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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Blasts 'Bully' PUTIN: 'Today, I Am Ukrainian'

W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless has blasted Russian president Vladimir Putin as a "bully" whose motivation for invading Ukraine was "simple, godless selfishness." Earlier today, Lawless released the following statement via W.A.S.P.'s official web site: "With regards to any invading force, I am an Am...

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GEORGE LYNCH Is Working On Second Solo Instrumental Album

George Lynch has commenced work on his second solo instrumental album. The LP will be the follow-up to "Seamless", which came out last August via Rat Pak Records. On Tuesday (March 15),Lynch shared a new Instagram photo from the studio and included the following message: "Day 1 of preproduction of...

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Identity Of SLIPKNOT's TORTILLA MAN Officially Confirmed

SLIPKNOT has finally officially confirmed the identity of its latest recruit, the percussionist nicknamed Tortilla Man. As widely speculated, SLIPKNOT's newest member is the multi-instrumentalist Michael Pfaff. Pfaff previously played keyboards with SLIPKNOT's Shawn "Clown" Crahan in the band DIRTY...

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KISS's PAUL STANLEY Names 11 Of 'Best Lead Singers Of All Time'

Paul Stanley has named Robert Plant, Steve Marriott and Freddie Mercury as three of the best vocalists of all time. The KISS frontman, who turned 70 this past January, shared a list of his favorite singers in a social media post on Monday (March 14). He wrote on Twitter: "The Best Lead Singers Of Al...

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DOLLY PARTON 'Respectfully' Removes Herself From ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Consideration

Dolly Parton has taken herself out of the running to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame later this year. Earlier today, the 76-year-old country music legend asked the Hall to withdraw her name from the 2022 ballot, saying "I don't feel that I have earned the right." Parton was one of 17...

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DAVID ELLEFSON's Former Business Partner Explains Why Their Album Of All-Original Material Will 'Probably' Never See Light Of Day

David Ellefson's longtime business partner Thom Hazaert was a guest 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). Speaking about what he has been doing in the nine mont...

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TED NUGENT Says KID ROCK Is An 'Unbelievably Creative' Critical Thinker With A 'Great Work Ethic'

In a new interview with retired boxer David "Niño" Rodriguez, Ted Nugent was asked why he hasn't yet collaborated on music with fellow outspoken conservative rocker Kid Rock. Ted responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Kid Rock and I communicate. In fact, he plays [the Nugent song] 'Cat Scr...

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Watch JUDAS PRIEST Perform In Portland During Rescheduled '50 Heavy Metal Years' North American Tour

Fan-filmed video of JUDAS PRIEST's March 10 concert at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. One Shot At Glory 02. Lightning Strike 03. You've Got Another Thing Comin' 04. Freewheel Burning 05. Turbo Lover 06. Hell Patrol 07. The Sentinel 08. A Tou...

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DEE SNIDER: 'Russian People Do Not Know What Their Dictator Leader Is Doing To Ukraine'

Dee Snider has urged all other artists and music fans to use everything at their disposal to combat misinformation with regard to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The TWISTED SISTER frontman said that everyone should do whatever they can to attempt to circumvent state-run Russian media and communica...

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COREY TAYLOR: 'I'm Never Doing Another Politics Book Ever Again'

During an appearance on the March 3 episode of Doug Bradley's "Down To Hell" show, SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor was asked if he has plans to write another book. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I kind of put a pause on the books about five years ago because [my last book, 2017's...

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Former W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Begins Chemo And Radiation Treatment For Throat And Neck Cancer

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes has begun undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments in his battle with cancer in throat and neck. Earlier today (Friday, March 11),the 63-year-old musician's wife and manager, Cathy-Sarah Holmes, who first shared the news of his diagnosis in a social me...

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KORN's RAY LUZIER Says It's 'Very Weird' Not Having FIELDY Out On The Road With The Band

KORN drummer Ray Luzier spoke to Sakis Fragos of Greece's Rock Hard magazine about the current status of the band's bassist, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu. Fieldy announced last June that he would sit out KORN's recent tour in order to "heal" after "falling back" on some of his "bad habits." Ray said (as...

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KID ROCK Releases Music Video For Controversial New Single 'We The People'

Kid Rock has released the official music video for his new single "We The People". The track is taken from his upcoming album, "Bad Reputation", which will be made available digitally on March 21. Physical CDs will arrive on April 6. "Bad Reputation" includes the three songs Kid Rock released in Jan...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Says JAMES LOMENZO Was 'Obvious Choice' To Rejoin MEGADETH Following DAVID ELLEFSON's Dismissal

In a new interview with Loudwire, MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine said that the plan is still for the band's sixteenth studio album, "The Sick, The Dying And The Dead", to be released this summer. "I sure hope so," he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). "I think it's July 8th. I think that was the l...

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KIM THAYIL Says 'It's Very Likely' He Will Play SOUNDGARDEN Songs Again With BEN SHEPHERD And MATT CAMERON

During a recent interview with LifeMinute, SOUNDGARDEN guitarist Kim Thayil commented on the possibility of sharing the stage again with his fellow surviving SOUNDGARDEN members Ben Shepherd (bass) and Matt Cameron (drums). He said: "I think it's very likely that Matt and Ben and I will play togethe...