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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Would Like To Write Autobiography: 'But I'm Not Writing A Book That's Not Paying Me'

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, former JUDAS PRIEST and current KK'S PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens was asked if he has ever thought about writing an autobiography. Tim responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Yeah, I'd like to do one. I just do...

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DOROTHY Announces April/May 2025 U.S. Tour, BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

Hungarian-born singer Dorothy Martin is kicking off 2025 with a bang, confirming her forthcoming headline tour immediately following the premiere of her trailblazing new music video for "Tombstone Town", featuring legendary GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash. The single, a gritty, boot-stomping anthem,...

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ZAKK WYLDE's WYLDE AUDIO Unleashes 'Blood Skull Berzerker' Guitar

Wylde Audio's latest axe of destruction, Blood Skull Berzerker, is available for purchase now at WyldeAudio.com and at ZakkWylde.VIP. This new guitar shape embodies the raw power, aggression, and unmistakable style that Wylde Audio is known for. Prepare to dominate the stage with the Wylde Audio Blo...

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SALIVA Releases Music Video For 'Horizon' Including Never-Before-Seen Footage Of WAYNE SWINNY

To celebrate the release of "Revelation: Retold", the new deluxe album from SALIVA, the band released a music video for "Horizon" featuring Kevin Martin of CANDLEBOX, honoring SALIVA's musical legacy with never-before-seen clips of the group's late founding guitarist Wayne Swinny on stage and in the...

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MR. BIG Is Back For Four More Shows: 'The BIG Finale'

MR. BIG has scheduled the following four shows for later this month: Feb. 14 - Bloomverse Festival - Meghālaya, India Feb. 16 - Bloomverse Express - Bengaluru, India Feb. 22 - Osaka Music Hall - Osaka, Japan Feb. 25 - Nippon Budokan - Tokyo, Japan On Monday (February 10),MR. BIG bassist Billy Sheeh...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON: 'We're Currently Working On Demos For The Next Album'

In a new interview with Marko Syrjala of Metal-Rules.com, QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2022's "Digital Noise Alliance" album. He said: "We're currently working on demos for the next album, which is really import...

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STEEL PANTHER And BUCKCHERRY Announce Month-Long Canadian Tour

As February gets underway and Valentine's Day fast approaches, a Californian musical hookup that has been years in the making is finally happening. Metal maestros STEEL PANTHER and hard rock legends BUCKCHERRY are coming together for "The Northern Exposure Tour" throughout the Great White North. The...

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RICKY WARWICK Talks 'Cathartic' New Solo Album: 'People Don't Need To Be Reminded Of How F***ed Up The World Is'

By David E. Gehlke BLACK STAR RIDERS and THE ALMIGHTY frontman Ricky Warwick is currently on the media circuit promoting his new solo album, "Blood Ties". It's a collection of hard-driving rockers that finds the Northern Ireland-born Warwick getting quite a few things off of his chest and enlisting...

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Does MÖTLEY CRÜE's 'Kickstart My Heart' Open With Riff From SWEET's 'Hell Raiser'? SWEET's ANDY SCOTT Weighs In

In a new interview with Emilee Capogni, SWEET guitarist Andy Scott spoke about the similarities between the opening riff of MÖTLEY CRÜE's 1989 song "Kickstart My Heart" and the 1973 SWEET track "Hell Raiser". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'll tell you who played ['Kickstart My Hear...

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GEOFF TATE Says METALLICA Fans Threw Bottles At QUEENSRŸCHE At 1988 Concert In Helsinki

In a new interview with Southeast Wreck Metal, former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate was asked if he had any recollection of bottles being thrown at him and his bandmates when they were opening for METALLICA in Helsinki, Finland in October 1988. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh,...

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GARY HOLT On STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA's Latest Dismissal From EXODUS: 'The Marriage Was Done And Over'

Gary Holt has confirmed that Steve "Zetro" Souza was fired from EXODUS, explaining that the "marriage" between the singer and the rest of the band was "done and over". Last month it was announced that EXODUS had parted ways with Zetro and had been rejoined by Rob Dukes. Souza joined EXODUS in 1986 a...

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JETHRO TULL's IAN ANDERSON Says Some Audiences Can Be 'Incredibly Rude', Blasts Use Of iPhones At Concerts

In a new interview with Barry Robinson of Classic Album Review, JETHRO TULL leader Ian Anderson spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the song "Puppet And The Puppet Master" from the band's upcoming 24th studio album, "Curious Ruminant", due on March 7, 2025. He said in part (as transcribed by BLA...

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THE SWEET Returns With New Single/Video, 'Insane'

THE SWEET — a five-member group which obtained the rights to use the name and perform in the U.S. and Canada under THE SWEET banner despite containing no members from the original SWEET lineup — has released a new single, "Insane" via Darkstar Records. Last year while cutting THE SWEET's previous si...

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STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA On His Latest Departure From EXODUS: 'I Did Not Leave; I Was Let Go'

Steve "Zetro" Souza has made his first comments since his latest departure from EXODUS, saying that he was "let go" from the band. Last month it was announced that EXODUS had parted ways with the singer and had been rejoined by Rob Dukes. Souza joined EXODUS in 1986 after previously fronting the ban...

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Ex-TYPE O NEGATIVE Guitarist Is Open To Staging Hypothetical PETER STEELE Tribute Concert: 'I Would Do Something Like That'

In a new interview with Joshua Toomey of the Talk Toomey podcast, ex-TYPE O NEGATIVE guitarist Kenny Hickey was asked if he would be open to teaming up with the other surviving members of TYPE O NEGATIVE to stage a Peter Steele tribute concert with various guest musicians. He said (as transcribed by...