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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Guitarist MICHAEL GILBERT: 'I Feel Like Our Last Four Records Have Been Our Best'

In a new interview with the Disturbing The Priest podcast, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM guitarist Michael Gilbert was asked if he would agree that "the band is in a golden age right now". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, a hundred percent. And we're all stoked about it too, because thro...

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MANOWAR's JOEY DEMAIO On Upcoming Re-Recording Of 'Sign Of The Hammer' Album: 'It's Just A Little Bit Different'

In a new interview with Elena Rozberg of Radiocast BG, MANOWAR bassist Joey DeMaio spoke about the upcoming re-recording of the band's fourth studio album, "Sign Of The Hammer", which celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2024. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think that it gives us the...

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GENE SIMMONS On Performing With His Solo Band: 'There's A Magic That Happens Up There That Words Don't Describe'

During an appearance on a recent episode of Billboard's "Behind The Setlist" podcast, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons spoke about how he now tours and performs with his solo band. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I thought I could stay away from the stage [after the completion...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA's 2024 'Helping Hands Concert & Auction'

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA's fourth "Helping Hands Concert & Auction", which took place December 13 at YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, is now available for viewing below. In addition to METALLICA, this year's "Helping Hands Concert & Auction" featured a performance by Sammy Hag...

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KERRY KING Picks 'Sabotage' As His Favorite BLACK SABBATH Album: 'It's Nonstop Badassery'

In a new interview with Australia's Wall Of Sound, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King was asked which BLACK SABBATH album he would take with him if the planet was being blown up and we were all boarding a big spaceship and he was only allowed to take one SABBATH LP with him. He responded (as transcribed by...

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BUMBLEFOOT On Hearing KISS's 'Alive!' For The First Time When He Was Five Years Old: 'It Warped My Fragile Little Child Mind'

During a recent appearance on the Guitar Hang podcast, former GUNS N' ROSES and current ART OF ANARCHY guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal reflected on how he first discovered rock music and decided to become a professional musician. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I was born in Bro...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT Shares His Secret To Keeping A Band Together

During a recent appearance on The Patrick LabyorSheaux With Patrick Labyorteaux, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett spoke about why Slash wasn't chosen to be the guitarist in POISON when he auditioned for the band prior to joining GUNS N' ROSES in 1985. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don...

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RUSH's ALEX LIFESON Presented With 'Lifetime Achievement Award' By NATIONAL GUITAR MUSEUM

The National Guitar Museum announced that Alex Lifeson, one of the most revered rock guitarists of the past 50 years, will receive its annual "Lifetime Achievement" Award for 2024. Lifeson is the fifteenth recipient of the award. A founding member of the band RUSH — known for its extraordinary level...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS On The State Of The Touring Industry: 'It's Tough All Over The World'

In a new interview with Sense Music Media, former JUDAS PRIEST and current KK'S PRIEST vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens, who is preparing to tour Australia with his solo band, was asked for his opinion on the touring industry at the moment, particularly as it relates to heavy metal bands. He responded (a...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On Iconic Bass Intro To MEGADETH's 'Peace Sells': 'It Started As A Guitar Riff'

In a new interview with That Fuzzing Rock Show, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson once again spoke about the creation of the bass intro to the song "Peace Sells", from the band's 1986 album "Peace Sells… But Who's Buying?". He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It started as a...

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CHEVELLE Is Hoping To Release New Single 'In The Next Month'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Anti-Heroes With Zach Blair" podcast, CHEVELLE frontman and main songwriter Pete Loeffler spoke about the status of the band's new studio album, which is tentatively due in early 2025. The follow-up to 2021's "Niratias" will mark CHEVELLE's first re...

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ALICE COOPER And ROB HALFORD Featured In Animated Lyric Video For 'My Christmas List' From Children's Music Album 'Solid Rock Revival'

Joe and Judy Norelli, founders of the Norelli Family Foundation, a private nonprofit foundation located in Central Florida, have announced the production of a new album of music for children. Released in August 2024 and nominated for a Grammy Award for "Best Children's Music Album", "Solid Rock Revi...

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See Multi-Camera Video Of DOWN Performing 'Pillars Of Eternity' In Baton Rouge In June 2024

DOWN played the second of two Louisiana "pop-up" shows on June 21, 2024 at Varsity Theatre in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Multi-camera video of "Pillars Of Eternity" performance from the concert is available below. The video was shot by Steven W. Richardson, and was edited and produced by Mike Holderbea...

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WEDNESDAY 13 Says Performing MURDERDOLLS Music On Recent Tours 'Definitely Helped Shape' His Next Album

In a new interview with Joshua Toomey of the "Talk Toomey" podcast, Wednesday 13 spoke about his upcoming tenth solo album, which is due in early 2025 via Napalm Records. The 48-year-old singer, who has been on the road celebrating his former band, the revered glam punk icons MURDERDOLLS, stated (as...

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SUM 41's DERYCK WHIBLEY On Band's Last-Ever Tour: 'It's Finally Hitting Me That It's Coming To An End'

In a new interview with iHeartRadio Canada's Jesse Modz and JD Lewis, SUM 41's Deryck Whibley spoke about the band's final tour, which will conclude with a show in SUM 41's original hometown of Toronto at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Asked if it is "starting to feel a bit more rea...