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BORKNAGAR's ØYSTEIN G. BRUN On 'Fall' Album: 'We Need To Take The Dangerous Path Sometimes'

By David E. Gehlke Behind an embarrassment of riches for vocalists and a genre-defying, wholly consistent catalog, Norway's BORKNAGAR head into their 12th studio album, "Fall", with little left to prove. But talk to founding member and guitarist Øystein G. Brun, and you will hear something different...

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COREY TAYLOR Says He Had 'A Complete And Utter Breakdown': 'I'm Getting The Help I Need'

SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor has shared a new video message addressing fans' concerns over his well-being after he canceled a tour. Earlier this month, Taylor announced that he was scrapping his solo dates in North America to take a break and focus on his mental and physical health and spend time...

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VAN HALEN's 'Live: Right Here, Right Now' To Be Made Available On 180-Gram 4LP Black Vinyl Next Month

VAN HALEN's first live album, 1993's double-platinum "Live: Right Here, Right Now", will be made available on 180-gram 4LP black vinyl on February 23. Recorded in May 1992 as the band was wrapping up their massive world tour in the support of their classic, triple-platinum album "For Unlawful Carnal...

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Ex-SLIPKNOT Drummer JAY WEINBERG To Play With INFECTIOUS GROOVES At Australia's BYRON BAY BLUESFEST

Former SLIPKNOT drummer Jay Weinberg will sit behind the kit for INFECTIOUS GROOVES when they play this year's Byron Bay Bluesfest on April 1. Bluesfest's 35th anniversary edition will take place at its regular home of Byron Events Farm in Tyagarah, New South Wales, Australia. It will run across the...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT And GIBSON Unveil 1989 Les Paul Custom, A Recreated Version Of His Guitar

For 130 years, Gibson has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world. Gibson Custom Shop is proud to unveil its next global release in partnership with Kirk Hammett, legendary guitarist of the multi-platinu...

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Ex-DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE MANGINI Says He Had No Advance Notice On MIKE PORTNOY's Return: It Was 'Immediate'

In a new interview with Chris Akin Presents…, former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini was asked if he had any "advance notice" that the band's original drummer Mike Portnoy would return to the group last fall or if it was "really immediate". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Imme...

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JESSE LEACH Completes Writing Lyrics For New KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Album: 'I Feel A Sense Of Accomplishment And Relief'

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach says that he has completed writing the lyrics for the band's upcoming follow-up to 2019's "Atonement". In a social media post on Monday (January 22),the 45-year-old musician, who lives in Woodstock, New York with his fiancée, Corinne Paris (a.k.a. Philia Porphyr...

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MAMMOTH WVH To Perform 'I'm Alright' On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

MAMMOTH WVH, the brainchild of former VAN HALEN bassist Wolfgang Van Halen, will be the featured musical guest on the Wednesday, January 24 episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" The band will perform the song "I'm Alright", which is featured on MAMMOTH WVH's sophomore album, "Mammoth II". "Jimmy Kimmel Li...

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METAL CHURCH Cancels 2024 Tour Dates Due To KURDT VANDERHOOF's 'Ongoing Back Issue'

METAL CHURCH has canceled its previously announced 2024 tour dates due to "an ongoing back issue" suffered by guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof. Earlier today (Monday, January 21),Vanderhoof released the following statement via METAL CHURCH's social media: "Dear Friends (Kurdt here). As some of you may ha...

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AARON LEWIS Defends His Conservative Views: 'It Blows My Mind That People Are So Brainwashed'

During an appearance on episode 285 of the "Devin Nunes Podcast" on former U.S. president Donald Trump's social media venture Truth Social, STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis — a vocal supporter of the Republican Party — was asked how he became a conservative. The Massachusetts native, who has been spendin...

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ACE FREHLEY Films Music Video For New Song 'Walkin' On The Moon'

This past weekend, original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley shot a music video for the song "Walkin' On The Moon" from his upcoming solo album, "10,000 Volts". The clip was filmed with Wreck'd Productions at the company's studio in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. The 11-track "10,000 Volts" LP was produced by...

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JOHN 5 Says He Got The Very Last Photo Of KISS's GENE SIMMONS With His Iconic 'Demon' Makeup On

In a new interview with Steve Black of "Chop Shop", guitar wizard John 5 — a huge KISS fan and an avid memorabilia collector of the band — spoke about attending the legendary rockers' final concert ever, which took place on December 2, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He said (as tran...

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Watch: FOO FIGHTERS Joined By JACK BLACK For Cover Of AC/DC's 'Big Balls' In New Zealand

Actor and TENACIOUS D singer Jack Black joined FOO FIGHTERS on stage on Saturday (January 20) at Auckland, New Zealand's Mount Smart Stadium to perform a cover of the AC/DC classic "Big Balls". Also appearing with Black, who is currently in New Zealand filming the "Minecraft" movie, and the FOO FIGH...

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3 DOORS DOWN Singer BRAD ARNOLD Celebrates Eight Years Of Sobriety

3 DOORS DOWN singer Brad Arnold celebrated the eighth anniversary of his getting sober on January 19. The 45-year-old musician posted a photo of his AA sobriety medallion, which has the words "To thine own self be true" and "unity, service and recovery" engraved around the roman numeral for 8. He wr...

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MERCYFUL FATE Announces New Bass Player BECKY BALDWIN

MERCYFUL FATE has recruited Becky Baldwin as its new bass player. The Birmingham, England-based musician previously toured with MERCYFUL FATE in the fall of 2022 as the temporary replacement for Joey Vera who was unable to make the dates due to a scheduled conflict with his longtime group ARMORED SA...