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DAVE LOMBARDO Reflects On Making Of SLAYER's Classic Song 'Raining Blood': JEFF HANNEMAN's Demo 'Blew Us Away'

During a recent episode of the "100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal" podcast, Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel discussed SLAYER's "Raining Blood", from 1986's "Reign In Blood" album, with the man who played drums on that track, Dave Lombardo. Asked where the song's iconic intro came from — a burst...

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CANDLEMASS's LEIF EDLING Reiterates Athens Concert With MESSIAH MARCOLIN Will Be A One-Off: 'We Have No Recording Plans'

CANDLEMASS leader Leif Edling has reiterated that the band's upcoming reunion concert with Messiah Marcolin will be a one-off event, with no chance of further dates being added. As previously reported, Messiah will front CANDLEMASS for an appearance at this year's edition of the Rock Hard Festival G...

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Go Behind The Scenes Of METALLICA's Concert At Virginia Tech's Lane Stadium As Part Of 2025 'M72' Tour

METALLICA tour coordinator Jon-Michael Marino took WDBJ, a CBS-affiliated television station licensed to Roanoke, Virginia, behind the scenes of the band's May 7 concert at Virginia Tech's Lane Stadium as part of the "M72" world tour. According to the report, which can be seen below, METALLICA's tou...

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TONY IOMMI On Success Of BLACK SABBATH Ballet: 'It Doesn't Come Any More Unpredictable Than This'

After wowing audiences and critics alike with a sold-out premiere in 2023, Birmingham Royal Ballet's hit production of "Black Sabbath - The Ballet" will commence a U.K. tour in autumn 2025. Hot on the heels of BLACK SABBATH's farewell gig at Villa Park in their hometown of Birmingham this summer, "B...

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DISTURBED's DAVID DRAIMAN Proposes Marriage To His Girlfriend On Stage During Sacramento Concert (Video)

DISTURBED's David Draiman proposed to his girlfriend on stage during the band's concert in Sacramento, California Friday night (May 9). The emotional proposal took place before the second-to-last song of DISTURBED's set at Golden 1 Center, "The Light", which was part of the band's ongoing "The Sickn...

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KERRY KING On SLAYER Being Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME: 'I Don't Know What They're Waiting For'

In a recent interview with Billboard Brasil, Kerry King was asked when fans will see SLAYER get inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. The SLAYER guitarist responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Pfft. Why don't we see them there yet? [Laughs] I don't know. We've never even been on t...

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PAUL STANLEY Praises DAVID LEE ROTH's Return To Live Stage: 'I Loved It'

KISS's Paul Stanley has praised David Lee Roth's return to the live stage, saying he "loved" the "whole thing". The legendary VAN HALEN frontman played his first full concert in more than five years Saturday night (May 3) at the 2025 edition of the M3 Rock Festival at the Merriweather Post Pavilion...

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METALLICA Shares Pro-Shot Video Of 'Holier Than Thou' Performance From Toronto Concert During 2025 'M72' Tour

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "Holier Than Thou" on April 24 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada can be seen below. METALLICA played the first concert of 2025 on April 19 at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York. Support at the show came from PANTERA and...

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Watch: ADRIAN SMITH And RICHIE KOTZEN Perform At Grammy Museum

After their March 5 acoustic performance at Los Angeles's Grammy Museum, SMITH/KOTZEN principals Richie Kotzen and Adrian Smith were interviewed by FOZZY frontman and professional wrestler Chris Jericho. Professionally filmed video of the event can be seen below. Featured songs: * Glory Road 0:00 In...

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ANDY LA ROCQUE On KING DIAMOND's Next Album: 'Some Parts Are Going Back To 'Fatal Portrait' And 'Abigail''

In a new interview with Guitar World, KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque spoke about the band's forthcoming horror trilogy, part one of which is titled "Saint Lucifer's Hospital 1920". Asked about his previous comment that the new KING DIAMOND songs would be, in some form, a return to the band's...

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CANDLEMASS Shares Music Video For Cover Of BLACK SABBATH's 'Sabbath Bloody Sabbath'

To celebrate 40 years of doom metal mastery and the release of their brand new four-track EP "Black Star", Swedish epic doom metal pioneers CANDLEMASS have unveiled a cover of BLACK SABBATH's legendary hymn "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath". The title track of the classic 1973 SABBATH album was reworked by C...

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Watch: EXODUS's GARY HOLT Celebrates 61st Birthday Onstage In Indianapolis

EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt celebrated his 61st birthday onstage with his bandmates during their May 4 concert at Deluxe at Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana. After one of the group's roadies brought out a birthday cake, EXODUS drummer Tom Hunting led the concertgoers in a singalong of "Ha...

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METALLICA Shares 'One' Pro-Shot Video From Syracuse Concert

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "One" during the band's April 19 concert at at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York can be seen below. Syracuse marked METALLICA's first show of 2025. Support at the gig came from PANTERA and SUICIDAL TENDENCIES. More than 47,500 fa...

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FOREIGNER Announces 'Feels Like The First Time - The Foreigner Musical' Set For 2026

Legendary rock band FOREIGNER has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Tilles Center For The Performing Arts and Long Island University's Post Theatre Company to develop and stage the world premiere production of "Feels Like The First Time - The Foreigner Musical". Broadway luminary Adam Pa...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH On Using Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'It's A Point Of Pride That We Don't Do That'

In a new interview with Rock Feed, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE frontman Jesse Leach was asked what he thinks makes his band such a powerful live act. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's real. It's dudes playing instruments. There's no computers. We have a sample thing that does stuff from...