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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's DARON MALAKIAN Is 'Not Interested' In Replacing SERJ TANKIAN With New Singer: 'We Tried' And 'He Sounded Good'

In his recently released memoir, "Down With The System", Serj Tankian revealed that his SYSTEM OF A DOWN bandmates had auditioned a new vocalist after he had asked out of the group in 2017. Serj said that his disdain for touring led to his decision to tell his bandmates to carry on without him so th...

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ATREYU Has 'About 10 Songs' For Next Studio Album: 'It's Some Of The Heaviest Music We've Ever Written'

ATREYU will release a new version of the band's 2004 gold-certified sophomore album "The Curse" next month. The LP was entirely re-recorded with MEMPHIS MAY FIRE's Kellen McGregor at the production helm and it does not feature former ATREYU singer Alex Varkatzas, who exited the group in September 20...

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HOPELESS RECORDS And FAT WRECK CHORDS Announce Landmark Partnership

Hopeless and Fat Wreck Chords have announced a joint effort that unites two of punk's most influential independent labels. In a full-circle moment more than three decades in the making, the alliance reflects both labels' artist-first ethos and deep roots in the punk community. As part of the partner...

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Former OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist JOE HOLMES Releases New Song 'Ocin' Feat. ROBERT TRUJILLO, MIKE BORDIN

Former OZZY OSBOURNE and DAVID LEE ROTH guitarist Joe Holmes has shared a new single called "Ocin". The track, which was made available under the Joe Holmes name, once again features a recording lineup that is similar to the one that tracked the debut album from Joe's FARMIKOS project, with Holmes o...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's M. SHADOWS On Constantly Challenging Fans With New Projects: 'When I Wake Up In The Morning, I Wanna Be Excited'

AVENGED SEVENFOLD frontman M. Shadows is featured in the latest episode of Fire With Fire, a new video series where Ryan J. Downey sits down with artists in the heavy music space for wide-ranging, in-depth conversations, where the importance of freedom of expression is the anchor. Created by Downey,...

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New GODSMACK Touring Guitarist SAM BAM KOLTUN: 'I Was Very, Very Grateful For The Opportunity'

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Rock Interview Series, Sam Bam Koltun (DOROTHY, FASTER PUSSYCAT, BUDDERSIDE) spoke about what it was like to play guitar for GODSMACK during the latter band's recently completed European tour. Asked if he had a lot of time to get ready for the trek, Sa...

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Watch: METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO And KIRK HAMMETT Cover DEATH's 'Pull The Plug' During Tampa Concert

Robert Trujillo and Kirk Hammett performed a rendition of "Pull The Plug" by Florida death metal pioneers DEATH during METALLICA's June 8 concert at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Earlier today, bassist Terry Butler, who was a member of DEATH when the original version of "Pull The Plug" was recorde...

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BRANDON SALLER On ATREYU's Live Shows: 'There's No One In The Crowd That Can Be, Like, 'That Sucked''

In a new interview with Angela Croudace of Australia's Sense Music Media, ATREYU's former drummer Brandon Saller, who is now focusing completely on singing after previously sharing lead vocals with Alex Varkatzas for most of the band's nearly three-decade existence, reflected on the lineup change mo...

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BUCKCHERRY's JOSH TODD: 'I Had To Work Like An Animal' To Be A Successful Touring Musician

During an appearance on a recent episode of the Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz, BUCKCHERRY frontman Josh Todd was asked when he and his bandmates realized that they were "genreless" and category-less" and that they "didn't necessarily have any peers anymore." He responded (as transcribed by BLABB...

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SULLY ERNA: GODSMACK Is 'Taking A Full Year Off'

In a recent interview with Hungary's Hammer World, GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna, whose band completed a European tour in March/April 2025, was asked about his plans for the coming months. He responded: "After this European tour, we're taking a full year off. I'll probably start something new during...

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Watch: TESTAMENT Celebrates 35th Anniversary Of 'Practice What You Preach' In Flint

San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT played at The Machine Shop in Flint, Michigan on May 7 as part of their "An Evening With Testament" tour. The trek celebrates the 35th anniversary of TESTAMENT's third album, "Practice What You Preach", which achieved near-gold status in the United States u...

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BROOKS WACKERMAN: How I Landed AVENGED SEVENFOLD Gig

AVENGED SEVENFOLD's Brooks Wackerman was recently interviewed by Steve Jocz, also known as Stevo 32, a Canadian musician best known as the original drummer of the punk rock band SUM 41. Asked how he landed the AVENGED gig back in 2014, Brooks, who had been a member of BAD RELIGION since 2001, said (...

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Watch: KERRY KING Performs At Brazil's BANGERS OPEN AIR Festival

Fan-filmed video of KERRY KING's May 4 performance at the Bangers Open Air festival at Memorial Da América Latina in São Paulo, Brazil can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. Where I Reign 02. Rage 03. Trophies Of The Tyrant 04. Residue 05. Two Fists 06. Id...

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KERRY KING Says He Wanted Musicians In His Solo Band To Be In His 'Age Group'

In a new interview with Nick Bowcott of Sweetwater, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King spoke about how he chose the musicians for his eponymously named solo band. Joining the 60-year-old musician in the group are drummer Paul Bostaph (SLAYER),bassist Kyle Sanders (HELLYEAH),guitarist Phil Demmel (formerl...

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JOHN DOLMAYAN On New SYSTEM OF A DOWN Music: 'Don't Expect It, But If It Happens, It'll Be A Nice Surprise For All Of Us'

In a new interview with Argentina's Rock & Pop FM 95.9 radio station, SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan spoke about the band's stalled attempts to record a follow-up to its "Mezmerize" and "Hypnotize" LPs, which came out in 2005. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I would say th...