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TONY IOMMI Is 'Looking Forward' To Releasing His New Solo Album: 'It's Been Fun' Putting It Together

During an appearance on Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi confirmed that he is working on material for a new solo LP. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I am writing stuff now for my own, for an album. So that's exciting too....

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CARCASS's JEFF WALKER And BILL STEER Praise Guitarist JAMES 'NIP' BLACKFORD: 'He Just Fits In With Us'

In an interview with Trooper Entertainment conducted during CARCASS's recent Japanese tour, vocalist/bassist Jeff Walker and guitarist Bill Steer discussed the band's latest addition, guitarist James "Nip" Blackford, who replaced Tom Draper in 2021. Steer said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "...

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Watch: FIREHOUSE Performs With New Singer NATE PECK In Grantville, Pennsylvania

The Jim Powers YouTube channel has uploaded video of FIREHOUSE's June 7 performance at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course in Grantville, Pennsylvania. Check out the footage below. Last month, Nate Peck, 2023 "American Idol" golden ticket recipient from Season 21, officially joined FI...

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DEF LEPPARD To Play 'A Couple' Of Never-Before-Performed Songs On Summer 2024 Tour

Vivian Campbell says that DEF LEPPARD will play "a couple" of never-before-performed songs on the band's upcoming summer 2024 tour. DEF LEPPARD's 23-city trek with JOURNEY is scheduled to begin on July 6 in St. Louis, Missouri and continue through September 8 in Denver, Colorado. Along the way, the...

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METAL ALLEGIANCE Feat. ELLEFSON, PORTNOY, SKOLNICK: East Coast 10th-Anniversary Show Announced

METAL ALLEGIANCE began as a celebration of heavy metal, powered by the almost tribal bond shared between the extreme music community's most revered trailblazers, armed with a list of contributors onstage (and off) that read like a Wikipedia entry on the genre itself. On September 6, 2024, METAL ALLE...

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SLASH: How The Brits Reinvented The Blues

In a new interview with France's RTL, GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash, who is promoting his new blues album, "Orgy Of The Damned", spoke about British blues music, which emerged in the 1960s as a distinct genre that combined traditional American blues with elements of rock and roll. He said (as transc...

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TONY IOMMI Names BLACK SABBATH Riffs He Immediately Knew Were Special

During an appearance on the latest episode of Loudwire Nights, BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi was asked to name a riff that, when he wrote it, he just knew it was special. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, without sounding big-headed, [there were] a few. [Laughs] When we'...

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VINNY APPICE On Importance Of Not Burning Bridges In Music Industry: 'You've Gotta Be Part Of A Team'

In a new interview with the Percussion Discussion Podcast, legendary drummer Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, LAST IN LINE) addressed host Matty Roberts's comment that Vinny has a "signature style and sound" which as kept him "in solid employment" for the last few decades. Appice...

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What Is The Perfect KERRY KING Riff? The SLAYER Guitarist Responds

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King, who is promoting his recently released debut solo album, "From Hell I Rise", was asked by Germany's Metal Hammer magazine to name "the perfect Kerry King riff." He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think that's a question for fans. The perfect Kerry King...

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Watch: SLASH Performs At Amoeba Music In Hollywood To Celebrate His New Blues Album

On Wednesday, May 29, GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash visited Amoeba Music in Hollywood, California to play a special acoustic set celebrating his star-studded new album "Orgy Of The Damned". Slash and his blues band vocalist/guitarist Tash Neal performed live at the legendary record store. Fan-filmed...

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SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS To Record Fifth Album In The Fall

During an appearance on the May 30 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Slash confirmed that he is planning to enter the studio with his long-running band SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS later in the year. The GUNS N' ROSES guitarist, who has just released a bl...

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JON SCHAFFER's Ex-DEMONS & WIZARDS Bandmate HANSI KÜRSCH Says ICED EARTH Guitarist 'Deserves A Second Chance'

Hansi Kürsch says that ICED EARTH's Jon Schaffer "deserves a second chance", more than three years after the BLIND GUARDIAN frontman quit their collaborative side project, DEMONS & WIZARDS. Kürsch announced his departure from DEMONS & WIZARDS two weeks after Schaffer was arrested for his inv...

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SEBASTIAN BACH On CHRIS JERICHO: 'I'm As Much Of A Wrestler As He Is A Singer'

In a new interview with Metal Hammer magazine, Sebastian Bach was asked if he would ever do a "sing-off" with FOZZY frontman and wrestling superstar Chris Jericho. He responded: "The better question would be, will he do a wrestle-off with Sebastian Bach? Because I'm as much of a wrestler as he is a...

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COREY GLOVER On Next LIVING COLOUR Album: 'We're In Search Of A Voice At This Point'

In a new interview with Robert Cavuoto of Myglobalmind, LIVING COLOUR singer Corey Glover was asked about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2017's "Shade" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're still in the writing stage. I think...

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GEEZER BUTLER Has Been In Touch With OZZY OSBOURNE 'Every Day', Says He 'Would Love' To Play One Final BLACK SABBATH Concert

During an appearance on the May 28 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler was asked about Ozzy Osbourne's recent comment that he would like to play one final SABBATH concert with the band's original drummer Bill Ward. Geezer said (as transcribed by...