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MICHAEL SCHENKER: 'Pure Self-Expression, That's Where My Rewards Come, That's Where I'm Happy'

In a recent interview with "The Jasta Show", the podcast hosted by HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta, legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker was asked if has a venue that he loves to play that he is always happy when he shows up to. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I have no ide...

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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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MARK TREMONTI Says CREED Will Need To Introduce Some New Music To Keep Fans Interested In Coming Out To Shows

In a recent interview with Matt Pinfield of 95.5 KLOS's "New & Approved" show, CREED guitarist Mark Tremonti was asked if there has been any talk of him and his bandmates working on some fresh music. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah. Just us coming back together after so...

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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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OPETH's FREDRIK ÅKESSON: 'As A Unit, We're Stronger Than Ever'

In a new interview with Australia's "Everblack" podcast, OPETH guitarist Fredrik Åkesson spoke about the chemistry within the band since the September 2022 addition of drummer Waltteri Väyrynen (PARADISE LOST, BLOODBATH, BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT). Väyrynen replaced stand-in drummer Sami Karppinen who ha...

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SLIPKNOT's MICK THOMSON Introduces New Signature Guitar From ESP

A video of SLIPKNOT's Mick Thomson introducing his new LTD MT-I signature guitar from ESP can be seen below. The LTD MT-I is the highly anticipated signature series guitar for Thomson. Available in obsidian metallic finish, the MT-I is based on the MH-style body, with an arched top and an inline rev...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE On Being 14 Years Sober: 'I'm Not Afraid Of Being Around Alcohol Or Drugs'

In a new interview with the The Lydian Spin podcast, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe, who has been sober for the past 14 years, spoke about the challenges of going on tour and being around people who are drinking. The 53-year-old musician said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I can be kind o...

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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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MARKO HIETALA On His Decision To Quit NIGHTWISH: 'I Was Regretting It Already When I Was Leaving'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, Marko Hietala was asked if he has any regrets about leaving NIGHTWISH four years ago. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Of course. I was regretting it already when I was leaving. But it was not just NIGHTWISH. I've sa...

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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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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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LORDI Shares 'Retropolis' Single From Upcoming 'Limited Deadition' Album

Finnish hard rock / metal monster squad LORDI increase the vehement desire for their forthcoming "Limited Deadition" album with a second single today. Titled "Retropolis", the band takes fans on a trip back to the 1980s, both musically and lyrically. Seductive guitar and synth leads conjure feelings...