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ANNIHILATOR's JEFF WATERS Reflects On Missed Opportunity To Audition For METALLICA As JAMES HETFIELD's Temporary Replacement

Jeff Waters says that METALLICA approached the ANNIHILATOR camp to ask him to audition for METALLICA as James Hetfleld's temporary replacement (on guitar only) while James recovered from being burned onstage back in 1992. METALLICA's guitar tech John Marshall, who previously filled in for Hetfield i...

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Watch: JERRY CANTRELL Joined By CANDLEBOX's KEVIN MARTIN For 'Would?' Performance In Atlantic City

CANDLEBOX frontman Kevin Martin joined ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell on stage on August 23 at the Hard Rock Live at the Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey to perform the ALICE IN CHAINS classic "Would?" Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below. The next day, Kevin shared a...

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STATIC-X's TONY CAMPOS Names Five Albums That Shaped Him As A Bassist

In a new interview with Emilee Capogni, STATIC-X's Tony Campos was asked to name five records that shaped him as a bassist. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "'Kill 'Em All' [by] METALLICA. Cliff Burton's bass solo on that was huge for me. S.O.D.'s 'Speak English Or Die'. Dan Lilker...

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MICHAEL LARDIE Says GREAT WHITE Singer BRETT CARLISLE Is 'Really Involved' In Songwriting Process For New Music

During an appearance on the August 23 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", GREAT WHITE rhythm guitarist and keyboardist Michael Lardie confirmed that he and his bandmates are working on material for the follow-up to 2017's "Full Circle" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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Watch: TOM MORELLO And His 13-Year-Old Son ROMAN Discuss Making Of 'Soldier In The Army Of Love'

RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello has shared a behind-the-scenes clip from the making of the upcoming official music video for his new solo single, "Soldier In The Army Of Love". In the two-minute clip, which can be seen below, Tom and his "guitar wizard son", 13-year-old Roman Morello,...

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See 4K Video Of DEEP PURPLE's Concert In Tinley Park During Summer 2024 Tour

The MusicJunkie422 YouTube channel has uploaded 4K video of DEEP PURPLE's August 23 concert at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, Illinois. Check out the clips below. During an appearance on the August 21 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gil...

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SLIPKNOT's SID WILSON Hospitalized With Serious Burns After Fire Explosion

SLIPKNOT's Sid Wilson was hospitalized on Friday (August 23) with "serious burns" after a fire explosion. The 47-year-old musician shared a video on Instagram in which he revealed that he suffered from second-degree burns all over his face and arms after the incident, which occurred when he was ligh...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY Was 'Very Surprised' When He Heard About ALEX VAN HALEN's Upcoming Book

During August 22 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Michael Anthony was asked if he has been in contact with Alex Van Halen since the former VAN HALEN bassist launched a tour with singer Sammy Hagar, guitarist Joe Satriani and drummer Jason Bonham that focuses largely on the m...

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DAVID ELLEFSON: '20 Years From Now, Are Young People Gonna Even Care About Playing Guitar Anymore?'

In a new interview with the WSOU 89.5 FM radio station, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked if he thinks there are a lot of problems facing metal musicians today. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't think in metal there's a problem. Honestly, what I think about —...

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BAD WOLVES And GOD FORBID Guitarist DOC COYLE Releases Cover Of AEROSMITH's 'Livin' On The Edge'

Acclaimed guitarist, songwriter and podcaster Doc Coyle has just released his debut solo single, a daring cover of AEROSMITH's iconic "Livin' On The Edge". Accompanied by a cinematic music video inspired by the 1993 film "Falling Down", this release marks the latest chapter in Doc's illustrious and...

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EPICA's SIMONE SIMONS Recruits ARCH ENEMY's ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ For 'Cradle To The Grave' Music Video

EPICA singer Simone Simons has shared the music video for the song "Cradle To The Grave" from her just-released debut solo album. "Vermillion", which was made available on August 23 via Nuclear Blast Records, is a collaboration with Simone's longtime musical partner Arjen Lucassen (AYREON). The musi...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Guitarist ADAM DUTKIEWICZ And Ex-Singer HOWARD JONES Have Settled On Name For New Project

Former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Howard Jones has revealed that he and KILLSWITCH ENGAGE guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz have "settled on a band name" for their collaborative project. In addition, Adam is "still mixing" the LP, work on which has been ongoing for at least a year and a half. Regarding how th...

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JOHN 5 On Working With DAVID LEE ROTH: 'It Was Really Exciting'

In a new interview with Ultimate Guitar, John 5 spoke about the experience of working with David Lee Roth in the VAN HALEN singer's solo band more than two and a half decades ago. The 54-year-old axeman, who got his first big break playing on Roth's solo album, "DLR Band", before securing stints wit...

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There is nothing quite like a near-death experience for bringing things into sharp focus. In 2021, FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE frontman Francesco Paoli was involved in a mountain climbing accident that threatened to put an abrupt end to his life as a musician. After multiple surgeries, months of uncertainty...

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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL: RICHIE FAULKNER Has 'Breathed New Life Into The Band'

In a new interview with IndiePower.com, JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill commented on the fact that he and his bandmates sound rejuvenated, full of energy and passion on their recently released album, "Invincible Shield". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think a lot of it is probably d...