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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Turns 60 Years Old

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich is celebrating his 60th birthday on December 26. A decade ago, just as Ulrich was turning 50, he said the milestone was "meaningless" and it made "no real difference" in his life. "I don't look at age," he explained. "I'm quite happy growing older, with the experiences...

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STYX's JAMES 'J.Y.' YOUNG On Learning Business Side Of Music: 'Fortunately, We Didn't Completely Screw It Up'

In a new interview with QFM96's "Torg & Elliott" radio show, STYX guitarist James "J.Y." Young was asked how long it took him and his bandmates in their early days to "figure out the business side of being a band." He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, early on, we had a guy...

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MAX CAVALERA Says He 'Hates' Writing Lyrics: It Is 'Like Torture'

In a new interview with Czech Republic's Project Backstage, former SEPULTURA and current SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera spoke about his tendency to occasionally address societal and political issues in his music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I'm gonna start by saying I hate wr...

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RONNIE ATKINS Doesn't Rule Out More PRETTY MAIDS Shows: I Know A Lot Of Fans Wanna See The Band Again'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, PRETTY MAIDS singer Ronnie Atkins, who is battling stage four cancer, spoke about the Danish hard rock veterans' recent announcement that they were planning to reunite in 2024 to play several concerts. He said (as transcribed by BLABBER...

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ZZ TOP's BILLY GIBBONS And CHEAP TRICK's RICK NIELSEN To Be Honored At 2024 VEGAS ROCKS! MAGAZINE MUSIC AWARDS

Sally Steele's seventh Vegas Rocks! Magazine Music Awards will take place on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Sam's Town Event Center at Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event, which will also celebrate Vegas Rocks! Magazine's 20th anniversary, will be available online throu...

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MEGADETH's Second Concert At 15,000-Capacity Movistar Arena In Buenos Aires Sells Out In Two Hours

According to concert promoter Ake Music Productions, MEGADETH's recently added second show in Buenos Aires, Argentina sold out shortly after tickets went on sale on December 20. After the April 13, 2024 concert at the 15,000-capacity Movistar Arena sold out in a matter of minutes, the band added ano...

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WARRANT's JOEY ALLEN Explains Bassist JERRY DIXON's Absence From Recent Concerts

In a new interview with the Tulsa Music Stream, WARRANT guitarist Joey Allen spoke about the absence of bassist Jerry Dixon from some of the band's recent concerts. Filling in for him at the gigs has been Robbie Crane, who has had stints with Vince Neil's band, RATT and LYNCH MOB, before joining BLA...

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TED NUGENT On TAYLOR SWIFT's Music: 'It's All Poppy Nonsense' With 'No Fire' And 'No Sensuality'

During an appearance on a recent episode of "The Joe Pags Show", Ted Nugent was asked if there is a newer band that came out in the 1990s or early 2000s, such as maybe the FOO FIGHTERS, that he really loves. He responded in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The FOO FIGHTERS are not really...

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MEGADETH Adds Second Concert At 15,000-Capacity Movistar Arena In Buenos Aires After First Show Sells Out

MEGADETH has announced a second show in Buenos Aires, Argentina. After the April 13, 2024 concert at the 15,000-capacity Movistar Arena sold out in a matter of hours, the band added another date at the same venue, scheduled for the following night, April 14. Last month, MEGADETH frontman Dave Mustai...

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Watch: WARRANT Perform In Sugar Land, Texas

The DeadMike.com YouTube channel has shared video of WARRANT's December 16 concert at the Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land, Texas. You can check out the clips below. Bassist Jerry Dixon did not perform with WARRANT in Sugar Land. Filling in for him at the gig was Robbie Crane, who has had s...

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Watch: GEDDY LEE Joined By ALEX LIFESON At London Stop Of Book Tour

Geddy Lee was joined by his RUSH bandmate Alex Lifeson at the London, U.K. stop of the bassist/vocalist's "My Effin' Life In Conversation" tour on December 18 at the Barbican. English comedian/author David Baddiel (along with his brother Ivor) handled guest-interviewer duties for the London event, w...

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THE ROLLING STONES Release Music Video For 'Mess It Up'

THE ROLLING STONES have release the music video for "Mess It Up". The clip stars British actor Nicholas Hoult who last week was confirmed by DC Studios CEO James Gunn to play Lex Luthor in the forthcoming "Superman: Legacy" movie. The video was shot in the U.S. by Grammy Award-winning director Calma...

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MICK MARS, SEBASTIAN BACH, TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS, CARLOS CAVAZO, Others To Be Inducted Into 'Metal Hall Of Fame'

The seventh annual Metal Hall Of Fame gala will take place on January 24, 2024 at the Marriott Delta hotel in Garden Grove, California and will be hosted by SiriusXM's Eddie Trunk and entertainment personality Cathy Rankin. The event will include a special 40th-anniversary induction for Trunk, with...

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE's MATT TUCK Hints At 'The Poison' 20th-Anniversary Tour For 2025

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE frontman Matt Tuck has hinted at a tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band's classic debut album, 2005's "The Poison". Earlier today (Monday, December 18),Tuck took to his social media to write: "So that's a wrap on 2023 and the entire touring cycle of our self tit...

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'American Idol' Finalist JAMES DURBIN Channels IRON MAIDEN And JUDAS PRIEST On 'Screaming Steel' Title Track

Frontiers Music Srl has welcomed powerhouse vocalist James Durbin back for a multi-album deal under the moniker DURBIN. The Santa Cruz, California native is set to unleash his latest heavy metal opus, "Screaming Steel", on February 16, 2024 and today, DURBIN shares the title track along with a kille...