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Ex-JETHRO TULL Guitarist MARTIN BARRE Explains Why Band's 'Hard Rock/Metal' GRAMMY Was Well Deserved

METALLICA was nominated for the very first "Hard Rock/Metal Performance" Grammy in 1989, but famously lost to JETHRO TULL, a band distinguished mainly by its heavy use of flute. Fans — and even some audience members — were rightly outraged, though TULL's record label tried to make light of the faux...

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Former TWISTED SISTER Producer TOM WERMAN Has 'No Idea' Why DEE SNIDER 'Trash-Talked' Him So Much

Veteran hard rock producer Tom Werman has once again fired back at Dee Snider over the TWISTED SISTER singer's comments regarding their collaboration on the triple-platinum "Stay Hungry" album. Werman, who is promoting his new book "Turn It Up! My Time Making Hit Records In The Glory Days Of Rock Mu...

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STONE SOUR Guitarist JOSH RAND Undergoes Spinal Surgery, Opens Up About Mental Health Issues

STONE SOUR guitarist Josh Rand says that he recently underwent spinal surgery after dealing with chronic back pain for what seems like forever". The 49-year-old musician, who left STONE SOUR's tour in 2018 to seek out treatment for "an alcohol and Xanax dependency," also revealed that he has been me...

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TARJA TURUNEN Explains How Her Time With NIGHTWISH Prepared Her For Her Solo Career

In a new interview with Drew of Metal Roos, Tarja Turunen was asked how her time with NIGHTWISH prepared her for her journey as a solo artist. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Of course, having had the knowledge or the experience of traveling and how it's to tour and how it's to...

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DIMMU BORGIR Shares Cover Of DEEP PURPLE's 'Perfect Strangers' From 'Inspiratio Profanus' Collection

Norwegian black metallers DIMMU BORGIR have released their cover version of the DEEP PURPLE classic "Perfect Strangers". The song is taken from DIMMU BORGIR's upcoming collection of cover songs, "Inspiratio Profanus", which will be made available on December 8 via Nuclear Blast Records. DIMMU BORGIR...

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TRIXTER's MARK 'GUS' SCOTT Fires Back At STEVE BROWN Over 'Adequate Drummer' Comment, Rumored Trademark Dispute

In a new interview with Artists On Record Starring ADIKA Live!, TRIXTER drummer Mark "Gus" Scott was asked to respond to TRIXTER guitarist Steve Brown's recent comment that the band will never reunite with him and that he was "an adequate drummer at best". Mark said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.N...

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LIVING COLOUR To Enter Studio Next Week To Work On New Music

During an appearance on yesterday's (Tuesday, November 7) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", LIVING COLOUR singer Corey Glover was asked if fans can expect the follow-up to 2017's "Shade" album at some point in the not-too-distant future. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.N...

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BLACKIE LAWLESS Denies Using Backing Tapes For His Lead Vocals: 'As A Singer, I Take A Lot Of Pride In What I Do'

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless was once again asked about complaints from some of the band's fans about the use of backing tracks during the group's live performances. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The conclusion that I came...

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VEIL OF MAYA Announces January/February 2024 U.S. Tour

Genre-bending metal powerhouse VEIL OF MAYA will embark on a U.S. headlining tour in January 2024. Support on the trek will come from ANGELMAKER, REFLECTIONS and ALLUVIAL, with LEFT TO SUFFER and UNTIL I WAKE joining the bill on select dates. A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale will begin on Thursday...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE, SLIPKNOT, JUDAS PRIEST And KERRY KING Among Confirmed Acts For WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE 2024

After record-breaking attendance over four days in 2023, Welcome To Rockville returns to Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida to kick off the festival season bigger and better than ever May 9-12, 2024. Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents is excited to announce the addition of...

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JOE SATRIANI And STEVE VAI To Team Up For 'Satch/Vai' 2024 U.S. Tour

For the first time ever, after more than 50 years of friendship, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai will team up for a tour in 2024. Believe it not, this is the first time Joe and Steve will tour as a duo bill, and it comes along with plans to release a new musical collaboration. Says Satriani: "The Satch/V...

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ALICE COOPER: EDDIE VAN HALEN Wanted To Get A Guitar Lesson From GLEN CAMPBELL

During a recent appearance on BBC's "The Rock Show With Johnnie Walker", legendary rocker and golf aficionado Alice Cooper was asked if he still plays golf as much as he used to. The 75-year-old musician responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I play six days a week. I play every day. It's...

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MUNICIPAL WASTE Announces 'Brainsqueeze Tour 2024'

Richmond's hard-charging, metal maniacs MUNICIPAL WASTE are kicking off 2024 with a bang with their "Brainsqueeze Tour" with GHOUL, NECROT and DEAD HEAT. The 24-day trek will celebrate the 21st anniversary of the band's seminal studio album "Waste 'Em All". "Brainsqueeze Tour" will kick off on Febru...

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Would DAVE LOMBARDO Be On Board For Hypothetical SLAYER Reunion Tour?

During a new appearance on the "Mark And Me" podcast, Dave Lombardo was asked if he was aware, during his time with SLAYER, of how the band was progressing over time or it was "too much of a whirlwind" that he was caught up in internally. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I was cau...

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COREY TAYLOR: I Sincerely Hope That I'm A Part Of SLIPKNOT Until I Hang The Mask Up

In a recent interview with Mary Anne Hobbs of BBC Radio 6 Music, Corey Taylor was asked a series of either-or questions, including this one: "SLIPKNOT or solo?" He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Interesting. I'm going to say solo, only because I'm starting it right now. And I'm re...