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Watch: AC/DC Drummer PHIL RUDD Makes Return To Live Stage With New Zealand Party Band

AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd made his return to the live stage on November 2, performing the band's classic song "T.N.T." with a local party act in New Zealand. Video of the performance can be seen below (courtesy of Marco's HIGH VOLTAGE Music Channel). In a November 2023 interview with New Zealand's Stu...

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JEFF PILSON On Possibility Of One Final DOKKEN Album With Classic Lineup: 'Don't Hold Your Breath'

In a new interview with The Logan Show, Jeff Pilson was once again asked if he thinks there is still a chance of the classic lineup of DOKKEN reuniting for a new album or possibly even some live shows. The 66-year-old bassist, who has been a member of FOREIGNER since 2004, responded (as transcribed...

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See Mini-Documentary On PHILIP ANSELMO's Halloween Haunted House

For the last three years PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo and his team of haunters have gathered during the fall to create a haunted house like no other. Metal Dave Media has uploaded a nine-minute video look at their story. Check it out below. A huge fan of all things horror, Anselmo in 2013 joined...

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BUTCHER BABIES Share 'Sincerity', First New Single Since Departure Of Co-Vocalist CARLA HARVEY

BUTCHER BABIES have just released a new single, "Sincerity", a track rooted in wishful thinking. The lyrics dive into trusting someone to be delicate with your feelings, but rather having used those emotions to feed their own ego and benefit. "Sincerity" marks BUTCHER BABIES's first release since th...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Explains Why He Changed His Mind About Never Performing 'The Conjuring' Again

In an interview with Steve-O's Wild Ride! podcast, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about his longstanding reluctance to perform the band's 1986 song "The Conjuring" live, largely due to his Christian beliefs. One of the more memorable tracks from MEGADETH's classic "Peace Sells... But Who's Buyi...

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OPETH's FREDRIK ÅKESSON Explains How Drummer WALTTERI VÄYRYNEN Landed Gig As Replacement For MARTIN 'AXE' AXENROT

In a new interview with Rock Antenne's David Loebe at Guitar Summit 2024, OPETH guitarist Fredrik Åkesson spoke about the September 2022 addition of drummer Waltteri Väyrynen (PARADISE LOST, BLOODBATH, BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT) to the group's ranks. Väyrynen replaced stand-in drummer Sami Karppinen who...

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DELAIN's MARTIJN WESTERHOLT On Band's Current Lineup: 'It's More Of A Team Effort Now'

In a new interview with Belgian Jasper, DELAIN keyboardist, founder and main songwriter Martijn Westerholt spoke about the Dutch band's musical and personal evolution, nearly four years after he announced the dissolution of DELAIN's previous lineup. Regarding the pressures of delivering high-quality...

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DAVID ELLEFSON's DIETH Releases New Single 'Animal Me'

DIETH, the band featuring former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, Swedish guitarist/vocalist Guilherme Miranda (formerly of ENTOMBED A.D.) and drummer Michał Łysejko (ex-DECAPITATED),has released a new single, "Animal Me", across all digital platforms. Miranda says: "'Animal Me' represents the brea...

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Reunited WATCHTOWER Is Working On Live EP, 40th-Anniversary Reissue Of 'Energetic Disassembly'

In a new interview with Mark Kadzielawa of 69 Faces Of Rock, WATCHTOWER singer Jason McMaster spoke about the current status of the reunited legendary Texas progressive metal band. McMaster is joined in WATCHTOWER's 2024 lineup by bassist Doug Keyser, guitarist Ron Jarzombek and drummer Ric Colaluca...

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ZAKK WYLDE Says Next BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Album Could Arrive In Late 2025

In a recent interview with Lipps Service With Scott Lipps, Zakk Wylde spoke about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's next album. BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's twelfth studio LP will be the follow-up to "Doom Crew Inc.", which came out in November 2021 via MNRK H...

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CHARLOTTE WESSELS On Her Exit From DELAIN: 'It's Frustrating To Me That We Couldn't Work It Out'

In a recent interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, former DELAIN frontwoman Charlotte Wessels was asked about the circumstances that led to her 2021 departure from the band. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There was a conflict and we couldn't overcome it. That's a very short v...

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ATREYU's MARC 'PORTER' MCKNIGHT: Supporting IRON MAIDEN Was 'One Of The Toughest Shows We've Ever Had To Play'

In a new interview with Samuel Acevedo of El Planeta Del Rock, ATREYU bassist Marc "Porter" McKnight reflected on a particularly challenging gig he and his bandmates had to play more than 15 years ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "One of the toughest shows we've ever had to play wa...

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KING DIAMOND's Long-Awaited New Album To Arrive In Late 2025

KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque and bassist Pontus Egberg spoke to Jimmy Kay of The Metal Voice about the two new songs — "Spider Lilly" and "Electro Therapy" — the band is performing on its current North American headlining tour. The "Saint Lucifer's Hospital 1920" trek, which launched on Oct...

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Watch: ZAKK WYLDE Performs U.S. National Anthem At Seattle Seahawks Vs. Los Angeles Rams Game

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY frontman and longtime Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde played the U.S. national anthem on Sunday, November 3 prior to kickoff of the Seahawks' Week 9 matchup vs. the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. Video of his performance can be seen below. This past Se...

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JUDAS PRIEST Announces 'Shield Of Pain' 2025 European Tour

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST have announced the dates for the "Shield Of Pain" 2025 European tour. The 12-date trek will kick off on June 14, 2025 in Oslo, Norway and conclude on July 20, 2025 in Oberhausen, Germany. Tour dates: June 14 - Tjuvholmen Arena, Hamar, Oslo, Norway June 17 - S...