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Did KING'S X Invent Grunge? DOUG 'DUG' PINNICK Weighs In

In a new interview with The Lounge With Jake Ellenbogen, KING'S X frontman Doug "Dug" Pinnick was asked about PEARL JAM bassist Jeff Ament's declaration in the early 1990s, at the height of his own band's success, on MTV that "KING'S X invented grunge". Doug said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)...

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MINISTRY Announces 'The Squirrely Years Revisited' Album, Tour Celebrating Early Synth Pop Years

Al Jourgensen is finally making peace with the past. After the incredible reception to MINISTRY's "With Sympathy" and "Twitch"-heavy set at Cruel World 2024, Jourgensen decided it was time to reexamine his long-dormant synth pop hits and give them a fresh polish 40 years later. The result is the for...

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K.K. DOWNING On His Participation In BLACK SABBATH's Final Concert Event: 'I Am Deeply Honored'

Former JUDAS PRIEST and current KK'S PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing has commented on his participation in BLACK SABBATH's upcoming reunion concert event, which will take place on July 5 in the latter band's original hometown of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Ozzy Osbourne and the rest of the o...

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SHARON OSBOURNE: 'It's Going To Take A Lot Of Physical Energy For OZZY' To Sing At Villa Park Concert

Sharon Osbourne spoke to Birmingham Live about BLACK SABBATH's upcoming reunion concert, which will take place on July 5 in the band's original hometown of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Ozzy Osbourne and the rest of the original BLACK SABBATH lineup — guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and dr...

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NEVERMORE Offers Update On Vocalist And Bassist Search: 'We've Received Over 650 Submissions'

Guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams have offered an update on the return of their longtime band NEVERMORE. Bassist Jim Sheppard isn't involved with the reunion, which was initially teased on December 27, 2024 via a one-minute video containing various NEVERMORE-related imagery and silhouet...

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Watch: KERRY KING Performs In Philadelphia During First-Ever Headlining Tour

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King and his solo band performed on Wednesday, February 5 at Theatre Of The Living Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Where I Reign 02. Rage 03. Trophies Of The Tyrant 04. Residu...

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THE SWEET Returns With New Single/Video, 'Insane'

THE SWEET — a five-member group which obtained the rights to use the name and perform in the U.S. and Canada under THE SWEET banner despite containing no members from the original SWEET lineup — has released a new single, "Insane" via Darkstar Records. Last year while cutting THE SWEET's previous si...

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Watch: SHARON OSBOURNE And TONY IOMMI Talk About BLACK SABBATH's Upcoming Reunion Concert

Sharon Osbourne and Tony Iommi spoke to Planet Rock about BLACK SABBATH's upcoming reunion concert, which will take place on July 5 in the band's original hometown of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Ozzy Osbourne and the rest of the original BLACK SABBATH lineup — guitarist Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler...

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OZZY OSBOURNE 'Can't Walk' Anymore But His Voice Is 'As Good As It's Ever Been'

Sharon Osbourne has told The Sun that her husband Ozzy Osbourne is struggling to walk amid his battle with Parkinson's disease, but that his singing voice is "as good as ever". Sharon addressed Ozzy's health while discussing the legendary heavy metal singer's upcoming farewell concert called "Back T...

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BLACK SABBATH Reunion Concert Will Be OZZY OSBOURNE's 'Full Stop': He 'Didn't Have A Chance To Say Goodbye To His Fans'

Sharon Osbourne spoke to BBC News and Reuters about BLACK SABBATH's upcoming reunion concert, which will take place on July 5 in the band's original hometown of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Ozzy and the rest of the original BLACK SABBATH lineup — guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drumme...

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AEROSMITH Bassist TOM HAMILTON's New Band CLOSE ENEMIES Announces Second Single 'Inside Out'

AEROSMITH bassist Tom Hamilton's new band CLOSE ENEMIES will release its second single, "Inside Out", on February 28 via TLG|ROCK. Joining the 73-year-old Hamilton in the new group his bass tech Trace Foster, who plays guitar in CLOSE ENEMIES alongside Peter Stroud, who has been playing with Sheryl...

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Ex-SCORPIONS Drummer HERMAN RAREBELL Covers 1980s Rock Classics On 'What About Love?' Album

The new HERMAN RAREBELL & FRIENDS studio album, "What About Love?", will be released on April 11 via Metalville Records. On "What About Love?", HERMAN RAREBELL & FRIENDS take you back to the '80s and together we return to our very time with the greatest music of this powerful decade. Herman...

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Original BLACK SABBATH To Play Final Show In July, With METALLICA, SLAYER, PANTERA, Others Supporting

The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward — will play its final concert in July. Dubbed "Back To The Beginning", the charity show will be held at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom on July 5, with tickets on sale from 10 a.m. on February 14....

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Watch: ALEX VAN HALEN Honored With 'Buddy Rich Award' At 2024 DRUMEO AWARDS

VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen was honored with the Buddy Rich Award at the 2024 Drumeo Awards. One of the most accomplished and well-known drummers of the 20th century, Buddy Rich is still a household name because of his virtuosic talents and his accomplishments as a bandleader. The recipient of...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On METAL ALLEGIANCE: 'We've Got Some New Material That We're Working On Now'

In a new interview with Musicfrenzy, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about the possibility of METAL ALLEGIANCE writing and recording a third album as the follow-up to 2018's "Volume II: Power Drunk Majesty". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "METAL ALLEGIANCE, look, we're no...