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JOURNEY's NEAL SCHON Says He Doesn't Talk Politics With JONATHAN CAIN: 'I Do Nothing But Write Music' With Him

In a new interview with the "White Line Fever" podcast, JOURNEY guitarist Neal Schon was asked how he manages to continue having a working relationship with keyboardist Jonathan Cain despite their apparently drastically different political views. "The answer to that question is to leave it alone," h...

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ANTHRAX Cancels Second Concert Due To 'Medical Concern'

ANTHRAX has canceled its performance tonight (Tuesday, August 9) at Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater in Austin, Texas as part of the band's North American tour with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and HATEBREED. Earlier today, ANTHRAX released the following statement via social media: "Charlie [Benante, drums]...

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New DEEP PURPLE Guitarist SIMON MCBRIDE Says 'The Response Has Been Brilliant' To His Addition To The Band

DEEP PURPLE's new touring guitarist Simon McBride recently spoke to the "Scars And Guitars" podcast about what it has been like for me him to step into the shoes previously filled by Ritchie Blackmore, Tommy Bolin, Joe Satriani and Steve Morse. Regarding his approach to playing DEEP PURPLE's classic...

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Ex-SLAYER/TESTAMENT Drummer JON DETTE's Drumming Tip: 'How To Use Double Bass As A Drum Fill' (Video)

Drummer Jon Dette (TESTAMENT, SLAYER, ANTHRAX) has uploaded a 12-minute video in which he offers a tip on how to use double bass as a drum fill. Check it out below. In a 2013 interview with Metal Rules, the 52-year-old Dette — who played as a full-time member of SLAYER from 1996 to 1997 and as a tou...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Releases Music Video For New JAMEY JASTA-Produced Song 'Embattled'

Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens has released the official music video for his new solo song "Embattled". The track, which will appear on Owens's upcoming EP, was produced by Jamey Jasta (HATEBREED) and Nick Bellmore (JASTA, DEE SNIDER). Players on the effort, which will contain Owens's...

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SKID ROW Members Aren't Broke And They Don't Play Concerts For Peanuts, Says RACHEL BOLAN

In a new interview with Fistful Of Metal magazine, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan was asked if it is still viable to make a living as a musician these days. Rachel responded: "People have this misconception that everyone in the band is broke, and we're not. We had some massive songs, which I guess th...

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Watch GEORGE LYNCH Rejoin DOKKEN On Stage In York, Pennsylvania

George Lynch rejoined DOKKEN on stage this last night (Tuesday, July 26) at the York State Fair in York, Pennsylvania to perform three of the band's classic songs: "Kiss Of Death", "When Heaven Comes Down" and "Tooth And Nail". Video of his appearance can be seen below. For much of the past couple o...

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STEVE MORSE Officially Quits DEEP PURPLE To Care For Ailing Wife

DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse has officially left the band to care for his wife, Janine, who is battling cancer. Morse's latest announcement comes four months after the guitarist said that he would be taking a hiatus from the band, in the hope of rejoining his bandmates once his wife's health im...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Recruits JAMEY JASTA To Produce New Studio Album

Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens has started working on new music produced by Jamey Jasta (HATEBREED) and Nick Bellmore (JASTA, DEE SNIDER). Players on the effort, which will contain Owens's "heaviest songs yet," include Nick Bellmore, Charlie Bellmore (DEE SNIDER, ex-TOXIC HOLOCAUST) o...

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DEVILDRIVER Welcomes Back Original Bassist JON MILLER

California metallers DEVILDRIVER have announced the return of original bassist Jon Miller after more than a decade-long absence from the scene. In addition to this epic reunion, DEVILDRIVER has also added guitarist Alex Lee (HOLY GRAIL) to the lineup, replacing Neal Tiemann. DEVILDRIVER is also gea...

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Founding VENOM Guitarist JEFF 'MANTAS' DUNN On Early Tourmates METALLICA: 'They Are The Sweetest Guys'

In a new interview with Friday 13th Metal, ex-VENOM and current VENOM INC. guitarist Jeff "Mantas" Dunn spoke about his relationship with early tourmates METALLICA. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I love METALLICA; I love James [Hetfield, vocals/guitar], I love Lars [Ulrich, drums], I...

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DEVILDRIVER Parts Ways With Bassist DIEGO 'ASHES' IBARRA

Bassist Diego Ibarra (a.k.a. Ashes) has announced his departure from the California metal band DEVILDRIVER. Ibarra joined DEVILDRIVER in 2016 as the replacement for former BURY YOUR DEAD guitarist Chris Towning, who appeared on the Dez Fafara-fronted band's 2013 album "Winter Kills". On Friday (July...

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ALICE COOPER Welcomes Back Guitarist KANE ROBERTS

Alice Cooper will be rejoined by guitarist Kane Roberts for the legendary rocker's tour in the fall. Kane's return to Alice's touring band was first reported as a rumor by the Metal Sludge web site on Monday (July 11). Alice announced his renewed collaboration with Kane in a social media post earlie...

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DESCENDENTS React To Ex-Oath Keepers Spokesperson Wearing Band T-Shirt While Testifying Before Jan. 6 Committee

DESCENDENTS have publicly distanced themselves from an ex-Oath Keepers spokesperson who testified before the January 6 committee while wearing the band's merchandise. Jason Van Tatenhove was the former national media director of the Oath Keepers, a radical far-right anti-government group. He began w...

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Watch GEORGE LYNCH Rejoin DOKKEN On Stage In Woodhaven, Michigan

George Lynch rejoined DOKKEN on stage this past Saturday night (July 9) at the Uncle Sam Jam in Woodhaven, Michigan to perform three of the band's classic songs: "Kiss Of Death", "When Heaven Comes Down" and "Tooth And Nail". Two-camera video of his appearance can be seen below (courtesy of Singular...