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See Mini-Documentary On PHILIP ANSELMO's Halloween Haunted House

For the last three years PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo and his team of haunters have gathered during the fall to create a haunted house like no other. Metal Dave Media has uploaded a nine-minute video look at their story. Check it out below. A huge fan of all things horror, Anselmo in 2013 joined...

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MEGADETH Celebrates 30th Anniversary Of First-Ever Band Web Site And 'Youthanasia' Album

In October 1994, MEGADETH and their label took a chance with a new venture. To celebrate the release of the "Youthanasia" album, the pioneering band established Megadeth, Arizona. It was the first-ever band web site on the Internet. The web site — as Billboard (October 31, 2024) noted in a story cel...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON On His Upcoming Solo Album: Don't Expect 'Power Metal' Or 'High Operatic Singing'

QUEENSRŸCHE founding guitarist Michael "Whip" Wilton spoke to The Metal Voice about his upcoming solo album, "Volume 1", which is due on December 6 via Rat Pak Records. The nine-track LP sees Wilton joined by powerhouse Seattle vocalist Mark Winterman, drummer Sonny Sudra and bassist "Hodgy". Regard...

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ORIANTHI Teams Up With ORANGE For Versatile, Compact Amp With Big Sound

Orianthi is partnering with Orange Amplification to release a travel-friendly amp that's both functional and reliable. The new limited-edition Orianthi Crush 20RT has been played by the respected guitarist, singer-songwriter, in the studio and at live gigs with glowing results. The white Tolex-clad,...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON Announces 'Volume 1' Solo Album

QUEENSRŸCHE founding guitarist Michael "Whip" Wilton will release his highly anticipated solo album, "Volume 1", on December 6 via Rat Pak Records. Along with powerhouse Seattle vocalist Mark Winterman, drummer Sonny Sudra and bassist "Hodgy", Michael offers nine power-packed songs reminiscent of th...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Explains Why He Changed His Mind About Never Performing 'The Conjuring' Again

In an interview with Steve-O's Wild Ride! podcast, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about his longstanding reluctance to perform the band's 1986 song "The Conjuring" live, largely due to his Christian beliefs. One of the more memorable tracks from MEGADETH's classic "Peace Sells... But Who's Buyi...

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OPETH's FREDRIK ÅKESSON Explains How Drummer WALTTERI VÄYRYNEN Landed Gig As Replacement For MARTIN 'AXE' AXENROT

In a new interview with Rock Antenne's David Loebe at Guitar Summit 2024, OPETH guitarist Fredrik Åkesson spoke about the September 2022 addition of drummer Waltteri Väyrynen (PARADISE LOST, BLOODBATH, BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT) to the group's ranks. Väyrynen replaced stand-in drummer Sami Karppinen who...

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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN And DAVE 'SNAKE' SABO Open Up About ERIK GRÖNWALL's Departure

In a new interview with Chris Akin Presents, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan and guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo spoke about the March 2024 departure of the band's singer of two years, Erik Grönwall. The 36-year-old Swedish musician, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in March 2021, said...

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KERRY KING On His Time In MEGADETH: 'If DAVE MUSTAINE And I Could Have Co-Existed, It Would Have Been A Very Different Band'

In a new question-and-answer session with readers of U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King was asked whom he would pick if he could have been in any other band. Kerry responded: "I was almost in MEGADETH. I think if myself and [MEGADETH leader] Dave Mustaine could have co-existed...

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JUDAS PRIEST To Celebrate 35th Anniversary Of 'Painkiller' Album On 'Shield Of Pain' Tour In 2025

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST will celebrate the 35th anniversary of their classic album "Painkiller" extensively live with the "Shield Of Pain" tour in 2025. This "rare" and "unique set" will include "beloved classics" and "will be defending the metal faith in a truly memorable experienc...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Was Willing To Help IRON MAIDEN Find 'A Great Replacement' If He Couldn't Sing Following His Cancer Diagnosis

During a new appearance on the Rich Roll podcast, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson spoke about the band's ethos of independence and integrity, refusing to follow trends or bow to commercial pressures. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We are outsiders in terms of the music ind...

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See LINKIN PARK Perform New Single 'Over Each Other' Live For First Time

Fan-filmed video of LINKIN PARK's November 3 concert at La Défense Arena in Paris, France can be seen below. The setlist for the show was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. Somewhere I Belong 02. Crawling 03. Points Of Authority 04. Lying From You 05. New Divide 06. The Emptiness Machine 07. T...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT Says His Oral Cancer Is Still In Remission, More Than Nine Years After Diagnosis

During an October 31 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", POISON drummer Rikki Rockett offered an update on his health, more than nine years after he was diagnosed with oral cancer. The 63-year-old Rikki, whose real name is Richard Allan Ream, said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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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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Watch: LINKIN PARK Performs 'Heavy Is The Crown' At 2024 'League Of Legends' World Championship Opening Ceremony

LINKIN PARK played its new single "Heavy Is The Crown" earlier today (Saturday, November 2) at the 2024 League Of Legends World Championship opening ceremony at the O2 Arena in London. Check out video of the band's performance below. Also scheduled to appear were Ashnikko, Mars Atlas Of Forts and Ti...