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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'There's Nothing Worse Than When Someone Comes Into Your Presence And Tries To Change You'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about the importance of sticking to his guns as a musician, both in terms of his songwriting style and the way he approaches his vocal delivery. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's great, 'cause you look...

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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN: 'We're Fortunate That We Have A Loyal Following Of People Our Age'

In a recent interview with Business Jet Traveler, DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen spoke about the changes in the music industry now that most fans are streaming music or downloading singles. The 59-year-old musician said: "The music industry has changed somewhat, but we're fortunate that we have a lo...

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New GUNS N' ROSES Single 'Perhaps' To Be Released Next Friday

GUNS N' ROSES is expected to officially release the shelved "Chinese Democracy"-era song "Perhaps" on Friday, August 11. A link to pre-save the track on Spotify and Apple Music was shared via the Universal Music web site, although there has been no official announcement from the band yet regarding t...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Reveals What He Wants On His Gravestone

In a new interview with Gibson Gear Guide, JUDAS PRIEST's Richie Faulkner was asked what piece of advice he would give to aspiring guitarists out there. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I've always been an advocate for, you don't need to know the latest mode or scale, or you...

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Watch: Ex-NIGHTWISH Members TARJA TURUNEN And MARKO HIETALA Reunite On Stage In Finland

Former NIGHTWISH members Tarja Turunen (vocals) and Marko "Marco" Hietala performed a cover of "The Phantom Of The Opera" during their special August 3 concert at the Olavinlinna 15th-century castle in Savonlinna, Finland. Tarja and Marko both played individual sets at the event, with their renditio...

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LARS ULRICH On METALLICA's Enduring Popularity: 'It's Crazy, The Dedication And The Support From The Fans Over The Years'

In a brand new interview with Jim Kerr of New York's Q104.3 radio station, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke about the band's longevity and multigenerational appeal. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's pretty surreal, honestly. 42 years in, it's pretty crazy. And it's still, and I'...

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RED To Release First Studio Album In Three Years, 'Rated R', In September

Grammy-nominated, RIAA-gold-certified alternative metal band RED will release its first full-length studio recording in three years, "Rated R", on September 29 via RED Entertainment / The Fuel Music. The lead single, "Surrogates", premiered on this week's SiriusXM Octane Test Drive and is available...

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AMON AMARTH Releases 'Heidrun' Digital Single

Swedish Viking metal marauders AMON AMARTH continue their domination with a brand new music video for their epic Valhalla feast track "Heidrun" off their chart-topping record "The Great Heathen Army". Additionally, AMON AMARTH has unleashed a special four-track digital single of "Heidrun" featuring...

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COREY TAYLOR Blasts Bands Who Rely Heavily On Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'There's No Heart To It'

During an appearance on the latest episode of Steve-O's "Wild Ride!" podcast, SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor spoke about the fact that even the best live performers sometimes make mistakes here and there, and that's what makes people human. "I've had songs where, like I'll start a son...

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Watch: METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT And ROBERT TRUJILLO Attend Photographer ROSS HALFIN's Book Discussion In Paris

METALLICA has shared professionally filmed video from the May 18 question-and-answer session at the "Metallica: The Black Album in Black & White" book signing at the MK2 Bibliothèque in Paris, France by METALLICA's official photographer Ross Halfin. METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo and guitaris...

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Watch: GHOST Kicks Off Summer 2023 U.S. Tour In Concord

GHOST kicked off its summer 2023 U.S. tour last night (Wednesday, August 2) at the Concord Pavilion in Concord, California. Support on the "Re-Imperatour" is coming from fellow Swedes AMON AMARTH. GHOST's setlist for the Concord show was as follows: 01. Kaisarion 02. Rats 03. Spillways 04. From The...

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All Of This For Nothing

For those who haven't yet had the pleasure, THE CRAWLING are the best bad time you will ever have. Defiantly morbid and perpetually tormented by the very concept of existence, they have established their own uniquely grim strain of death/doom metal across two excellent full-length albums. They also...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN On Use Of AI In Music: 'When It Comes To Creative Merits, I Don't Think AI Can Compete'

In a new interview with Primordial Radio, former VAN HALEN bassist and current MAMMOTH WVH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen was asked if he thinks there is any "place" for artificial intelligence (AI) in music, particularly when it comes to the creative process. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Suffered Stroke In January

IRON MAIDEN's Nicko McBrain has revealed that he suffered a stroke earlier this year. The 71-year-old drummer shared the news of the health setback in a statement posted via MAIDEN's official web site, indicating that the episode left him "paralyzed" down one side of his body and "worried" that his...

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SCOTT IAN Hopes To Finish Recording New ANTHRAX Album By End Of 2023

During an appearance earlier today (Wednesday, August 2) on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian spoke about the progress of the writing and recording sessions for the band's next studio album. Asked how far long he and his bandmates have gotten in tracking the eff...