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ULI JON ROTH 'Can't Stand The Lyrics' In SCORPIONS' 'Rock You Like A Hurricane' But Praises The Song's 'Great Classic Rock Riff'

In a new interview with "The Card King Sports Variety Show", legendary German guitarist Uli Jon Roth, who left SCORPIONS four and a half decades ago after making five albums with the group, was asked if it ever bothered him that he wasn't involved in the writing and recording of what is considered S...

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Watch: Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON Brings His 'Bass Warrior Tour' To Bochnia, Poland

On March 14, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson performed at Kino Regis in Bochnia, Poland as part of his inaugural "Bass Warrior Tour". Video of the entire concert can be seen below. The "Bass Warrior Tour" sees Ellefson gracing select European cities with a captivating evening of cherished cla...

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BRUCE DICKINSON: 'I've Been Trying To Do Less Things, But More Of Them'

In a new interview with Japanese music critic and radio personality Masa Ito of TVK's "Rock City", IRON MAIDEN's Bruce Dickinson, who is quite the renaissance man — rock singer, pilot, business leader, author, international fencer, motivational speaker, radio host and more — spoke about how he juggl...

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Ex-SLIPKNOT Drummer JAY WEINBERG On His Hip And Femur Surgery: 'I'm So Pleased To Have Done It'

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, former SLIPKNOT drummer Jay Weinberg offered an update on his recovery after undergoing hip and femur surgery in November. The 33-year-old Nashville-based musician, who required crutches as he recovered from his operation, said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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Watch: Former SLIPKNOT Drummer JAY WEINBERG Plays His First Show With SUICIDAL TENDENCIES

Former SLIPKNOT drummer Jay Weinberg played his first concert with SUICIDAL TENDENCIES earlier tonight (Thursday, March 14) in Osaka, Japan. Fan-filmed video of the show can be seen below. Weinberg confirmed his addition to SUICIDAL TENDENCIES in a social media post on March 5. The 33-year-old Nashv...

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Original SLIPKNOT Vocalist ANDERS COLSEFNI Releases New Version Of 'Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.'

Original SLIPKNOT singer Anders Colsefni has recorded an updated version of "Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.", the album that set band on its trajectory from underground clubs in Iowa to the biggest stages on the planet. In a statement released to BLABBERMOUTH.NET, Anders says: "This record is dedicated t...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: 'I Used To Be Terribly Lonely Because Of Having To Live A Double Life'

In a new interview with Global News journalist Adam Wallis, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford pointed to metal fans' acceptance of his sexuality as evidence of metal's capacity to be a place where all are welcome. "It's broad based," he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). "It's not just in musi...

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DEATH ANGEL's Writing Sessions For Next Album Are 'Going Great'

In a new interview with El Planeta Del Rock, DEATH ANGEL vocalist Mark Osegueda stated about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's next studio album (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's going great. And we're excited about it. That's where DEATH ANGEL is right now, writing t...

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Former ATREYU Vocalist ALEX VARKATZAS Covers PANTERA's 'Yesterday Don't Mean S***' On DEAD ICARUS EP

DEAD ICARUS, the new project of former ATREYU lead vocalist Alex Varkatzas, has shared a fourth single in the form of "Ad Infernum". The song's accompanying official music video, directed by Monte Legaspi, can be seen below. "Everyone loves the romanticized cliche of 'dying for what they believe in,...

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SLIPKNOT's CLOWN On Decision To Fire JAY WEINBERG: 'There's No Hard Feelings; There Never Was'

In a new interview with Knotfest Australia, SLIPKNOT co-founder and percussionist M. Shawn Crahan (a.k.a. Clown) touched upon the band's decision to fire drummer Jay Weinberg after a 10-year run with the masked metallers. "I'm very excited about this idea of a new drummer," Crahan said (as transcrib...

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IHSAHN Talks About How He Has Remained 'Uncompromising' And 'Free' With EMPEROR And Solo Career

By David E. Gehlke Vegard Sverre Tveitan, otherwise known as "Ihsahn", has now been a solo artist for longer than his initial 1991 to 2001 run with groundbreaking Norwegian black metallers EMPEROR. While EMPEROR has been reactivated on a show-only basis since 2016, Ihsahn continues to release suprem...

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When Will SHINEDOWN Get Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME? 'We're Eligible In 2028', Says ZACH MYERS

In a new interview with the Appetite For Distortion podcast, SHINEDOWN's Zach Myers and Brent Smith were asked when they think they will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Zach said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're eligible in '28. But I don't know. I mean, listen, there's...

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STAIND And BREAKING BENJAMIN Announce Summer/Fall 2024 Tour With DAUGHTRY

STAIND and BREAKING BENJAMIN, two titans of the early 2000s rock scene, have announced a co-headline tour, set to ignite stages across the United States this fall. Produced by Live Nation, the 23-city tour kicks off on September 10 at The Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, making s...

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HERMAN LI Explains DRAGONFORCE's Decision To Cover TAYLOR SWIFT's 'Wildest Dreams'

In a new interview with Australia's Metal Roos, guitarist Herman Li spoke about DRAGONFORCE's decision to cover Taylor Swift's "Wildest Dreams", which is included as a bonus track on select editions of the band's upcoming album, "Warp Speed Warriors", due out on March 15 via Napalm Records. The Gram...

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PIG DESTROYER's BLAKE HARRISON Dies

Former PIG DESTROYER member Blake Harrison has died at the age of 48. An official cause of death has not yet been revealed. Harrison was best known for his work with the aforementioned American grindcore masters from 2006 to 2022, in addition to having played and recorded with TENTACLES OF GOD, TRIA...