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DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER Sets The Record Straight: 'Since The Reunion, I've Been The Driving Force Behind The Band'

By David E. Gehlke Apparently, the perception was not the reality with long-running German thrashers DESTRUCTION. The perception was that co-founding guitarist Mike Sifringer served as the band's primary songwriter. The reality was that co-founding bassist/vocalist Schmier was writing the music. Sif...

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ROB HALFORD Loves GHOST: 'I'm So Happy' For TOBIAS FORGE, 'To See His Ambition And His Dreams Become So Real'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, JUDAS PRIEST's Rob Halford spoke about his appreciation for the Swedish occult metal band GHOST. He said: "I'm so happy for [GHOST leader] Tobias [Forge], to see his ambition and his dreams become so real. He's worked really hard to make GHOST into this w...

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STRYPER Is 'Bringing Back The Power Ballad' On Upcoming Album

Michael Sweet of openly Christian rockers STRYPER has shared a snippet of another song that will appear on the band's next album. The 58-year-old guitarist/vocalist, who recently underwent surgery for a re-detached retina, took to his Instagram on Monday (May 2) to post a 43-second video from the st...

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DISTURBED's DAVID DRAIMAN: 'The Government Should Not Be Able To Tell Anyone What They Can And Cannot Do With Their Own Body'

DISTURBED's David Draiman and SHINEDOWN's Zach Myers have reacted to a leaked draft opinion published by Politico on Monday (May 2) that shows a majority of the U.S. Supreme Court has voted to overturn the landmark 1973 ruling Roe v. Wade that established the right to abortion nearly 50 years ago. A...

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DAVE MUSTAINE On His Cancer Battle: 'It's Been A Real Eye-Opening Experience'

MEGADETH frontman Dave Mustaine, who was diagnosed with throat cancer in May 2019, spoke to Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show about how his battle with the disease has affected the way he approaches his life, both on and off the stage. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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GENE SIMMONS 'Tribute Balloon' Filmed From Cockpit Of Jet In Brazil 20,000 Feet Up In The Air

A "tribute" balloon to KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was filmed from the cockpit of a jet in Brazil 20,000 feet up in the air. The 36-second clip was originally uploaded by a Brazilian flight crew member on April 29 and was subsequently shared by Scott Bateman, a C130, BN2, 747 and A350 pilot w...

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Watch: Ex-SEPULTURA Drummer IGOR CAVALERA Joins DISCHARGE On Stage In London

Former SEPULTURA drummer Igor "Iggor" Cavalera joined U.K. hardcore punk legends DISCHARGE on stage this past Thursday, April 28 at New Cross Inn in London to perform the classic DISCHARGE song "Protest And Survive". Video of his appearance can be seen below. Igor and his brother, ex-SEPULTURA front...

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Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS To Perform With Australia's SISTERS DOLL At New York City Concert

Original KISS drummer Peter Criss will join Australian rockers SISTERS DOLL on stage during their May 22 concert at the Cutting Room in New York City. SISTERS DOLL was previously the backup band for Criss at what was being billed as his last live show in the USA in June 2017, also at the Cutting Roo...

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DOWNSET Announces First Album In Eight Years', 'Maintain'

Los Angeles rap/hardcore pioneers DOWNSET will release their first album in eight years, "Maintain", on June 10 via Nuclear Blast. On its sixth LP, the band draws inspiration from its early hardcore and hip-hop roots while reigniting its passion for the streets and fury for the current societal and...

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LED ZEPPELIN's 'Five Glorious Nights' Book Celebrating Appearance At Earls Court To Be Re-Released With Extra Pages

Rufus Publications has announced the re-release of the "Led Zeppelin Five Glorious Nights" book by Dave Lewis. In May 1975, LED ZEPPELIN performed five momentous concerts at the Earls Court Arena in London to a combined audience of 85,000 fans. It found the band at the peak of their powers, slaying...

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TED NUGENT Releases 'Born In The Motor City' Music Video, Announces Summer 2022 U.S. Tour

Ted Nugent has released the official music video for "Born In The Motor City", the third single from his new album called "Detroit Muscle", which arrived today (Friday, April 29) via Pavement Music. The follow-up to 2018's "The Music Made Me Do It" was recorded with Ted's current band, which include...

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JAMES HETFIELD's Son CASTOR: 'It Is A Little Annoying When People Try To Compare Us'

BASTARDANE, the new band featuring drummer Castor Hetfield, son of METALLICA frontman James Hetfield, performed on April 2 at El Rocko Lounge in Savannah, Georgia. The official show highlight reel is available below. BASTARDANE recently released its debut album, "Is This Rage?" In addition to the 21...

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New CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL Documentary To Include Previously Unreleased Footage

Craft Recordings, Concord Originals and Marathan Films have announced the production of the documentary concert feature film "Travelin' Band: Creedence Clearwater Revival At The Royal Albert Hall", directed by two-time Grammy Award winner Bob Smeaton ("The Beatles Anthology" and "Jimi Hendrix Band O...

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Watch Third Episode Of 'No Cover' Music Competition TV Show Feat. ALICE COOPER, GAVIN ROSSDALE And LZZY HALE

The third episode of "No Cover", Hit Parader's first-ever music competition TV show, can be seen below. Alice Cooper, Bishop Briggs, Gavin Rossdale, Lzzy Hale and Tosin Abasi serve as the judges to help find the world's next greatest unsigned original artist. While most music competition shows such...

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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN: How Grunge Put 1980s Hard Rock Bands Out Of Business

SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan spoke to Rodrigo Altaf of Sonic Perspectives about how the rise of grunge in the early 1990s forced most hard rock bands off the radio and MTV, with album and tour sales plummeting. "When a musical genre becomes just a point of sale, that's kind of the beginning of the...