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MASSACRE/Ex-DEATH Vocalist KAM LEE Says That The Death Metal 'Blueprint' Comes From SLAYER

During an appearance on the latest episode of his Beyond The Massacre Podcast, Kam Lee, who was a member of an early version of DEATH as well as the pre-DEATH band MANTAS alongside guitarist/vocalist Chuck Schuldiner and guitarist Frederick "Rick Rozz" DeLillo, spoke about the origin of the death me...

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ROB HALFORD Celebrates 40 Years Of Sobriety: 'Four Decades Ago, I Made A Decision To Change The Entire Course Of My Life'

JUDAS PRIEST's Rob Halford is celebrating the fortieth anniversary of his getting sober. Earlier today (Tuesday, January 6),the 74-year-old singer shared a video message in which he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " Hi, everyone. Today I stand here with deep gratitude and thankfulness as...

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Alter Bridge

On their new self-titled album, ALTER BRIDGE prove their talent for creating something that goes beyond just music. The band, whose lineup includes members of CREED — guitarist Mark Tremonti, bass player Brian Marshall and drummer Scott Phillips — along with powerhouse vocalist Myles Kennedy, aren't...

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SEVENDUST's CLINT LOWERY To Miss First Part Of 2026 European Tour: 'I Have To Prioritize My Family And Well-Being'

SEVENDUST guitarist Clint Lowery will sit out the first part of the band's early 2026 European tour with ALTER BRIDGE and DAUGHTRY. Filling in for him on those shows will be Tim Tournier, a Chicago, Illinois-based artist manager who says that he has previously "done every job that there is to do in...

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KAM LEE's MASSACRE To Perform Entire 'Death By Metal' Demo From His Pre-DEATH Band MANTAS

Kam Lee, who was a member of an early version of DEATH as well as the pre-DEATH band MANTAS alongside guitarist/vocalist Chuck Schuldiner and guitarist Rick Rozz, will perform live and re-record the entirety of the MANTAS's "Death By Metal" demo. As part of a significant music legacy initiative, Kam...

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PETER CRISS On Beating Breast Cancer Nearly Two Decades Ago: 'God Gave Me My Miracle'

In a new interview with Julian Gill, Lonnie Weischaar and Ken Keenan of the KissFAQ podcast, original KISS drummer Peter Criss spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the song "Walking On Water" from his latest solo album, simply titled "Peter Criss", which arrived on December 19, 2025. Asked how im...

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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK Reflects On 'The Only Time' He Felt 'A Sense Of Competition' With Another Bay Area Thrash Band

In a new interview with Tone-Talk, TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick was asked about the "vibe between thrash bands in the mid-to-late '80s" and whether there was "major rivalry and competition among the bands or more camaraderie and encouragement". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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Ex-DEATH/MASSACRE Guitarist RICK ROZZ Doesn't Believe Any One Person Should Get Credit For Being 'Godfather' Of Death Metal

In a new interview with "Reckless" Rexx Ruger of the Pod Scum podcast, former Rick Rozz, who was a member of an early version of DEATH as well as the pre-DEATH band MANTAS alongside guitarist/vocalist Chuck Schuldiner and drummer/vocalist Kam Lee, was asked where he would put Chuck in terms of his...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Explains Why Guitar Solo In MEGADETH's Version Of 'Ride The Lightning' Is Close To KIRK HAMMETT's 1984 Recording

In a new interview with Spain's MariskalRockTV, Dave Mustaine spoke about his decision to include his version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which he got a co-writing credit following his 1983 departure from the band, on the final MEGADETH album, simply titled...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's DARON MALAKIAN: How I Ended Up Playing Guitar For METALLICA For A Couple Of Shows In 2000

Daron Malakian, composer, guitarist, vocalist and a founding member of SYSTEM OF A DOWN, returned to music producer Rick Rubin's podcast "Tetragrammaton" to reflect on his lifelong relationship with heavy metal. Using music as a guide to discuss how different styles, sounds, and eras shaped his iden...

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PETER CRISS Is 'Sorry' He Never Collaborated With ACE FREHLEY On A Post-KISS Album: 'That Was A Dream Of Mine'

During an appearance on Podcast Rock City, a podcast dedicated to all things KISS, original KISS drummer Peter Criss was asked what it was like to be among the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees who were presented with their medals by U.S. president Donald Trump during a ceremony in the Oval Office on Dec...

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ALEX VAN HALEN Confirms He Is Working On New Album With TOTO's STEVE LUKATHER

Alex Van Halen has revealed that is about to begin work on a new album with TOTO guitarist Steve Lukather. "I'm getting ready to do this record with Lukather and a couple of other people," the VAN HALEN drummer told IRON MAIDEN's Nicko McBrain on the "Metal Sticks" podcast. "It should be exciting."...

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NITA STRAUSS Is Expecting Her First Child With Husband And Manager JOSH VILLALTA

Nita Strauss and husband and manager Josh Villalta announced on Instagram they are expecting their first child together. Earlier today (Thursday, January 1),the 39-year-old Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band shared a peek at a sonogram and ultrasound and included the follow...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Says METALLICA's 'Ride The Lightning' Is 'A Hell Of A Song': JAMES HETFIELD's 'Original Vocal Performance Was Really Tremendous'

In a new interview with Guitar World magazine, Dave Mustaine spoke about his decision to include his version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which he got a co-writing credit following his 1983 departure from the band, on the final MEGADETH album, simply titled...

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SKINDRED's BENJI WEBBE: 'Going To The Gym Is Heavily Important Mentally More Than Anything'

In a new interview with the Mike James Rock Show, vocalist frontman Benji Webbe of Welsh ragga metal legends SKINDRED spoke about the band's upcoming ninth album, "You Got This", which will arrive on April 17, 2026 via Earache Records. Regarding the inspiration for the LP title, Benji said (as trans...