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SHADOWS FALL's JASON BITTNER Says He 'Hated' METALLICA And SLAYER When He First Heard Their Music

In a new interview with RichardMetalFan, SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner, who has also played with FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, OVERKILL and ANTHRAX, was asked to name the bands that first got him into metal. He responded in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "The band that got me into heavy meta...

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KERRY KING Picks 'Sabotage' As His Favorite BLACK SABBATH Album: 'It's Nonstop Badassery'

In a new interview with Australia's Wall Of Sound, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King was asked which BLACK SABBATH album he would take with him if the planet was being blown up and we were all boarding a big spaceship and he was only allowed to take one SABBATH LP with him. He responded (as transcribed by...

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CANNIBAL CORPSE's PAUL MAZURKIEWICZ: 'If It Wasn't For DAVE LOMBARDO, I Probably Wouldn't Be Doing What I'm Doing'

In a new interview with "Reckless" Rexx Ruger of Pod Scum, drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz of long-running Florida-based death metallers CANNIBAL CORPSE was asked to name his biggest musical influences. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "SLAYER's Dave Lombardo is my biggest influence, of...

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KERRY KING Explains Decision To Perform Cover Of IRON MAIDEN's 'Killers'

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King and his solo band paid tribute to former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno by playing a cover of the MAIDEN classic "Killers" during their recent shows in Australia, including their performances at the Good Things festival. Speaking to the "Everblack" podcast about his deci...

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GARY HOLT On SLAYER Reunion Shows: 'The Experience Was Magical'

In a recent interview with Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, SLAYER guitarist Gary Holt reflected on the band's two reunion performances earlier this fall — on September 22 at the Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois and on October 10 at the Aftershock festival in Sacramento, Californi...

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POWER TRIP, THE EXPLOITED, NEKROGOBLIKON, WALLS OF JERICHO And CATEGORY 7 Added To 'Headbangers Boat' 2025

LAMB OF GOD and Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than a decade, have announced the addition of POWER TRIP, THE EXPLOITED, NEKROGOBLIKON, GIDEON, WALLS OF JERICHO and CATEGORY 7 to Lamb Of God Presents Headbangers Boat 2025, sailing October 31-November 4, 2025 from Miami,...

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JASON BITTNER Is 'Always Pro-LARS ULRICH' Even Though METALLICA Drummer Is 'Not The Most Proficient Technician'

The newest episode of "Troy Story: A Podcast For The Collar City" revisits METALLICA's first and only concert at the RPI Field House on March 15, 1989. The heavy metal icons were rampaging across America on their "Damaged Justice" tour in support of their then-latest studio album "…And Justice For A...

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BILLY CORGAN Says METALLICA's 'Fuel' Sounds 'Awfully Close' To SMASHING PUMPKINS' 'Tales Of A Scorched Earth'

In a new interview with Australia's "Everblack" podcast, Billy Corgan from THE SMASHING PUMPKINS brought up METALLICA while discussing whether THE SMASHING PUMPKINS have ever performed their "Tales Of A Scorched Earth" song — which originally appeared on the band's 1995 album "Mellon Collie And The...

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STONE SOUR's JOSH RAND To Sell Rare And Vintage Guitars, Basses On REVERB

Josh Rand, guitarist for Grammy Award-winning metal band STONE SOUR, is selling a truly one-of-a-kind collection of guitars on Reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to music gear. The assortment of rare and vintage guitars — which includes custom shop items and axes signed by Sting, Munky...

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CATEGORY 7 Cancels March 2025 U.S. Tour Due To Low Ticket Sales

CATEGORY 7, the new band featuring former MACHINE HEAD and current KERRY KING guitarist Phil Demmel, ex-ADRENALINE MOB guitarist Mike Orlando, ARMORED SAINT/ex-ANTHRAX singer John Bush, SHADOWS FALL/ex-OVERKILL drummer Jason Bittner and EXODUS bassist Jack Gibson, has canceled its previously announc...

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KERRY KING Talks SLAYER's Future: 'Mark My Word: We're Never Gonna Make A Record Again; We're Never Gonna Tour Again'

In a new interview with Australia's Metal Roos, Kerry King spoke about SLAYER's future plans, following the band's two festival appearances in September and October after a five-year hiatus. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're never gonna tour again. We're never gonna make a record...

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KERRY KING Announces Summer 2025 European Tour

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King and his new band will hit the road in Europe next summer. The trek will launch on July 29 in Frankfurt, Germany and will include appearances at Czech Republic's Brutal Assault festival, France's Motocultor festival and The Netherlands' Dynamo festival. Kerry King 2025 Eur...

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ALEX SKOLNICK Names Only TESTAMENT Song That Is Always In The Band's Set

In a recent interview with Taylor Guitars, TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick was asked if there is a song in the band's setlist that he is tired of playing live every night. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I had this conversation with [MEGADETH leader] Dave Mustaine at one point...

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KERRY KING Admits Members Of His Solo Band Were 'Blindsided' By Announcement Of SLAYER Reunion

In a new interview with Australia's Spotlight Report, Kerry King admitted that members of his solo band were "blindsided" by the announcement that SLAYER was planning to reunite for several festival shows this year. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I never had to do that before, I neve...

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Today Marks 20th Anniversary Of PANTERA Guitarist 'DIMEBAG' DARRELL ABBOTT's Death

Today (Sunday, December 8) marks the 20th anniversary of the death of PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. Abbott, one of the most beloved and respected musicians in hard rock, was shot onstage during a DAMAGEPLAN concert on this date in 2004 at the Alrosa Villa club in Columbu...