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JUDAS PRIEST's SCOTT TRAVIS: 'It's A Real Honor' To Have People Acknowledge 'Painkiller' Drum Intro 34 Years Later
In a new interview with Shaggy of the 94.9 and 104.5 The Pick radio station in Idaho Falls, Idaho, JUDAS PRIEST drummer Scott Travis was asked how it feels to have created "one of the most iconic drum intros of all time" in the intro to the title track of PRIEST's 1990 album "Painkiller". Scott said...September 9, 2024
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's CHRIS KAEL On Touring With METALLICA: 'The Coolest Thing Is JAMES HETFIELD Knows My Name'
In a new interview with Chasta and Baby Huey of the San Francisco Bay Area radio station 107.7 The Bone, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael spoke about what it has been like for him and his bandmates to tour with METALLICA at stadiums across North America and Europe for the past year. He sai...September 8, 2024
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MIKE SHINODA: Calling The New Band Lineup Anything But LINKIN PARK Would Be A 'Misrepresentation'
In a new interview with Brian Haddad and Kenzie Roman of Chicago's Q101 radio station, LINKIN PARK's Mike Shinoda spoke about the decision to reform the band with a new lineup, now featuring singer Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain alongside returning members Shinoda, Brad Delson, Dave "Pho...September 8, 2024
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DEICIDE's STEVE ASHEIM: 'Playing The Way I Do Has Given Me Tendinosis'
In a new interview with Highway 81 Revisited, drummer Steve Asheim of Florida death metal veterans DEICIDE was asked what he does to keep up his endurance while playing so fast night after night on tour. He responded: "I used to work out with weights a lot. I don't really do that anymore. [I'm] gett...September 8, 2024
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DRAGONFORCE's HERMAN LI Isn't Bothered By Online Criticism: 'I've Got Some Kind Of Superpower'
In a new interview with Brocarde, DRAGONFORCE guitarist Herman Li spoke about how he deals with the occasional negative feedback that he and his bandmates get from fans on social media. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think we got much more negative comments when we first started t...September 8, 2024
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CHUCK BILLY On Upcoming TESTAMENT Album: It Sounds 'New And Modern And Fresh'
In a new interview with Metal Express Radio's Bryce Van Patten, TESTAMENT vocalist Chuck Billy was asked how the songwriting process has changed since the band's early days in the late 1980s and 1990s. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, it's night and day. Before, back then, we...September 8, 2024
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Watch GLENN HUGHES Perform In Dallas During Summer 2024 Tour
Explore DFW (Dallas, Texas Metroplex) has uploaded video of Glenn Hughes's entire September 6 concert at the Granada Theater in Dallas, Texas during his summer 2024 tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of DEEP PURPLE's "Burn" album. You can now watch the footage below. In early May, Hughes spoke to...September 8, 2024
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BOBBY 'BLITZ' ELLSWORTH: No New OVERKILL Album Before 2026
In a new interview with Germany's Moshpit Passion, vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth of New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL talked about when fans can expect to hear the follow-up to 2023's "Scorched" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we just kind of slot it into a tim...September 7, 2024
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Ex-DEVILDRIVER Guitarist MIKE SPREITZER Admits He Hasn't Spoken To DEZ FAFARA About His Decision To Leave The Band
DEVILDRIVER guitarist Mike Spreitzer says that he hasn't spoken to frontman Dez Fafara about his decision to leave the band. Mike was the second-longest-lasting member of DEVILDRIVER following the departures of all original members except Fafara. Spreitzer co-wrote and performed on DEVILDRIVER's alb...September 7, 2024
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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: 'If You Can Still Deliver The Goods, Why Would You Wanna Retire?'
In a new interview with Ned of the Waterloo, Iowa radio station Rock 108, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford addressed the fact that he and his bandmates are still touring and putting out studio albums, 50 years after the release of their debut LP, "Rocka Rolla". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...September 7, 2024
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DAVID ELLEFSON On MEGADETH: 'It's Never A Closed Chapter'
In a new interview with Sam Acevedo of El Planeta Del Rock, David Ellefson was asked if MEGADETH is "a closed chapter" for him at this point. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No, look, it's never a closed chapter. I mean, look, I helped start the band. I was there from the beginni...September 7, 2024
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Watch: VINCE NEIL Performs MÖTLEY CRÜE Classics At 2024 FULTON COUNTY FAIR
Fan-filmed video of MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil's September 1 concert at Fulton County Fair in Wauseon, Ohio can be seen below (courtesy of Krista Lambert, dan ginn and adlap015). Neil's backing group still consists of bassist Dana Strum and guitarist Jeff "Blando" Bland from SLAUGHTER, along with...September 7, 2024
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Watch: U.D.O. Kicks Off 2024 North American Tour In Frenchtown, New Jersey
U.D.O., the German heavy metal band fronted by former ACCEPT vocalist Udo Dirkschneider, kicked off its 2024 North American tour on Friday (September 6) at Artie's Bar & Grill in Frenchtown, New Jersey. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below. U.D.O.'s setlist was as follows: Se...September 7, 2024
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KANSAS Bassist BILLY GREER Exits Band After Nearly 40 Years
After nearly 40 years, Billy Greer has concluded his journey as bassist and co-lead vocalist for the band KANSAS. KANSAS and its entire organization extend heartfelt gratitude to Billy for his decades of exceptional musicianship. Billy joined KANSAS in 1985 and has been an unwavering presence with t...September 6, 2024
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CHRIS ADLER's New Band SHALLOW RISING Releases Music Video For 'Remorse Code'
SHALLOW RISING, the new American rock band featuring former LAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler along with vocalist Alex Villarreal, guitarist Tim Ossenfort, bassist Taylor Brandt and keyboardist Tim King, has released the official music video for the song "Remorse Code". You can check it out below, alo...September 6, 2024