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TRIVIUM's MATT HEAFY: IRON MAIDEN's STEVE HARRIS 'Compared Us To METALLICA'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, TRIVIUM frontman Matt Heafy spoke about how he and his bandmates prepare for the shows on their current U.S. headlining tour. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We definitely put the time in. I think we prep more than any...

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Watch HELLOWEEN Perform In Sofia, Bulgaria During Fall 2022 European Tour

Fan-filmed video of HELLOWEEN's October 13 concert at Arena Armeec Sofia in Sofia, Bulgaria can be seen below (courtesy of Bernd J. Schuster's YouTube channel). As previously reported, HELLOWEEN will embark on the "United Forces" tour of North America in May 2023. Support on the 13-date trek will co...

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CHRIS JERICHO Says FOZZY Might Focus On Releasing Singles Instead Of Full-Length Albums

FOZZY singer Chris Jericho has admitted that he's unsure if the band will release a follow-up to 2022's "Boombox" album, explaining that he and his bandmates might focus on releasing singles instead. The frontman made the comment in an interview with Eonmusic to promote the band's November U.K. and...

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FOZZY's RICH WARD Explains Why He Always Cleans Up The Dressing Room After A Show

In a new interview with Soundsphere, FOZZY guitarist Rich Ward was asked if he thinks about his legacy a lot. He responded in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No, because I've made a lot of mistakes and you just can't go back on those things. My priorities have changed over the years, the...

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ROB HALFORD Says PANTERA Reunion Will Be 'Amazing': 'I'm Gonna Be Banging My Head Like A Maniac'

JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford has weighed in on the news that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) will unite with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTERA banner. Anselm...

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FOZZY's CHRIS JERICHO Says His Voice Is 'Getting Better' Following Throat Injury

Last month, FOZZY postponed the remaining dates of its previously announced summer/fall 2022 "Save The World" tour due to a throat injury suffered by the band's lead singer, wrestling superstar Chris Jericho. According to FOZZY, Jericho sustained a bruised larynx in August at the AEW "Quake By The L...

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LEEWAY Singer EDDIE SUTTON On His Battle With Cancer: 'I Don't Think I'm Gonna Be Able To Win The War'

Singer Eddie Sutton of the legendary New York hardcore/metal act LEEWAY has opened up about his battle with lung cancer. Speaking to Mark Kadzielawa of 69 Faces Of Rock at Club Garibaldi's in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Saturday (October 8),Eddie said: "Now that I'm battling cancer, over two years now,...

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Watch: Former JOURNEY Frontman STEVE PERRY Sings Christmas Song In New TikTok Video

Former JOURNEY singer Steve Perry has shared a new TikTok video of him singing what appears to be a new Christmas song. Earlier today, the 73-year-old musician took to the social media platform to post a one-minute clip of him in his home studio. In the video, he can be heard saying: "Hello, everyon...

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BLACK SABBATH Announces 'Heaven And Hell' And 'Mob Rules' Deluxe Editions

Singer Ronnie James Dio joined BLACK SABBATH in 1979 which resulted in two back-to-back classic albums: "Heaven And Hell" and "Mob Rules". On those memorable albums, Dio's soaring tenor and gothic songwriting were the perfect foil for the band's bone-crushing mix of razor-sharp riffs, intense groove...

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Sixth 'Bowl For Ronnie' Bowling Party Announced

The annual "Bowl For Ronnie" celebrity bowling party, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, is set to return on Thursday, November 17, 2022 after a three-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. The event, to be held at PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, California, wi...

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District Of Columbia Attorneys Struggling To Find ICED EARTH Guitarist JON SCHAFFER

According to The Republic, process servers tasked with hand-delivering notice to ICED EARTH guitarist Jon Schaffer that the District of Columbia was suing him in federal court related to his actions during the January 6 insurrection have been unable to notify the musician that legal action was being...

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STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Bassist ROBERT DELEO Announces Debut Solo Album, 'Lessons Learned'

Robert DeLeo, bassist and principal songwriter of the iconic band STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, will release his first solo album, "Lessons Learned", on October 21. Listen to debut single "Love Is Not Made Of Gold" below. If you've been paying attention since the 1990s, you already know that DeLeo's range wa...

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PAPA ROACH's Goal Is To 'Carry The Torch For Rock And Roll', Says JACOBY SHADDIX

PAPA ROACH singer Jacoby Shaddix and guitarist Jerry Horton were interviewed by Liv Maddix of 105.7 The Point backstage at Pointfest on Saturday, September 24 at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in St, Louis, Missouri. Speaking about how they embrace collaborations with other artists, Jacoby said: "We...

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HELLOWEEN Announces Spring 2023 North American Tour With HAMMERFALL

German power metallers HELLOWEEN will embark on the "United Forces" tour of North America in May 2023. Support on the 13-date trek will come from Swedish metallers HAMMERFALL. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, September 30 at 10 a.m. local time. HELLOWEEN singer Andi Deris comments: "We can't wait...

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Watch: KINGDOM COME Plays First Two Shows With Drummer BLAS ELIAS

KINGDOM COME played its first two shows with drummer Blas Elias (SLAUGHTER) on Friday, September 23 at Legacy Hall in Plano, Texas and on Saturday, September 24 at the Tierra Segrada Rockfest at Tech Port Arena in San Antonio, Texas. Fan-filmed video of both concerts can be seen below. KINGDOM COME...