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SPINAL TAP Bassist DEREK SMALLS On The Key To His Longevity: 'Refusal To Learn Another Trade'

SPINAL TAP bassist Derek Smalls — the metallic alter-ego of comedic actor Harry Shearer ("Saturday Night Live", "The Simpsons") — recently discussed his debut solo album, "Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing)", with Meltdown of Detroit, Michigan's WRIF 101.1 FM radio station. A few excerpts follo...

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THE CULT Guitarist BILLY DUFFY On 'Edgy' And 'Dangerous' Frontman IAN ASTBURY: 'He's One Of A Dying Breed'

THE CULT guitarist Billy Duffy was recently interviewed by Ramblin' Man Fair. The full conversation can be viewed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On being influenced by MOTT THE HOOPLE: Billy: "I grew up listening to MOTT THE HOOPLE. I read Ian Hunter's book, 'Diar...

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CHRIS BRODERICK On ACT OF DEFIANCE: 'We Wanted The Freedom To Be Able To Write What We Felt Passionate About'

Heavy New York recently conducted an interview with former MEGADETH and current ACT OF DEFIANCE guitarist Chris Broderick. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he would consider ACT OF DEFIANCE's sophomore album, "Old Scars, New...

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GRETA VAN FLEET Drummer: Being Compared To LED ZEPPELIN Is 'Such A High Honor'

GRETA VAN FLEET drummer Danny Wagner has told Musik Universe that his band doesn't mind being regularly compared to LED ZEPPELIN by fans and music critics alike. "We get it a lot, but you know what? In the end, it's such a high honor — it really is," he said (hear audio below). "Being compared to an...

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COREY TAYLOR's Son GRIFFIN Sings With STONE SOUR In Lisbon, Portugal (Video)

Griffin Taylor, the 15-year-old son of STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor, joined the band on stage Wednesday night (July 11) at Coliseu dos Recreios in Lisbon, Portugal to sing their hit single "Song #3". Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can be seen below. Prior to launching into the song,...

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ROCK GODDESS Parts Ways With Bassist TRACEY LAMB

ROCK GODDESS — the female power trio from the days of NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) — has parted ways with bassist Tracey Lamb. The band announced her departure after saying that she would be "unable to perform" with the group at Denmark's Metal Magic festival this weekend due to "unfores...

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THRICE: 'The Grey' Video Released; 'Palms' Album Due In September

THRICE has announced a September 14 release date for its new album, "Palms". The disc is the first Epitaph release for THRICE, which is widely regarded as one of the most innovative rock bands of its generation. Co-produced by THRICE and Eric Palmquist and mixed by John Congleton, "Palms" encompasse...

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DEVILDRIVER Frontman: Releasing Standalone Singles And EPs Is 'A Total Waste Of Time'

Chris Annunziata, host of the 90.3 WMSC radio show "The Metal Teddy Bear Experience", recently conducted an interview with DEVILDRIVER frontman Dez Fafara. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he h...

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NASHVILLE PUSSY To Release 'Pleased To Eat You' Album In September

NASHVILLE PUSSY will release its new album, "Pleased To Eat You", on September 7 via earMUSIC. Lemmy personally blessed NASHVILLE PUSSY calling them "America's last great rock 'n' roll band" — and Lemmy should know. Formed in 1997, NASHVILLE PUSSY preached its sleazy gospel over the past couple of...

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ICE NINE KILLS Frontman Partners With 'Scream Comes Home' Event To Celebrate WES CRAVEN's Film

Spencer Charnas, lead singer of the Boston metalcore band ICE NINE KILLS, has partnered with "Scream Comes Home", a Kickstarter campaign that will give fans an opportunity to hang out the house Wes Craven's classic slasher "Scream" was filmed in. A special experience tier that is being offered as pa...

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WATAIN Frontman On Status Of Guitarist SET TEITAN: 'There Is No Bandmember Having To Leave'

Hayley Leggs conducted an interview with frontman Erik Danielsson of Swedish black metallers WATAIN at this year's Hellfest, which was held last month in Clisson, France. You can now watch the chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the band's current European summer...

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ATROCITY Frontman ALEX KRULL: 'Heavy Metal Means Musical Freedom, No Rules, No Boundaries'

Erwan Meunier from France's WARM TV conducted an interview with vocalist Alex Krull of German gothic death pioneers ATROCITY about the band's new studio album, "Okkult II". You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On ATROCITY's origins, which dat...

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SOULFLY To Release 'Ritual' Album In The Fall; Listen To New Song 'The Summoning'

SOULFLY has set "Ritual" as the title of its new album, tentatively due in October via Nuclear Blast. The follow-up to 2015's "Archangel" was recorded with producer Josh Wilbur, who has previously worked with LAMB OF GOD, GOJIRA and ALL THAT REMAINS, among others. Fan-filmed video footage of SOULFLY...

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THE MAGPIE SALUTE Feat. Ex-THE BLACK CROWES Members: Listen To 'For The Wind' Song

THE MAGPIE SALUTE, which brings together the reunited guitar team of Rich Robinson and Marc Ford from THE BLACK CROWES, bassist Sven Pipien (also from the CROWES) along with lead singer John Hogg (HOOKAH BROWN, MOKE),drummer Joe Magistro and guitarist Nico Bereciartua, will release its debut album,...

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MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN: 'The Production Of VINNIE PAUL's Drums Changed The Landscape Of Metal'

MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn spoke to Australia's AndrewHaug.com about the recent passing of Vinnie Paul Abbott. Reflecting on how he got to know the PANTERA and HELLYEAH drummer, Robb said: "The first time that I met Vinnie Paul was on [PANTERA's] 'Vulgar Display Of Power' tour, and they were o...