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PATRIK JENSEN And WITCHERY Soldier Through Lineup Changes And Pandemic To Release 'Nightside'

By David E. Gehlke "I'm a bit tired at the moment," laughs veteran Swedish riff lord Patrik Jensen. Jensen just returned from Japan with AT THE GATES, where he was tapped at the last minute to replace Jonas Stålhammar, who recently got the ax from the long-running melodic death metal innovators. Whi...

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TESTAMENT Hopes To Release New Studio Album In 2023

During a September 13 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy spoke about what it has been like to play with Dave Lombardo again following the ex-SLAYER drummer's return to TESTAMENT earlier this year. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Says It Was 'Dumb' Of Him To Punch JAMES HETFIELD: 'I Really Respect Him'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine recently answered a number of fan-submitted questions for Revolver magazine. During the chat, which can be seen below, Mustaine spoke about his relationship with his former bandmate, METALLICA frontman James Hetfield. Referencing a widely circulated video of Hetfield f...

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Watch: Fan Tosses DR. SIMI Doll To BRUCE DICKINSON During IRON MAIDEN Concert In Mexico

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson became the latest object of the peculiar practice of throwing Dr. Simi stuffed toys as a gift to the artists on stage during massive events in Mexico. While performing with his bandmates on September 7 at Foro Sol in Mexico City, Dickinson noticed the Dr. Simi plus...

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SEPULTURA Guitarist's Late Wife To Be Honored At Brazil's PATFEST

Patfest, an event celebrating the life of Patricia Perissinoto Kisser, the late wife of SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser, will be held on September 28 at Audio in São Paulo, Brazil. Performing at the event will be some of Patricia's favorite artists, as well as friends. Patfest will raise funds fo...

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BLACKIE LAWLESS: W.A.S.P.'s Upcoming Tour Will Be 'Part 1930s Carnival, Part 'Road Warrior', Part Voodoo Ceremony'

During an appearance on a recent episode of the "Three Sides Of The Coin" podcast, W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless spoke about what fans can expect to see on the band's upcoming 40th-anniversary tour. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "To do a 40th[-anniversary] retrospective, I think yo...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY: STEVE DIGIORGIO 'Wouldn't Have Lasted' Very Long As A Member Of MEGADETH

TESTAMENT's Chuck Billy says that he doesn't think Steve DiGiorgio "would have lasted" very long as a member of MEGADETH had he been asked to join the band. The longtime TESTAMENT bassist temporarily stepped in to record the bass tracks on MEGADETH's latest album, "The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!...

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Watch: MACHINE HEAD Performs In Guitarist VOGG's Polish Hometown During Summer/Fall 2022 European tour

Fan-filmed video of MACHINE HEAD's September 18 performance at the Tauron Arena in Kraków, Poland can be seen below. The concert was part of MACHINE HEAD's "Vikings And Lionhearts" European tour with Swedish death metallers AMON AMARTH. Kraków is the hometown of MACHINE HEAD's Polish guitarist Wacła...

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DIMEBAG And VINNIE PAUL 'Would Have Blessed' PANTERA Reunion, Says PHILIP ANSELMO's DOWN Bandmate

EYEHATEGOD's Jimmy Bower and Mike IX Williams have weighed in on the news that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) will unite with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTERA b...

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DIRK VERBEUREN On Playing With MEGADETH: 'It's An Incredible Feeling'

In a new interview with Sick Drummer Magazine, MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren spoke about what it has been like for him to have been involved with the writing and recording of the band's latest album, "The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!" He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm just humbl...

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Is WILLIE ADLER's COVID-19 Vaccination Status The Reason He Has Missed International LAMB OF GOD Shows? PHIL DEMMEL Responds

At last month's Bloodstock Open Air festival, former MACHINE HEAD and current VIO-LENCE guitarist Phil Demmel was asked by TotalRock if Willie Adler's COVID-19 vaccination status is the reason Phil has been filling in for the LAMB OF GOD guitarist at some of the Virginia metal band's recent non-U.S....

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MACHINE HEAD'S ROBB FLYNN Says Touring With SLAYER In 1994 Was 'A Dream Come True'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn was asked what it was like to tour with SLAYER back in 1994 and 1995 when he and his bandmates had just released their debut album, "Burn My Eyes". "It was a dream come true," Robb responded (as transcri...

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THE HALO EFFECT To Record New EP This Winter

THE HALO EFFECT, the new project featuring five former members of the Swedish metal band IN FLAMES — Jesper Strömblad (guitar),Daniel Svensson (drums),Peter Iwers (bass),Niclas Engelin (guitar) and Mikael Stanne (vocals) — is planning to enter the studio before the end of the year to record a new...

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MISFITS Perform Entire 'Walk Among Us' Album At RIOT FEST 2022: Video, Photos

On Saturday, September 17, the original MISFITS headlined Riot Fest 2022 in Chicago, Illinois, performing their landmark first album "Walk Among Us" in full. The 1982 record, celebrating its 40th anniversary next year, is hailed by MISFITS fans — as well as by publications like Rolling Stone and Pit...

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Has FOREIGNER Talked About Calling It Quits? JEFF PILSON Responds

In a new interview with the 96.9 The Eagle KKGL radio station, FOREIGNER's longtime bassist Jeff Pilson was asked if there has been any talk of the band calling it quits at some point in the not-too-distant future. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "To answer your question, I would...