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ATREYU's MARC 'PORTER' MCKNIGHT: Supporting IRON MAIDEN Was 'One Of The Toughest Shows We've Ever Had To Play'

In a new interview with Samuel Acevedo of El Planeta Del Rock, ATREYU bassist Marc "Porter" McKnight reflected on a particularly challenging gig he and his bandmates had to play more than 15 years ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "One of the toughest shows we've ever had to play wa...

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SALIVA's BOBBY AMARU Explains Decision To Carry On Following WAYNE SWINNY's Death

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, SALIVA frontman Bobby Amaru spoke about the band's decision to carry on following founding guitarist Wayne Swinny's March 2023 death after suffering a brain hemorrhage while on tour. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I to...

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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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Original GRIM REAPER Members To Perform Together for First Time in More Than 30 Years To Celebrate STEVE GRIMMETT's Life

The life of one of Swindon's most famous residents will be celebrated heavy metal style at the Wings Of Angels festival on Saturday, November 23. Steve Grimmett, producer, songwriter and lead singer of the internationally renowned metal band GRIM REAPER, will be remembered at the one-day event, name...

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SHADOWS FALL To Release Brand New Song In December

In a new interview with Sultans Of Slack, SHADOWS FALL frontman Brian Fair spoke about the band's plans for the coming weeks. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, man, we're finally kinda back playing shows. We're still not touring full time, but we got an anniversary show for the 20...

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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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BLACK STONE CHERRY Inducted Into KENTUCKY MUSIC HALL OF FAME

On October 26, BLACK STONE CHERRY was inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall Of Fame. As a band that has always embraced and celebrated their home state, this was a tremendous honor. BLACK STONE CHERRY comments: "We started this band in middle of the woods in 2001, in a dry county, and no driver's l...

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SAVATAGE's JON OLIVA Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis And Ménière's Disease

SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva has explained his absence from the band's upcoming appearance at the 2025 edition of Brazil's Monsters Of Rock festival, set to take place on April 19 in São Paulo. Joining SAVATAGE on the bill will be SCORPIONS, JUDAS PRIEST, EUROPE, QUEENSRŸCHE, OPETH and STRATOVARIUS...

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GODSMACK Photo Exhibition Hosted By Morrison Hotel Gallery In New York City

Morrison Hotel Gallery will debut an exclusive GODSMACK exhibition on Wednesday, October 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Gallery's New York City location, 116 Prince Street. The collection has been curated by Morrison Hotel Gallery and GODSMACK lead singer and guitarist Sully Erna. The show will fea...

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GODSMACK Announces March/April 2025 European Tour With P.O.D. And DROWNING POOL

GODSMACK has announced a spring 2025 European tour with support from P.O.D. and DROWNING POOL. The 14-date trek will kick off on March 22 in Sofia, Bulgaria and will end on April 12 in Oberhausen, Germany. See a complete list of dates below. General on-sales start this Wednesday, October 30 and Frid...

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Watch: W.A.S.P. Performs Entire Debut LP At 'Album ONE Alive' North American Tour Kick-Off

W.A.S.P. kicked off its fall 2024 North American tour, dubbed "Album ONE Alive", on Saturday, October 26 at Fremont Theater in San Luis Obispo, California. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be viewed below. 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the release of W.A.S.P.'s first album. To celebrate this...

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DISTURBED's MIKE WENGREN On 'The Sickness' 25th-Anniversary Shows: It 'Will Be The Biggest Tour We've Ever Done'

In a new interview with Nikki Blakk of the San Francisco Bay Area radio station 107.7 The Bone, DISTURBED drummer Mike Wengren spoke about the band's upcoming 34-date "The Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour", which will kick off in Nampa, Idaho on February 25, 2025 and is produced by Live Nation. The to...

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SAVATAGE To Perform At 2025 Edition Of Brazil's MONSTERS OF ROCK Festival

SAVATAGE will play a rare concert at the 2025 edition of Brazil's Monsters Of Rock festival, set to take place on April 19 in São Paulo. Joining them on the bill will be SCORPIONS, JUDAS PRIEST, EUROPE, QUEENSRŸCHE, OPETH and STRATOVARIUS. According to the festival's official web site, SAVATAGE's li...

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BLACK SABBATH Ballet To Make U.S. Debut At VIRGINIA ARTS FESTIVAL

The U.S. premiere of Birmingham Royal Ballet's "Black Sabbath- The Ballet" will take place in May 2025 at the Virginia Arts Festival. The ballet will make its U.S. debut in Norfolk before traveling to the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. "I am thrilled to be bringing 'Black Sabbath - the Ballet' t...

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JOEY ALLEN Says WARRANT Documentary Is In The Works

In a new interview with Become A Guitarist Today, WARRANT guitarist Joey Allen spoke about whether there has been any talk of a follow-up to 2017's "Louder Harder Faster" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Here's the deal with WARRANT on records, is that the first three records, [...