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KIX Recruits Drummer MATT STARR While JIMMY CHALFANT Is Continuing His Recovery

KIX has recruited Matt Starr (ACE FREHLEY, MR. BIG, BLACK SWAN) to play drums for the band while Jimmy "Chocolate" Chalfant continues his recovery after collapsing onstage less than three months ago. On November 18, Chalfant apparently suffered a heart attack during KIX's concert at the Tally Ho The...

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IRON MAIDEN: 'The Paul Di'Anno Years' Photo Book Coming In July

Rufus Publications has announced the third title in a new series of black-and-white books called "Portraits" featuring the legendary IRON MAIDEN and covering the years the band emerged as a major force in British Heavy Metal with singer Paul Di'Anno. It features hundreds of previously unseen, carefu...

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TRIVIUM's MATT HEAFY Earns Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt At 37 Years Old

TRIVIUM frontman Matt Heafy, who has been training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu for a decade, has hit a major milestone in the martial art by being awarded his black belt. The 37-year-old musician was promoted to the new rank more than two years after earning his brown belt. He was promoted by Gustavo "Gu...

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New SEETHER Music Is 'In The Pipeline', Says DALE STEWART

In a new interview with Heavy New York, SEETHER bassist Dale Stewart was asked if there are any plans for him and his bandmates to work on new music as a follow-up to the "Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum" album, which came out in 2020. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We'll definitely b...

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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN On Pandemic's Impact On Music's Crew Workers: 'The Ripple Effect Was Just Devastating'

In a recent interview with Pierre Robert of the 93.3 WMMR radio station, DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen spoke about what it was like for him and his bandmates to return to the road last summer as part of the long-delayed "The Stadium Tour" with MÖTLEY CRÜE, POISON and JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS...

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Watch: Former DEATH Members RICK ROZZ And TERRY BUTLER Kick Off LEFT TO DIE 2023 European Tour In London

LEFT TO DIE, the new band featuring classic DEATH members Terry Butler (also formerly of MASSACRE and currently in OBITUARY) and Rick Rozz (ex-MASSACRE) paired with GRUESOME founders Matt Harvey (EXHUMED) and Gus Rios (ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION),kicked off its European tour last night (Friday, March 3...

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TRIVIUM's MATT HEAFY And British Guitar Sensation SOPHIE LLOYD Release Music Video For 'Fall Of Man'

British guitar sensation Sophie Lloyd has released the official music video for her new single "Fall Of Man Ft. Matthew K Heafy". The second single from her forthcoming debut album, the guitar extraordinaire teams up with TRIVIUM frontman Matthew K. Heafy for an epic metal journey. "The response to...

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KIRK HAMMETT LTD KH-V Signature Models Launched By ESP

ESP Guitars has announced the debut of a brand new signature series guitar for Kirk Hammett, lead guitarist of iconic heavy metal band METALLICA. The LTD KH-V is being made available in three finish/hardware choices: Black Sparkle, Red Sparkle, and Metallic Gold. "I actually got goosebumps when I sa...

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MIKKEY DEE Is Open To Playing With KING DIAMOND Again: 'That'd Be Great Fun For Me'

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, Mikkey Dee, who played drums for KING DIAMOND from 1985 until 1989, was asked if he is still in contact with the band's singer and namesake and if there has been any talk about them collaborating again, either in the studio or on the road. He respond...

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MATT SORUM To Be Joined By COREY TAYLOR, LZZY HALE, COREY GLOVER, Others For KINGS OF CHAOS Concert At 'Acura Grand Prix Of Long Beach'

All-star rock band KINGS OF CHAOS — with special guests — will headline the Acura Grand Prix Of Long Beach's Saturday night, April 15 concert presented by Acura. The show will take place at approximately 6:30 p.m. on the plaza in front of the Long Beach Performing Arts Center adjacent to the Long Be...

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KILL DEVIL HILL Shares Music Video For First Single In Nearly A Decade, 'Blood In The Water'

KILL DEVIL HILL's music video for the band's first single in nearly a decade, "Blood In The Water", can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's upcoming third album, which will be made available later in the year via the Ohio-based Legend Recordings. The label, which was founded by artist m...

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MR. BIG's 'To Be With You' Video Surpasses One Hundred Million Views On YouTube

MR. BIG's music video for the group's classic ballad "To Be With You" has surpassed one hundred million views on YouTube. The Nancy Bennett-directed clip, which was newly restored in 4K and uploaded to YouTube in August 2017, features the band performing in a railroad car and changes from black-and-...

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TRIVIUM's MATT HEAFY Teams Up With British Guitar Sensation SOPHIE LLOYD On New Song

British guitar sensation Sophie Lloyd has dropped new single "Fall Of Man Ft. Matthew K Heafy". The second single from her forthcoming debut album, the guitar extraordinaire teams up with TRIVIUM frontman Matthew K. Heafy for an epic metal journey. "Working with Matthew K. Heafy has been a dream com...

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New STEEL PANTHER Bassist SPYDER: Playing In This Band Is 'A Dream Come True'

In a new interview with "Tales Of A KISS Geek With Glen Walker", STEEL PANTHER's new bassist Joe "Spyder" Lester spoke about the challenges of replacing Lexxi Foxx, who left in July 2021 after spending 21 years with the band. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Lexxi Foxx was my favorite...

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THE ROLLING STONES Confirm PAUL MCCARTNEY Guest Appearance On Upcoming Album

THE ROLLING STONES have confirmed that Paul McCartney makes a guest appearance on the band's upcoming album. In an e-mail to CNN, a representative for THE ROLLING STONES revealed that McCartney plays bass "on just one RS track." The representative also denied reports that THE BEATLES drummer Ringo S...