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Ex-GREAT WHITE Singer TERRY ILOUS On JACK RUSSELL: 'It Was An Honor To Know The Guy'

In a recent interview with The This Is Metal Show, former GREAT WHITE singer Terry Ilous discussed his friendship with the band's original frontman Jack Russell who died in August at the age of 63. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "First I met Jack in 1990, I believe. XYZ opened...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND Says Creating Social Media Content Is Important For Building And Sustaining Artists' Careers

In a new interview with Metal Blast, Canadian singer, songwriter and producer Devin Townsend weighed in on the fact that in addition to promoting music and connecting with fans, social media has also become a valuable tool for artists to monetize their work. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBE...

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Reunited WATCHTOWER Is Working On Live EP, 40th-Anniversary Reissue Of 'Energetic Disassembly'

In a new interview with Mark Kadzielawa of 69 Faces Of Rock, WATCHTOWER singer Jason McMaster spoke about the current status of the reunited legendary Texas progressive metal band. McMaster is joined in WATCHTOWER's 2024 lineup by bassist Doug Keyser, guitarist Ron Jarzombek and drummer Ric Colaluca...

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RICHIE KOTZEN On Whether He Would Sing For SOUNDGARDEN As CHRIS CORNELL's Replacement: 'I'm Not Looking To Join Anybody Else's Band'

In a recent interview with Chris Akin Presents, guitarist, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Richie Kotzen was once again asked if he would ever consider joining SOUNDGARDEN or AUDIOSLAVE if he was approached to step in as the replacement for those two bands' late frontman Chris Cornell....

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Announces New Album 'This Consequence'

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE will release the first single from the band's upcoming album, "This Consequence", on November 20. Earlier today, the Massachusetts metalcore pioneers shared the artwork for the LP and included the following message: "11/20/24. New music coming. Mark your calendars." KILLSWITCH ENGA...

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BUCKCHERRY Begins Recording Eleventh Studio Album

BUCKCHERRY has entered a Nashville studio with producer Marti Frederiksen to begin recording the band's eleventh album. On Monday, November 4, BUCKCHERRY shared the following message via social media: "Touched down in Nashville and TODAY we begin work on album number 11 with our good friend Marti Fr...

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DEFTONES Announce Their Biggest U.K. Show To Date At London's Crystal Palace Park

DEFTONES, the iconic Grammy Award-winning Sacramento band, has announced its return to the U.K. next summer with a headline show at Crystal Palace Park, London on Sunday, June 29, 2025, alongside special guests WEEZER, HIGH VIS and more to be announced. DEFTONES will host an artist pre-sale on Wedne...

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JASON BONHAM Explains Absence From Last Few Shows Of SAMMY HAGAR's 'The Best Of All Worlds' Tour

Jason Bonham has addressed his absence from the last few shows of Sammy Hagar's "The Best Of All Worlds" tour due to a family issue. The drummer was replaced at the last several dates of the trek by Kenny Aronoff, who had previously played with Hagar, bassist Michael Anthony and guitarist Joe Satria...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Says Upcoming Duet With NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN Is 'A Really Beautiful Song'

In a new interview with Jaimunji, TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy spoke about the band's upcoming follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation" album. Asked if the new LP will be a throwback to some of the early TESTAMENT records or if it will once again be a step forward for the band, Chuck said (as tran...

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DAVID ELLEFSON And KEN MARY Team Up With CATHY RANKIN On New Single 'Now You've Gone'

Cathy Rankin has released her debut single "Now You've Gone", featuring renowned musicians David Ellefson (formerly of MEGADETH) and Ken Mary (formerly of ALICE COOPER). The emotional track, inspired by deeply personal experiences, reflects on themes of love, grief, and ultimately hope, and will be...

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DANNY SCHULER: Why Now Is A 'Good Time' For BIOHAZARD To Release A New Album

In an interview with Pod Scum, drummer Danny Schuler of the reunited metal/hardcore band BIOHAZARD, which recently inked a deal with Frontiers Label Group's new imprint BLKIIBLK, spoke about the group's songwriting process. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's really all over the plac...

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BUTCHER BABIES Announce First New Single Since Departure Of Co-Vocalist CARLA HARVEY

BUTCHER BABIES will release a new single, "Sincerity", on Friday, November 8. A teaser for the track is available below. "Sincerity" will mark BUTCHER BABIES's first release since the departure of co-founding co-vocalist Carla Harvey. BUTCHER BABIES played their first concert since the official depa...

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Gorilla Warfare

When he isn't otherwise engaged with the London Symphony Orchestra, CYPRESS HILL legend Sen Dog is frontman with POWERFLO, a magnificent throwback to the early days of rap-metal, with former and current members of BIOHAZARD, FEAR FACTORY and VIO-LENCE serving up the thuggish riffs and concrete-clad...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Says MR. BIG Is Over: 'The End Is The End'

In a new interview with Ruben Mosqueda of We Go To 11, MR. BIG bassist Billy Sheehan was asked if the group's recently completed "The BIG Finish" farewell tour was just the end of extensive touring for him and his bandmates, with plans to make special appearances from time to time, or if MR. BIG is...

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ZZ TOP Announces March/April 2025 Leg Of 'The Elevation Tour'

ZZ TOP has announced the dates for the March/April 2025 leg of "The Elevation Tour". The trek will kick off on March 5 in Dothan, Alabama and will conclude on April 12 in Forrest City, Arkansas. Tour dates: March 05 - Dothan Civic Center @ Dothan, AL March 06 - Saenger Theatre @ Mobile, AL March 09...