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MITCH MALLOY Opens Up About His Exit From GREAT WHITE: 'It Wasn't Really Fun Anymore'

Mitch Malloy has opened up about his departure from GREAT WHITE, explaining that being in the band "wasn't really fun anymore." Malloy's exit from GREAT WHITE was announced in February 2022. He had been in GREAT WHITE for nearly four years, having joined the group in 2018 following the dismissal of...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION's SHARON DEN ADEL: This Is 'Not Just Ukraine's War; It's Really Our War As Well'

In a new interview with James Wilson-Taylor of Rock Sound conducted at this weekend's Download festival in the United Kingdom, WITHIN TEMPTATION frontwoman Sharon Den Adel spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the band's latest single, "Wireless". She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Wh...

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KIRK HAMMETT: JOEY JORDISON 'Had Tears In Both Of His Eyes' While Performing With METALLICA

SLIPKNOT's Joey Jordison and SLAYER's Dave Lombardo filled in for METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich when he was unable to appear at the Download festival in England in June 2004. Ulrich later blamed his non-appearance on exhaustion, caused by an unrelenting tour schedule and the break-up of his seven-ye...

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SLIPKNOT Surprise-Releases New Six-Song EP 'Adderall'

SLIPKNOT has surprise-released a new EP called "Adderall". The six-song effort contains alternate versions (no intro, rough demo and instrumental) of the title track, which originally appeared on last year's "The End, So Far" album, along with the 2023 standalone single "Bone Church", as well as non...

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Watch STEVE HARRIS's BRITISH LION Perform At 2023 SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

Fan-filmed video of BRITISH LION's June 8 performance at the Sweden Rock Festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden can be seen below. BRITISH LION is the side project of IRON MAIDEN bassist and founder Steve Harris. The band recently launched a 15-date tour throughout Europe. It includes 13 headline tour dates...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN On Playing VAN HALEN Songs At TAYLOR HAWKINS Tribute Concerts: 'I Was Nervous As Hell'

Wolfgang Van Halen says that he was "nervous as hell" performing his late father's songs at last year's Taylor Hawkins tribute concerts. The son of Eddie Van Halen played three VAN HALEN songs — "On Fire", "Hot For Teacher" and "Panama" — over the course of two concerts in September alongside Dave G...

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DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS Is 'Very Excited' About Artificial Intelligence In Music

DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess and guitarist John Petrucci have weighed in on a debate about people using artificial intelligence (AI) to create music. The two musicians, who are preparing to launch the "Dreamsonic" tour with DREAM THEATER, made their stance clear during an appearance on Si...

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SLIPKNOT Parts Ways With Keyboardist CRAIG JONES

SLIPKNOT has parted ways with keyboardist Craig Jones. Earlier today (Wednesday, June 7),the band released the following statement via social media: "To our fans, SLIPKNOT is announcing that we have parted ways with Craig Jones. "We wish Jones all the best for the future." No reason was given for J...

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GREG HOWE To Launch 'Lost And Found' North American Tour Next Month

Legendary guitarist Greg Howe will kick off his North American tour "Lost And Found" this July. The trek will feature tracks from his upcoming studio album, in addition to many of his classic fan favorites. The 2023 touring band features renowned bassist Stu Hamm (Steve Vai, Joe Satriani) and drumme...

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FOO FIGHTERS Share Music Video For 'Rescued' From 'Preparing Music For Concerts' Livestream

FOO FIGHTERS have shared a music video for their song "Rescued". The footage is taken from the "Preparing Music For Concerts" May 21 livestream, which included the reveal of a new drummer in >b>Josh Freese. Freese was unveiled as the drummer during the livestream after comedic cameos by Chad S...

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COREY TAYLOR: 'Sometimes Tension Can Hinder Art Instead Of Create Art'

In a new interview with Terrie Carr of the Morristown, New Jersey radio station 105.5 WDHA, SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor, who is promoting his upcoming second solo album, "CMF2", was asked about his mindset in the studio when he is working on his solo music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA Performing 'Lux Æterna' In Hamburg During 'M72' Tour

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "Lux Æterna" during the sixth show of the band's "M72" world tour, which took place May 28 at Volksparkstadion in Hamburg, Germany can be seen below. The trek, which launched in late April in Amsterdam, sees the band playing two nights in...

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THE DARKNESS To Celebrate 20th Anniversary Of 'Permission To Land' On October 2023 North American Tour

This year finds Britain's beloved rockers THE DARKNESS — singer/guitarist Justin Hawkins, guitarist Dan Hawkins, bassist Frankie Poullain, drummer Rufus Taylor — celebrating 20 years since they birthed "Permission To Land", the multi-platinum, chart-topping debut album that changed the face of rock...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA Performing 'Through The Never' In Hamburg During 'M72' Tour

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "Through The Never" during the sixth show of the band's "M72" world tour, which took place May 28 at Volksparkstadion in Hamburg, Germany can be seen below. The trek, which launched in late April in Amsterdam, sees the band playing two ni...

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SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR: 'We've Never Been A Band That Tries To Cater To The Audience'

In a new interview with "THAT Rocks!", the weekly YouTube series hosted by Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson, SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor commented on the fact that the Iowa band's experimental new album, "The End, So Far", hasn't been met with universal acclaim from fans. He said (as...