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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Announces May 2025 Tour Dates With SHADOWS FALL

Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE will return to the road this winter and spring. Their upcoming winter headline tour features support from KUBLAI KHAN TX, FIT FOR A KING and FROZEN SOUL and kicks off on March 5 in Nashville and runs through April 12 in Portland, Maine. The band has also an...

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OSCAR DRONJAK Explains Why HAMMERFALL Isn't Interested In Representing Sweden In Eurovision Song Contest

In a new interview with Rassilon Records, HAMMERFALL guitarist Oscar Dronjak was asked about rumors from years ago about his band possibly representing Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest, an annual singing competition where over 30 countries compete against each other with a variety of different...

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P.O.D.'s SONNY SANDOVAL Announces His First-Ever Speaking Tour To Promote His Upcoming Book 'Son Of Southtown'

P.O.D. frontman Sonny Sandoval has announced his first-ever speaking tour to promote his upcoming book, "Son of Southtown: My Life Between Two Worlds". The dates are as follows: Feb. 21 - Porter, TX - Embassy Events Kingwood Feb. 22 - Katy, TX - Wildcatter Saloon Feb. 23 - Missouri City, TX - River...

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MARC STORACE: 'I'm Not Too Happy That KROKUS Doesn't Wanna Do A New Album'

In a recent interview with Chris Akin Presents, KROKUS frontman Marc Storace was asked if some of the material on the two solo albums he has released so far — 2021's "Live And Let Live" and 2024's "Crossfire" — would have been made available under the KROKUS banner if the legendary Swiss rock band w...

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SOPHIE LLOYD: ORIANTHI Was 'An Absolutely Massive Inspiration For Me'

During an appearance on the latest episode of "The Mistress Carrie Podcast", British guitar sensation Sophie Lloyd spoke about how legendary Eddie Van Halen changed rock guitar, from popularizing "finger tapping" to modding out his guitars. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was what...

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M. SHADOWS Says 'It's Incredibly Hard' For AVENGED SEVENFOLD To Make Money On Tour Right Now

In a new interview with Bradley Hall, AVENGED SEVENFOLD frontman M. Shadows spoke about the realities of post-pandemic touring, including increased travel expenses — gas, tour buses, hotels and flight costs. The singer, whose real name is Matt Sanders, said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NE...

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KERRY KING Names 'Perfect' Albums From JUDAS PRIEST, IRON MAIDEN, BLACK SABBATH, AC/DC And METALLICA

During an appearance on the "Lipps Service With Scott Lipps" podcast, SLAYER's Kerry King was asked to name his "perfect" albums from some of his favorite artists. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "If I were to go with [JUDAS] PRIEST, it wouldn't be 'British Steel'; it would be 'St...

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Ex-KISS Guitarist BRUCE KULICK To Work On His Autobiography In 2025: 'It's Not Gonna Be A Salacious Slam Book'

In a new interview with Paul Salfen of AMFM Magazine, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick revealed that he is planning on working on his autobiography in 2025. He explained (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I amassed a lot of materials from [my] era [of KISS]. When I first started a book with a...

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KERRY KING Names His Top Five Guitar Players Of All Time

During an appearance on the "Lipps Service With Scott Lipps" podcast, SLAYER's Kerry King was asked to pick his top five guitar players of all time. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I would have a hard time numbering them, but I can come up with five. [DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW's Ritchie...

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Watch: HALESTORM's LZZY HALE And JOE HOTTINGER Cover SKID ROW, FLEETWOOD MAC During Surprise Acoustic Gig

Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger of Grammy-winning hard rock band HALESTORM played a surprise acoustic set on December 27 at The Underdog in Nashville, Tennessee as the support act for THE DEAD DEADS. Video of the performance can be seen below. Lzzy and Joe's setlist was as follows: 01. White Dress 02. M...

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HAMMERFALL's JOACIM CANS Doesn't Want To End Up Like Many Of His Vocal Heroes: 'They Can't Sing Anymore, But They Still Go On Tour'

In a new interview with Angela Croudace of Australia's Heavy, vocalist Joacim Cans of Swedish metallers HAMMERFALL was asked if he does lots of vocal warming up before hitting the stage. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I need to be ready when I hit the stage since this type of si...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS POLAND On Working With DAVE MUSTAINE In The Studio: 'He Never Told Anybody What To Do'

In a new interview with Greg Prato of Ultimate Guitar, former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland was asked what it was like to work with Dave Mustaine in the studio and whether the MEGADETH leader demanded very specific solos of him. Chris responded: "[Dave] never told anybody what to do, really. I mea...

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CASEY CHAOS: Official Cause Of Death Revealed

Dean Karr, a Los Angeles-based photographer and video director, has shared the official obituary for his close friend, AMEN frontman Casey Chaos, who died less than a week ago at the age of 59. Karr wrote on his social media: "Hardcore Punk singer Casey Chaos (Karim Chmielinski) of the band AMEN pas...

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SAVATAGE Has 'A Lot Of Music' Written For Long-Awaited New Studio Album

In a new interview with Metal Pilgrim, guitarist Chris Caffery, drummer Jeff Plate and vocalist Zak Stevens of reactivated American progressive metallers SAVATAGE spoke about the band's upcoming 2025 live shows and long-in-the-works new studio album. Regarding the progress of the LP songwriting and...

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Watch: BILLY GIBBONS Honored By Las Vegas With City Hall Proclamation Ceremony

ZZ TOP legend Billy Gibbons was honored with a "Billy Gibbons Day" by his hometown of Las Vegas on Sunday, December 22. Las Vegas mayor pro tem Brian Knudsen presented Gibbons with the proclamation at City Hall on behalf of the Las Vegas City Council. The proclamation read: "Whereas; Billy Gibbons i...