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DOUG ALDRICH Says He Was Once Invited To Audition For GUNS N' ROSES

Former WHITESNAKE and DIO and current THE DEAD DAISIES guitarist Doug Aldrich was interviewed on a recent episode of the GUNS N' ROSES-centric Appetite For Distortion podcast. Asked if he was ever considered for a position in GUNS N' ROSES during the band's "Chinese Democracy" era, Doug responded (a...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Reflects On MEGADETH's Failed 'Rust In Peace' Lineup Reunion: 'It Just Wasn't Meant To Be'

At the April 10 Los Angeles premiere of the fully authorized Nick Menza documentary "This Was My Life: Nick Menza's Metal Memories With Megadeth And Beyond", former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke to IndiePower TV about the highlights of his time playing with the late MEGADETH drummer. Ellefso...

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Hear DEE SNIDER-Sung Version Of TRIUMPH's 'Lay It On The Line' From 'Magic Power: All Star Tribute To Triumph'

Another sneak preview of "Magic Power: All Star Tribute To Triumph", a Dee Snider-sung rendition of the TRIUMPH classic "Lay It On The Line", can be heard below. Snider recalled: "The first time I heard this song, I was blown away. There's only one Rik Emmett and TRIUMPH. I'm honored to be a part of...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's JOHN DOLMAYAN Announces Spring 2025 South American Comic Book Signing Events

SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer, comic book creator and author John Dolmayan has announced several signing events for his comic book series "Dead Samurai" and "Ascencia" during the band's South American tour. Says Dolmayan: "South America — can't wait to see you over the next few weeks on tour and at my co...

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Ex-SLIPKNOT Drummer JAY WEINBERG Opens Up About His Hip And Femur Surgery: 'I'm Glad I Did It'

During an appearance on a recent episode of the Make It Perfect podcast, former SLIPKNOT and current SUICIDAL TENDENCIES drummer Jay Weinberg spoke about the outpatient procedure he underwent in November 2023 to repair the torn labrum of his left hip and shave down a misshapen part of his femur. The...

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ROBERT MASON Is Not Opposed To Making New Music With WARRANT: 'I Love Doing New Material'

In a new interview with Larry Mac of the 96.1 KLPX radio station, WARRANT singer Robert Mason was asked if there are any plans to release new music as a follow-up to 2017's "Louder Harder Faster" album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "'Louder Harder Faster' came out at the back...

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Watch: JOE LYNN TURNER Returns To Moscow To Perform RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE And YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Classics

The Наталья Лобановская YouTube channel has uploaded video of Joe Lynn Turner's entire April 3, 2025 concert at 1930 club in Moscow, Russia. Check it out below. Featured songs: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:51 - Belly Of The Beast 00:07:52 - Black Sun 00:13:18 - Desire 00:19:00 - Tortured Soul 00:24:5...

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SERJ TANKIAN Announces 'Foundations' Les Paul Modern Guitar And Experience Package

Gibson, the iconic, global instrument brand, has announced the Serj Tankian "Foundations" Les Paul Modern, a unique guitar and experience package inspired by the SYSTEM OF A DOWN singer's "Foundations" solo EP, released last fall on Gibson Records and part of a series of Gibson Custom Collaborations...

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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Singer BURTON C. BELL On Opening For OZZY OSBOURNE Nearly 30 Years Ago: His Fans 'Didn't Wanna See Us'

In a new interview with Australia's "Everblack" podcast, former FEAR FACTORY singer Burton C. Bell was asked if he is planning to attend Ozzy Osbourne's final concert with BLACK SABBATH in July at the Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Unfor...

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BUCKCHERRY Shares 'Come On' Single From Upcoming 'Roar Like Thunder' Album

California rock veterans BUCKCHERRY will release their eleventh album, "Roar Like Thunder", on June 13. The official lyric video for the LP's second single, "Come On", can be seen below. As with 2023's "Vol. 10" and 2021's "Hellbound", "Roar Like Thunder" was recorded in Nashville at Sienna Studios...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER Recruits DEREK SHERINIAN For 2026 Japanese Tour

Legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker has invited keyboardist Derek Sherinian (pictured) to accompany him on a tour of Japan in January 2026, including a show at the legendary Budokan. In 2021, Schenker tapped Sherinian to guest on his album "Immortal" album on the opening song "Drilled To Kil...

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JEFF PLATE Recalls Surprise Invitation To Join SAVATAGE: 'I Felt Like I'd Won The Lottery'

A record and a tour. Those were drummer Jeff Plate's modest career goals once upon a time, but more than three decades after he joined SAVATAGE for their tour in support of 1994's "Handful Of Rain", he's assembled a far more impressive list of accomplishments: three legendary SAVATAGE studio albums,...

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LAMB OF GOD's MARK MORTON: 'I Have Never Completely Defined Myself As Just A Heavy Metal Guitar Player'

In a new interview with Riff X's "Metal XS", Mark Morton, guitarist and songwriter for the five-time Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling band LAMB OF GOD, spoke about the blues-inspired musical direction of his latest solo album, "Without The Pain". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I ha...

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EUROPE Is Going Back To A More 'Melodic' Sound On Upcoming Album, Says IAN HAUGLAND

In a new interview with Brazil's Marcelo Vieira, EUROPE drummer Ian Haugland was asked how the band's longtime fans have reacted to EUROPE's recent studio output, which has followed a more blues/classic rock direction instead of the poppy hard rock from the group's most commercially successful years...

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STONE TEMPLE PILOTS' DEAN DELEO Teams Up With Singer/Guitarist PETE SHOULDER In ONE MORE SATELLITE

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS guitarist Dean DeLeo has teamed up with English singer/guitarist Pete Shoulder (WINTERVILLE, SLOPER, SILVERTHORNE) in a new project called ONE MORE SATELLITE. A teaser of the first ONE MORE SATELLITE single, "Paper Over The Cracks", is available below. DeLeo and Shoulder had prev...