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CARMINE APPICE Says MICK MARS's Lawsuit Against MÖTLEY CRÜE 'Vindicates' Him In His Comments About Guitarist's Departure

Carmine Appice says that Mick Mars's lawsuit against MÖTLEY CRÜE "vindicates" him when it comes to his comments about the guitarist's exit from the legendary rock band. When Mars, a co-founding member of MÖTLEY CRÜE, announced his retirement from touring with the group last October as a result of wo...

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New DEEP PURPLE Guitarist SIMON MCBRIDE: 'I'm Very Honored To Be A Part' Of Such An 'Iconic' Band

In a new interview with Colombia's El Expreso Del Rock, Irish guitarist Simon McBride, who recently joined DEEP PURPLE as the permanent replacement for Steve Morse, was asked how he landed the much-coveted gig. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I know [PURPLE keyboardist] Don Airey...

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METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO Recalls Touring With PANTERA More Than Three Decades Ago: 'It Was An Important Moment For Me'

In a brand new interview with Shannon Gunz of SiriusXM's Ozzy's Boneyard, METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo reflected on being on the road with PANTERA more than three decades ago when he was a member of the long-running Venice Beach, California thrash/punk band SUICIDAL TENDENCIES. He said (as tran...

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CHERIE CURRIE 'Will Never Forgive' LITA FORD For Backing Out Of THE RUNAWAYS Reunion When SANDY WEST Needed A 'Boost'

Cherie Currie has once again said that a full reunion of iconic 1970s rockers THE RUNAWAYS will now probably never happen. Speaking to Marko Syrjälä of Metal Rules and SySi Media, Currie outlined her relationships with fellow former bandmates Joan Jett, Lita Ford, Jackie Fox and Sandy West and the p...

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STAIND Teases New Single 'Lowest In Me'

STAIND has shared a teaser for a new song called "Lowest In Me". The full track will be released on Wednesday, April 19. STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis recently confirmed that he and his bandmates have completed work on their long-awaited new studio album. This past December, STAIND guitarist Mike Mush...

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Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Resurrects NEWSTED Project, Announces First Concert In Nearly 10 Years

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted will perform with his NEWSTED project for the first time in nearly a decade on May 20 at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Newsted, who plays bass and sings in the project, will be joined at the gig by original NEWSTED members Jesus Mendez Jr. (UNDER...

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WHITESNAKE's JOEL HOEKSTRA Once Again Recruits VINNY APPICE, TONY FRANKLIN For Third JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13 Album, 'Crash Of Life'

Joel Hoekstra (WHITESNAKE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, REVOLUTION SAINTS) will release the third album from his solo project JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13, "Crash Of Life", on June 16 via Frontiers Music Srl. "Crash Of Life" introduces a new talent into the fold as Girish Pradhan (GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES, THE...

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MORBID ANGEL's TREY AZAGTHOTH: 'If You Don't Like My Music, F*** You. Go Listen To Some Other Band'

In a new interview with McVay Productions, MORBID ANGEL guitarist Trey Azagthoth spoke about his mindset when composing music for his long-running death metal outfit. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The way I look at it when I write my music, if people don't like it, fuck you. Fuck yo...

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LARS ULRICH Says '72 Seasons' Is 'The Most Friction-Free Record METALLICA Has Ever Made'

In a new interview with Japanese music critic and radio personality Masa Ito of TVK's "Rock City", METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke about how the making of the band's latest album, "72 Seasons", benefited from the bandmembers' increased maturity and respect for each other. He said (as transcribed...

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L.A. GUNS' TRACII GUNS: 'I've Never Been A Vindictive Guy'

By David E. Gehlke There is never a dull moment in the L.A. GUNS camp. Whether it's lawsuits and mudslinging with former drummer Steve Riley, lineup changes or the complicated relationship between longtime vocalist Phil Lewis and founding member / guitarist Tracii Guns, L.A. GUNS have generated so m...

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Watch: DARK ANGEL Plays First Two Shows After Guitarist JIM DURKIN's Death

California thrash metal pioneers DARK ANGEL, who have been touring intermittently since reforming a decade ago, are performing their legendary album "Darkness Descends" in its entirety at three special concerts this weekend at the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles, California. The band will do the sa...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: 'We Love Each Other Endlessly, And We Enjoy Playing Music Together'

NPR's Ailsa Chang recently spoke to METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich and bassist Robert Trujillo about their latest album, "72 Seasons", and the band's four decades of music making. You can now listen to the chat below. Asked what parts of early METALLICA he and his bandmates have let go of as they hav...

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BILLY SHEEHAN: MR. BIG Is 'Talking About' Writing New Music

In a new interview with Robert Edwards of the Talkin' Bout Rock rock music talk show, Billy Sheehan spoke about MR. BIG's upcoming farewell tour, dubbed "The BIG Finish". Since the group's original drummer and co-founder, Pat Torpey, lost his battle with Parkinson's disease in 2018, Sheehan and his...

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DISTURBED's DAVID DRAIMAN Opens Up About His Recent Divorce: 'I Need The Music Right Now More Than I Ever Have'

DISTURBED frontman David Draiman has confirmed that he recently finalized his divorce from his wife of 11 years, Lena Draiman. The 50-year-old singer opened up about his split in a new interview with Kyle Meredith. Speaking about why DISTURBED continues to make music and stay creative after being to...

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JOE LYNN TURNER Doesn't Believe There Is Any Truth To Rumor That RITCHIE BLACKMORE Has Been In Talks About Returning To DEEP PURPLE

Joe Lynn Turner doesn't believe there's any truth to the rumor that DEEP PURPLE has been entertaining the idea of bringing Ritchie Blackmore back into the band. Turner, who has played with Blackmore in both RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE, weighed in on the possibility of Ritchie's return to PURPLE during a...