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BILLY SHEEHAN On Touring With VAN HALEN In 1980: 'I Learned A Lot About How You Get The Show On The Road'

In a recent interview with Marty5150, legendary bassist Billy Sheehan reflected on his time as a member of the backing band of original VAN HALEN singer David Lee Roth. Asked what the "biggest takeaway" was from working with Roth, Sheehan said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I feel I have the...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's ERIC 'AK' KNUTSON Says NICKELBACK Gets A Bad Rap: Their Songs Are 'Brilliantly Written'

In a new interview with That Fuzzing Rock Show, vocalist Eric "AK" Knutson of veteran Arizona metallers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM was asked if he thinks NICKELBACK "gets a bad rap." He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yes and no. From what I understand — I really don't know any of the origi...

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ACCEPT Singer MARK TORNILLO On Turning 70: 'I Wear It Like A Badge At This Point'

On a recent episode of the "Talk Louder" podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster (DANGEROUS TOYS),ACCEPT singer Mark Tornillo was asked if he is able to maintain an exercise routine while he is on tour. "I try to," Mark...

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Watch: FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's CHRIS KAEL Delivers Stand-Up Comedy Set At Boulder City's Skinny Bar

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist and longtime Las Vegas resident Chris Kael delivered a stand-up comedy set on December 13 at Skinny Bar in Boulder City, Nevada. A video clip of his appearance can be seen below. Kael made his stand-up comedy debut in July 2022 as part of "Punchlines & Backlines"...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's JOHN DOLMAYAN: 'Everybody In VAN HALEN Had Something Unique And Interesting To Bring To The Table'

In a recent interview with "Paltrocast" host Darren Paltrowitz, SYSTEM OF A DOWN's John Dolmayan was asked if VAN HALEN was among the bands that made him want to start playing drums in the first place. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I wanted to play drums before I knew who VAN H...

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MYLES KENNEDY Is 'Really Stoked' About Upcoming Album From SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS

During an appearance on the December 23 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Myles Kennedy spoke about the status of the songwriting and recording sessions for the next SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The go...

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JASON BONHAM, QUEENSRŸCHE, GEORGE LYNCH And PAT TRAVERS Set For 'Whole Lotta Rock Camp Volume II'

Jason Bonham, QUEENSRŸCHE, George Lynch and Pat Travers will take part in Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp's Whole Lotta Rock Camp Volume II, set to take place March 20-23, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Unleash your inner rock star at this once-in-a-lifetime four-day Rock Camp, where you'll jam, learn...

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ALEX VAN HALEN On Why He Didn't Cover SAMMY HAGAR Years In His Book: 'The Original Band Was The Driving Force'

In a new interview with Bringing It Back To The Beatles, VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen was asked why he made "the conscientious decision" to end his recently released book, "Brothers", in 1984 and not cover any of the band's later years. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Because...

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Watch: SHADOWS FALL Performs New Single 'In The Grey' Live For The First Time

Massachusetts metallers SHADOWS FALL performed their new single "In The Grey" live for the first time during their headlining concert Saturday night (December 21) at the Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. Released on December 6, "In The Grey...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON Names 'Most Extravagant' Thing He Bought After Becoming Successful Musician

During an appearance on a recent episode of the "Talk Louder" podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster (DANGEROUS TOYS),QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton was asked what the "most extravagant" thing was that he bought f...

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PHIL LYNOTT Musical 'Moonlight' Adds Shows Due To Phenomenal Demand

Due to the phenomenal demand and after selling out the first three dates, three extra shows have now been added to "Moonlight: The Philip Lynott Enigma" on June 20-22, 2025. Tickets for are €39.20 on sale now through Ticketmaster. It's time to go beyond the headlines to tell one of the most importan...

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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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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Guitarist MICHAEL GILBERT: 'I Feel Like Our Last Four Records Have Been Our Best'

In a new interview with the Disturbing The Priest podcast, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM guitarist Michael Gilbert was asked if he would agree that "the band is in a golden age right now". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, a hundred percent. And we're all stoked about it too, because thro...

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See Multi-Camera Video Of DOWN Performing 'Pillars Of Eternity' In Baton Rouge In June 2024

DOWN played the second of two Louisiana "pop-up" shows on June 21, 2024 at Varsity Theatre in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Multi-camera video of "Pillars Of Eternity" performance from the concert is available below. The video was shot by Steven W. Richardson, and was edited and produced by Mike Holderbea...

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New Series Exploring Heavy Metal History To Debut On HULU In 2025

Deadline reports that a new eight-part series exploring heavy metal history will debut on Hulu in 2025. Produced by Vice Studios Canada, "Into The Void" (working title) will "chronicle the emotional sagas behind the most towering legends and unforgettable artists in heavy metal," according to Deadli...