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LAST IN LINE's Third Album Is 'Definitely In The Works,' Says VINNY APPICE

Vinny Appice has confirmed that LAST IN LINE has commenced the songwriting process for its third album. "We already got together in [Las] Vegas," the drummer told the "Ouch, You're On My Hair" podcast (hear audio below). "DEF LEPPARD were doing a residency at the Planet Hollywood, and we already sta...

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Original BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD Honors Las Vegas Shooting Victims With New Song 'Arrows'

Original BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has released a new song called "Arrows" to mark the second anniversary of the Las Vegas mass shooting. Bill announced the track in a video message posted to his Twitter account. He said: "Hi everybody. My name is Bill Ward, and today I'm speaking on behalf of...

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RAY LUZIER Says New KORN Album 'The Nothing' Is 'Mentally Exhausting In A Great Way'

Phil Rowson of the "Empower Humans" podcast recently conducted an interview with KORN drummer Ray Luzier. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On KORN's longevity: Ray: "We're really lucky. I feel blessed. The band has been on 25 years. Oc...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE: JAMES HETFIELD 'Literally Helped Save My Life'

LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe says that James Hetfield "literally helped save" his life. Blythe made his comments after METALLICA's tour of Australia and New Zealand was called off so that Hetfield could enter rehab to battle his addictions. The trek was slated to kick off on October 17 in Perth...

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Ex-METALLICA Bassist RON MCGOVNEY On JAMES HETFIELD: 'If He Needs Anything, He Has My Number'

Former METALLICA bassist Ron McGovney has commended James Hetfield for addressing his health issues. McGovney made his comments after METALLICA's tour of Australia and New Zealand was called off so that Hetfield could enter rehab to battle his addictions. The trek was slated to kick off on October 1...

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MATT SORUM To JAMES HETFIELD: 'You Are Very Strong To Take The Steps Needed To Be Healthy And Happy'

Matt Sorum says that James Hetfield is "very strong to take the steps needed to be healthy and happy." The former GUNS N' ROSES drummer made his comments after METALLICA's tour of Australia and New Zealand was called off so that Hetfield could enter rehab to battle his addictions. The trek was slate...

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HATEBREED's JAMEY JASTA Says JAMES HETFIELD Inspired Him To Get Sober

HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta says that he "would not have given up drinking if it wasn't for" James Hetfield and "the example he set." Jasta made his comments after METALLICA's tour of Australia and New Zealand was called off so that Hetfield could enter rehab to battle his addictions. The trek wa...

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SLIPKNOT Is Working To 'Determine Next Steps' After Tour With METALLICA Is Postponed

SLIPKNOT is trying to find a way to play in Australia and New Zealand after the band's previously announced run of dates with METALLICA was postponed. Last night, METALLICA's tour of Australia and New Zealand was called off so that frontman James Hetfield could enter rehab to battle his addictions....

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Re-Enters Rehab For Addiction; Australia/New Zealand Tour Postponed

METALLICA has postponed its previously announced tour of Australia and New Zealand so that frontman James Hetfield can re-enter a treatment program to work on his recovery from alcohol addiction. The band announced the postponement in an emotional note earlier tonight (Friday, September 27). They wr...

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SIXX:A.M. Releases New Song 'Talk To Me' To Help Overcome Stigma Plaguing Opioid Use

"Talk To Me", the new song from SIXX:A.M., can be streamed below. #TalktoMe is a movement by the National Opioid Action Coalition to use the power of conversation to overcome the stigma plaguing opioid use disorder. "Talk To Me", written by MÖTLEY CRÜE founding member and Global Recovery Initiative...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: Lyric Video For 'Son Of Man' Solo Song Feat. QUEENSRŸCHE's TODD LA TORRE

The official lyric video for the song "Son Of Man" from STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet can be seen below. The track, which features a guest appearance by Todd La Torre of QUEENSRŸCHE, is taken from Sweet's tenth solo album, "Ten", which will be released on October 11 via Rat Pak Records in North Ame...

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LARS ULRICH Can See METALLICA Continuing For Another Two Decades

Lars Ulrich has told Pollstar in a new interview that METALLICA has no plans to stop recording and performing as long as he and his bandmates have the physicality to deliver a successful show. The drummer, who will turn 56 in December, spoke about METALLICA's future plans while discussing the band's...

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DREAM THEATER Vocalist Hopes To Release New Solo Album In 2020

DREAM THEATER vocalist James LaBrie recently appeared on the "Hyde Archives" program on the St. Albans, West Virginia radio station Rock 105. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the group's longevity: James: "We've had a great r...

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Listen To New QUIET RIOT Song 'Heartbreak City'

"Heartbreak City", the new single from veteran rockers QUIET RIOT, can be streamed below. The song is taken from the band's upcoming studio album, "Hollywood Cowboys", which will be released on November 8 via Frontiers Music Srl. Asked how "Hollywood Cowboys" differs from other QUIET RIOT LPs, drumm...

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DJ ASHBA Is 'Grateful' To Have 'Gained A Lot Of Fans' While He Was A Member Of GUNS N' ROSES

DJ Ashba says that he is "grateful" to have "gained a lot of fans" while he was a member of GUNS N' ROSES. Ashba, who joined GUNS N' ROSES in March 2009 following the departure of Robin Finck and stayed in the band until July 2015, spoke about his time with the group during a recent interview with B...