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Ex-SCORPIONS Drummer HERMAN RAREBELL: 'For Me, The Band Has Been Over Since 1996'

In a new interview with Talking The Talk With Don, former SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell, who wrote the lyrics for some of the group's most classic songs, spoke about a possible reunion with his longtime bandmates. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH>NET): "The last drummer they had was Ja...

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KINGS OF THRASH Feat. DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG: Summer/Fall 2025 U.S. Tour Dates Announced

KINGS OF THRASH, the band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar),has announced a dozen or so tour dates for the fall. The California-based four-piece, which also includes drummer Fred Aching as well as guitarist/vocalist Chaz Leon, will play the following sh...

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Heat Lightning

While certain media outlets are clearly addicted to the illusion that old-school metal is something that happened in the past, the reality is that there has never been a more fruitful time for propagators of the old way of doing things. One of the most powerful and convincing retro bands around, SAN...

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THE WILDHEARTS' GINGER Is Back From The Brink And Has No Love For The 1990s: 'I Thought It Was F***ing Rubbish'

By David E. Gehlke The man born David Walls but better known as Ginger Wildheart has a few stories in him — just don't prod him about the decade when he became famous. His eponymous THE WILDHEARTS's 1993 "Earth Vs. The Wildhearts" debut immediately put the U.K. rockers on the map for its uproarious...

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VINNIE PAUL ABBOTT's Long-Awaited Cookbook Has Finally Arrived

PANTERA and HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abott continues to be one of the most beloved personalities in the history of metal and now his legacy can fill both our hearts and bellies with the perfect companion for your summer barbecue, "Drumming Up An Appetite With Vinnie Paul", available from Z2. The...

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HERMAN RAREBELL Explains Why He Left SCORPIONS

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, former SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell was asked which of the band's albums is closest to his heart. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Actually, two or three. [1980's] 'Animal Magnetism'. The follow-up, [1982's] 'Blackout'. I wrot...

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PAUL STANLEY Explains Why No Former KISS Members Were Celebrated Or Mentioned At Band's Final Concert

During an appearance on the latest episode of "Talk Is Jericho", the podcast hosted by wrestling superstar and FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho, KISS guitarist Paul Stanley was asked why there weren't any guest appearances by former KISS members at the band's final shows at New York City's Madison Squar...

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Psalmus Mortis

Fans of technical death metal need to brace themselves. RETROMORPHOSIS are a new name in Swedish brutality, but the men behind "Psalmus Mortis" will be familiar to anyone who worshipped at SPAWN OF POSSESSION's feet. They were one of the genre's most influential bands, and an eternal benchmark for t...

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Game Of Faces

When violent, brutal music makes more sense than anything else, it can be hard to make mental space for records like "Game Of Faces". Power metal's inclination to be cheerful is built-in at this point, but there is something uniquely joyful about DYNAZTY's music, above and beyond all the catchy melo...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH: 'I Love The Idea Of Continuing To Evolve As A Human'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE frontman Jesse Leach spoke about his approach to writing lyrics, particularly as it relates to the band's upcoming album, "This Consequence", which is due on February 21 via Metal Blade Records. Asked if he is, most of the time, in a dar...

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STEVEN WILSON Announces 'The Overview' Album

Six-time-Grammy Award-nominated musician, songwriter and producer Steven Wilson has announced the release of what may well be the most audacious work of his already visionary career. "The Overview" arrives via Fiction Records in a wide range of formats — including digital, CD, LP, Blu-ray, D2C exclu...

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DAVID LEE ROTH: 'The Warner Recordings 1985-1994' Box Set Due In February

Rhino will unveil a very special David Lee Roth box set, "The Warner Recordings 1985-1994", on February 21, 2025. It includes the first five solo releases recorded by the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and original VAN HALEN lead vocalist in one comprehensive collection for the very first time....

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EXODUS Is Working On Music For Next Album: 'S*** Is Off-The-Charts Sick'

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans EXODUS are preparing to enter the studio to begin recording the follow-up to their 2021 album "Persona Non Grata". Earlier today, EXODUS shared a photo of guitarist Gary Holt and drummer Tom Hunting in the studio and included the following message: "Jam c...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Announces May 2025 Tour Dates With SHADOWS FALL

Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE will return to the road this winter and spring. Their upcoming winter headline tour features support from KUBLAI KHAN TX, FIT FOR A KING and FROZEN SOUL and kicks off on March 5 in Nashville and runs through April 12 in Portland, Maine. The band has also an...

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BUMBLEFOOT Talks About Transformation Of Record Industry And How Artists Get Paid For Their Music

In a new interview with "Chase The Heat With Johnny Scoville", former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal spoke about how streaming services have significantly changed the role of record labels in the music industry, shifting their primary revenue source from selling physical albums to ear...