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TESTAMENT's 'Brotherhood Of The Snake' Was 'Probably The Most Difficult Record We've Ever Done,' Says CHUCK BILLY

ARTE Concert conducted an interview with TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy and lead guitarist Alex Skolnick at this year's Wacken Open Air festival, which was held August 4-6 in Wacken, Germany. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On writing "Brotherhood of the Snake": Chuck: "...

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Former UFO Bassist PETE WAY Suffers Heart Attack

Former UFO and WAYSTED bassist Pete Way has suffered a heart attack and is currently in hospital being treated by cardiologists. His wife, Jenny Way, said in a statement: "My husband Pete Way has collapsed after a short business trip to Germany and is currently in hospital. He has had a heart attack...

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SABATON: Official Lyric Video For New Song 'Shiroyama'

The official lyric video for the song "Shiroyama" from Swedish metallers SABATON can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's eighth studio album, "The Last Stand", which will be released on August 19 via Nuclear Blast. The follow-up to 2014's "Heroes" was once again produced by Peter Tägtg...

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AMARANTHE To Release 'Maximalism' Album In October; Cover Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

AMARANTHE, the cutting-edge Swedish pop-metal outfit with the triple-lead-vocal attack, will release its new album, "Maximalism", on October 21 via Spinefarm Records. The follow-up to 2014's "Massive Addictive" is described in a press release as "a hyper-modern, metallic beast of a record" containin...

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TWISTED SISTER Bassist Doesn't Care About DEE SNIDER's War Of Words With PAUL STANLEY

Mark Mendoza says that he doesn't care about Dee Snider's war of words with Paul Stanley, explaining that the TWISTED SISTER frontman's sometimes-controversial opinions don't represent "the whole band." Snider and Stanley stated feuding after the TWISTED singer criticized KISS's current lineup, whic...

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STRYPER Frontman Slams BOBBY BLOTZER For 'Dragging RATT's Name And Reputation Through The Mud'

STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet has slammed Bobby Blotzer for "drag[ging] the name and reputation of [RATT] through the mud because he feels he has the right to do so." The drummer has been touring the U.S. for the last few months with his own version of RATT, featuring several new members alongside...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Sued By BOB DAISLEY For Unpaid Royalties

Former OZZY OSBOURNE bassist Bob Daisley is suing the singer for unpaid royalties. According to NME.com, Daisley filed a suit against Osbourne and his company Blizzard Music Limited, seeking $2 million in unpaid royalties. The dispute centers around the royalties for the song "Crazy Train", which wa...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Guitarist Says PRINCE's Death Was 'Shocking And Very Sad'

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Jason Hook says that the passing of legendary singer, guitarist, songwriter and producer Prince is "a great loss" and a reminder that life is short. Prince's body was discovered on April 21 in the elevator of his Minnesota estate Paisley Park. The coroner later rule...

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BOBBY BLOTZER's RATT Parts Ways With Guitarist NICHOLAS 'BLAZE' BAUM

Bobby Blotzer's RATT has parted ways with guitarist Nicholas "Blaze" Baum. Said Blotzer in a statement on Facebook: "While we are shocked and saddened by the events that led up to his departure and do not agree with the manner and time frame in which he chose to let us know, in that only giving ...

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BOBBY BLOTZER Says Singer Of His Version Of RATT 'Blows STEPHEN PEARCY Out Of The Water'

Bobby Blotzer has defended his decision to go out on tour as RATT without any other original members of the band, explaining that fans just want to hear the music performed the way it was recorded on the group's albums. The drummer has been touring the U.S. for the last few months with his own ...

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STEPHEN PEARCY On Possible RATT Reunion Without BOBBY BLOTZER: 'Good Things Come To Those Who Wait'

Stephen Pearcy has not ruled out the possibility of a RATT reunion without drummer Bobby Blotzer, explaining that "good things come to those who wait." The former RATT singer's comments come less than a week after three members of RATT's classic lineup — Pearcy, bassist Juan Crouceir and guitarist W...

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GAMMA RAY's KAI HANSEN Releases 'Born Free' Video

Coinciding with the exclusive one-time performance at this year's Wacken Open Air festival, Kai Hansen (HELLOWEEN, GAMMA RAY) has premiered the official music video for his single "Born Free". It is the first time fans are able to listen to a song from Hansen's solo debut, "XXX - Three Decades In Me...

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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN: 'We've Always Made Great Records'

Romania's Rock FM recently conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On performing so many songs off IRON MAIDEN's latest album, "The Book Of Souls", in the current setlist: Nicko: "...

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HARDLINE To Release 'Human Nature' Album In October

Frontiers Music Srl will release HARDLINE's new album, "Human Nature", on October 14. Following the rebirth of the band that happened with the release of "Danger Zone" in 2012, HARDLINE has regrouped around fabulous singer Johnny Gioeli (AXEL RUDI PELL) with the excellent production and keyboard ski...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT Didn't Want To Lose His Tongue In Cancer Battle

Rikki Rockett and Dr. Ezra Cohen, associate director and professor of medicine at Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego, were interviewed by San Diego's Fox 5 shortly after the POISON drummer was declared cancer free after undergoing an experimental treatment. You can now watch the report below. Rock...