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DOUG ALDRICH Says NUNO BETTENCOURT's 'Rise' Guitar Solo Was 'Mind-Blowing'

In a new interview with Ken Vantour of Let's Rock, former WHITESNAKE/DIO and current THE DEAD DAISIES guitarist Doug Aldrich was asked if hearing the guitar solo in EXTREME's song "Rise", which has been described by Guitar World magazine as "one of the 21st century's finest", makes him try harder to...

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ATREYU Shares 'Becoming The Bull' From Album Of Reimagined Greatest Hits 'The Pronoia Sessions'

American metalcore stalwarts ATREYU have shared "Becoming The Bull", another track from their new collection of eight reimagined greatest hits and two nostalgic tribute covers, "The Pronoia Sessions". The digital release will begin streaming on October 25 while vinyl and CDs will hit streets on Nove...

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BLESSTHEFALL Shares Video For New Single 'Drag Me Under'

In spring 2023, BLESSTHEFALL — Beau Bokan (vocals),Eric Lambert (guitar),Jared Warth (bass) and Elliott Gruenberg (guitar) — dropped "Wake The Dead", its first new track in five years. It has already accrued a whopping 10 million streams. Today, the band has shared the video for the recently relea...

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DREAM THEATER Announces 'Vol. 1' Seven-LP Vinyl Box Set

Progressive metal legends DREAM THEATER have announced "Vol. 1", a seven-LP vinyl box set dropping on September 27, 2024 via Rhino. The collection includes the albums "Images And Words", "Awake", "Falling Into Infinity" and "Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes From A Memory". "Vol. 1" traces DREAM THEATER's tr...

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STEVE HARRIS Says There Is No New IRON MAIDEN Music In The Works At The Moment

In an interview with Australia's "Everblack" podcast, Steve Harris was asked if there is any new music from IRON MAIDEN on the way. The MAIDEN bassist responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No, not at the moment. There's nothing in the works at the moment. But that's not to say there won't...

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STEEL PANTHER's MICHAEL STARR Isn't Interested In Burying Hatchets With Other Musicians Who Hate His Band

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, STEEL PANTHER frontman Michael Starr was asked if he has "buried hatchets" with any of the musicians in other bands that haven't been "crazy" about his group. Michael, whose real name is Ralph Saenz, responded (as transcribed by BLABB...

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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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Ex-IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL DI'ANNO Finds Sanctuary In Performing Live: 'It's The Best Painkiller'

By David E. Gehlke All things considered, former IRON MAIDEN frontman Paul Di'Anno was in a pretty good mood when discussing his new project, WARHORSE. The creation of Croatian guitarists Hrvoje Madiraca and Ante "Pupi" Pupačić, WARHORSE's recently-released self-titled debut puts Di'Anno's voice to...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: 'I'm Here. I'm Queer. Get Used To It.'

In a new interview with Fugues, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford, who publicly declared his homosexuality back in 1998 during an appearance on MTV News, was asked if other gay musicians have asked him for counsel over the past couple of decades about coming out. He responded: "Yes, that has happened,...

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METALLICA And Virginia Tech Collaborate On New Merchandise

METALLICA has collaborated with Virginia Tech on a new collection of t-shirts and hats. The co-branded merchandise, which is being made available just in time for the football season, features designs inspired by the band's logo and original sketches by Virginia Tech artist Steven White. Regarded am...

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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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SABATON's PÄR SUNDSTRÖM Announces 'Lord Of Metal': Where Rock And Metal Meet Video Games

Horns Up Games, the metal masters behind Lord Of Metal, are proud to announce their game and the launch of its Kickstarter. Brought to you by veterans from Epic Games, Wargaming and seasoned metal artists, Lord Of Metal promises to deliver a gaming experience as heavy as the riffs it celebrates. Roc...

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MEGADETH's DIRK VERBEUREN On His Exercise Routine: 'I Do A Lot Of Stretching And Yoga'

In a new interview with Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz, MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren was asked if he has any "routines and stretches and wellness things" that he has to do to prepare for a tour. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "These days, yes, I do. I do a lot of stretching...

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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...