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TONY DOLAN Doesn't Have Any Problem With Three Different Bands Using Variations Of VENOM Name: 'I Think It's All Very Positive'

In a new interview with Chile's Rock A La Vena, VENOM INC. bassist/vocalist Tony "Demolition Man" Dolan spoke about the fact that there are now three different bands using variations of the VENOM name for their live shows. In addition to the new collaboration between Jeff "Mantas" Dunn and Anthony "...

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ZAKK WYLDE Discusses Inspiration For BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's 'Ozzy Song', Explains Five-Year Gap Between Albums

During a January 28 question-and-answer session at the HMV store on Oxford Street in London, United Kingdom, Zakk Wylde spoke about BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's upcoming album, "Engines Of Demolition", which will be released on March 27 via MNRK Heavy. The follow-up to 2021's "Doom Crew Inc." contains 15 t...

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FAITH NO MORE's RODDY BOTTUM Looks Back On 1980s 'Hair Metal' Scene: 'It Was A Really Weird World To Be In At That Time'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Beardo & Weirdo" podcast, hosted by FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael and comedian Craig Gass, FAITH NO MORE co-founder, musical trailblazer, and queer icon Roddy Bottum — who is promoting the recent release of his memoir "The Royal We"...

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METAL CHURCH Announces 13th Studio Album, 'Dead To Rights'

West Coast thrash metal legends METAL CHURCH return with their 13th studio album, "Dead To Rights", scheduled for release on April 10 via Rat Pak Records. The album marks the first release from the band's latest lineup, featuring founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof alongside longtime guitarist Rick...

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Life Of Late METALLICA Bassist CLIFF BURTON To Be Celebrated On What Would Have Been His 64th Birthday

The life of late METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton will be celebrated with "Cliff Burton Day" on what would have been his 64th birthday, February 10, at the historic Chabot Theater in Cliff's hometown of Castro Valley, California. Join the Cliff Burton family on Tuesday, February 10 at 7 p.m. PST as we...

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SHINEDOWN Pulls Out Of KID ROCK's 'Rock The Country' Festival After BARRY KERCH Called LUDACRIS 'A Coward' For Doing The Same

SHINEDOWN has become the latest act to pull out of this year's edition of Rock The Country, the country music festival launched in 2024 by headliner Kid Rock. Kid Rock will top this year's bill, along with fellow Donald Trump supporter Jason Aldean, and an undercard that includes everyone from CREED...

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GEORGE LYNCH On DON DOKKEN: 'He Has The Same Exact Personality Traits And Character As DONALD TRUMP, Except TRUMP's A Better Singer'

During an appearance on the latest episode of The SDR Show, legendary DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch was asked how he first met Don Dokken. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[My pre-DOKKEN band was] already bouncing around L.A. We were playing all the clubs, along with everybody els...

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ZAKK WYLDE On Possibility Of Recording New PANTERA Music Based On DIMEBAG's Riff Ideas: 'That's All Up To PHILIP ANSELMO And REX BROWN'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, Zakk Wylde once again spoke about the possibility of the reformed lineup of PANTERA — featuring surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass),alongside Wylde (guitar) and Charlie Benante (drums) — making new music. A...

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GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE On Performing 'Bohemian Rhapsody' For Members Of QUEEN: 'It Was A Lot To Think About'

In a new interview with Tom Power, host of "Q" on Canada's CBC Radio One, GHOST mastermind Tobias Forge spoke about the experience of performing the QUEEN classic "Bohemian Rhapsody" at last year's Polar Music Prize. The ceremony — which honored the legendary rock band QUEEN, American jazz great Her...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Doesn't Rule Out Performing METALLICA's 'Ride The Lightning' On MEGADETH's Upcoming Tour

During a February 4 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Dave Mustaine once again spoke about his decision to include his version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which he got a co-writing credit following his 1983 departure from the band, o...

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DUFF MCKAGAN On GUNS N' ROSES Releasing Standalone Singles In Recent Years: 'I Think It Was The Right Thing To Do'

In a new interview with Ethan Jackson of the Des Moines, Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3, GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan spoke about the band's recently released two new songs called "Atlas" and "Nothin'". When they were made available in December, the tracks marked the first new GN'R music since...

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EXODUS Shares 'Censored' And 'Uncensored' Versions Of '3111' Music Video

Just last week, San Francisco Bay Area thrash legends EXODUS announced their twelfth studio album, "Goliath". Their first LP with singer Rob Dukes since 2010, the band's Napalm Records debut, and the follow-up to their highest-charting record ever will be out March 20, 2026. Along with it, the band...

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Watch: MORTAL SIN Returns To Live Stage For First Time In More Than 14 Years

Australian thrash metal pioneers MORTAL SIN played their first show in more than 14 years on January 31 at the Froth & Fury festival in Adelaide, Australia. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. MORTAL SIN's 2026 lineup consists of original members Mat Maurer (vocals) and Andy Eftic...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On New MEGADETH Album: 'I Hear It And To Me It Just Doesn't Sound Like MEGADETH'

During an appearance on the latest episode of his "The David Ellefson Show", former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson commented on the fact that MEGADETH's latest album includes Dave Mustaine's version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which Mustaine got a co-writi...

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Watch: SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Perform With New Drummer XAVIER WARE For First Time

Fan-filmed video of California crossover thrash/hardcore punk legends SUICIDAL TENDENCIES performing on January 27 aboard this year's ShipRocked cruise can be seen below. Last month SUICIDAL TENDENCIES announced that they had recruited Xavier Ware as their new drummer following the recent departure...