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See Pro-Shot Video Of HATEBREED's Entire Performance At 2024 BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR

Professionally filmed video of HATEBREED's entire August 9, 2024 performance at the Bloodstock Open Air festival in Catton Park, Derbyshire, United Kingdom can be seen below. Five months ago, HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta was asked by Bloodstock TV's Oran O'Beirne if fans can expect to hear new mus...

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JASON BONHAM Joins BILLY JOEL For 'Whole Lotta Love' Performance In Elmont, New York

Jason Bonham, son of legendary LED ZEPPELIN drummer John Bonham, joined Billy Joel onstage New Year's Eve (December 31) at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York to perform a cover version of the ZEPPELIN classic "Whole Lotta Love". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below. "We're going to bring...

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GOD FORBID's BYRON DAVIS: 'I'd Rather Spend The Time Writing Music Than Playing Shows At This Point'

In a new interview with DJ Ramo (a.k.a. Omar Rodriguez) of The Metal Mixtape, GOD FORBID frontman Byron Davis was asked if there have been any conversations between him and his bandmates about new music. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've had an initial conversation like that....

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Watch: PRIMUS Plays First Concert Since TIM 'HERB' ALEXANDER's Latest Departure

PRIMUS played the first concert since the recent unexpected departure of longtime percussionist Tim "Herb" Alexander last night (Monday, December 30) at the Fox Theater in Oakland, California. Sitting behind the drums for the show was Bryan "Brain" Mantia, who previously played with PRIMUS when Alex...

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M. SHADOWS Says 'It's Incredibly Hard' For AVENGED SEVENFOLD To Make Money On Tour Right Now

In a new interview with Bradley Hall, AVENGED SEVENFOLD frontman M. Shadows spoke about the realities of post-pandemic touring, including increased travel expenses — gas, tour buses, hotels and flight costs. The singer, whose real name is Matt Sanders, said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NE...

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KERRY KING Names 'Perfect' Albums From JUDAS PRIEST, IRON MAIDEN, BLACK SABBATH, AC/DC And METALLICA

During an appearance on the "Lipps Service With Scott Lipps" podcast, SLAYER's Kerry King was asked to name his "perfect" albums from some of his favorite artists. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "If I were to go with [JUDAS] PRIEST, it wouldn't be 'British Steel'; it would be 'St...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO Doesn't Get Writer's Block

During his final livestream of 2024 on his YouTube channel, Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with MEGADETH and ANGRA, was asked how he deals with writer's block. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That's a good question. I don't have that, the writer's bloc...

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JOHNNY HEDLUND On UNLEASHED's Upcoming Album: 'It's Gonna Be In The Same Style' As The Previous LP

Earlier this month, Swedish death metal veterans UNLEASHED entered the studio to begin recording their fifteenth album for a tentative summer 2025 release. In a recent interview with Chile's iRockCL, UNLEASHED frontman Johnny Hedlund stated about the upcoming LP: "Well, I can't give you any songtitl...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Explains When Use Of Backing Tracks Becomes 'Too Much'

In a recent interview with Metal Pilgrim, STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet was asked if he would ever be open to using backing tracks to enhance the band's live performances. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we use some backing tracks now. No lead vocals. Back in the past, the...

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BILLY SHEEHAN On Touring With VAN HALEN In 1980: 'I Learned A Lot About How You Get The Show On The Road'

In a recent interview with Marty5150, legendary bassist Billy Sheehan reflected on his time as a member of the backing band of original VAN HALEN singer David Lee Roth. Asked what the "biggest takeaway" was from working with Roth, Sheehan said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I feel I have the...

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GENE HOGLAN On Performing DEATH Music With DEATH TO ALL: 'The Ability To Be Able To Play All The Material Is Important To Us'

In a recent interview with Rockum TV, Gene Hoglan spoke about his involvement with DEATH TO ALL (DTA) — which features former members of DEATH celebrating the life and music of Chuck Schuldiner. The current lineup of DEATH TO ALL includes Hoglan (also of DARK ANGEL and DETHKLOK),Steve DiGiorgio (TE...

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Watch: STEPHEN PEARCY Performs RATT's Newly Released Song 'Reach For The Sky' Live For The First Time

Stephen Pearcy played "Reach For The Sky", a track recorded during the sessions for RATT's 1984 debut album "Out Of The Cellar", live for the first time during the RATT singer's December 29 solo concert at Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be s...

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BRUCE DICKINSON On IRON MAIDEN's 2025 Tour: 'We're Gonna Be Doing Stuff We've Never, Ever Done Before'

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have released a video message from singer Bruce Dickinson in which he says goodbye to 2024 and "The Future Past" tour and says hello to 2025 and the "Run For Your Lives" tour. He says (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Hello folks. This is my tour pass for...

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Ex-KISS Guitarist BRUCE KULICK To Work On His Autobiography In 2025: 'It's Not Gonna Be A Salacious Slam Book'

In a new interview with Paul Salfen of AMFM Magazine, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick revealed that he is planning on working on his autobiography in 2025. He explained (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I amassed a lot of materials from [my] era [of KISS]. When I first started a book with a...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's ERIC 'AK' KNUTSON Says NICKELBACK Gets A Bad Rap: Their Songs Are 'Brilliantly Written'

In a new interview with That Fuzzing Rock Show, vocalist Eric "AK" Knutson of veteran Arizona metallers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM was asked if he thinks NICKELBACK "gets a bad rap." He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yes and no. From what I understand — I really don't know any of the origi...