: 'JAMES HETFIELD Is Rock And Roll As F**k For Getting His Demons Under Control'

Nita Strauss says that James Hetfield is "rock and roll as fuck" for trying to get his "demons under control." The Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band made the comment less than a week after METALLICA's tour of Australia and New Zealand was called off so that Hetfield could e...

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GENE SIMMONS: First Post-Surgery Photo Available

Gene Simmons's wife has confirmed that he underwent a successful kidney stones surgery earlier this week. The KISS bassist/vocalist was admitted into Cedars-Sinai Hospital early Tuesday morning to undergo a medical procedure that should help get rid of the stones. According to TMZ, the non-invasive...

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LARS ULRICH Is 'Thinking About' His 'Brother' JAMES HETFIELD

Lars Ulrich says that he is "thinking about" his "brother" James Hetfield, just days after the METALLICA frontman revealed he was returning to a rehab program. Last Friday, METALLICA's tour of Australia and New Zealand was called off so that Hetfield could enter rehab to battle his addictions. The t...

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Former MORBID ANGEL Guitarist RICHARD BRUNELLE Dead At 55

Former MORBID ANGEL guitarist Richard Brunelle has died, his family has confirmed. He passed away on Monday, September 23 at the age of 55. The news of Richard's death was broken by his sister-in-law Megan Box-Brunnele. She wrote on Facebook: "This is Richie's sister-in-law. This devastating post is...

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OVERKILL's BLITZ Details 'Made In America' Project With MIKE PORTNOY And PHIL DEMMEL

Prior to OVERKILL's September 12 performance in Oporto, Portugal, vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth spoke with Underground's Voice. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the band's status as "legends" of thrash: Bobby: "It makes me a l...

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TOBIAS FORGE Says Some Of GHOST's Former 'Nameless Ghouls' Were 'Uncomfortable With The Idea Of Not Getting Recognition'

GHOST leader Tobias Forge recently spoke with Cassius Morris of "The Cassius Morris Show" podcast. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the group's recent touring: Tobias: "I'd say that this tour — this tour cycle, album cycle —...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Reunites With Original SKID ROW Drummer ROB AFFUSO On Stage In New York City (Video)

Drummer Rob Affuso joined his former SKID ROW bandmate Sebastian Bach on stage last night (Wednesday, September 25) at Sony Hall in New York City to perform the band's classic song "Makin' A Mess". Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can be seen below (courtesy of YouTube user "Otom Izot"). A...

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SAMMY HAGAR Says He Would Be 'Bored To Death' If He Retired

In conjunction with a recent OC Weekly feature, rock legend Sammy Hagar (VAN HALEN, THE CIRCLE, CHICKENFOOT) spoke at length about his career with writer Clay Marshall. Some select interview "outtakes" follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On having no plans to retire: Sammy: "Being one of t...

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TOM KEIFER On Bands Using Pre-Recorded Tracks During Live Performances: 'It's Not Something That I Would Wanna Do'

Tom Keifer says that he would never want to rely on pre-recorded tracks during his live performances. In recent years, more and more bands have been given a pass for using backing tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synthetic but also more consistent. Asked b...

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In Cauda Venenum

If you have attended a live performance from OPETH within the last decade, you have experienced a moment that occurs during every one of their concerts. After several songs in a row from the later era of the band — a stretch that typically may also include one of the many ballads from 2003's "Damnat...