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PRIMER 55 Announces First Shows In More Than A Decade

Nu metal band PRIMER 55 has announced its first shows in more than a decade. Joining PRIMER 55's founding guitarist/vocalist Bobby Burns in the band's current lineup are vocalist Donny "The DRP" Polinske, bassist Joshua Toomey and drummer Preston Nash. PRIMER 55 will hit the road in October to celeb...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Reflects On MEGADETH's 'Risk': It Is 'Probably The Most Controversial Album In The Catalog'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has once again defended the band's "Risk" album, saying that the LP served as a gateway for a lot of fans into the world of MEGADETH. Issued in 1999, "Risk" received a mixed response from critics and alienated hardcore MEGADETH fans due to its departure from th...

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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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DROWNING POOL To Release Deluxe, Expanded Version Of 'Sinner' Album In 2026 For 25th Anniversary

In a new interview with My Weekly Mixtape host Brian Colburn, DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce spoke about the upcoming 25th anniversary of the band's debut album, "Sinner", which was certified platinum within six weeks of its release in 2001, while the CD's first single, "Bodies", was one of the...

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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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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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P.O.D. Guitarist MARCOS CURIEL: 'A Lot Of People That Listen To Metal Or Rock Have Tunnel Vision'

In a new interview with the Rock Brothers Podcast, guitarist Marcos Curiel spoke about P.O.D.'s musical evolution since the band's formation more than three decades ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When we started, man, it wasn't like everybody opened their arms and welcomed us in...

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Watch: SNOT Performs With Ex-GODSMACK Drummer SHANNON LARKIN At WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE Festival

Reactivated Santa Barbara-based metal/punk rock hybrid SNOT recruited former GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin to sit behind the kit for the band's performance yesterday (Sunday, May 18) at the Welcome To Rockville festival at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. Fan-filmed vi...

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SNOT Recruits Ex-GODSMACK Drummer SHANNON LARKIN For WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE Performance

Reactivated Santa Barbara-based metal/punk rock hybrid SNOT has recruited former GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin to sit behind the kit for the band's performance this coming Sunday, May 18 at the Welcome To Rockville festival at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. Earlier t...

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DROWNING POOL Hopes To Release New Full-Length Album Later This Year; 'Sinner' 25th-Anniversary Tour In Works For 2026

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Rock Interview Series, DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce spoke about the band's recently released two singles, "Madness", which came out earlier this month, and "Revolution (The Final Amen)", which arrived in September 2024. "Revolution (The Final Am...

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HELMET's PAGE HAMILTON: 'A Lot Of People Think 'Betty' Is Our Best Album. That Cracks Me Up.'

In a new interview with Argentina's Rocktambulos, HELMET guitarist/vocalist Page Hamilton discussed the South American leg of the band's "Betty" 30th-anniversary tour, which will take place in late April and early May. The setlist will feature the "Betty" album together with favorites from the band'...

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STAIND's MIKE MUSHOK: 'I've Sold Millions Of Records, And I've Never Once Received A Royalty From The Record Company'

In a new interview with "The KiddChris Show", which airs on the WEBN radio station in Cincinnati, Ohio, STAIND guitarist Mike Mushok weighed in on CHEVELLE frontman Pete Loeffler's 2021 revelation that the latter band hadn't made any money from record sales despite the fact that CHEVELLE had sold si...

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DROWNING POOL Shares New Single 'Madness'

DROWNING POOL has released a new single, "Madness", via SBG Records. The track marks DROWNING POOL's first new music of 2025 and is the follow-up to "Revolution (The Final Amen)", which came out in September. "Revolution (The Final Amen)" was the first piece of music DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pie...

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DROWNING POOL To Release New Single 'Madness' This Friday

DROWNING POOL will release a new single, "Madness", on Friday, April 11. A teaser for the track is available below. Last December, DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce spoke to Australia's Heavy about the fan response to the band's latest single, "Revolution (The Final Amen)", which came out in Septe...

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GODSMACK Confirms Split With SHANNON LARKIN And TONY ROMBOLA: 'Their Departure Opens The Door For New And Exciting Possibilities'

GODSMACK has confirmed the departure of the band's longtime drummer Shannon Larkin and guitarist Tony Rombola. Earlier today, GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna released the following statement via social media: "To our dearest friends and fans, we send this message to all of you to share some bittersweet...