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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Reveals What He Wants On His Gravestone

In a new interview with Gibson Gear Guide, JUDAS PRIEST's Richie Faulkner was asked what piece of advice he would give to aspiring guitarists out there. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I've always been an advocate for, you don't need to know the latest mode or scale, or you...

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Watch: MARTY FRIEDMAN Performs With MEGADETH At 2023 Edition Of Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

Marty Friedman rejoined MEGADETH on stage for the second time in six months earlier today (Friday, August 4) at the Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany. The guitarist performed four songs with his former band: "Trust", "Tornado Of Souls", "Symphony Of Destruction" and "Holy Wars... The Punis...

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Watch: Ex-NIGHTWISH Members TARJA TURUNEN And MARKO HIETALA Reunite On Stage In Finland

Former NIGHTWISH members Tarja Turunen (vocals) and Marko "Marco" Hietala performed a cover of "The Phantom Of The Opera" during their special August 3 concert at the Olavinlinna 15th-century castle in Savonlinna, Finland. Tarja and Marko both played individual sets at the event, with their renditio...

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Watch: LEMMY's Ashes Enshrined At Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

On August 2, 2023, a giant tribute to MOTÖRHEAD's Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister took place, featuring a parade, communal toasts, and the enshrinement of his ashes at Lemmy's Bar in the village of Wacken, Germany, where the annual Wacken Open Air festival is held. Despite wretched weather conditions, nothing...

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PRONG Announces 'State Of Emergency' Album, Shares 'Non-Existence' Single

It's been four years since heavy metal stalwarts PRONG released their acclaimed "Age Of Defiance" EP, and this fall, they make their eagerly anticipated return with the arrival of their thirteenth studio album, "State Of Emergency", due out October 6, 2023 via Steamhammer/SPV. The earned experience...

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TRIVIUM's PAOLO GREGOLETTO Undergoes Emergency Hernia Surgery; Temporary Replacement Bassist Announced

TRIVIUM bassist Paolo Gregoletto will miss the band's next few shows while he is recovering from emergency hernia surgery. He will be temporarily replaced by Josh Baines of the British metal band MALEVOLENCE. The news of Gregoletto's condition was first revealed by TRIVIUM guitarist/vocalist Matt He...

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SCOTT IAN Hopes To Finish Recording New ANTHRAX Album By End Of 2023

During an appearance earlier today (Wednesday, August 2) on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian spoke about the progress of the writing and recording sessions for the band's next studio album. Asked how far long he and his bandmates have gotten in tracking the eff...

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P.O.D.'s New Album Is 'Mixed, Mastered' And 'Ready To Go'

In a new interview with "The Jesea Lee Show", P.O.D. vocalist Sonny Sandoval was asked about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the three-time Grammy Award-nominated rock quartet's next studio album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's been a long progres...

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THE HALO EFFECT's Second Album To Arrive In Early 2024

THE HALO EFFECT, the new project featuring five former members of the Swedish metal band IN FLAMES — Jesper Strömblad (guitar),Daniel Svensson (drums),Peter Iwers (bass),Niclas Engelin (guitar) and Mikael Stanne (vocals) — recently completed mixing its sophomore album. In a new interview with Fin...

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METALLICA Launches Official Podcast 'The Metallica Report'

Today marks the debut episode of "The Metallica Report", a new podcast offering weekly insider updates on all things METALLICA. Broadcasting directly from the band's Northern California headquarters, "The Metallica Report" will be hosted by two of the closest members of the METALLICA family: Steffan...

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY's 'Deliverance' Certified Gold In U.S.

CORROSION OF CONFORMITY's "Deliverance", which saw the light of day 29 years ago, and was the band's first studio album featuring Pepper Keenan as frontman, was officially certified gold on August 1 by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for sales in excess of half a million copies....

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Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival Halts Admissions After Heavy Rain Turns Site To Mud

The organizers of Germany's Wacken Open Air festival have stopped admissions to the event after heavy rain turned the grounds to mud. Although a sellout crowd of 85,000 was originally expected at festival, which is scheduled to start today (Wednesday, August 2),only an estimated 50,000 people made...

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Watch: PAPA ROACH's JACOBY SHADDIX Joins FALLING IN REVERSE On Stage In Sacramento

PAPA ROACH singer Jacoby Shaddix joined FALLING IN REVERSE on stage on July 29 at Heart Health Park in Sacramento, California to perform the song "Popular Monster". Video of his appearance can be seen below. This past June, FALLING IN REVERSE shared a cover of PAPA ROACH's "Last Resort" by turning t...

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WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival Organizers Ask Visitors To Leave Cars At Home Due To Bad Weather

The organizers of Germany's Wacken Open Air have issued a travel ban for ticket holders with cars and trucks due to the "ongoing difficult weather situation" on the festival grounds. As a result of heavy rain in recent days and more rain expected in the next 24 hours, no more vehicles will be allowe...

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Watch MR. BIG Perform In Seoul, South Korea During Summer 2023 Tour

MR. BIG played its sixth concert with new touring drummer Nick D'Virgilio on July 29 at YES24 Live Hall in Seoul, South Korea. Fan-filmed video of the entire can be seen below. MR. BIG's first-ever concert with D'Virgilio took place on July 16 at the Majiao Music Festival in China. The band's setlis...