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DAN DONEGAN Names His Favorite DISTURBED Song, Offers Advice To Aspiring Artists

DISTURBED guitarist Dan Donegan was recently asked by GHS Strings if he had a favorite DISTURBED album or song. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There's so many, for so many reasons, 'cause everything we write is always so personal. We've probably written close to a couple of hund...

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NILE's KARL SANDERS: 'Pickleball Has Restored My Faith In Humanity'

Karl Sanders from NILE recently went on Side Jams With Bryan Reesman to discuss his love for pickleball. He even revealed that he plays with a CANNIBAL CORPSE paddle. Sanders used to play tennis regularly with original NILE drummer Pete Hammoura, but when Hammoura's hips started bothering him, Sande...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Teams Up With CHIP Z'NUFF And STEPHEN SHAREAUX For Cover Of DONNIE IRIS's 'Ah! Leah!'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has unveiled a year-end holiday treat in the form of a fresh and dynamic rendition of the 1980s classic "Ah! Leah!" by legendary singer-songwriter Donnie Iris. The track features an impressive lineup, including vocalists Chip Z'nuff (ENUFF Z'NUFF) and Stephen S...

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LAMB OF GOD's MARK MORTON Celebrates Six Years Of Sobriety

LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton is celebrating six years of sobriety. Earlier today (Friday, December 27),the 52-year-old musician took to his social media to write: "I woke up this morning with 6 years clean & sober. This comes after decades of drinking nearly every day & with the final...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER: 'My Passion Is Music And Self-Expression'

In a recent interview with Made In Metal, legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker reflected on his decision to leave UFO after recording five albums with the band between 1974 and 1978. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[After 1977's 'Lights Out'], at that moment, because it became...

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SPIDER ONE Explains How POWERMAN 5000 Goes About Choosing Which Songs To Cover

In a new interview with What's Under The Bed?, POWERMAN 5000 frontman Spider One was asked how he and his bandmates go about choosing which songs to cover, having previously released a covers album in 2011 called "Copies, Clones & Replicants", featuring electrified versions of DEVO's "Whip It",...

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CASEY CHAOS: Official Cause Of Death Revealed

Dean Karr, a Los Angeles-based photographer and video director, has shared the official obituary for his close friend, AMEN frontman Casey Chaos, who died less than a week ago at the age of 59. Karr wrote on his social media: "Hardcore Punk singer Casey Chaos (Karim Chmielinski) of the band AMEN pas...

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SAVATAGE Has 'A Lot Of Music' Written For Long-Awaited New Studio Album

In a new interview with Metal Pilgrim, guitarist Chris Caffery, drummer Jeff Plate and vocalist Zak Stevens of reactivated American progressive metallers SAVATAGE spoke about the band's upcoming 2025 live shows and long-in-the-works new studio album. Regarding the progress of the LP songwriting and...

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DEICIDE's STEVE ASHEIM: 'I Try To Just Have The Drums Not Take Over The Song, But Just Complement It'

In a recent interview with Francisco Zamudio of KNAC.COM, drummer Steve Asheim of Florida death metal veterans DEICIDE was asked about his early musical inspirations around the band's formation in the late 1980s. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, there were some definitely he...

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VENOM INC.'s TONY DOLAN Found Out Via Internet That JEFF 'MANTAS' DUNN Wasn't Returning To The Band

In a new interview with Metal Kaoz, VENOM INC. bassist/vocalist Tony "Demolition Man" Dolan was asked if guitarist Jeff "Mantas" Dunn is now officially out of the band. Tony responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, he made a statement about a year, probably a year and a half ago when h...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Warms Up His Voice For 90 Minutes Before Every Performance

In a recent interview with Jai That Aussie Metal Guy, TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy was asked how he has managed to keep his voice in "top shape" after touring extensively for nearly 40 years. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Routine. I'd say it's routine. When I took my vocal tr...

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Reunited 1991 Lineup Of GRAVE To Make Its Live Debut In Stockholm In April

This past August, it was announced that the original 1991 lineup of Swedish death metal pioneers GRAVE — Ola Lindgren (guitar, vocals),Jörgen Sandström (vocals, guitar),Jens "Jensa" Paulsson (drums) and Jonas Torndal (bass) — will reunite for a series of concerts in 2025 during which they will per...

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ERIC BASS On Upcoming SHINEDOWN Album: It's 'Just Gonna Be A Collection Of Great Songs'

During an appearance on The Mistress Carrie Podcast, SHINEDOWN bassist and producer Eric Bass, who is promoting his upcoming debut solo LP, "Eric Bass Presents: I Had A Name", was asked if the band's eighth studio album is still on track for an early 2025 release. He responded (as transcribed by BLA...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'I Don't Think There Are Any Misconceptions About' YNGWIE MALMSTEEN

In a new interview with Australia's Hear 2 Zen, former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens, who recorded two albums with Yngwie Malmsteen — 2008's "Perpetual Flame" and 2010's "Relentless" — was asked what the "biggest misconception" is about the legendary Swedish guitarist. Tim responded in part...

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JOEY BELLADONNA Says He Worked In A Horse Barn During His Time Away From ANTHRAX

In a new interview with Kati Rausch of Music Interview Corner, Joey Belladonna reflected on his time away from ANTHRAX during most of the 1990s and early 2000s. The singer said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, for me to be out of the band for that long, it's almost too long. It was unexp...