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GENE SIMMONS Pays Tribute To YOSHIKI As Japanese Star Makes History In Hollywood

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was among the guest speakers this past Thursday (September 14) when the iconic and beloved Japanese superstar Yoshiki left his mark in a festive imprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre Hollywood. A video report from the event, courtesy of ABC7 / KABC-TV, can be...

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PAIN Releases New Song 'Revolution'

PAIN, the long-running Swedish electronic/industrial rock/metal band founded in 1996 by Peter Tägtgren, has released a new song, "Revolution". Peter comments: "We wrote this song together, me and my son Sebastian. He wrote all the music and I did the lyrics. And it turned out great. We are very prou...

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What Albums Would RATT's STEPHEN PEARCY Take To A Desert Island?

In a new interview with AXS TV, RATT singer Stephen Pearcy reveals which albums he'd be willing to listen to in perpetuity if he found himself stranded and alone on an island. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "My first choice, number one: 'Physical Graffiti' by LED ZEPPELIN. Why? Well,...

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SEPULTURA's ANDREAS KISSER: 'It Was Always Hard To Be On The Road'

In a new interview with Czech Republic's Metalshop, SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser spoke about the realities of post-pandemic touring, including increased travel expenses — gas, tour buses, hotels and flight costs. Asked if touring is "a problem" for bands like SEPULTURA nowadays, Andreas said (...

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Watch: ARCH ENEMY's ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ Delivers Opening Speech At 'Animal Liberation March' In New York City

ARCH ENEMY frontwoman and animal rights activist Alissa White-Gluz delivered the opening speech at the "Animal Liberation March" in New York City on Saturday, September 2. Video of her entire speech can be seen below. The "Animal Liberation March" was designed to unite the vegan community, educate s...

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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Knew For 'A Long Time' PETER BALTES Was Going To Leave ACCEPT

In a new interview with Robert Cavuoto of Metal Rules, original ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider was asked if he was surprised to see bassist Peter Baltes exit the band in 2018 after spending more than three decades with the Wolf Hoffmann-led outfit. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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Dethalbum IV / Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar

There has been an extended silence, but "the most successful entertainment act on the planet and the seventh largest economy" is set to return in a big way. DETHKLOK, the humorous and insane band featured in Adult Swim's animated series "Metalocalypse", is back with its first batch of new music in n...

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ARCH ENEMY's DANIEL ERLANDSSON On Having Doubts About His Playing Ability: 'I Think That's An Ongoing Thing'

In a recent interview with Drumtalk, the video podcast by German drummer and videographer Philipp Koch, ARCH ENEMY drummer Daniel Erlandsson was asked if he ever had any doubts about his playing ability, and if so, how he overcame those doubts. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I t...

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COREY TAYLOR Releases Third Single, 'Talk Sick', From Upcoming 'CMF2' Album

Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum singer-songwriter, actor, and New York Times best-selling author Corey Taylor (SLIPKNOT, STONE SOUR) has shared "Talk Sick", the third new song off his soon-to-be-released sophomore solo studio album, "CMF2". Taylor says about the track: "That sick guitar at the...

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"RUCKUS!"

California post-hardcore band MOVEMENTS broke out in 2020 with their album, "No Good Left to Give", which debuted at No. 3 on the alternative chart. But, just because that album debuted on the alternative chart doesn't mean they're going to be pigeonholed into that genre. On Movements' latest album,...

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VELVET REVOLVER Photo Book Coming Soon

Rufus Publications has announced the release of a new photo book, "Velvet Revolver By Ross Halfin", focusing on VELVET REVOLVER, the band formed in 2002 by then-former GUNS N' ROSES members Duff McKagan, Slash and Matt Sorum. Sorum, McKagan, Slash and guitarist Dave Kushner held an exhaustive singer...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer And Longtime Smoker TODD LA TORRE Hasn't Had A Cigarette In Over Seven Months

QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre, who had been a cigarette smoker for three decades, says that he hasn't had a cigarette in more than seven months. The 49-year-old musician, who lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, opened up about his attempt to kick his habit in a new interview with Mark Sugiyama of E...

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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Suffered Stroke In January

IRON MAIDEN's Nicko McBrain has revealed that he suffered a stroke earlier this year. The 71-year-old drummer shared the news of the health setback in a statement posted via MAIDEN's official web site, indicating that the episode left him "paralyzed" down one side of his body and "worried" that his...

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Closure

Some people will never understand the appeal of miserable music. Those people are idiots. AN AUTUMN FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN have been chipping away at mortality's façade for over a decade, almost single-handedly giving worth to the phrase "post-black metal" in the process. Remarkably prolific, they ha...

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Watch: Canadian Rocker ALDO NOVA Kicks Off First Run Of Shows In 32 Years

Canadian rocker Aldo Nova kicked off his first run of shows in 32 years this past Sunday (July 23) at the K-Days festival in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. His backing band at the gig consisted of Jack Frost on guitar, Dario Seixas on bass, Ange E. Curcio on drums, and Michael T. Ross on keyboards. Aldo...