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W.A.S.P. Played Its First-Ever Concert Exactly 40 Years Ago; BLACKIE LAWLESS Reflects

40 years ago today, W.A.S.P. played its very first show at the Woodstock in Anaheim, California. To celebrate the milestone, W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless took to the band's official web site to share the following: "40 years ago today my life changed. To change in ways I had dreamed, but also to...

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BAD RELIGION Cancels Fall 2024 Tour Due To 'An Unforeseen Family Circumstance'

Punk rock veterans BAD RELIGION have scrapped their previously announced fall 2024 tour. "Due to an unforeseen family circumstance, we are cancelling our upcoming fall tour," the band wrote on social media on Tuesday, August 27. "We apologize for any disappointment and disruption this may cause. We...

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JANE'S ADDICTION's STEPHEN PERKINS Offers Advice To Young Musicians

In a recent interview with Paul Salfen of AMFM Magazine, JANE'S ADDICTION drummer Stephen Perkins was asked what advice he would give to young musicians who are just starting out. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, as far as when I started, I wanted to replicate my heroes. And...

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ERIC MARTIN On MR. BIG's Decision To Stop Touring: 'I Think We Might Be Shooting Ourselves In The Foot Here'

In an interview with Roppongi Rocks's Stefan Nilsson conducted on the MR. BIG tour bus backstage at the Skogsröjet festival in Sweden on August 3, MR. BIG frontman Eric Martin once again admitted that he was second guessing the group's decision to stop touring after the completion of "The BIG Finish...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER Shares 'Only You Can Rock Me' Single Featuring JOEY TEMPEST And ROGER GLOVER

Legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker has released "Only You Can Rock Me", the third single from his upcoming album "My Years With UFO", celebrating the 50th anniversary of Schenker's years with UFO. This new single showcases an incredible lineup featuring Joey Tempest (EUROPE) on vocals, Roge...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Says He Has 'Never Been A Big METALLICA Fan': 'It'd Be Hard For Me To Name One Song'

In a new interview with Robert Cavuoto of Myglobalmind, STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet was asked if he went to see METALLICA when the legendary metal outfit performed in his home state of Massachusetts recently. Michael responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I didn't, man. And I'll be hone...

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ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO Joins SPECTOR Family Of Artists

Spector welcomes ANTHRAX bass legend Frank Bello to its artist roster. ANTHRAX is one of the most influential thrash metal bands of all time and Bello's brutal bass riffs have been the driving force behind that success for forty years. Spector is currently developing the Frank Bello signature bass a...

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SUM 41's DERYCK WHIBLEY: 'I Am Not Joining LINKIN PARK'

SUM 41's Deryck Whibley has shot down rumors that he is joining LINKIN PARK. Speculation that Whibley would front a reactivated LINKIN PARK was fueled largely by the fact that Deryck's social media teased yesterday (August 26) that he would be making some kind of announcement on Wednesday, August 28...

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Every Bridge Burning

Now that most people are really, really angry all of the time, NAILS should, by rights, be the biggest band in the world. If only humanity had that much sense. There have been plenty of extreme music that has pushed the boundaries of fury forward over the last few years, but Todd Jones's militant wr...

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ANDY SCOTT Blasts Other Version Of SWEET Band Which 'Has Nothing That Ties Them To The Original' Group

In a new interview with Metal Express Radio 's Bryce Van Patten, guitarist Andy Scott of the legendary rock band SWEET was asked about the existence of another touring and recording act called THE SWEET which contains no members from the original SWEET lineup. Andy said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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DROWNING POOL's New Single Gets Official Release Date

In a new interview with iHeart Radio personality Debbie Sexxton, founding DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce confirmed that the first song that he and his longtime bandmates — drummer Mike Luce and bassist Stevie Benton — have completed with singer Ryan McCombs in 13 years is scheduled for release...

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See Multi-Camera Video Of DOWN Performing 'The Seed' In New Orleans In June 2024

DOWN played the first of two Louisiana "pop-up" shows on June 20 at Southport Hall in New Orleans. Multi-camera video of "The Seed" performance from the concert is available below. The video was shot by Steven W. Richardson, Emily Blanke and Metal Dave Gonzales and was edited and produced by Mike Ho...

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BRIAN FAIR Says SHADOWS FALL Has Secured Record-Label Home For New Music: 'We're Very Excited'

In a new interview with Sh!t Talk Reviews, SHADOWS FALL frontman Brian Fair spoke about the band's plans to release its first new music in more than a decade. Asked if SHADOWS FALL is shopping for a new record label at the moment, Brian said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've got something...

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Beyond The Reach Of The Sun

Canada's ANCIIENTS were arguably amongst the most promising prog metal bands following their 2013 debut "Heart Of Oak". They were instantly a force to be reckoned with, wielding finesse and diversity of expression that was accessible and easily digestible, rooted with the tools of the extreme metal...

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Watch: METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO And KIRK HAMMETT Cover RUSH's 'Working Man' During Edmonton Concert

Robert Trujillo and Kirk Hammett performed a rendition of "Working Man" by Canadian rock legends RUSH during METALLICA's August 25 concert at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Canada. "Working Man" was part of the fun and unusual feature METALLICA added to its shows on the band's recent tours: at ea...