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BUSH's GAVIN ROSSDALE Is Mourning Death Of His Mother

BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale is mourning the death of his mother. On Friday, January 31, the 59-year-old Rossdale took to his social media to write: "Tuesday 28th Jan at 5pm I lost my mama. After a long tortuous fight she left us. "It's hard to put into words the bond we had and the void she leaves....

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Was LLOYD GRANT An Original Member Of METALLICA? He Sets The Record Straight

At last month's NAMM's "Ultimate Jam Night", Lloyd Grant, the guitarist who played on the original recording of the METALLICA song "Hit The Lights" in early 1982, reflected on how he hooked up with the legendary heavy metal act more than four decades ago. He told Reality Check TV (as transcribed by...

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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Frontman BURTON C. BELL: 'I've Got Some New Music On The Horizon Very Soon'

In an interview with Metal Magnitude at last month's Metal Hall Of Fame in Anaheim, California, former FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell spoke about his plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've released three singles in the past year and a half. I'm doing o...

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ARCH ENEMY's ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ On Touring The World On A Vegan Diet: 'It Is Totally Possible'

In an interview with Metal Magnitude at last month's Metal Hall Of Fame in Anaheim, California, ARCH ENEMY singer Alissa White-Gluz, who is vegan and straight edge, was asked if it's difficult for her to maintain her lifestyle while she is on tour. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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Watch: GILBY CLARKE Performs With ALICE COOPER For The First Time

Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke made his live debut with Alice Cooper Friday night (January 31) at Bell Auditorium in Augusta, Georgia. Clarke is filling in for Nita Strauss, who unfortunately has conflicting obligations of her own. Previously, guitarist Orianthi had been planning to fil...

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PAPA ROACH's Upcoming Album Will Be 'Very Diverse'

In a new interview with V13 Media, PAPA ROACH guitarist Jerry Horton was asked what fans can expect from the band's upcoming twelfth studio album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Man, I feel like I've said this before, but because we worked with different producers — it was like...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Reflects On His Exit From MEGADETH: 'I Didn't Leave The Band On The Nicest Terms'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman once again spoke about why he finally decided to open up about his time with the band — after spending most of the last two decades focusing on his solo career — while writing his autobiography...

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STEEL PANTHER Is Hoping To Release New Studio Album In 2026

In a new interview with Reality Check TV conducted on January 24 at this year's NAMM convention in Anaheim, California, vocalist Michael Starr of California glam metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER spoke about the band's plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're wor...

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Watch: LINKIN PARK Kicks Off 2025 'From Zero' World Tour In Mexico City

LINKIN PARK kicked off the 2025 leg of its "From Zero" world tour Friday night (January 31) at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City, Mexico. The band's setlist was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. Somewhere I Belong 02. Crawling 03. New Divide 04. The Emptiness Machine Act II 05. The Catalyst...

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DREAM THEATER's JAMES LABRIE Says Reunion With MIKE PORTNOY Was 'Very Natural': 'It Was Very Smooth, Seamless'

In a new interview with This Day In Metal, DREAM THEATER singer James LaBrie discussed the band's decision to reunite with Mike Portnoy in October 2023, 13 years after the drummer first left the progressive metal titans. Asked if it's fair to say that his face-to-face meeting with Portnoy in March 2...

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CHUCK BILLY On Upcoming TESTAMENT Album: We 'Came Up With Some Killer Stuff'

In a recent interview with Australia's Wall Of Sound, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy was asked when fans can expect to see the band's follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We don't have a date yet, but we're hoping the end of the first quarter,...

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BILLY CORGAN Debuts New Podcast 'The Magnificent Others'

Billy Corgan, the frontman of the two-time Grammy Award-winning iconic rock band THE SMASHING PUMPKINS, will launch his new podcast, "The Magnificent Others", on February 5 via Bill Maher's Club Random Studios. Watch the official trailer for the podcast's first installment and its high-powered slate...

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W.E.T. Announces New Album 'Apex'

International powerhouse rock group W.E.T. has announced the release of its new studio album, "Apex", set for release on March 28, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl. The new track "Where Are The Heroes Now" and its accompanying lyric video are available below. W.E.T. guitarist Erik Mårtensson describes...

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ANDREAS KISSER Is Still Hoping CAVALERA Brothers Will Take Part In SEPULTURA's Final Concert: 'There's No Reason To Be Fighting'

In a new interview with Reality Check TV conducted on January 24 at this year's NAMM convention in Anaheim, California, SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser was once again asked about the possibility of reuniting with original frontman Max Cavalera and drummer Igor "Iggor" Cavalera for a final show to...

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Watch: Ex-SLIPKNOT Drummer JAY WEINBERG Takes Part In In-Store Performance And Signing At U.K. Tattoo Shop

On January 11, former SLIPKNOT and current SUICIDAL TENDENCIES drummer Jay Weinberg took part in an in-store performance and signing at the Nowhere tattoo shop in Brighton, United Kingdom. Video of his appearance, courtesy of Avedis Zildjian Company, can be found below. During an appearance on a Jul...