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MARK 'THE ANIMAL' MENDOZA On Possibility Of TWISTED SISTER Reunion: 'Never Say Never'

Nearly two years after TWISTED SISTER's one-off onstage reunion at the Metal Hall Of Fame in Agoura Hills, California, Mark "The Animal" Mendoza was asked by the "Rockstrap" podcast about his current relationship with his longtime bandmates. The bassist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Th...

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JEFFREY NOTHING Clarifies His Comment About Starting His 'Own Version Of MUSHROOMHEAD'

Jeffrey Hatrix, also known as Jeffrey Nothing (born Jeffrey Lewis Hetrick),formerly the haunting voice and co-founder behind Cleveland's pioneering alterna-metal and industrial collective MUSHROOMHEAD, has clarified his recent comment that he is planning to form his "yet-to-be-named version of MUSH...

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THREE DAYS GRACE To Finish Recording New Album In January

Last week, Canadian rockers THREE DAYS GRACE released "Mayday", their first single since the return of original frontman Adam Gontier. The 46-year-old musician, who left THREE DAYS GRACE in 2013, is sharing lead vocals in the band's new lineup with singer Matt Walst, who has fronted THREE DAYS GRACE...

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ACE FREHLEY: 'I Don't Really Consider Myself A Singer'

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was a guest on a recent episode of the Fox 5 "More" show ahead of his November 2 concert at Sam's Town Live in Las Vegas, Nevada. Asked about the fact that he handles both guitar and lead vocals in his solo band, Ace said: "Yeah, but I have a lot of the guys in th...

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CHARLIE BENANTE Believes LARS ULRICH Was 'Absolutely Right' About NAPSTER, Says SPOTIFY Is 'Where Music Goes To Die'

In a new interview with The Irish Times, ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante was asked if the music industry has changed for the better or worse in the 40-plus years since the band was formed. He responded: "There is no music industry. That's what has changed. There is nothing any more. There are people...

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CHUCK BILLY Says New TESTAMENT Album Will Be 'Very Special': 'It Feels Fresh And Challenging Again'

In a new interview with Australia's The Rockpit, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy spoke about the band's upcoming follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, this [album is] gonna be very special. I think I'm more excited about this one, just beca...

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Official NICK MENZA Documentary 'This Was My Life' To Receive Limited Theatrical Release

Screaming Butterfly Entertainment in association with Ellefson Films has inked a worldwide deal with BayView Entertainment for the release to the long-awaited Nick Menza documentary film "This Was My Life: Nick Menza's Metal Memories With Megadeth And Beyond". The film's red-carpet premiere is set t...

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WOLF HOFFMANN On ACCEPT's 50th-Anniversary Tour: 'It's Gonna Be A Completely Different Show With A Lot Of Surprises'

In a new interview with The Adamantium Podcast, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann spoke about the fact that the band will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2025-2026. To mark this mammoth milestone, ACCEPT will ring in the band's golden birthday with a very unique anniversary tour at the end of 2025. A...

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LIFE OF AGONY's MINA CAPUTO Says She Has 'Cured' Her Gender Dysphoria And Will Be Changing Her Name Back To KEITH CAPUTO

Transgender singer Mina Caputo — once known as Keith Caputo, the front-person for the popular rock band LIFE OF AGONY — says that she has "cured" her gender dysphoria and will change her name back to Keith Caputo after being "physically completely detransitioned" in 2025. Mina broke the news of her...

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See ACE FREHLEY's Entire Des Moines Concert

The Melvin Zoopers YouTube channel has uploaded video of Ace Frehley's entire November 16 concert at Val Air Ballroom in Des Moines, Iowa. You can now watch it below. In a recent interview with The Archive Of B-Sox, Ace Frehley was asked what keeps him going as a recording artist and performer...

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Watch: SEBASTIAN BACH Performs SKID ROW's Entire Debut Album At Whisky A Go Go

Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach celebrated the 35th anniversary of the band's debut album, "Skid Row", by performing the LP in its entirety last night (Monday, November 18) at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. Fan-filmed video of the show can be seen below. In a recent intervie...

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New DEEP PURPLE Guitarist SIMON MCBRIDE: 'I Try To Be Very Respectful To What's Been Done Before'

In a new interview with Thomas Blug of BluGuitar, Irish guitarist Simon McBride, who joined DEEP PURPLE in September 2022 as the permanent replacement for Steve Morse, spoke about what it has been like for me him to step into the shoes previously filled by Ritchie Blackmore, Tommy Bolin, Joe Satrian...

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TESTAMENT Is '95 Percent Done Recording' New Album: 'It's Gonna Be An Amazing Record'

In a new interview with Francisco Zamudio of KNAC.COM, TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson spoke about the band's upcoming follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I wrote a record with [new TESTAMENT drummer Chris Dovas] and it's gonna be an amaz...

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ACE FREHLEY: I 'Perform Live Without Any Backing Tracks Or Any Of That Nonsense'

In a new interview with The Archive Of B-Sox, Ace Frehley was asked what keeps him going as a recording artist and performer after all these years. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've been playing guitar 60 [years]. I started when I was 13. I'm 73. Professionally I've been playi...

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GREEN DAY, KORN And SLEEP TOKEN To Headline 2025 Edition Of U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival

United Kingdom's Download, the greatest rock and metal festival of all time, returns for its 22nd edition, reborn and recharged in 2025 as DLXXII. Announced today are three first-time headliners — GREEN DAY, SLEEP TOKEN and KORN — alongside over 90 more colossal names spanning the full spectrum of r...