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IAN HILL Says RICHIE FAULKNER Is Reason JUDAS PRIEST Is Still Active 13 Years After Completion Of 'Farewell' Tour

In a new interview with Shaggy of 94.9 and 104.5 The Pick, JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill said that the addition of guitarist Richie Faulkner to the band's lineup largely contributed to PRIEST's decision to stay on the road nearly a decade and a half after the legendary British heavy metal group anno...

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IAN HILL Says JUDAS PRIEST Stays Relevant By Taking 'A Step Forward With Each Album'

In a recent interview with Charlie Kendall's Metalshop, JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill spoke about the multigenerational appeal of the band's music, with dads, moms and kids all attending PRIEST's concerts. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When you look out into an audience these days,...

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GLENN HUGHES On DEEP PURPLE's ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction: 'It Was F***ing Uncomfortable'

During an October 3, 2024 "in conversation" event at Sydney, Australia's Crowbar, legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes once again looked back on his 2016 induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, where he was honored along with other former and current members of DEEP PURPLE. Regarding how h...

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FREDRIK ÅKESSON On Return Of Growling Vocals In OPETH: 'If We Bring The Element Back, It Shouldn't Be There As A Gimmick'

In a new interview with Australia's Silver Tiger Media, guitarist Fredrik Åkesson of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH was asked about the fan and media response to the band's latest album, "The Last Will And Testament", which came out in November. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Explains Why PAUL MCCARTNEY 'Is Probably The Greatest' Bass Player

During a recent appearance on The Mistress Carrie Podcast, legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, THE WINERY DOGS, David Lee Roth, TALAS) praised THE BEATLES' Paul McCartney, saying "almost anything McCartney did is just brilliant." He elaborated (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Some people...

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JOEY BELLADONNA Says He Worked In A Horse Barn During His Time Away From ANTHRAX

In a new interview with Kati Rausch of Music Interview Corner, Joey Belladonna reflected on his time away from ANTHRAX during most of the 1990s and early 2000s. The singer said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, for me to be out of the band for that long, it's almost too long. It was unexp...

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DANNY LILKER 'Regrets Nothing' After 40 Years In Extreme Metal

By David E. Gehlke Veteran extreme metal bassist Danny Lilker joined ANTHRAX earlier this year for their South American live dates, an event that coincided with his recent withdrawal from the grind of touring. Considering Lilker got his start with the legendary New York thrashers (and teamed with gu...

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Friends Gather To Honor LEMMY At Stringfellows Ceremony In London: Photos, Video

On Wednesday evening, December 18, at Stringfellows gentlemen's club in London, United Kingdom, friends and fans of the legendary Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister gathered to celebrate — and pay tribute to — the MOTÖRHEAD founder at a rip-roaring, toast-laden ceremony which saw some of Lemmy's ashes permanentl...

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SAMMY HAGAR Says It Took Him Three Weeks To Write Speech For FOREIGNER At ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction

Sammy Hagar inducted FOREIGNER into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame when the legendary rockers finally got the nod on October 19 in Cleveland, Ohio. Hagar also joined Kelly Clarkson, Slash, Chad Smith and Demi Lovato to salute FOREIGNER with a mini-set that focused more as a tribute to the band, with...

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Award-Winning Documentary 'The History Of Metal And Horror' Unleashes Limited Collector's Edition On Blu-Ray

Following its acclaimed debut, the award-winning documentary "The History Of Metal And Horror" is now available in an exclusive deluxe edition, offering fans an even deeper look into the intertwined evolution of heavy metal music and horror films. Directed by Mike Schiff, this compelling documentary...

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See VENOM Perform In Bogota During Fall 2024 Latin American Tour

Fan-filmed video of VENOM's December 5 performance at Calle 13 in Bogota, Colombia can be seen below. Two years ago, VENOM frontman Conrad "Cronos" Lant confirmed that the band was putting the finishing touches on a new studio album. Speaking at the 2022 edition of Wacken Open Air, he said: "We had...

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The Jethro Tull Christmas Album – Fresh Snow At Christmas

JETHRO TULL and Christmas are longtime friends, and for Christmas 2024 the flute-rocking band releases an expanded and remixed edition of their 2003 release, "The Jethro Tull Christmas Album – Fresh Snow At Christmas". As with any reissue or re-release, the big question is, what's new? The album com...

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Aqualung Redux / Best Of Jethro Tull

Those clever bastards at Magnetic Eye Records have got impeccable taste. "Aqualung Redux" is the latest in a series of extravagant tribute albums dedicated to classic albums and great artists of our time, populated by an impressive army of bands from stoner, doom and psychedelic realms. Previous pro...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE: 'The Crap That They're Playing On The Radio Today Is Bloody Awful'

Ritchie Blackmore's official YouTube channel has shared a new video in which the legendary DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW guitarist discusses his passion for music and what excites him musically. Ritchie says (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " I retain my passion for music by listening to old music fr...

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DIMMU BORGIR Enters Studio With Longtime Producer FREDRIK NORDSTRÖM

Norwegian symphonic black metal veterans DIMMU BORGIR have entered the studio with longtime producer Fredrik Nordström, apparently to record the long-awaited follow-up to 2018's "Eonian" album. Earlier today (Tuesday, December 3),DIMMU BORGIR shared a photo of the band's drummer, Dariusz "Daray" Br...