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ATREYU Officially Parts Ways With Singer ALEX VARKATZAS

California metallers ATREYU have announced the departure of vocalist Alex Varkatzas. The group's remaining members broke the news of Alex's official exit in a social media post earlier today. They wrote: "We have been a band for over 20 years now. Lived our dreams together as friends and as brothers...

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JOHN BUSH On FRANKIE BANALI's Battle With Pancreatic Cancer: 'Nobody Needs To Go Out That Way'

ARMORED SAINT singer John Bush has reflected on the passing of QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali. Banali, who joined QUIET RIOT in 1982 and played on its breakthrough album, 1983's "Metal Health", the first heavy metal LP to top Billboard's album chart, died in August after a 16-month battle with pa...

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JOHN DOLMAYAN Says SERJ TANKIAN Doesn't Speak For All Four Members Of SYSTEM OF A DOWN

John Dolmayan has expressed in more detail his reasons for voicing his controversial political views that are ideologically opposed to those of SYSTEM OF A DOWN's lead singer, Serj Tankian. The drummer, who has praised Donald Trump in recent months and has accused Democrats of "demonizing" the presi...

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DEE SNIDER Is 'Hugely Disappointed' In ALICE COOPER Over 'Abuse Of Power' Comments

Dee Snider says that he is "hugely disappointed" in Alice Cooper after coming across a years-old quote from the legendary rocker about musicians speaking out on political issues. In a 2018 interview with The Guardian, Cooper said that he keeps his political opinions to himself. "I don't like to mix...

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RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Drummer CHAD SMITH Lists Hamptons Home For $15 Million

According to Realtor.com, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith has listed his house in Montauk, New York for $15 million. The gated property spans four acres and includes a main house with five bedrooms, 5.5 baths, and 4,750 square feet of living space. There is also a detached two-bedroom, two-...

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JOHN BUSH Is 'Very Concerned' About COVID-19's Impact On Music Industry: 'I Think Everybody Should Be'

In a new interview with Loaded Radio, former ANTHRAX and current ARMORED SAINT singer John Bush was asked if he is concerned about the COVID-19's impact on the music industry. He responded (hear audio below): "I'm very concerned with the music industry. I think everybody should be. I was just readin...

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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'I'm Doing Another Record Right Now'

Ozzy Osbourne says that he "just started to work" on a new album with producer Andrew Watt. The legendary BLACK SABBATH singer's next effort will be the follow-up to "Ordinary Man", which he recorded with Watt late last year while recovering from surgery and related illnesses. Released in February,...

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RAVEN Frontman On Coronavirus Crisis: 'It's An Overblown Nightmare That I Hope We Get Out Of'

Matt Coe of Dead Rhetoric recently conducted an interview with bassist/vocalist John Gallagher of British/American trio RAVEN. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Dead Rhetoric: "Metal City" is the latest RAVEN album and first with drummer Mike Heller. What was the game plan in following up "...

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THE DEAD DAISIES Release New Single 'Bustle And Flow'

THE DEAD DAISIES have released a new single, "Bustle And Flow". Check out a trailer for the song's animated video below. With Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION) joining THE DEAD DAISIES, it's now a leaner four-piece outfit that has brought a new u...

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DREAM THEATER To Release 'Distant Memories - Live In London' In November

Progressive music titans DREAM THEATER have announced the latest live installment in their impressive 31-year catalog of releases. Due on November 27, the band is set to unleash its ninth career live album, "Distant Memories - Live In London". Recorded at their sold-out show at the Apollo Theatre in...

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THE WINERY DOGS 'Absolutely Want To' Make Third Studio Album

Guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen has once again said that he "absolutely" wants to make a third studio album with THE WINERY DOGS, his power trio with drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) and legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS, DAVID LEE ROTH). The longtime solo artis...

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JOHN BUSH: ROB HALFORD Is 'Arguably One Of The Greatest Rock Singers Of All Time'

Former ANTHRAX and current ARMORED SAINT vocalist John Bush spoke to Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station about the inspiration he drew from JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford, particularly in the late 1970s and early 1980s when he was first developing his own singing style. He said: "There's no...

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ACE FREHLEY: 'I'm The Most Interesting Member Of The Four Founding Members' Of KISS

During an appearance this past Monday (September 21) on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley confirmed that he has been approached by the producers for the upcoming official "definitive" documentary on his former band. "They offered me a small fee to be inv...

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ROB HALFORD Looks Back On His Time Away From JUDAS PRIEST: 'I Was In A Different Place Professionally'

In a brand new interview with Chris Warburton of BBC Sounds, Rob Halford spoke about his decision to leave JUDAS PRIEST in 1992 before going on to record and tour with the aggressive metal group FIGHT and the industrial project 2WO before his return to traditional metal with the eponymous band HALFO...

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CARMINE APPICE Pays Tribute To FRANKIE BANALI, Says It's 'Weird' To See QUIET RIOT Continuing Without Him

Legendary drummer Carmine Appice has reflected on the passing of QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali. Banali, who joined QUIET RIOT in 1982 and played on its breakthrough album, 1983's "Metal Health", the first heavy metal LP to top Billboard's album chart, died in August after a 16-month battle with...