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LAMB OF GOD's ART CRUZ: SLAYER's 'Reign In Blood' Album 'Opened My Eyes To Metal'

In a recent interview with Thomann's Drum Bash, LAMB OF GOD drummer Art Cruz spoke about why he considers legendary Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Carlos Santana to be his "number one" musical inspiration and how he made the transition from Latin grooves to heavy metal drumming. He said (as transcribed...

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SAMMY HAGAR: 'I Would Love To Be Friends' With DAVID LEE ROTH

Sammy Hagar has once again downplayed David Lee Roth's recent comments about Hagar's claim that the fellow former VAN HALEN singer drew inspiration for a song from a dream he had where he reunited with his late bandmate Eddie Van Halen. In 2022, Hagar recounted being greeted by Van Halen in a dream...

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SNOT's JOHN FAHNESTOCK: 'We Wouldn't Be Back If It Wasn't For' Our New Singer ANDY KNAPP

In a new interview with Two Dudes Talk Music, bassist John "Tumor" Fahnestock spoke about SNOT return to the live stage and the reactivated Santa Barbara-based metal/punk rock hybrid's plans for the coming months. Referencing the fact that Andy Knapp of fellow Southern California band STRONGER THAN...

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LIMP BIZKIT Releases New Single 'Making Love To Morgan Wallen'

LIMP BIZKIT has released a new single, "Making Love To Morgan Wallen". The track, which marks the band's first new material since 2021's "Still Sucks" album, was produced, composed and written by Fred Durst, with John Otto, Sam Rivers, Leor Dimant, Wes Borland and Joel Eriksson all having "composer...

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Watch: WATCHTOWER Rejoined By Singer ALAN TECCHIO During Houston Concert

Amy's Concert Cam has uploaded video of WATCHTOWER's September 6 concert at BFE Rock Club in Houston, Texas. Check it out below. Joining the legendary Texas progressive metal band on stage for several songs during the show was Alan Tecchio, who sang WATCHTOWER's second and most recent studio album,...

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES: 'EDDIE VAN HALEN Smokes RANDY RHOADS'

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes recently spoke to Canada's The Metal Voice about the Eddie Van Halen/Randy Rhoads rivalry, which is one of the most hotly debated topics in the guitar world. As two of the most well-known players of their time, the VAN HALEN shredder and the late Ozzy Osbourne...

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SNOT Hopes To Complete New Full-Length Album In 2026: The Material Is 'Funky. It's Punk. It's Got Attitude.'

In a new interview with Ore Bihovsky of TotalRock's "Louder" radio show, SNOT guitarist Mikey Doling spoke about the band's return to the live stage and the reactivated Santa Barbara-based metal/punk rock hybrid's plans for the coming months. Referencing the fact that Andy Knapp of fellow Southern C...

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Watch: BILLY SHEEHAN And PHIL DEMMEL Team Up With TOMMY ALDRIDGE And ART CRUZ For 'Songwriting Challenge'

Sweetwater recently put together Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, THE WHINERY DOGS) and Phil Demmel (KERRY KING, CATEGORY 7, VIO-LENCE, MACHINE HEAD) to team up with four pro drummers — Tommy Aldridge, Calvin Rodgers, Art Cruz and Nic Collins — to a songwriting challenge with unique riffs and feels for each...

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AARON LEWIS Rips BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: 'I Think That He Is A Disgusting Display Of Not Appreciating What Was Handed To Him'

During an appearance on "The Tucker Carlson Show", conservative rocker Aaron Lewis was asked for his opinion of Bruce Springsteen, who can best be described as Lewis's political polar opposite, having been a vocal opponent to U.S. president Donald Trump on many occasions. The STAIND frontman said of...

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Ex-DEATH Singer KAM LEE Says He Developed His Death Metal Growling Vocal Style By 'Mimicking Dogs'

In a new interview with Soundterror, Kam Lee, who was a member of an early version of DEATH as well as the pre-DEATH band MANTAS alongside guitarist/vocalist Chuck Schuldiner and guitarist Rick Rozz, was asked what it was like working with Chuck in the early 1980s. He responded (as transcribed by BL...

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SAMMY HAGAR Calls DAVID LEE ROTH's Recent Comments 'An Olive Branch Moment': 'This Is Not Negative Whatsoever'

Sammy Hagar has downplayed David Lee Roth's recent comments about Hagar's claim that the fellow former VAN HALEN singer drew inspiration for a song from a dream he had where he reunited with his late bandmate Eddie Van Halen. In 2022, Hagar recounted being greeted by Van Halen in a dream where they...

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Watch: DAVID LEE ROTH Mocks SAMMY HAGAR Over EDDIE VAN HALEN 'Ghost' Claim

David Lee Roth has mocked Sammy Hagar's claim that the fellow former VAN HALEN singer drew inspiration for a song from a dream he had where he reunited with his late bandmate Eddie Van Halen. In 2022, Hagar recounted being greeted by Van Halen in a dream where they got together and made a new track....

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SEBASTIAN BACH: 'I Still Haven't Accepted That OZZY OSBOURNE Is Dead'

In a new interview with Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach spoke about the recent passing of legendary BLACK SABBATH frontman Ozzy Osbourne. Bach said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, man. I was still recuperating from the concert, the 'Back To...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN's 1982 Kramer Guitar Expected to Fetch Between $2 Million And $3 Million At Sotheby's Auction

According to Rolling Stone, Eddie Van Halen's 1982 Kramer electric guitar will be auctioned by Sotheby's New York this fall. The guitar, which was played by the legendary VAN HALEN axeman in 1982 and 1983, is expected to fetch between $2 million and $3 million during Sotheby's inaugural Grails Week...

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Watch: SNOT Performs Cover Of BLACK SABBATH's 'Children Of The Grave' In Honor Of OZZY OSBOURNE

SNOT played a cover of BLACK SABBATH's "Children Of The Grave" as a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne during the reactivated Santa Barbara, California metal/punk rock hybrid's August 10 concert at The 1865 in Southampton, England. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. On July 22, the day Ozz...