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BRIAN FAIR: New SHADOWS FALL Music Is 'Sick'

In a new interview with RichardMetalFan, Brian Fair reflected on SHADOWS FALL's decision to reunite for a concert in December 2021 at The Palladium in Worcester in the band's native Massachusetts. The 48-year-old singer, who lives in St. Louis, Missouri with his wife and their two kids, said (as tra...

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JOEY JORDISON's Estate Sues SLIPKNOT, Accuses Band Of 'Callously' Using His Death 'As Marketing' For Latest Album

According to TMZ, Joey Jordison's estate has filed a lawsuit against SLIPKNOT, accusing the band of profiting off his death after "abruptly" kicking the drummer out of the group by e-mail a decade ago. In the lawsuit, which was filed this past June by Steamroller, LLC, the successor in interest of J...

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ACE FREHLEY 'Got Along Famously' With VINNIE VINCENT At Last Year's CREATURES FEST

In a new interview with Greg Prato of Ultimate Guitar, Ace Frehley was asked about his May 2022 live performance with fellow former KISS guitarists Vinnie Vincent and Bruce Kulick at last year's Creatures Fest, which took place at Nashville's Sonesta Nashville Airport Hotel. He said: "It was real in...

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Watch: HEART Plays Second Comeback Concert In Palm Desert, California

HEART played its second concert in more than four years Thursday night (December 28) at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California. According to Setlist.fm, HEART kicked off its 14-song set with the title track of the band's 1980 album "Bébé Le Strange" and finished the show with a cover of LED ZEPPE...

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KILLING JOKE's JAZ COLEMAN Pays Heartfelt Tribute To KEVIN 'GEORDIE' WALKER: 'I Shall Never Recover From Your Passing'

KILLING JOKE frontman Jaz Coleman has paid tribute to the band's guitarist Kevin "Geordie" Walker who died on November 26 in Prague, Czech Republic after suffering a massive stroke. He was 64 years old. Geordie was born in Chester le Street, Newcastle on December 18, 1958, and began his career in th...

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Watch: HEART Plays First Concert In More Than Four Years

HEART played its first concert in more than four years Wednesday night (December 27) at Yaamava' Resort & Casino in Highland, California. According to Setlist.fm, HEART kicked off its 14-song set with the title track of the band's 1980 album "Bébé Le Strange" and finished the show with a cover o...

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BIFF BYFORD Says He Was Surprised To See PAUL QUINN Back On Tour So Soon After Quitting SAXON

In a new interview with Robert Cavuoto of Metal Rules, SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked if he was surprised to see the band's original guitarist Paul Quinn touring with his classic rock power trio THE CARDS so soon after announcing he was stepping back from touring activities with SAXON. Biff la...

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BRIAN FAIR On Making New SHADOWS FALL Music: 'It's Been A Blast'

During a recent episode of "Drinks With Johnny", the Internet TV show hosted by AVENGED SEVENFOLD bassist Johnny Christ, SHADOWS FALL frontman Brian Fair spoke about the reunited band's plans for new music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're pretty deep into the process. I'd say I'...

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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN Says New PANTERA Lineup Is 'Out There Killing It Now'

In a new interview with Harley Roxx from the KOZZ Mörning Krëw, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan was asked about "crazy gig stories" from over the years. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Touring with PANTERA [in the early 1990s], every night was an adventure, especially with Dime [PA...

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ZAKK WYLDE On Playing With PANTERA: 'I'm Really Happy People Can Still Hear VINNIE PAUL And DIMEBAG's Greatness'

In a new interview with The News-Herald, Zakk Wylde touched upon his ongoing involvement with the reformed PANTERA. He said: "The PANTERA thing is beautiful every night. I'm really happy the fellas put it together so people can still hear [late PANTERA members] Vinnie [Paul Abbott] and Dime's ['Dime...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of KK'S PRIEST Performing 'One More Shot At Glory' At 2023 BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR

The Bloodstockfestivals YouTube channel has uploaded professionally filmed video of KK'S PRIEST performing the song "One More Shot At Glory" on August 13, 2023 at the Bloodstock Open Air festival at Catton Park, Walton-on-Trent, United Kingdom. Check it out below. KK'S PRIEST features former JU...

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BIFF BYFORD Says SAXON's Live Performances Are 'Very Authentic': 'Everything You Get Is Live'

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, Biff Byford said that SAXON's live performances and recording sessions are "very authentic. I don't do anything with my voice," the singer noted. "I've learned how to sing over the years. And I just keep it straight and just go for it, really. That's...

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Watch: MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN Joins FORBIDDEN On Stage At Second Christmas Concert In San Francisco

MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn joined FORBIDDEN on stage this past Friday (December 22) at The Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, California to perform the FORBIDDEN classic "Chalice Of Blood". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below. Flynn was a founding member of FORBIDDEN,...

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SLIPKNOT, KORN And NICKELBACK Namechecked In RAND PAUL's Report On Wasteful Government Spending

SLIPKNOT, KORN, SMASHING PUMPKINS and NICKELBACK are among the artists who were mentioned in Kentucky senator Rand Paul's annual "Festivus Report" of wasteful government spending. The 2023 listing found $900 billion in federal waste this year, including some of the more than $200 million that was do...

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JEFF PILSON On Bands Using Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'The Problem About It Is That People Don't Mind It Anymore'

Former DOKKEN and current FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that m...